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    Practical information about how the community gets involved with our schools—from school volunteers to members of the media.

Charlottesville City Schools believes when families, communities and schools work together, students are more successful and the entire community benefits. On this page you’ll find ways to stay in the know, connect directly with our schools, and give back.

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The Office of Community Relations

The Office of Community Relations supports student achievement by sustaining a strong relationship between the school and the community.

  • Community members who want to learn updates and good news about our schools can subscribe for newsletters such as our monthly News & Highlights, CHS Athletics & Activities, and more.

  • The Office of Community Relations is the first point of contact for inquiries from the media about Charlottesville City Schools. We can connect reporters with experts within our staff, assist news crews with filming/photographing on campus, assist media outlets with covering open-press events and provide advisories, statements, photos or news stories. For all media inquiries, contact Beth Cheuk and Amanda Korman. 

  • Community members, partners, and organizations who wish to receive notifications about weather-related delays or closures that impact Charlottesville City Schools can subscribe here.

  • The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request form can be accessed here.

  • We get many requests to send home flyers, and as a division, our policy is to reserve backpack distribution of flyers to programs sponsored by our school division and/or the City of Charlottesville. (We make a few exceptions in cases where the program is a nonprofit which both has no paid staff and offers meaningful scholarships.) To request flyer approval, email kormana1@charlottesvilleschools.org.

    • Staff emails: Periodic updates sent year-round include important announcements from the superintendent, human resources, finance, and operations. 
    • Media relations support: We coordinate all schools-related media appearances for staff. We also offer media training. 
    • Professional learning: Courses offered semi-annually for skill-building on different communications tools like ParentSquare and social media. 
    • Communications support: Our office can supply approved Cville Schools images, logos, and videography

Contact the Office of Community Relations

Beth Cheuk

Beth Cheuk
Supervisor of Community Relations
Email
(434) 245-2962

Amanda Korman

Amanda Korman
Community Relations Coordinator
Email
(434) 245-2955

Resources for Cville Schools Staff

  • Staff emails: Periodic updates sent year-round include important announcements from the superintendent, human resources, finance, and operations. 
  • Media relations support: We coordinate all schools-related media appearances for staff. We also offer media training. 
  • Professional learning: Courses offered semi-annually for skill-building on different communications tools like ParentSquare and social media. 
  • Communications support: Our office can supply approved Cville Schools images, logos, and videography

Resources for the Community

  • Media Relations: The Office of Community Relations is the first point of contact for inquiries from the media about Charlottesville City Schools. We can connect reporters with experts within our staff, assist news crews with filming/photographing on campus, assist media outlets with covering open-press events and provide advisories, statements, photos or news stories. For all media inquiries, contact Beth Cheuk and Amanda Korman. 
  • FOIA: The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request form can be accessed here.
  • Flyers: We get many requests to send home flyers, and as a division, our policy is to reserve backpack distribution of flyers to programs sponsored by our school division and/or the City of Charlottesville. (We make a few exceptions in cases where the program is a nonprofit which both has no paid staff and offers meaningful scholarships.) To request flyer approval, email kormana1@charlottesvilleschools.org.
  • Community Newsletters: Community members who want to learn updates and good news about our schools can subscribe for newsletters such as our monthly News & Highlights, CHS Athletics & Activities, and more.
  • Weather-Related School Delays & Closures: Community members, partners, and organizations who wish to receive notifications about weather-related delays or closures that impact Charlottesville City Schools can subscribe here.

Family and Community Engagement (FACE)

Family and community engagement enables our school division to:

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    Meet families where they are
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    Help identify strengths and supports both within our families and community
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    Intentionally eliminate barriers to student success

Resource Hub for Families

Food

Available Food Resources in Charlottesville

(includes SNAP benefits; emergency food; public meals for anyone hungry)

Emergency Food Network

Clothing

Belmont Clothing Center

Hinton Avenue Clothing Closet

Follow Us

Subscribe to the FACE Newsletter

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

CCS Family & Community Engagement (@faceofccs) • Instagram photos and videos

Contact FACE

A woman with long, dark locs smiles warmly at the camera.Denise Johnson
Supervisor of Strategic Initiatives


Email

 

A smiling woman with brown skin poses for a portrait against a gray background.Bianca Johnson
Family Engagement Coordinator


Email

Abigail Ferguson
Family Engagement and Outreach Specialist


Email

Volunteer, Partner, Donate

Charlottesville City Schools values the contributions of our community members. Learn more about how to become a volunteer, how we work with community partners, and how donations support our students.

Volunteer

Thank you for your interest in making a commitment to serve young people in our schools.

Volunteer at CCS

 

Parent-Teacher Organizations

Perhaps the best way to get involved is with your school’s Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO). PTO leaders meet several times a year with school division leaders to receive updates and give feedback.

CHS PTO 

CMS + Walker PTO

Greenbrier PTO

Jackson-Via PTO

Summit PTO

Sunrise PTO

Tall Oaks PTO

Trailblazer PTO

Charlottesville City-Wide PTO Fund 

 

Partner

Charlottesville City Schools partners with community organizations in efforts to serve our students’ diverse needs.

Major partners include:

If you are interested in a partnership with our division, reach out to Denise Johnson at johnsod2@charlottesvilleschools.org  

 

 

Donate to Support Our Schools

We welcome your support. Donations from valued community partners support our efforts to provide a high-quality education to students in the City of Charlottesville.

We are most in need of new items that support our instructional efforts. 

Amazon wishlist for EdZone Essential Needs Closet supplies