Danville Local School District

On Monday, May 11, 2026, Samuel Lyons received the John Philip Sousa Award at the Kiwanis Club of Mount Vernon. The award was presented by Danville band director Drew Koziel as part of the Knox County Schools district’s annual recognition of one outstanding band student from each school. This honor represents one of the highest distinctions a high school musician can achieve.

Established in 1955, the John Philip Sousa Band Award recognizes exceptional musicianship, leadership, and dedication among high school band students. Created with the approval of Helen Sousa Albert and Priscilla Sousa, daughters of renowned composer and bandmaster John Philip Sousa, the award has become a nationally recognized symbol of excellence in music education. Recipients are selected based on their commitment to their school’s band program as well as their exemplary musical achievements.

In addition to receiving the award, directors have the opportunity to submit recipients’ names to the official online national registry. This registry serves as a permanent record of student achievement and may be viewed by family members, peers, educators, and college admissions representatives. According to The Instrumentalist Awards website, the registry highlights students whose accomplishments reflect the highest standards of musical performance and dedication.

2026 SUMMER MEAL HOME DELIVERY PROGRAM

This program provides free meals for children during the summer months, delivered directly to your home, so your child has consistent access to nutritious food when school is out.

https://www.danvilleschools.org/article/2893355

FINAL REMINDER:
ORDER YOUR DANVILLE BLUE DEVILS YEARBOOK TODAY!

The last day to order your 2026 Danville Local Schools Yearbook is May 20th. See the ad with details.

•Updated Athletic Events May 12-16•

Congratulations to our high school baseball team on being seeded 5th for the tournament draw. Here is the tournament bracket for Central District DVII ⚾️ We will host Genoa Christian on Thursday, May 21st here at Danville at 5pm.

Congratulations to our middle school mock trial team! They participated in two very competitive trials and came away winning all four outstanding awards. Bekah Wood and Hayley Mizer won outstanding attorney, while Colton Spaulding and Charlotte Meyers won outstanding witness. Congratulations everyone!

•Updated Athletic Schedule• Here is an updated schedule for the remainder baseball, softball, and track before post-season events begin!

Congratulations to our high school softball team on securing the #1 seed in the DVI central district tournament draw. They will play their first tournament game on Tuesday, May 19th at 5pm at DARCI FIELD.

Running events at the JH track meet have been moved up to start at 5pm tonight!

•Tues. May 5th• The varsity softball and baseball game at Cardington has been postponed due to the weather tonight.

Due to the weather, today's baseball and softball games with Fredericktown have been postponed until Monday, May 4th at 5:15pm.

Due to the weather, the varsity baseball and softball game for tonight (Wed. April 29th) have been postponed to Friday, May 1st at Danville.

Danville Athletic Events April 27th-May 2nd

Congratulations to senior McKenzie Taylor for earning the A.C.E. Award Scholarship, sponsored by the Exchange Club of Mount Vernon and Knox County. We are so proud of you!!!

Please join us by wearing purple tomorrow (Fri. 4/24) in support of Aidan Riggle family and our friends at East Knox Local Schools.

•NO BASEBALL GAME @ UTICA ON THURSDAY, 4/23• Due to a postponed league game for Utica baseball this evening, our baseball game tomorrow at Utica is being re-scheduled to another date!

No place like home for Danville’s Ethan Swendal!

Check out the full story below!

https://www.knoxesc.org/o/kcesc/article/2827722?fbclid=IwY2xjawRURnhleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEe5CYhb9KLrd70ZogphV1Hl-SRnMfHO9wf7I7Sbcuv9VJNDGAI_2quAB6Vyic_aem_F1dfmFCkIus70D_5WVD0cg