Parent and Community Eagle News
August 11
Parent and Community Eagle News
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
School Contact Information
- Mr. Re'Shawn Woodson, Assistant Principal Academy 9
- Mr. Jerome Leathers, Assistant Principal 11th Grade/ Cohort 2027
- Mr. Ryan Russell, Assistant Principal 10th Grade/ Cohort 2028
- Ms. Cassandra Flemming, Assistant Principal 12th Grade/ Cohort 2026
- Ms. Tia Stone, Lead School Counselor
- Mr. John Danaher, Athletic Director
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
Event Information
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
Event Information
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
Event Information
GW Band Concert
When?
Tuesday, Dec 2, 2025, 07:00 PM
Where?
George Washington High School, Broad Street, Danville, VA, USA
Event Information
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
Event Information
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
Event Information
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
Event Information
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
Event Information
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
Event Information
Orchestra Concert
When?
Friday, Dec 5, 2025, 07:00 PM
Where?
George Washington High School, Broad Street, Danville, VA, USA
Event Information
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
Event Information
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
Event Information
Danville Christmas Parade Main Street
When?
Sunday, Dec 7, 2025, 05:00 PM
Where?
Main Street, Danville, VA, USA
Event Information
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
Event Information
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
Event Information
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
Event Information
MS/GW Dance Concert
When?
Tuesday, Dec 9, 2025, 06:00 PM
Where?
George Washington High School, Broad Street, Danville, VA, USA
Event Information
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
Event Information
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
Event Information
Swim & Dive: Boys/Girls V Meet vs. TBA - 5:00 - location TBD
When?
Friday, Dec 12, 2025, 05:00 PM
Where?
Event Information
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
Event Information
Wrestling: V Invitational @ Tunstall - 9:00
When?
Saturday, Dec 13, 2025, 09:00 AM
Where?
Tunstall High School, Trojan Circle, Dry Fork, VA, USA