Charlottesville City Schools

Jason Bennett to lead Lugo-McGinness Academy starting in 2026-27

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

2025-26 'Unfinished Jigsaw' Anthology Celebrates Student Writing & Art

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

Top UVA student award goes to CHS alum

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

Education Scorecard Accolades, Graduation, and More: May 2026 News & Highlights

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-Register Now for 2026-27

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

CHS Urban Farm begins providing lettuce to school cafeteria for salads

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

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

John Kronstain Named Principal of Jackson-Via Elementary

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

Data Breach Affecting Canvas Parent Accounts

Dear Charlottesville City Schools parents: Instructure, the company that operates our learning management system Canvas, recently experienced a data breach, and Charlottesville City Schools was one...

May 6, 2026

Eight Ways to Connect With Cville Schools This Weekend

Eight Ways to Connect With Cville Schools This WeekendBY JOHN SHIFFLETT | Charlottesville City SchoolsThe first weekend of May is shaping up to be an exciting one for Charlottesville City Schools.&...

May 1, 2026

16 Charlottesville High School students receive Virginia Governor's School invitations

Join us in congratulating the 16 (!!) Charlottesville High School students who have received invitations for the competitive Virginia Governor's School summer programs. This is the highest number o...

April 30, 2026

CHS Urban Farming program continues to grow

CHS Urban Farming program continues to grow BY JOHN SHIFFLETT | Charlottesville City Schools Who says you can’t have a farm in the city? Since 2013, Charlottesville High School’s Urban Farming and ...

April 29, 2026

Innovation Hub at CMS creates an environment ‘where everyone can thrive’

This spring, the enthusiastic energy of students emanated from the dome room of the iconic Rotunda at the University of Virginia. These students weren’t undergrads, though – they were 7th graders.F...

April 28, 2026

Charlottesville Middle School teacher Cianna Washburg selected for statewide humanities fellowship

Cianna Washburg, an English Language Arts teacher at Charlottesville Middle School, has been selected as a member of the 2026 Virginia Humanities K-12 Educator Fellowship cohort. As one of six fell...

April 28, 2026

Staff Bonuses, SRO Updates, And More: April 2026 Cville Schools News and Highlights

April 2026 News & HighlightsA Word From Dr. GurleyDear Cville Schools community –I’m pleased to announce that our School Board has just approved a $1,500 retention bonus for all teachers and st...

April 23, 2026

Lugo-McGinness Principal Named New Director of Organizational Supports

Charlottesville City Schools has named Dr. Lamont K. Trotter the division’s new Director of Organizational Supports, starting July 1. In this role he will oversee the division’s alternative educati...

April 22, 2026

Charlottesville High School sophomore earns top honors in New York Times student photo contest

Charlottesville High School student Emmet Leclere has been named one of the top finishers in the third annual New York Times Student Photo Essay Contest. Leclere, a 16-year-old sophomore at CHS, wa...

April 20, 2026

No Emissions, No Problem: Two Electric School Buses Join CCS Fleet

The first two battery-powered electric school buses have been added to Charlottesville’s City Schools’ pupil transportation fleet, marking an important step forward in the City of Charlottesville’s...

April 15, 2026

Reminder: No School Next Tuesday, April 21 Due to Special Election

Reminder: Due to a recently announced Special Election in the Commonwealth of Virginia, there will be no school for students on Tuesday, April 21. The day will be a Teacher Workday for staff, with ...

April 15, 2026

School Board Work Session on SROs This Thursday

Dear Charlottesville City Schools community,This Thursday, April 16, the School Board will be holding a work session on the topic of School Resource Officers (SRO) in Charlottesville City Schools a...

April 13, 2026

Charlottesville City Schools advances major Solar Power Purchase agreement for Charlottesville High School

Charlottesville City Schools and the City of Charlottesville are pleased to announce the successful execution of a major Solar Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) that will significantly advance communi...

April 3, 2026

Charlottesville City Schools names two current staff to leadership roles in community relations and facilities operations

Charlottesville City Schools has named two current staff members to leadership roles in the division administration. Amanda Korman Simalchik is now serving as the division’s Supervisor of Community...

