Charlottesville City Schools
The Charlottesville High School Marching Band is set to receive an official invitation to participate in the 2028 London New Year’s Day Parade.A holiday tradition in England’s capital city since 19...
October 2, 2026
There will be no school for Charlottesville City Schools students on Friday, October 2 due to a scheduled Family/Teacher Conference Day. Art by Alex Maeng, Grade 7, Charlottesville Middle School
October 1, 2026
We loved bringing our community together for the Budget Bistro! About 200 staff, families, and students came out to CMS on Wednesday night to share their voice and break bread as a community. Atten...
September 25, 2026
Support our Black Knight Nation by coming out to Friday’s football (and marching band) homecoming game at CHS!CHS vs. AlbemarleFriday, September 25Kickoff at 7pmTheodose Stadium at CHSTickets CHS s...
September 24, 2026
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2026 A Word From Dr. Gurley Dear Charlottesville City Schools families and staff, Our schools are strong because our community is strong. This evening, our School Board is ...
September 23, 2026
Join us for a free Community Schools workshop presented by Region Ten Community Services Board and the Trauma Program. Learn simple ways to talk with your teen, spot warning signs of substance use,...
September 22, 2026
The Charlottesville High School Athletics department will host a home cross-country meet at McIntire Park for the first time in school history on Wednesday (September 16). The Black Knights will ho...
September 14, 2026
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2026 Inspiring Charlottesville's next generation to make history Tuesday was Charlottesville 12 Day, marking the 67th anniversary of 12 Black students integrating Charlottes...
September 9, 2026
Charlottesville City Schools is inviting you to dinner – and a very important discussion. On September 23, CCS will welcome members of the community to the Budget Bistro, a communal dinner to discu...
September 7, 2026
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2026 A Word From Dr. Gurley Dear Charlottesville City Schools families and staff, I’m proud to announce that CCS has achieved one of its 2028 Strategic Plan goals: 70% profici...
August 26, 2026
Charlottesville High School expands pathway to prestigious Seal of Biliteracy BY JOHN SHIFFLETT | Charlottesville City Schools Since 2015, graduating high school seniors in Virginia who attain prof...
August 24, 2026
This week, Charlottesville City Schools officially opens the entire Charlottesville Middle School as well as the Charlottesville Early Learning Center, completing a reconfiguration plan decades in ...
August 11, 2026
Readers Grow Here: Charlottesville City Schools Expands Study of Novels As Charlottesville City Schools expands study of novels, students are building skills and finding joy by reading and discussi...
July 29, 2026
Dear Charlottesville City School families, I’m writing to let you know about a measure on this November’s ballot that could provide a new source of funds to ensure that our schools are safe and sec...
July 21, 2026
CHS graduates Lucas Arbelaez and Ben Rekosh feel right at home with Tom Sox BY JOHN SHIFFLETT | Charlottesville City Schools Ever since they first began playing in the Valley Baseball League in 201...
July 14, 2026
Jalen Brunson began building the foundation for championship success in Charlottesville BY JOHN SHIFFLETT | Charlottesville City Schools Long before he became a NBA champion, NBA Finals MVP, and a ...
July 7, 2026
Through UVA Fellowship, CHS teacher is exploring new ways to teach U.S. history BY JOHN SHIFFLETT | Charlottesville City Schools As the United States celebrates a milestone anniversary of the Decla...
July 1, 2026
School Supplies list for 2026-27 It’s never too early to start planning for the next school year. Below are PDFs of the 2026-27 CCS school supplies lists. (Note: With 5th grade moving back to the e...
June 15, 2026
Ms. Courtney Kraus Saunders has been selected to become the principal of Tall Oaks Elementary School starting July 1. Saunders is currently the school’s Assistant Principal.“In the past year and a ...
June 8, 2026
Charlottesville City Schools will provide a free, nutritious breakfast and lunch to city students Monday-Thursday from June 8 through July 23. All city students are eligible; no application is need...
May 29, 2026
The new SROs at Charlottesville City Schools will be Officer Tyree Kirby, left, at CMS, and Officer Arron Arreguin, right, at CHS. Officers Will Be at Healthy Streets - Healthy People Event This Sa...
May 27, 2026
Wednesday marks the end of a 60-year era at Walker Upper Elementary School. Named in honor of Haswell Hunter Walker, head of the Lane High School mathematics department, Walker opened its doors to ...
May 27, 2026
Mr. Jason Bennett will become the principal of Lugo-McGinness Academy (LMA) starting July 1.Bennett is currently an assistant principal at Charlottesville High School and was previously the school’...
May 22, 2026
See the world through the eyes of Charlottesville City Schools students! Poems, stories, essays, and artworks by students in pre-K through 12th grade are featured in our division's annual Unfinishe...
May 22, 2026
Four years after graduating from Charlottesville High School, Lucas Fuller is continuing to make Black Knight Nation proud. This May, Fuller was named a recipient of the prestigious Algernon Sydney...
May 22, 2026
May 2026 News & Highlights A Word From Dr. Gurley Dear Charlottesville City Schools staff and families, We’re a District on the Rise. In its annual report released this week, the Education Scor...
May 20, 2026
Re-Registration is Open for 2026-27 Submit Bus Requests, Address Updates, Annual Permissions, and More May 14, 2026 It is now time to re-register your student for the 2026-27 academic year. Re-regi...
May 14, 2026
For the first time in an official capacity, the Charlottesville High School Urban Farming program is providing food that was grown in its garden for meals in the CHS school cafeteria. On Tuesday, M...
May 13, 2026
These Moms and Their Children Share a Commitment to Charlottesville Students This Mother’s Day, Charlottesville City Schools is putting a spotlight on the unique bond between staff mamas and their ...
May 8, 2026
Mr. John M. Kronstain has been selected to become the principal of Jackson-Via Elementary School starting July 1. Kronstain was previously the school’s Assistant Principal and has served as the sch...
May 8, 2026