Dear Black Knights -
This week’s note highlights our ongoing CHS Celebrations feature, along with a reminders about our school closure this Friday for a Mental Wellness Day. You’ll also find an update on Impact Time schedule as we continue refining this important structure for academic support and enrichment.
This Friday - September 19th, Charlottesville City Schools are closed for a Mental Wellness Day. This day is a reminder for all of us take a moment for ourselves. It also a reminder about our own self-worth and the value of taking care ourselves as we try to be our best for others.
Please stay connected to updates from your student's teachers including via ParentSquare or direct calls to you. Teacher updates will include sharing our students’ creative work in the classroom, info on upcoming assignments and assessments and reminders that engagement, experiences, and excellence are alive across CHS classrooms.
We have a full and exciting week ahead, even thought it's shorter than usual. Let's all do our part to make this week the best week ever!
I love the Knight Life!
Dr. Malone
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In March, the School Board voted to add Charlottesville Police Department officers to our school’s safety plan. Starting next August, two “school resource officers” (SROs) will be at CHS to handle police-related tasks like emergencies, safety planning, or speaking to classes like driver’s ed. Our CSAs and mental health staff roles will be the same as this year.
Our students’ voices are important, and we want to hear from them now as we plan for the return of SROs to our schools.
Three ways your student can learn more:
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Our next SRO engagement session with students will be on Thursday, October 9. Similar to the last sessions, the following staff will be available: Dr. Malone, Dr. Gurley, and school board representatives. We will be in A commons so students can come ask questions.
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There will be a follow-up session on during Impact on Friday, October 10), we will hold special info sessions so students can learn more, share feedback, and ask questions. Students can check their email or Canvas to find the sign-up form.
- You and your student can also visit charlottesvilleschools.org/SROs to learn more and share your feedback. (Information about weekly “info hours” for adults throughout September and October is also available on that webpage. Staff will receive information about staff opportunities as well.)
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The team, the band, the cheer squad, and the students...everyone had a role in our historic win this past Friday against John Marshall!
Friday's theme was Black Out but that did not stop the Black Knight Nation from shining bright!
Congratulations to Coach T and the CHS Football Team!
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Our school cafeteria has expanded its offerings to include build-your-own rice bowls several days a week and they’re a hit! Rice bowls return this week on Tuesday and Wednesday. Ingredient options: Taco meat, Chicken Tinga, Black Beans, Cheese, Rice, Corn, Lettuce, Tomatoes, Jalapenos, Peppers, Salsa. |
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To address unsafe street conditions during student arrival and dismissal, the City of Charlottesville has installed school zone speed cameras at Charlottesville Middle School (formerly Buford), Tall Oaks Elementary (formerly Johnson), and Summit Elementary (formerly Clark). Depending on where you live in the city, this is something for staff, parents, and student-drivers to be very aware of on their way to/from CHS every day. At the start of the year, cameras started monitoring for speeding violations during arrival and dismissal. Initially, warnings were given to motorists; as of this Monday, September 8, citations will be issued. Violators who speed 11 MPH over the posted speed limit through a school zone during enforcement hours will be issued a $50 fine. Learn more.
⌚ At Summit and Tall Oaks elementaries, enforcement times are 7:30-8:30am and 2-3pm.
⌚ At Charlottesville Middle School, enforcement times are 8-9am and 2:45-3:45pm.
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Monday, September 15th 5:30-6:30
Information provided by our School Counselors, Pathways Advisor, and AVID teachers
Learn about the college application process and postsecondary opportunities
RSVP using code or tinyurl.com/CHS12PN
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This section will feature upcoming events including bell schedule information for the week ahead (date - day - schedule - Impact/SEL/CHS)
- 15 Mon SINGLE SEL
- 16 Tue OB Impact 1
- 17 Wed EB Impact 2
- 18 Thu SINGLE Impact 3
- 19 Fri No School - MW Day
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Off & Away
Our "Off and Away" device expectations have made a noticeable difference in both our schoolwide environment and classroom communities. In classrooms especially, we've seen improvements in student discussions, interpersonal connections, and overall engagement.
Student personal devices must be Off and Away during the school day: 9am - 4pm. Confiscated phones are turned into the main office.
Confiscated phones may only be picked up by an approved family member and will not be provided back to students.
Attendance
CHS promotes the value of daily and on-time arrival for school and classes as a significant indicator of student success.
Please help your student with their on-time arrival.
Families can contact Tabitha Gore - our Attendance Technician - for all absence updates including responding to any attendance notifications.
You can communicate with Ms. Gore by:
- Calling 434 245 2410
- Email at goret2@charlottesvilleschools.org
- Provide or drop-off a note to the front attendance desk
- ParentSquare message Tabitha Gore
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Transportation
If you are still having concerns with getting your student bus transportation, please contact Betsy Scott for assistance.
- Call to 434 245 2672
- Email to mawyere1@charlottesvilleschools.org
- ParentSquare message Betsy Scott
After-school Buy-Back or Lunch Detention
Student on-time arrival to class is critical for student success and class community development.
Student tardiness will be monitored on a daily basis.
Students who are excessively tardy (either by the frequency of tardiness or by the number of minutes) may be assigned After-school Buy Back from 4:00pm - 5pm or lunch detention.
CHS admin or staff will contact families whose students are assigned either Buy-Back of lunch detention.
Students who stay after school can either be picked-up or use the 5pm Activity Bus. Of course, approved students may also self-transport.
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- There are vaccines that are required to attend school--if your student is not up to date on their required vaccines, the nurse will be reaching out.
- Students should not carry medication on their person without the approval of the nurse and their administrator.
- If your student needs to take any medication at school, you must complete a Medication permission form. You may get this form from the school nurse. All medication must be in the original container. Parents must provide all medication, even over the counter medication such as Tylenol, Motrin or Benadryl for their student; the school will not provide any medication for students.
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This section is allocated to PTO updates.
PTO Meetings: 2nd Monday of each Month at CHS and via Zoom.
Next Meeting: Monday, October 13h, 2025.
CHS has an active PTO which helps support our students and teachers and staff.
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The PTO is here to build strong partnerships between families, teachers, and administrators, and we are proud to play a role in helping our school thrive. Whether it's supporting classroom needs through teacher grants, organizing breakfasts and teacher appreciation, or fostering communication between staff and families, our goal is to help create a positive and enriching environment for every student.
We invite all families to get involved in a way that’s comfortable for your family. That may be volunteering, attending our monthly meetings, “liking” our posts, or anything in between.
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CCS menus are published at the following site and each month's menu is published at least a week before the month begins.
CCS does not serve foods containing pork or peanuts.
Information and resources related to the CCS nutrition page can be found here.
Details on accessing the CCS Nutrition app option - including menu access - can be found in the link below:
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