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Charlottesville High School

Athletics, Activities & Clubs

Athletics, Activities & Clubs

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Show your support for our Black Knights on the field, on stage, and everywhere in between!

 

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AVID

An in-school college preparatory program designed to assist students in rigorous courses and support them on the road to higher education.

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Athletics

From basketball and field hockey to cross country, CHS has numerous athletic opportunities that students can pursue.

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BACON

BACON (Best All-Around Club of Nerds) is a student-led umbrella group of science, robotic and other tech-inspired clubs.

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Band

CHS Bands include the Marching Knights, Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, and Jazz Band.

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Choir

The Choirs of CHS include Concert Choir as well as audition-only Charlottesville Singers and Knightengales

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Orchestra

The CHS Orchestra program, including the String Ensemble and Concert Orchestra, regularly tours nationally and internationally

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Theatre

TheatreCHS perform musicals, plays, improv, and more, including opportunities to learn technical theater skills.

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Urban Farming

Students help to manage a 3,400 square foot farm consisting of organic growing beds, fruit orchard, wildflower garden, hoop house, chicken coop & more

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Eligibility for Athletics

CHS offers JV and varsity team sports for baseball, basketball, cheerleading (competition and sideline), cross country, field hockey, football, golf, lacrosse, soccer, softball, swimming and diving, tennis, track (indoor and outdoor), volleyball, and wrestling.

To meet eligibility requirements, each student must be enrolled in at least 5 classes and have passed a minimum of 5 classes the previous semester.  All of the following must be completed and submitted prior to participating in athletics.

  • VHSL Pre-Participation Form (Click Here for Form)
  • CHS Emergency Form
  • Parent/Athlete Concussion Education
  • Online Neurocognitive Baseline Test, administered by CHS.

All of these requirements can be found on the schools athletics website, click on athletic training, then click on parent/athlete requirements for participation.

Please follow up with the appropriate coach for more information. If the coach is not available, please contact the activities director for more information.

 

For more Inform­ation

Director of Student Activities 434-245-2621 or visit Gocville.org

After-School Activities Bus

To encourage our students to participate in extra-curricular activities, CHS provides after-school activities buses that return students home after clubs or sports practices.

CLUBS AND ACTIVITES HANDBOOK

National Honor Society

Membership in the National Honor Society (NHS) is a nationally recognized honor. Criteria for selection include a minimum 3.0 GPA and staff recommendations, service and leadership experiences, participation in school programs (clubs, athletics, or other organizations), attendance, behavior, and character traits.

Applications are accepted in each fall.

CHS Clubs and Student Organizations

Charlottesville High School offers a vibrant ecosystem of student organizations spanning STEM, creative arts, cultural advocacy, community service, and active recreation. Getting involved in high school clubs is one of the most effective ways to build a genuine sense of belonging, discover personal passions, and develop essential real-world skills outside the traditional classroom setting. Beyond strengthening college applications and resumes, active club participation allows students to hone crucial leadership, communication, and time-management abilities while forging lasting friendships with peers who share similar interests. With dozens of clubs and student organizations, every student can find an opportunity to develop skills and explore interests.

2026-26 Clubs and Activities

Examples of Clubs at CHS

STEM & Innovation

BACON (Best All-Around Club of Nerds): A STEM hub dedicated to hands-on engineering, coding, and technical projects beyond the classroom. BACON Website.

Girls Who Code: Empowers female students by breaking down barriers to AI and emerging technologies.

Scientific Research Club, Mathletes, HOSA: Hands-on scientific inquiry, technical training, health science discussions and competitive math problem-solving in inclusive environments.

Envirothon: Competition-focused training centered on local soil and water conservation.


Creative & Performing Arts

Arts, Crafting & Wellness: Creative spaces blending 2D art, sculpting, and fiber arts with mental health awareness.

Cultural Arts Club & Uknighted by Design: Student-led campus beautification through mural painting and architectural design exploration.

TheatreCHS (Film, Improv, Showmakers, Tech Tuesday): A full-spectrum performing arts lineup featuring state-champion student filmmaking, comedy improv, original theater productions, and backstage technical execution.

Culture & Affinity

Language & Classical Studies (French, German, Spanish, Chinese, JCL): Deep dives into global languages, customs, and ancient classical history.

Cultural Equity & Advocacy (Black Student Union, La Union Latina, Gay Straight Alliance, Muslim Student Association): Peer-led spaces advocating campus equity, celebrating heritage, and building inclusive community support.


Service & Mentorship

Black Knight & Multilingual Mentors: Peer leadership initiatives matching high schoolers with local elementary classrooms and new multilingual students.

Local Action & Key Club: Community-focused service projects including soup kitchen volunteering, food drives, and local aid.

Health & Humanitarian (Red Cross & SODA): Student advocacy dedicated to emergency disaster relief and life-saving organ donation education.

Special Interest & Recreation

Investment Club: Hands-on practice with stocks, index funds, crypto, and finance competitions.

Mahjong, Pickleball & Mountain Biking: Friendly, skill-building spaces for strategic tile games, court play, and trail riding.

Debate Club:  Learn to research, use supporting evidence and debate topics.  

Civic & Social Action (Diversity Club, Young Feminists, Young Democrats): Student-led efforts planning school Diversity Week and championing civic dialogue.