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New track dedication celebrates legacy of Coach Curtis Elder
The Charlottesville High School community held a dedication ceremony for the new Curtis Elder Track and Field Complex at CHS to honor the rich legacy of former CHS Track Coach Curtis Elder. “The power to win must come from within,” was just one of Coach Elder’s many inspiring mantras for his players, and one he took to heart. During his 44 seasons of coaching, Coach Elder’s teams won 253 track meets, 20 district and 20 regional track championships, and 7 state track championships. He was also nominated for national track coach of the year in 2005 and in 1999 and was ...
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Back-to-School Nights
After a great start to the school year, attend a Back-to-School Night to check in with teachers and get a better sense of what’s coming up! Burnley-Moran: Tuesday, September 17, 5:30-7pm (includes picnic) Clark: Tuesday, September 17, 5:30-7pm Greenbrier: Tuesday, September 17, 6-7:30pm Jackson-Via: Tuesday, September 17, 6-7:30pm Johnson: Tuesday, September 17, 6-7:30pm Venable: Thursday, September 19, 5:30-7:30pm (Welcome Back Potluck to follow) Walker: Tuesday, September 10, 6-8pm Buford: Parent-Teacher Conferences Thursday 9/26 and Tuesday, 10/1, 4-7pm plus Harvest Festival 10/4 at 5:30pm CHS: Monday, September 16, 5-7pm CATEC: Wednesday, September 25, 5-7pm Lugo-McGinness: Back-to-School Potluck, August 20
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Superintendent appointed to Governor’s Commission on African American History Education
Charlottesville Schools Superintendent Dr. Rosa Atkins will serve on Virginia Governor Ralph Northam’s new commission to review Virginia’s history standards and instructional practices, content, and resources currently used to teach African American history in the Commonwealth. “Virginia is the birthplace of our country, and it is so fitting that our Commonwealth would lead the way in these efforts,” said Dr. Atkins. “When I look at the makeup of the Commission and the individuals the Governor has selected, I feel really honored to be able to work with such talented people who are so passionate about understanding and teaching students about America’s ...
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2019-20 school year begins
Cville Schools officially opened the 2019-20 school year with our staff convocation on August 14, 2019 at the Martin Luther King Performing Arts Center followed by a variety of activities to prepare for our students’ return. Here is a glimpse of some of theback-to-school excitement.
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Summer Stories @ Cville Schools
The countdown is on to the first day of school on August 21. Here is a recap of how our students and staff have made the most of summer break.
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Sophomores earn certification for teen Mental Health First Aid pilot program
UPDATE: In June, students David Green and Lamont Bullard traveled with Mr. Williams to Las Vegas to join other students from schools that piloted the Teen Mental Health First Aid Program. While there, the students met members of the Born This Way Foundation, including a special visit with Lady Gaga and an on-stage appearance at her concert that evening. See them on stage here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-nXw1I-F-38 ————————————————————————————————————————- (April, 2019) This spring sophomores at CHS participated in the teen Mental Health First Aid program, a course that trains high school students how to identify and respond to developing mental health or substance abuse problems among their ...
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City of Promise Executive Director T. Denise Johnson to become Supervisor of Equity and Inclusion
Current City of Promise Executive Director T. Denise Johnson has accepted the new position of Supervisor of Equity and Inclusion at Charlottesville City Schools. “As we have begun a more public and deeper dive into addressing educational inequities, it’s become apparent that we need a dedicated position to sustain this energy and momentum,” noted Dr. Rosa Atkins. “We could not ask for a more ideal person than Denise Johnson, someone who grew up in our community, who graduated from our schools, who has worked in public education, and who has been engaged locally in building relationships, promoting equity, and addressing racism.” Ms. ...
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Spring fine arts performances and exhibits …and reasons to celebrate!
Upcoming spring fine arts performances include: 4/24 CHS Chorus Spring Concert, 7pm 4/29 Johnson Spring Concert, 6pm 4/30 Walker Orchestra Spring Concert, 7pm 5/1 Buford Orchestra Spring Concert, 7:30pm 5/6 CHS Band Spring Concert, 7pm 5/8 Walker/Buford Chorus Spring Concert, 7pm 5/9 Buford Band Spring Concert, 7pm 5/16 Burnley-Moran Spring Concert, 6pm 5/20 Venable Spring Concert, 6pm 5/21 Clark Spring Concert and Fine Arts Night, 5:30pm 5/21 CHS Orchestra Spring Concert, 7:30pm 5/22 Walker Stage Left Theatre Play, 6:30pm 5/30 Minds in Motion Performance, CHS MLK PAC, 7pm ___________________________________________ The 2019 ArtQuest program exhibit will be taking place at CitySpace gallery during the month of May. A special opening reception will be held Friday, May ...
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CHS musicians earn top honors at Atlanta festival
(ATLANTA, GA) Topping a long list of accolades earned at the WorldStrides 2019 Atlanta Heritage Festival, Charlottesville High School musicians won the Grand Championship Award, the highest honor bestowed upon a high school music program at the event. More than 200 CHS students and chaperones traveled to Atlanta on April 11-14 to participate in the festival. CHS band, orchestra, and choir members performed in the competition which included 18 ensembles from New York, California, Maryland, Kentucky, Alabama, and Virginia. “Taking the CHS Music Department on the road was a tremendous experience,” said CHS Orchestra Director Laura Thomas. “It was truly gratifying to ...
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News and Highlights March 2019
A Word from Superintendent Dr. Rosa Atkins Dear staff and families– Thank you for the support you have shown the schools during the past week when we closed our schools for two days following a racist online threat made by a student from a different school division. Allow me to reflect on this experience, finding both causes of grief and sources of hope: I’m grieved by the fear and disruption that were inflicted on a community that is still in many ways recovering from the trauma of the white nationalist rallies in 2017. I’m saddened that this threat was made under the guise of being ...
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