Dear Black Knights,
This week’s update highlights ways for families to connect with their student’s teachers before the end of the 1st Quarter. You’ll also find reminders about our After-School Tutoring and Buy-Back program starting Tuesday, September 30, and details on the next student engagement session about the return of SROs to schools.
Quarter 1 Timeline
- The end of Quarter 1 is Monday, October 13.
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Friday, October 3 is Family/Teacher Conference Day (no school for students).
- Teachers have been reaching out to schedule appointments for Friday or alternate times. I’ve directed teachers to prioritize meetings with families of students who are at risk (grades of D or lower) or who are struggling with engagement.
PowerSchool Access
If you cannot meet with teachers this Friday, please be sure to request another opportunity to connect virtually or in-person. Continue to stay in touch through ParentSquare or email—reciprocal communication is critical to our success.
We do this work together.
I Love the Knight Life!
Dr. Malone
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Congratulations to the 4 CHS Seniors Named National Merit Semifinalists: Soyul Ahn, Lillian Curtis, Benjamin Paquette, and Michelle Wong. They are among the fewer than 1 percent of U.S. high school seniors to earn this accolade, which goes to academically talented seniors nationwide with the highest PSAT scores in their state.
Additionally, 11 CHS seniors were recognized as National Merit Commended Scholars for exceptional academic promise: Corbett Adamson, Levi Beling, Augustus Bryan, Lila Castleman, Berren Dreier, Anne Goodall, David Jaffe, Samuel Klug, Evin Nelson, Owen Paulson, and Leo Wimberley.
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Congratulations to junior wide receiver/cornerback Vitto Pallini, recognized this week by NBC29 as its Falcon Club Player of the Week. “He’s dedicated to his craft, and it shows in games,” Coach T told NBC29. Watch the story on NBC29.
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Looking for academic support? Come to After School Tutoring on Tuesdays & Thursdays, 4-5pm in the Library starting Tuesday, September 30. CHS staff will be available to help with all academic core subjects, taking missing assessments, and postsecondary planning. Snacks will be provided and bus transportation is available at 5pm. See Ms Lilley and Ms Maker in the Counseling Office with any questions.
This time will also be used to make-up time missed due to attendance or tardiness.
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This section will feature upcoming events including bell schedule information for the week ahead (date - day - schedule - Impact/SEL/CHS)
- 29 Mon SINGLE Impact 1
- 30 Tue OB Impact 2
- 1 Wed EB Impact 3
- 2 Thu SINGLE Impact 4
- 3 Fri No Students
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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
Students who have excessive absences make-up (buy-back) time during the After-school program or during Saturday Academic Intervention (SAI - dates forthcoming).
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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 (Tuesday/Thursdays) or lunch detention (daily). This includes students in the halls without Passes during our Tardy Sweeps (tardy checks after the bell has rung between classes).
CHS admin or staff will contact families whose students are assigned either Buy-Back or 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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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 CCS FACE Team is currently hosting a snack drive for our CCS students! Anyone wanting to purchase snacks can do so using this wishlist. You can also drop off snacks at the Division Annex (1400 Melbourne Road), or at any school of your choice. The snack drive runs until Friday October 3rd. |
Please join us at Qdoba this Thursday from 4p-8p for a CHS SCA Fundraiser. |
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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 October 2025 PTO meeting will feature information related to AP/ Dual-Enrollment assessments, SOL Tests, MAP Testing, and other testing routines at CHS.
The PTO is also working on a Potluck event for the November meeting.
Look for more information later this week on these two events from Ashely Howard - PTO President.
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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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