Back-to-School News & Highlights
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Superintendent Dr. Royal Gurley welcomed back our staff of 800 this week with an inspirational keynote about closing the achievement gap for Black students. “Yes, we have Black students who achieve at high levels, but we need more of our Black students to achieve at even higher levels. Now is the time to raise our expectations and the bar for our students. To demonstrate urgency. To commit, collectively, to doing better for all of our kids."
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Assignments, schedules, and bus information will be sent home via ParentSquare by the end of this week:
- Bus information will be sent by 4:30pm TODAY (Thursday, August 7)
- Teacher assignments, class schedules, and other back-to-school info will be sent by 4:30pm TOMORROW (Friday, August 8)
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All registered families will receive the 2025-26 CCS wall calendar in the mail in the coming days. The calendar includes a family handbook and is chock full of student art, including the cover by rising 9th grader Nadia Salazar Fraire.
Also inside your calendar mailing is a Cville City Schools removable sticker so you can show your public-school pride on your car's bumper or rearview window!
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Visit our School Supplies page for this year’s CCS school supply lists OR to request free backpacks and school supplies. If you fill out your school's request form, supplies will be waiting for your child at their school in time for meet-and-greets/open houses. |
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Who: All CCS Families!
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When: THIS Sunday, August 10, 11am-3pm
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Where: From the Cherry Avenue Boys & Girls Club to Forest Hills Park
There will be something for everyone, ensuring our students are ready to thrive on day one of school.
✅ On-site student registration and sign-ups for free school supplies
✂️ Free haircuts, braids, and new sneakers
🩺 Free sports physicals and health resources
💉 Vaccinations (provided by UVA Health). Contact your school nurse to pre-register or walk-in.
📖 Literacy stations and free books to take home
🎶 A vibrant atmosphere full of music, games, and community spirit
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This free, family-centered event is made possible through the strength of our combined community partnerships. We’re honored to collaborate with Flow Toyota of Charlottesville, the 100Cuts Initiative, DREAM Clothing, Prolyfyck, Uhuru Foundation, Mahogany and Friends, Sentara, the Black Professional Network of Charlottesville, 100 Black Men of Central Virginia, Book Baskets and MORE to make this day unforgettable. |
The Blue Ridge Health District is offering two additional nearby back-to-school immunization clinics for rising 7th and 12th graders.
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Friday, August 8, 1:30-4pm (Walk-in only), at the CCS Division Annex (by the CHS baseball field), 1400 Melbourne Road, Charlottesville
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Monday, August 11, 9am-3pm (Walk-in only) at the Charlottesville/Albemarle Health Department, 1138 Rose Hill Drive, Charlottesville
- (And UVA Health is offering these vaccines at the Back to School Block Party on Sunday, August 10 -- see above).
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What's for breakfast? What's for lunch? Every school day, Charlottesville City Schools offers FREE breakfast and lunch for all students through the USDA's Community Eligibility Provision program. (No application needed.)
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CHS Freshmen Orientation
Monday, August 11
11am-3:30pm
Bus transportation provided − times/locations are forthcoming
CHS & CATEC Open House
Monday, August 11
4pm: CHS freshmen families (at CHS)
5-7pm: All families, held at both CHS & CATEC
LMA Open House
Monday, August 11, 12-4pm at Lugo-McGinness Academy
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Young Knight Kickoff − Orientation for 7th- & 8th-Grade Students
Monday, August 11, 9:30-12:30
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Monday, August 11, 3pm-6pm: Family Meet + Greets (drop-in)
Tuesday, August 12, 12pm-3pm: Family Meet + Greets (drop-in)
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Greenbrier, Jackson-Via, Summit, Sunrise, Tall Oaks, and Trailblazer
Meet & Greets are Monday, August 11, 1-4pm, at your school
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The new academic building of Charlottesville Middle School is officially open! While current parents of CMS Young Knights will have a chance to tour the building during back-to-school nights, we want to give the rest of our community opportunities to see it, too. Reserve your spot for a guided tour using this Google form. |
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As a follow-up to the Board's March 27 decision to restore school resource officers (SROs) to our safety model in Fall 2026, the superintendent's advisory committee has been meeting this summer to draft a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). Come learn more about the draft MOU and give your feedback:
Can I Talk to You Cville: SRO's are returning to Charlottesville City Schools -- let's talk about it!
- Tuesday, August 26, 5-7pm
- Trailblazer Elementary School (406 14th St. NW)
- Moderated by Charles Lewis
- Cosponsored by Charlottesville City Schools and: the Black Professional Network of Charlottesville, Charlottesville Inclusive Media Project, Vinegar Hill, and In My Humble Opinion.
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As we implement the final name change recommendations this fall, here's a quick reminder of what's new.
Last year’s changes:
- CATEC: Charlottesville Area Technical Education Center
- Clark became Summit Elementary
- Venable became Trailblazer Elementary
This fall’s changes:
- Buford becomes Charlottesville Middle School (next fall, it will start serving 6th-graders, too!)
- Burnley-Moran becomes Sunrise Elementary
- Johnson becomes Tall Oaks Elementary
Opening next year is Charlottesville Early Learning Center (preK for ages 3 and 4) on the site of Walker Upper Elementary.
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The School Board meets once a month, usually the first Thursday at 5pm. Join the Board in the Charlottesville High School Media Center or via Zoom. Or watch on @CvilleSchools Facebook.
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Parents/guardians of current students automatically receive this monthly newsletter from the division. Other community members are welcome to subscribe here!
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