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CHS - A Note from Dr. Malone: Week of January 11th, 2026

Posted Date: 01/11/26 (05:00 PM)
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BLACK KNIGHT NATION

Weekly News from Charlottesville High School

January 11, 2026

A Note from Dr. Malone

Dear Families -

This week's update includes information related to upcoming events impacting both this school year and student's future planning.

Events include:
  • CATEC Programs Expo - January 14th
  • School Safety Climate Survey - January 14th
  • CHS Curriculum Fair - January 21st

These events include opportunities for students to learn more about program experiences offered through CCS; understand their program pathways and elective options provided by CHS, and to share their voice about school safety and climate.

More information about these events are included below in this newsletter.

Included also are updates to our CHS Food Pantry collection process as well as details on a forthcoming Grief Group/Mourning Circle opportunity.

Lastly, a reminder that report cards will be shared this week via ParentSquare.
A hard copy will not be sent/mailed.

Families and students are encouraged to use and access the PowerSchool portal throughout the year for the most up to date information on your student's grades. This provides you with the most current and accurate overview on how your student is performing in any course.

Students are expected to connect with their teachers for any questions or concerns they have about their grades and to work with their families to help them have access to the PowerSchool parent portal.


As always, We are the Black Knight Nation!

Dr. Malone

CHS Celebrations

I Love the Knight Life!

Golden Apple Nominations and other Honors

Nominate Your Favorite Staff for Honors
Two ways to nominate your favorite teacher or staff person for recognition:
  1. Golden Apple Awards: This award honors one teacher per school, sponsored by Better Living Building Supply and Cabinetry and the Nunley family. Nominations open through January 26. Learn more and nominate a teacher here!
  2. Royal Recognitions: Dr. Gurley honors 1-2 staff each month with a school visit and $250 for the honoree to spend on school supplies. Find the nomination form here!

CHS Daily Routines: Reminders

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

Poster for the CHS Food Pantry, inviting students and families in need to pick up food items.

CHS Pantry - Updated information

Thank you to everyone who has made our CHS Pantry a HUGE success to date. Our plan is to keep it running as long as we can keep it stocked. Located at the main entrance of CHS, our pantry is here to support students and families who may need a little extra help—no sign-up or appointment required. Please feel free to take what you need, when you need it.
How You Can Help:
  • Scan the QR code on the flyer or click here to find the complete list of requested items. Drop off donations to CHS anytime!
  • Prefer to order online? Scan the QR code on the flyer or click here to shop our Amazon Wishlist—items will ship straight to CHS.
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Mourning

Mourning Circle Grief Group

Mourning Circle is our 6 week grief and loss group facilitated by CCS and Region Ten staff that will be launching this semester. This group will be a supportive space for students to connect with other students who have experienced loss: to share stories, learn coping skills, and process complex feelings. We hope this group will provide students a space where they feel less alone with their grief and can find support within community. 
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.

Students who stay after school can either be picked-up or use the 5pm Activity Bus. Of course, approved students may also self-transport.

With report cards forthcoming, this time may be particularly valuable to students who want to improve their current grade status, get additional academic or organizational support, or to make up missing assessments or assignments.
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).

CHS will have CHS Time each day this upcoming week:

  • 12 Mon SINGLE Impact 4
  • 13 Tue OB Impact 6
  • 14 Wed EB Impact 5
  • 15 Thu SINGLE Impact 7
  • 16 Fri SINGLE SEL

CHS Events

Upcoming School Events and Engagements

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Curriculum Fair - January 21st, 5:30p-7:30p

CHS will host a Curriculum Fair on January 21 to showcase our full range of course offerings, including partnerships with PVCC and CATEC programs. This year, we will also highlight the many clubs and activities available at CHS by inviting students and sponsors to showcase these student-led opportunities. Look for additional information about the Curriculum Fair and academic advising process over the next two weeks.
CATEC

CATEC Programs Expo - January 14th, 5:00 - 6:30p

Climate Survey - January 14th

In cooperation with the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services and the Virginia Department of Education, CHS will administer the Virginia School Survey of Climate and Working Conditions. The purpose of the student survey is to measure student support, engagement, school discipline, and safety conditions within each school. The information gathered is used to guide educational practices that foster safe, supportive learning environments.
CHS expects to survey students on Wednesday, January 14, during 5th period. Information about the climate survey was shared earlier today in a separate post, which can be accessed here:

Post-Secondary Newsletter and Updates

Updates from Mandi Gregory - CHS College Advisier

Scholarship and Financial Aid Updates

Please use this link to see updates on post-secondary college planning. Ms. Gregory provides updates on her availabiity for planning purposes, scholarship and financial aid resources, and information on upcoming events.

https://www.parentsquare.com/feeds/64804740

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, January 12th, 2026.

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

Look for more information later this week on these two events from Ashely Howard - PTO President.

Nutrition Information

Monthly and Daily Menus

January 2026

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: