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CHS - A Note from Dr. Malone: Week of November 2, 2025

Posted Date: 11/02/25 (5:00 PM)

CHS

BLACK KNIGHT NATION

Weekly News from Charlottesville High School

November 2, 2025

A Note from Dr. Malone

Dear Black Knights,

This week's update includes a reminder that there is no school for students on Monday and Tuesday as they are PL and Teacher Workdays respectively.
Students return to school Wednesday.

We have some truly wonderful updates and celebrations from our athletic and theatre teams, along with a special celebration of math teacher, Mr. Early as Bob Ross.

CHS has started a school-based food pantry to help students and families in need.
The table is located at the main entrance of CHS. Please feel free to take what you need—no sign-up or appointment required.
More details on the food pantry and a winter coat drive are below.

Our goal at CHS is to be a trusted and safe space not only for students to have meaningful learning experiences but to build community and to support one another. Please let us know how we can help you and your student feel supported and a sense of belonging at CHS.

Enjoy a safe and longer weekend and remember that clocks set back 1-hour on Sunday, November 2nd at 2am.


I Love the Knight Life!

Dr. Malone

CHS Celebrations

I Love the Knight Life!

VTA

CHS To Represent Virginia at Southeast Theatre Conference

With a top-two state finish, TheatreCHS will be repping Virginia at the Southeast Theatre Conference in Chattanooga this spring!
Additional awards & honors from the Virginia Theatre Association event this weekend:
  • Individual Design Competition — 1st Place Costume Design (Esme Ogden Amt)
  • Performance Awards — Best Ensemble & Best Musicians
  • Technical Merit — Best Music
  • Stage Craft Olympics — 3rd Place
  • They performed a one-act based on Mary Zimmerman's play, The Secret In the Wings. 
  • Poster design by senior Sil Leva
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Group
A group of high school boys in orange singlets celebrate their cross country success.

Both Boys and Girls Cross Country Teams Qualify for States

Both teams placed second in the regional competition. Sam Palmer is the boys’ regional champ, while Elaina and Juliana Pierce placed 1-2! This is the first time in 45 years that the girls have qualified for states!  
A large group of students poses for a photo indoors.

13 Debate Students Qualify for State Championship

The CHS Speech & Debate team had a record-breaking, season-opening tournament with 13 CHS students qualifying for the championship tournament in January! Top finishers included Eleot Abrahamson, Addie Curtis, Lily Curtis, Rose Brennan-Wilkinson, Ginger Craghead-Way, Anna Gusman, Felix Mason, Mira Masri, Noah Peck, Solly Schwartzman, Sadie Sherman, Ford Snellings, and Keira Yates.
Girls
Bob

Bob Ross

In full Bob Ross costume, math teacher Mr. Early set up an easel in the hallway and painted this image for all to witness. Thanks for bringing all the happy little trees, Mr. Early! As Mr. Ross reminded us, “Talent is a pursued interest.”
Painting

Little Happy Trees??

This is what Mr. Early did throuhgout the day in his corner studio space in C Hallway

CHS Daily Routines: Reminders

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

tutoring

After-school Tutoring and Buy-Back

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.

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

Schedule and School Events

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

  • 3 Mon PL Day
  • 4 Tue Teacher Workday
  • 5 Wed OB Impact 6
  • 6 Thu EB Impact 5
  • 7 Fri SINGLE Impact 7


CHS Events

Upcoming School Events and Engagements

CSH food pantry

CHS Food Pantry and Closing

The pantry will be located in the front lobby between the two sets of entrance doors. We are waiting on the delivery of our shelf, but in the meantime we will be using the table that is set up. I know it's a big ask, but if you find yourself at the store tonight or tomorrow consider grabbing an item or two. Of course, we will be taking donations at any time going forward, but heading into this long weekend some families are feeling anxious. We also have a live Amazon Wishlist if that is more convenien
Coat

Coat Drive and Food Resources

Does Your Student Need a Coat?
As winter approaches, we want to make sure all students have what they need to be warm. If your child needs a winter coat, please contact your school counselor, social worker, or social emotional support counselor! 

Food Resources in Our Community
The division has shared updates about SNAP and local food resources, including a reminder that breakfast and lunch are free to all Cville Schools students (no application needed)

PVCC Application and FAFSA Workshop - November 18th

Hello CHS students! Are you interested in going to PVCC after graduation? Do you want to take Dual Enrollment classes here at CHS? Are you interested in getting funding assistance to make your college classes cheaper? If you said yes to any of these questions, then you’ll want to attend the upcoming PVCC Application and FAFSA workshop!

The workshop will take place Tuesday November 18th in A commons during Impact time.

At the session PVCC staff will help students complete the PVCC application and the FAFSA. No sign up is needed, just make sure to bring your laptop, Social Security or Green Card Number, and a parent’s email address so the workshop can go smoothly. I hope to see you there!

Athletics club tshirt sale

The Athletics club will be at CHS during lunches on November 5th.
OPEN

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, November 10th, 2025.

Zoom Link is here and on our CHS Calendar

CHS has an active PTO which helps support our students and teachers and staff.

schedule

PTO 25-26 Topic Schedule

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

November 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: