Danville police recognize first Reach One graduation class with 26 students

Danville officials reported that the Police Department recognized 26 Danville Public Schools students on Monday, May 11, during the first formal Reach One graduation ceremony. The update was posted on May 12, 2026 through the city's News Flash feed.

Reach One pairs uniformed officers with small student groups during the school year, focusing on attendance, behavior, communication, and long-term planning. City messaging said participants earn milestone rewards tied to academic and conduct progress over 30-, 60-, and 90-day checkpoints.

City leaders framed the ceremony as a public-safety and youth-development partnership outcome rather than a one-night event, with police and school administrators both participating in the recognition program.

For Danville families, the practical significance is that mentorship activity is being formalized and publicly measured, which can shape how similar school-year support programs are staffed and expanded in future terms.

Source: City of Danville News Flash, "Police honor students in mentorship program" (posted May 12, 2026; ceremony held May 11, 2026), danville-va.gov.