April 2, 2026

A Safe and Welcoming School Division for All

Dear Charlottesville City Schools families,I’m reaching out this afternoon to reaffirm our division’s commitment to be a welcoming place for all students. At Charlottesville City Schools: We provid...

March 26, 2026

12 Charlottesville City Schools teachers win 2025-26 Golden Apple Awards

Congratulations to the 12 Charlottesville City Schools teachers that won 2025-26 Golden Apple Awards! Bruce Van Dyke, Automotive Service Technology Instructor, CATEC Justin Newberry, Social Science...

March 26, 2026

March 2026 Cville Schools News and Highlights

March 2026 News & Highlights A Word From Dr. Gurley Dear Cville Schools community – Each month I go to our schools to deliver Royal Recognitions to some incredible staff (get to know recent win...

March 25, 2026

2026-27 Registration Now Open for Kindergarteners, New Students, and Nonresidents!

Charlottesville City Schools is now accepting registrations for kindergarteners, students new to the division, and nonresident students. Preschool applications also remain open. We’re excited to st...

March 24, 2026

Community invited to experience 'Pictures at an Exhibition' through the eyes of Charlottesville students

Charlottesville City Schools families are invited to witness Pictures at an Exhibition through the music of an acclaimed pianist as well as the eyes of local fourth graders. “The Pictures Project,”...

March 20, 2026

Charlottesville High School Earns 15th Blue Ribbon Award for Music Excellence

For the 15th time, Charlottesville High School has won the highest award given to school music programs in Virginia. The Virginia Music Educators Association Blue Ribbon Award goes to Virginia high...

March 19, 2026

$“Crack the Code” on understanding your child’s standardized testing scores$

“Crack the Code” on understanding your child’s standardized testing scores

Have you ever had questions about your child’s standardized testing reports? Are you looking for more ways to support your child’s academic needs and strengths? Charlottesville City Schools will of...

March 17, 2026

Dr. Summerlyn Thompson to Lead Charlottesville Middle School Starting in 2026-27

Dr. Summerlyn Thompson will become the principal of the newly expanded and modernized Charlottesville Middle School starting in the 2026-27 school year.Dr. Thompson currently serves as the principa...

March 6, 2026

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Jason Bennett to lead Lugo-McGinness Academy starting in 2026-27

2025-26 'Unfinished Jigsaw' Anthology Celebrates Student Writing & Art

Top UVA student award goes to CHS alum

Education Scorecard Accolades, Graduation, and More: May 2026 News & Highlights

Re-Register Now for 2026-27

CHS Urban Farm begins providing lettuce to school cafeteria for salads

These Moms and Their Children Share a Commitment to Charlottesville Students

John Kronstain Named Principal of Jackson-Via Elementary

Data Breach Affecting Canvas Parent Accounts

Eight Ways to Connect With Cville Schools This Weekend

16 Charlottesville High School students receive Virginia Governor's School invitations

CHS Urban Farming program continues to grow

Innovation Hub at CMS creates an environment ‘where everyone can thrive’

Charlottesville Middle School teacher Cianna Washburg selected for statewide humanities fellowship

Staff Bonuses, SRO Updates, And More: April 2026 Cville Schools News and Highlights

Lugo-McGinness Principal Named New Director of Organizational Supports

Charlottesville High School sophomore earns top honors in New York Times student photo contest

No Emissions, No Problem: Two Electric School Buses Join CCS Fleet

Reminder: No School Next Tuesday, April 21 Due to Special Election

School Board Work Session on SROs This Thursday

Charlottesville City Schools advances major Solar Power Purchase agreement for Charlottesville High School

Charlottesville City Schools names two current staff to leadership roles in community relations and facilities operations

A Safe and Welcoming School Division for All

12 Charlottesville City Schools teachers win 2025-26 Golden Apple Awards

March 2026 Cville Schools News and Highlights

2026-27 Registration Now Open for Kindergarteners, New Students, and Nonresidents!

Community invited to experience 'Pictures at an Exhibition' through the eyes of Charlottesville students

Charlottesville High School Earns 15th Blue Ribbon Award for Music Excellence

“Crack the Code” on understanding your child’s standardized testing scores

Dr. Summerlyn Thompson to Lead Charlottesville Middle School Starting in 2026-27