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CHS - A Note from Dr. Malone: Week of February 8th, 2026

Posted Date: 02/08/26 (05:00 PM)
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BLACK KNIGHT NATION

Weekly News from Charlottesville High School

February 8, 2026

A Note from Dr. Malone

Dear CHS Community,

If you have not yet done so, please take a moment to read Andy Jones’s update in this week’s newsletter.
https://www.parentsquare.com/feeds/71865620

At Friday’s varsity games between AHS and CHS, our student-athletes competed like champions, and our student section struck the right balance of cheer, pride, enthusiasm, and character. This has been the standard our students have set all year — and last year as well.

There are times when the integrity and reputation of CHS are tested. What I see — and what I know — is that when we are tested, we show others what it means to be Black Knight Nation.

After the games ended, participants in the parking lot would have seen a considerable CPD presence and may have observed or heard disruptive behavior. CPD, CHS staff, and ACPS staff worked together to support safety and ultimately clear the lot without incident. While the exact cause of the events remains unclear, it does not appear to have involved CCS students. I share this not to redirect accountability or assign blame, but to reinforce an important truth about our community: we are responsible for the environment we create and sustain. We continue to see our students represent CHS with respect, awareness, and sound judgment — and we know who we are.

Coach Jones summed it up perfectly — why it matters:

Why It Matters
  • Positivity: You lift our teams up rather than tear opponents down.
  • Creativity: Your themes and spirit make CHS the best environment in the region.
  • Sportsmanship: You represent our city with dignity, win or lose.

I don’t mind repeating it — I love it when they count us out.
I love the Knight Life.
I love Black Knight Nation.

CHS — I love it. I love it. I love it.

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 Events

Upcoming School Events and Engagements

Charlottesville Sister Cities Student Representative

The Charlottesville City Sister City Commission is currently looking for a k-12 youth representative to serve on the board for the remainder of the year. This is a great opportunity for a student to become involved in a local government organization and learn more about how to support their community through local governmental agencies. Please spread the word with your students! All details as well as an application for the position can be found below! Please let me know if you have a student who is interested! 


Sentara Martha Jefferson Junior Volunteer Program 2026

Our Summer 2026 Junior Volunteer Program Application is opening (and closing!) earlier this year. As of today, the application is open. It will be closing on March 1, 2026. Please tell your students to get their application submitted early!  
 
Our perfect student: 
-Age 15-18 
-Expresses an interest in working in a hospital or healthcare field 
-Wants to help 
-Available for June 8 orientation  
 
All information about the programing, including the application, can be found here: Junior Volunteer Program at Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital. If there are additional questions after exploring the website, please reach out to us at smjh_juniorvol@sentara.com so the email does not get lost in the shuffle. 

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.

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

Here is this week's schedule.
  • 9 Mon SINGLE Impact 5
  • 10 Tue OB CHS Time
  • 11 Wed EB CHS Time
  • 12 Thu SINGLE Impact 6
  • 13 Fri SINGLE Impact 7

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. 

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

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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, February 9th, 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 Upcoming Teacher Appreciation Events!

Let’s “shower CHS staff with LOVE” in February. Please sign up here to support the potluck breakfast on Friday, 2/20 and other activities happening that week. We plan to raffle off prizes for staff that week and would love any help in soliciting prizes/gift cards. Thank you to New Dominion Bookstore, Violet Crown and Trager Bros Coffee who have already donated to the raffle. We LOVE our CHS team!

Nutrition Information

Monthly and Daily Menus

February 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: