Education

Plans in Motion to Address Fights, Student Behavior at North Ridge
In response to a question by newly elected board Vice President Kim Corley, Hart said he and a central office team of seven spent six to seven days discussing changes that could be implemented for the short term, with the end of the school year approaching, as well as long-range options.
May 09, 2025

Custard Cup Celebration Honors Former District 118 Head Custodian Frank Williams on His 90th Birthday
There was a big ceremony right in front of Custard Cup, and Mayor Rickey Williams, Jr read the proclamation.
May 08, 2025

Masonic Lodge No 38 Awards Scholarship to Salt Fork Student
Mr. Edwards who competed in wrestling in High School spoke about the many challenges he has faced in the sport and how excited he is to be able to continue to compete in college. He said he plans to study Mechanical Engineering.
May 08, 2025

New District 118 School Board Speaks of Transparency, Optimism, Change
As for new member Toni Towne and her recent legal attempt to stop the payment to Geddis; her comment after the meeting was she's not for sure what will happen next, but her 30 day window to adjust her case is not up.
May 08, 2025

Deadline Drawing Near for Rotary Memorial Way
The deadline is drawing near if you want to honor someone along this year's Rotary Memorial Way in Danville. Monday, May 19th is the last day you can purchase flag sponsorships. Each year the Danville Rotary Club lines North Vermilion Street with hundreds of American Flags over the Memorial Day weekend. (The photo ab...
May 07, 2025

DACC Releases Latest Edition of Jaguar Journal
INCLUDING - June 16 Summer Classes Begin; runs through August 1
May 07, 2025

Rep. Schweizer is Accepting Applications for Summer Legislative Internship Program
The program is open to candidates in high school or college that want the opportunity to experience state legislative work. The program runs from June 2nd through August 15th and interns will be working out of Rep. Schweizer's district office in Danville.
May 07, 2025

DACC eSports Wins Fourth National Title; Hosts High School Regional at Campus Lab
This year's national championship roster features four of the top ten Mario Kart players in the country. Team Captain Michael "D.C." Canady, a three-time national champion, claimed the 2023 Mario Kart Singles National title.
May 05, 2025

District 118 Getting Ready for this Summer's CAMP INVENTION
The Army Education Outreach Programs are sponsoring 110 scholarships for Danville D118 students who will be in the 1st to 6th Grades in the Fall of 2025.
May 05, 2025

New Two-Year Degree in 3D Design Technology on its Way to Danville Area Community College
As Hunter explains, DACC has been teaching portions of 3D Design Technology; and some 3D CAD (Computer Aided Drafting) students were asking, 'can we take this one step further?'
May 02, 2025