Charlottesville City Schools

CHS trumpet player during a football game

Student smiles while swinging on the playground at Jackson-Via Elementary

Teacher leads an activity on the carpet at Greenbrier Elementary

Mr. Chambers leads students in dancing at Sunrise Elementary

Summit students dancing with play silks at Summit Elementary

Two CHS students smiling at graduation ceremony

CHS cheerleaders lead younger girls in cheerleading moves

Three elementary students in dress up smiling during an event at Trailblazer

CATEC students learn EMT skills on a dummy

View of Charlottesville Middle School stairwell from outside

Student and teacher raise hands in excitement

A teacher receives a hug and flowers from a student, surrounded by smiling classmates.

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A young girl concentrates on writing at a desk in a classroom.

A crowd cheers in the CMS gymnasium for the school's ribbon cutting, with 'Charlottesville' visible above. Coming Fall 2026: Reconfiguration of Schools

Our long-awaited school reconfiguration is almost here! Starting in August 2026, 5th-graders will remain at their neighborhood elementary schools while 6th-graders begin attending Charlottesville Middle School. Our preschoolers will attend the new early learning program at Walker. We are working with staff on a smooth transition for these grade levels–for both teachers and students.

Elementary School Zoning Changes Approved

To avoid overcrowding at some schools and underutilization of others, Charlottesville City Schools is updating its elementary attendance zones.

The earliest zone changes begin in August 2027, with full implementation in August 2029. To give impacted families the flexibility to make a plan that suits them, we are allowing families to apply early to attend their new school.

Learn More About Rezoning

Charlottesville City Schools is an interconnected, equity-focused school community committed to providing the skills and knowledge needed for lifelong learning, engaged citizenship, and personal fulfillment.