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Back-to-School Supplies Lists for 2021-22
We’re looking forward to welcoming students back to school on Wednesday, August 25! Below are this year’s CCS school supplies lists. Copies of these lists are available at area stores. If you have any questions, please call your school. For assistance with school supplies, any fees, or other needs, please contact your school principal or counselor. School Supply Lists for the 2021-22 School Year: 21-22 CHS School Supplies 21-22 Buford School Supplies 21-22 Walker School Supplies 21-22 Burnley Moran School Supplies 21-22 Clark School Supplies 21-22 Greenbrier School Supplies 21-22 Jackson-Via School Supplies 21-22 Johnson School Supplies 21-22 Venable School Supplies Registration for free supplies from the Back-to-School Bash partnership is now closed. If you ...
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Online Learning for the First Quarter of the 2020-21 Year
Updated: July 31, 2020 This landing page will answer your questions about Charlottesville City Schools’ coronavirus closure and reopening plans and point you to other school resources. We are continually updating this page to respond to new information. Need translation? See video below. ¿Necesitas traducción? Ver video a continuación. هل تحتاج إلى ترجمة؟ انظر الفيديو أدناه. Related Resources: Food Service for Students (Including this Summer) Charlottesville City Schools Messages to Families 7/31/2020 Update on Fall Learning Plan Dear Staff and Families: Thursday night, the School Board voted to approve the revised calendar and an online learning plan for the first nine weeks of the fall. We — and the ...
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Staffing Updates June 2020
Charlottesville Schools Announces Three Appointments Charlottesville City Schools announced three key administrative hires today: Dr. Katina W. Otey will become Chief Academic Officer, Dr. Keith P. Hubbard will become Director of Human Resources, and Mr. Pat Cuomo will become Director of Technology. “We are so pleased with these hires and the strong pool of candidates that they represent,” noted Dr. Rosa S. Atkins, superintendent. “The people who are leaving these roles have left big shoes to fill, and we are confident that these new hires will build on past good work and take us into a new chapter.” Dr. Katina W. Otey, formerly ...
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Statement in Response to the Death of George Floyd from the Charlottesville School Board and Superintendent
May 31, 2020 Dear staff, families, and students — As a School Board and Superintendent, we write today in the midst of national strife as we feel outrage and grief over the senseless loss of George Floyd, the latest Black man to have his life taken by a police officer. Let it be clear, racism and the abuse of power diminish our entire nation and threaten the potential of every Black boy or girl, man and woman. More than reactively condemning these repeated tragedies, we must work to prevent the next one. We are unafraid and prepared to do unprecedented work to push ...
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May 2020 News & Highlights
A Word from Superintendent Dr. Rosa Atkins Dear staff, family, and community: It’s official — Charlottesville High School’s “Victory Lap” was triumphant! The drive-through graduation event featured several CHS-related selfie stations (including a mural painted by CHS teacher Nathan Alexander) and a Black Knights spirit station. And it concluded with the graduates walking across the stage with their name read aloud as families watched from the car and nearby teachers and staff cheered. Cars were decorated. Balloons were filled. Cowbells were rung. And, yes, tears were shed. You can find lovely pictures on our social media channels. You can also see it for yourself when our graduation ...
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Nominate an Outstanding Teacher for a Golden Apple Award
The Golden Apple Awards honor outstanding educators in Charlottesville and Albemarle. Candidates for this award are teachers at any level (preschool through grade 12) and in any discipline who have demonstrated excellence in teaching and involvement in the community outside the school. A nominee exhibits the following characteristics: Creates a love of learning in students of all abilities and backgrounds. Stimulates thought and provokes student dialogue. Challenges students to reach high standards and expectations. Understands the needs of students individually and collectively and meets those needs with determination, enthusiasm and imagination. Involves families in the education process. For the 2021-2022 school year, nominations are due Monday, January 24, 2022. Winners ...
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A Message from the Superintendent
A Message from Superintendent Dr. Rosa Atkins to Charlottesville Schools Families, May 12, 2020 Dear families: Recently, we had to make some significant adjustments to our budget for 2020-21. Cuts are always challenging and disappointing. You can learn more about the details of these changes by viewing our May 7, 2020 School Board meeting amended budget presentation here. As of today, all 17 staff members affected by these budget cuts have accepted new positions within our school division. We appreciate them and are so glad that they will continue to work with us in new roles. Below is a letter I shared with our ...
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April 2020 News and Highlights
A Word from Superintendent Dr. Rosa Atkins Dear staff, family, and community: When I first thought about a column for this month’s “News and Highlights,” I thought that it would be all news and no highlights. During this pandemic, we are focused on finding solutions and passing the information along to you. So, yes, there is a lot of news in this email. However, I also realized that even in this challenging time, we have a lot of highlights, too! Can we give a virtual round of applause to the custodial staff who kept our students and staff safe prior to the closure? ...
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Continuity of Learning Resources
Beginning April 13, we moved into the third phase of our learning plan, which means teaching new material until June 5. Our goals are to help students get prepared for the fall — whether the fall will bring first grade or the first year of college. Let’s stay safe. Stay connected. And let’s keep learning. Want grade-level information about how your child can keep learning? See below. Want other resources, ranging from mental wellness to information about special education? Keep scrolling. Have questions about grading or our learning plan? Check out this Frequently Asked Questions page. Need a computer or access to the internet? ...
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February 2020 News and Highlights
A Word from Superintendent Dr. Rosa Atkins Dear staff, family, and community: I write this note in the midst of Kindness Week in our schools. For instance, the superheroes at the right wore capes and masks to remind us that we all have the power to be kind. Does it get any cuter? Love and kindness are key to our schools. Kindness is always available to us, but it is also hard to carry out. Many on our staff were reminded of this truth by Dr. Luvelle Brown, a native son who is now Superintendent in Ithaca Public Schools in New York. He reminded ...
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