A Word from Superintendent Dr. Rosa AtkinsĀ Dear staff, family, and community: Recently, CHS celebrated “I’m First Day,” a nation-wide initiative to supportĀ students who will be the first in their family to graduate from college. The event included hand-written notes of encouragement and a photo wall featuring CHS staff and students who were (or … Continue reading November 2019 News and Highlights
Charlottesville Schools Superintendent Dr. Rosa Atkins will serve on Virginia Governor Ralph Northamās new commission to review Virginiaās history standards and instructional practices, content, and resources currently used to teach African American history in the Commonwealth. āVirginia is the birthplace of our country, and it is so fitting that our Commonwealth would lead the way … Continue reading Superintendent appointed to Governor’s Commission on African American History Education
Walker Stage Left Theatre students presented their final play of the year, Pirates! Theodore Thud and the Quest for Weird Beard,Ā on Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. in the Walker School auditorium. Beginning in fifth grade, students at Walker and Buford can perform with the after-school clubĀ Stage Left Theater, which offers two free, family-friendly … Continue reading Walker Stage Left Theatre presents spring play
Walker student Hazel Conklin won the stockpile division at the regional soap box derby in Culpeper! She was assisted in this STEM project by Troy Brown,Ā Elias Garcia, and Oliver Jackson (not pictured). Congrats also to their advisor, iSTEM teacherĀ Chris Chamberlin. Hazel has qualified to compete inĀ the Local Masters Race this June, also in Culpeper. StudentsĀ Hallie … Continue reading 2018 Walker and Buford Spring Highlights and News
February 23, 2016 Dear familiesā “STEM” (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) education is a big talking point in education today. Ā What does STEM look like at Charlottesville City Schools? It starts in elementary and continues for the rest of our students’ lives.Ā View previousĀ editions of the Superintendent Message.
Safety Services A variety of supportsĀ to keep our students and staff safe and healthy Charlottesville City Schools offers a variety of programs to support our students and staff. The foundation is a commitment to wellness and promoting a positive school culture. Beyond that, we proactively make plans to keep our studentsĀ and staff safe. Read … Continue reading Safety Services
Charlottesville High School PTO All parents of CHS students are welcome to participate in the PTO. Meetings PTO meetings are usually held on the second Monday of every month at 5:30 p.m. For the upcoming 2020-2021 school year, the meetings will be 100% virtual in order to comply with safety guidelines. Look for reminder emails … Continue reading CHS PTO