Charlottesville City Schools
Students from Charlottesville City Schools will honor those who served during several special Veterans Day events on Wednesday, November 11. CHS Band to perform at Veterans Day CeremonyThe Charlott...
November 10, 2026
Join us for a free Community Schools workshop presented by the Sam Heath of the Commonwealth Justice Coalition. Learn practical ways to bring restorative parenting practices into your family. Works...
November 9, 2026
Five Charlottesville High School students have successfully auditioned to join the prestigious National Honors Choir, sponsored by the American Choral Directors Association. CHS seniors Oscar Gromo...
November 6, 2026
Two Charlottesville High School seniors have been named National Merit Semifinalists and will be competing to earn a scholarship from the National Merit Scholarship Competition. Sydney Rasmussen an...
November 5, 2026
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2026 A Word from Dr. Gurley Dear Charlottesville City Schools staff and families, The election results are in – and we have some great news for the students of today and tomo...
November 4, 2026
There will be no school for Charlottesville City Schools students on Monday, November 2 due to a scheduled professional learning day, and Tuesday, November 3 due to Election Day. Tuesday will be a ...
October 30, 2026
Revised 27-28 Calendar Draft: Share Your Thoughts Click on the calendar image below to view a PDF that is translatable and ADA accessible October 28, 2026 Thank you to the nearly 500 people who fil...
October 28, 2026
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2026 Dressing up Students scale the rock climbing wall in Ms. Walters' physical education class at Tall Oaks Elementary. 📌Reminder: No School on November 2 and 3📌 Monday, Nov...
October 21, 2026
Charlottesville High School girls flag football program has hit the ground running BY JOHN SHIFFLETT Charlottesville City Schools It all started with an 8th grader and a dream. As a student at Bufo...
October 20, 2026
Join us for a family-friendly tailgate, and then support our Black Knight Nation at Thursday’s football (and marching band) game at CHS!CHS vs. FluvannaThursday, October 22Tailgate begins at 5pmKic...
October 19, 2026
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2026 A Word From Dr. Gurley Dear Charlottesville City Schools families and staff, Today the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) announced that all Charlottesville City Sch...
October 7, 2026
All Charlottesville City Schools Are Fully Accredited and Meet State Accountability Benchmark of 80 Points Today the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) announced that all Charlottesville City ...
October 7, 2026
Backpack Dispatch: Spotlight on Electric School Buses We’re launching a new column called “Backpack Dispatch” that features articles about our schools, written by our students. For our first instal...
October 6, 2026
Charlottesville City Schools is ranked among the best school divisions in Virginia, earning the No. 18 spot in Niche’s newly released Best School District Rankings. Additionally, CCS earned excepti...
October 5, 2026
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