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Parent and Community Eagle News

August 11

Parent and Community Eagle News August 11
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Principal's Message

Good evening,


Welcome back and I hope you enjoyed our break and welcome to December.


Updates:

  • School Schedule
    • Interim Assessments will take place December 1–3.
      • Monday Periods 1, 4, 5
      • Tuesday Periods 2, 4, 6
      • Wednesday Periods 3, 4, 7
      • Bell Schedule Pictured Below
    • Upperclassman Fall SOLs Dec 8-12
    • Upperclassman Fall SOLs Retakes Dec 15-19
  • After School Tutoring Dec 1-4 and Dec 8-11
  • Mr. Cressell will be pulling groups of students to discuss Climate and Culture Results before the next Principal's Student Council Meeting.
  • Congratulations to our Football team on a hard fought season and while we wanted the Region Championship they had a great season.
  • Reminders:
    • Parents of students must sign their students in if they arrive after 8:45.
      • This will include student drivers second semester.
    • All students must have their student IDs visible and they must have them to attend afterschool events.


Reminders:

  • Under new state law Cell Phones are banned from first bell to last bell. Meaning students must either utilize the Yondr Pouch system or they must leave their cell phones at home.
    • Any unsecured devices found on a student whether in use or not will be considered a violation of the Student Cores.
  • Dress Code is enforced at GWHS I am listing a few of the the common violations below.
    • Head coverings including hoods, hats, ski masks, and bonnets.
    • Crop top shirts and tank tops.
    • Pajamas
    • Ripped jeans and other leg coverings that come more than 4 inches above the knee.


As always, please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions or concerns.


Let’s continue to SOAR Eagles,

Mr. Johnny Cressell

Principal, George Washington High School

Start the year off with great communication.

My email is jcressell@mail.dps.k12.va.us (this is the best way to reach me), our school number is 434-799-6410, or use this link Book time with Johnny M. Cressell
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School Contact Information

  • Mr. Re'Shawn Woodson, Assistant Principal Academy 9
    • rwoodson1@mail.dps.k12.va.us
  • Mr. Jerome Leathers, Assistant Principal 11th Grade/ Cohort 2027
    • rwoodson1@mail.dps.k12.va.us
  • Mr. Ryan Russell, Assistant Principal 10th Grade/ Cohort 2028
    • rrussell@mail.dps.k12.va.us
  • Ms. Cassandra Flemming, Assistant Principal 12th Grade/ Cohort 2026
    • cflemming@mail.dps.k12.va.us
  • Ms. Tia Stone, Lead School Counselor
    • tstone2@mail.dps.k12.va.us
  • Mr. John Danaher, Athletic Director
    • jdanaher@mail.dps.k12.va.us
Event Information
Scholastic Bowl @ Halifax County 5:00

When?
Monday, Dec 1, 2025, 05:00 PM
Where?
Halifax County High School, High School Circle, South Boston, VA, USA
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Basketball: Boys JV/V Game vs. Heritage - 5:30/7:00

When?
Tuesday, Dec 2, 2025, 05:30 PM
Where?
George Washington High School, Broad Street, Danville, VA, USA
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Basketball: Girls JV/V Game @ Heritage - 5:30/7:00

When?
Tuesday, Dec 2, 2025, 05:30 PM
Where?
Heritage High School, Wards Ferry Road, Lynchburg, VA, USA
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GW Band Concert

When?
Tuesday, Dec 2, 2025, 07:00 PM
Where?
George Washington High School, Broad Street, Danville, VA, USA
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Basketball: Boys JV/V Game @ Reidsville - 5:30/7:00

When?
Wednesday, Dec 3, 2025, 05:30 PM
Where?
Reidsville Senior High School, South Park Drive, Reidsville, NC, USA
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Wrestling: V Match vs. Multiple Schools - 6:00 at Halifax Co. High School

When?
Friday, Dec 5, 2025, 06:00 PM
Where?
Halifax County High School, High School Circle, South Boston, VA, USA
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Swim & Dive: Girls V Quad vs. Multiple Schools - 5:00 pm at South Boston YMCA

When?
Friday, Dec 5, 2025, 05:00 PM
Where?
YMCA of South Boston/Halifax County, Hamilton Boulevard, South Boston, VA, USA
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Basketball: Boys JV/V Game vs. James River - 5:30/7:00

When?
Friday, Dec 5, 2025, 05:30 PM
Where?
George Washington High School, Broad Street, Danville, VA, USA
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Basketball: Girls JV/V Game vs. James River - 5:30/7:00

When?
Friday, Dec 5, 2025, 05:30 PM
Where?
George Washington High School, Broad Street, Danville, VA, USA
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Orchestra Concert

When?
Friday, Dec 5, 2025, 07:00 PM
Where?
George Washington High School, Broad Street, Danville, VA, USA
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Basketball: Girls V Game vs. Mount Zion - 5:30

When?
Saturday, Dec 6, 2025, 05:30 PM
Where?
George Washington High School, Broad Street, Danville, VA, USA
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Basketball: Boys V Game vs. Mount Zion - 7:00

When?
Saturday, Dec 6, 2025, 07:00 PM
Where?
George Washington High School, Broad Street, Danville, VA, USA
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Danville Christmas Parade Main Street

When?
Sunday, Dec 7, 2025, 05:00 PM
Where?
Main Street, Danville, VA, USA
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Basketball: Girls JV/V Game @ Rustburg - 5:30/7:00

When?
Monday, Dec 8, 2025, 05:30 PM
Where?
Rustburg High School, Village Highway, Rustburg, VA, USA
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Swim & Dive: Boys/Girls V Meet @ Hargrave - 5:00

When?
Tuesday, Dec 9, 2025, 05:00 PM
Where?
Hargrave Military Academy, Military Dr, Chatham, VA, USA
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Wrestling: V March vs. Multiple Schools - 6:00 at Bassett High School

When?
Tuesday, Dec 9, 2025, 06:00 PM
Where?
Bassett High School, Riverside Drive, Bassett, VA, USA
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MS/GW Dance Concert

When?
Tuesday, Dec 9, 2025, 06:00 PM
Where?
George Washington High School, Broad Street, Danville, VA, USA
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Basketball: Boys JV/ VGame @ Heritage - 5:30/7:00

When?
Wednesday, Dec 10, 2025, 05:30 PM
Where?
Heritage High School, Wards Ferry Road, Lynchburg, VA, USA
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Basketball: Girls JV/V Game vs. Heritage - 5:30/7:00

When?
Wednesday, Dec 10, 2025, 05:30 PM
Where?
George Washington High School, Broad Street, Danville, VA, USA
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Swim & Dive: Boys/Girls V Meet vs. TBA - 5:00 - location TBD

When?
Friday, Dec 12, 2025, 05:00 PM
Where?
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Basketball: Boys JV/V game vs. Roanoke Catholic - 5:30/7:00

When?
Friday, Dec 12, 2025, 05:30 PM
Where?
George Washington High School, Broad Street, Danville, VA, USA
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Wrestling: V Invitational @ Tunstall - 9:00

When?
Saturday, Dec 13, 2025, 09:00 AM
Where?
Tunstall High School, Trojan Circle, Dry Fork, VA, USA
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