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Pittsylvania County proclaims Oct. 23 Lights On After School day; United Way launches regional after-school network
Summary
The Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors adopted a proclamation recognizing Oct. 23, 2025, as Lights On After School day and the United Way announced the Dan River Region Out of School Time Network to coordinate after-school programming.
The Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors on Oct. 21 adopted a proclamation declaring Oct. 23, 2025, as Lights On After School day and endorsed efforts to support after-school programs across the county.
The proclamation, read at the board meeting, cited after-school programs’ role in providing safe, engaging learning experiences, supporting working families, improving attendance and academic outcomes, and offering a return on investment. The board’s proclamation was signed by Board Chair Robert N. Tucker Jr. and Clerk Kayla McCluster.
Representatives from United Way and Big Brothers Big Sisters attended the meeting. United Way speakers described the newly launched Dan River Region Out of School Time Network, a collaborative initiative formed with the Danville Regional Foundation to strengthen communication among local stakeholders and expand after-school opportunities.
United Way asked the public and county leaders to participate and spread the word about the network’s goal of coordinating services and fostering cooperative action among schools, parents, businesses, and volunteers.
Context
Speakers at the meeting emphasized that demand for after-school programs exceeds available spots and that several programs face operational challenges that could force closures. The national Lights On After School event on Oct. 23 was cited as the local celebration date.
No board funding commitment or specific appropriation for after-school programs was recorded in the meeting minutes; the item was a proclamation and statement of support.
Proclamation text made part of the record: "Therefore, the board does hereby proclaim 10/23/2025 as Lights On After School day and...the Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors enthusiastically endorses Lights On After School and commits our community to engage in innovative after school programs and activities."
