Dan River High School

10/22/2026

📣 Makeup pictures for Senior formals and Fall pics for underclassmen 📣

10/22/2026

Great job Lady Wildcats! Dan River swept Smith Mountain Lake Christian Academy Tuesday night in JV and Varsity Volleyball.

10/21/2026

Thank you to Cakes by Julie and our amazing parents who donated this cookie cake to show appreciation of our staff today! It was delicious!!

10/21/2026

🏈🐾 SENIOR NIGHT AT WILDCATS STADIUM! 🔵🔴

It's a special Friday Night under the lights as the Dan River Wildcats host the Nelson County Governors in Dogwood District football action!

🌟 SENIOR NIGHT 2026 🌟

Before kickoff, we'll recognize our outstanding seniors from:

🏈 Football
📣 Cheerleading
🥁 Marching Band
👟 Cross Country
⛳ Golf

*Senior Night Forms have been given to coaches, additional forms are in the Main Office (see Mr. Pounds). They are due by Wednesday afternoon!

These Wildcats have represented Dan River with pride, dedication, and commitment. Come help us celebrate them and their families!

📅 Friday, October 23
🏟️ Wildcats Stadium
⏰ Kickoff: 7:00 PM
🎉 Senior Recognition: Approximately 6:35–6:40 PM

📢 ATTENTION SENIOR PARENTS: Please arrive at Dan River High School by 6:30 PM to begin lining up for the pregame ceremony.

🌈💚💙💗 FAN THEME: NEON NIGHT! 💛🧡

Wear your brightest neon colors and help light up Wildcats Stadium!

🏆 HALFTIME: We'll also honor the Dan River Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2026 inductees, Corey Poindexter and L.C. Moore!

Let's pack the stands, celebrate our seniors, and cheer on the Wildcats!

ONCE A WILDCAT, ALWAYS A WILDCAT! 🐾

10/21/2026

🏆 DAN RIVER ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME | CLASS OF 2026 🐾🔴🔵

Dan River High School is proud to recognize two outstanding individuals who have made a lasting impact on Wildcat athletics!

🌟 Corey Poindexter – Athlete, DRHS Class of 1995
A standout athlete and the 1995 VHSL Group AA State Champion in the 100-meter dash, completing an undefeated season!

🌟 L.C. Moore – Coach
A longtime Cross Country Head Coach and Track Distance Coach whose dedication and leadership helped shape generations of Wildcat runners!

🏈 HALL OF FAME NIGHT
📅 Friday, October 23, 2026
🏟️ Dan River Wildcats vs. Nelson County Governors
⏰ Kickoff: 7:00 PM
🏆 Induction Ceremony: Halftime

Join us at Wildcats Stadium as we celebrate these two deserving inductees and their contributions to the proud tradition of Dan River athletics!

Once a Wildcat, Always a Wildcat! 🐾💙❤️

10/20/2026

10/14/2026

To sign up, follow this link - https://donate.thebloodconnection.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/313781
Additionally, students who are 16-years-old will need to have an online permission form filled out, which can be found here: https://www.thebloodconnection.org/donate-blood/forms/parental-consent-form

10/13/2026

National School Lunch Week is October 12–16, 2026, and this year’s theme is Cafeteria Circus!

Nutritious school meals play an important role in helping our students stay energized, learn, and grow. We’re also shining a spotlight on the amazing cafeteria teams who work hard every day to make mealtime special.

A big thank you to our School Nutrition team for all they do to keep our students fueled and ready to learn!

10/13/2026

The Dan River Marching Wildcats are hosting their annual Wildcat Classic Band Competition on Saturday, October 24th! Marching bands from all around will be coming to compete, and we welcome families and friends to come out and support these talented musicians. Join us for a day of fun and incredible performances!

10/08/2026

We will have a final hat day tomorrow! The cost is $1 per hat, but we are also happy to collect any donations as all money goes to a 3 year old in our community, Wyatt, who is battling brain cancer.