Charlottesville City Schools
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
There will be no school for Charlottesville City Schools students on Friday, October 16 due to a scheduled teacher workday.Art by Finn, Grade 1, Jackson-Via Elementary School
October 15, 2026
Take our survey on the draft 2027-28 Academic Calendar Dear Charlottesville City Schools staff and families, The Charlottesville City Schools Calendar Committee has drafted an academic calendar for...
October 15, 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
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