The 2017 RAVE Hall of Fame Inductees

Abercrombie Oil Company In September of 1956, Charles Abercrombie, better known in Danville as “Mr. Charlie” opened a Phillips 66 gasoline distributorship serving four local stations. He named his new company, Abercrombie Oil Company, Incorporated and set up his office in a gasoline station on Bridge Street across from the main fire station. The company... Read More

Rave Awards Hall of Fame

February 5, 2017

What Skills Should a High School Graduate Possess?

As I continue to contemplate the significance of Virginia’s Accountability and Accreditation System, I am compelled to consider the knowledge and skills a high school graduate should possess. My perspective is based on my own observations as a highly seasoned school leader. While I am fortunate to have had the opportunity to study extensively as... Read More

Education, From the Superintendent

January 16, 2017

The Dallas Cowboy’s Magical Season aka The Death of Romo

The Dallas Cowboys devastating end to their “magical” season will be debated until their next playoff appearance. But, one thing is without doubt. Jerry Jones will go to his grave wondering what if. What if he had shown the guts to stand by the player he had built the entire team around? What if he... Read More

Cover Feature, News

Cowboys, dak prescott, dallas cowboys, Jerry Jones, NFL, NFL Playoffs, Packers, SuperBowl, tony romo, zeke elliott

January 6, 2017

Much Ado About School Accreditation – Part II

Are Danville students learning? Last time, I provided a brief historical overview of Virginia’s Accountability and Accreditation System in an effort to help our readers understand the “hubbub” around school accreditation. My goal ultimately, is to inform the public about what it all means. The Virginia Board of Education revised the Standard of Accreditation in... Read More

Education, From the Superintendent

December 4, 2016

Much Ado About School Accreditation—What is Accreditation?

Understanding school accreditation — accountability can be both confusing and daunting to many who are trying to understand how school performance is rated. Most of us simply want to know if our schools are succeeding and how to measure progress. The terms “accreditation” and “accountability” are often used interchangeably to describe school performance, but the... Read More

Education, From the Superintendent