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CHS - A Note from Dr. Malone: Week of October 5, 2025

Posted Date: 10/05/25 (5:00 PM)
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BLACK KNIGHT NATION

Weekly News from Charlottesville High School

October 5, 2025

A Note from Dr. Malone

Dear Black Knights,

This week's update includes a reminder about our upcoming student listening sessions about SROs in schools plus reminders about After-school Tutoring and Buy-Back and Homecoming.

CHS Homecoming
The CHS Homecoming Dance is scheduled for Saturday, October 18th from 6:30p - 9:30p. The dance will be held at CHS.
Homecoming packets will remain available during lunches and tickets will be on sale next week. To attend, students must be in good academic standing including regular, on-time attendance.

Friday, October 17th is a Teacher Workday - so no school for students - and is also our Homecoming Football game v Monticello High School @ 7pm.

Theme: Once Upon a Knight


These special events require that students bring their best and earn the opportunity to participate in these formative high school experiences. Please help support this work by encouraging daily, on-time attendance and communicating with us on how we can help your student - our students - be their best.

I Love the Knight Life!

Dr. Malone

CHS Celebrations

I Love the Knight Life!

NHS

National Honor Society - Applications

Applications for students considering NHS membership are now available. For questions or support, please connect with our NHS sponsors, Mr. Justin Newberry or Mr. Andrew Everton.

At CHS, nearly 400 juniors meet the minimum 3.0 GPA requirement and are encouraged to apply. Eligible students have also received a separate message with application details.

The National Honor Society recognizes students who demonstrate excellence in scholarship, service, leadership, and character. Membership provides opportunities to:
  • 📚 Build Your Resume: A nationally recognized honor that stands out for colleges, scholarships, and employers.
  • 🤝 Serve Your Community: Lead meaningful service projects at CHS and across Charlottesville.
  • 🚀 Grow as a Leader: Develop skills and confidence through leadership opportunities.
  • 🌟 Join a Legacy of Excellence: NHS members are role models who shape a positive school culture.
KTR

Late Knight News

Our Knight Time Review staff have produced Episode 2 of the Late Knight News.

Late Knight News is a refreshing, fun, and student-led endeavor that brings you the news you need to know.

You can access the episode here and via our YouTube channel.
Here is the youtube link: 

Here is the link the KTR YouTube Channel:
https://youtube.com/@theknight-timereview7565?si=PYSbdghDIoCM_3lU

CHS Daily Routines: Reminders

Please review the following routines and call the school with any questions

tutoring

After-school Tutoring and Buy-Back- starts September 30th

Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4p-5p.
Most days will be in the media center but may use A or B Commons if needed.
Snacks and Transportation available.

This time will also be used to make-up time missed due to attendance or tardiness.

CHS

Schedule and School Events

This section will feature upcoming events including bell schedule information for the week ahead (date - day - schedule - Impact/SEL/CHS)

  • 6 Mon  SINGLE   Impact 5
  • 7 Tue   OB       Impact 6
  • 8 Wed  EB        Impact 7
  • 9 Thu  SINGLE   CHS Time (change from SEL)
  • 10 Fri  SINGLE   Impact 1


Off & Away
  • 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).

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.

CHS Events

Upcoming School Events and Engagements

Announcement for CHS students to learn about SROs, with dates and times listed.

Engaging Our Students on Topic of SROs

Three ways your student can learn more:
  • 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.
  • 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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Reminders From the School Nurse

  • 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.
Questions? Email Nurse Nichole Stevens at stephek1@charlottesvilleschools.org 

CHS PTO Information

25-26

CHS PTO

PTO Information

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.

schedule

PTO 25-26 Topic Schedule

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.

Nutrition Information

Monthly and Daily Menus

October 2025

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: