Dear Black Knights –
This week’s update includes celebrations of our Indoor Track team as they prepare to compete in the State Championships. We also celebrate the successful run of West Side Story — our vibrant, joyful, and thoroughly entertaining spring musical, which concluded today.
As we close Black History Month, CHS remains clear in its belief that honoring Black history — and the traditions and achievements that strengthen our entire Black Knight Nation — is work that continues all year. In that spirit, we will host an upcoming assembly honoring Black history and lifting our students’ voices and experiences. Students in our African American History courses will also soon visit the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, DC.
Below, you will see images from our recent visit to the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, where students experienced the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys, explored Richmond’s history through the Valentine Museum, and participated in the downtown mural walk.
Our objective remains steady: to create meaningful opportunities for students to travel, engage, and learn — within Charlottesville and beyond. These experiences build culture, empathy, perspective, and lasting memories. Not only during Black History Month but throughout the Charlottesville High School school year.
Sincerely,
Dr. Malone
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Good luck to our Indoor Track team who will compete at the State Championships on March 2nd and 3rd.
We can get Live results for this event at:
https://www.goinguplive.com/brt/class-3-and-class-4-indoor-championships/meet-601/schedule.html
GO BLACK KNIGHTS!
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The CHS Girls Basketball Team plans to extend their season against Heritage this Tuesday.
Coach Daly and the Girls Basketball Team have competed in the State Tournament 3 years in a row!
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Our CHS production of West Side Story was a tremendous success — and a powerful showcase of our students.
From the performers on stage to the crew behind the scenes, our students demonstrated extraordinary talent, discipline, and heart. They carried complex themes of identity, belonging, conflict, and love with maturity and care. The singing, choreography, acting, and technical work reflected both artistic excellence and deep commitment.
Most importantly, this production reflected the very best of the Black Knight Nation. Our cast and crew embodied the rich, multicultural and multiethnic community that defines Charlottesville High School. Each student brought talent, passion, discipline - AND CHARISMA - to create something truly special.
Bravo to Mr. Becker and the entire cast and crew of West Side Story.
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Nominate Your Favorite Staff for Honors
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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!
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Post-Secondary Newsletter and Updates
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Please use this link to see updates on post-secondary college planning. Ms. Gregory provides updates on her availability for planning purposes, scholarship and financial aid resources, and information on upcoming events.
Upcoming Events:
- Senior Stay Day and Community Job fair happening on March 10th, @ PVCC Bolick Center
- Junior Postsecondary Night will be on April 2, 2026 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm in the MLK PAC.
- PVCC Open House on April 9th from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM.
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April 21st: UVA Apprenticeship Job Fair 9:30am-11am - Location: TBD
Access Ms. Gregory's newsletter here:
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Attention Students!
Are you passionate about making a difference in your community? Do you want to elevate student voice and help shape decisions that impact your school and your city?
Here’s your chance!
There are two exciting opportunities to represent your peers for the 2026–2027 school year:
Student School Board Representative (2 on the Dias, 1 Alternative)
Serve as the official student voice to the School Board.
- Share student perspectives on policies and decisions.
- Engage in meaningful dialogue about academics, school climate, and student experience.
- Develop leadership, public speaking, and civic engagement skills.
- Monthly Board Meetings, Annual Yearly State Conference
- Apply Here!
Parks & Recreation Advisory Board Representative (2 on the Dias)
Join School Board Members Ms. Amanda Burns and Ms. Zyahna Bryant in representing student voice on the City’s Parks & Recreation Advisory Board.
- Help shape the future of parks and recreation in Charlottesville.
- Advocate for inclusive, innovative, and accessible spaces for youth and families.
- Gain real-world leadership experience while making a tangible impact in your community.
- Monthly Board Meetings, Additional Engagement Opportunities for Community Service
- Apply Here!
Application Deadline: March 20, 2026
This is your opportunity to lead, serve, and ensure student voices are heard. Let’s work together to make our schools—and our city—the best they can be for everyone!
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Charlottesville City Schools will offer take-home meals for students observing Ramadan in order to support the diverse needs of our student community.
In lieu of receiving lunch at school, students observing Ramadan can sign up to pick up a shelf-stable meal to take home at the end of the day.
Register by Week (Fill out separate forms for each student)
Have questions or need help registering? Staff at your school can help! Please reach out to your teacher, school counselor, or school social worker.
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Our local public library, Jefferson-Madison Regional Library (JMRL) will be visiting CHS for tabling in B Commons during lunches on Friday, March 13 and Friday, April 17. They will be sharing information about their teen programming, the JMRL internship/scholarship program, and general library services and resources (they have so much more than just books!).
JMRL has also offered to deliver library cards on the tabling days for students that submit a library card application ahead of time.
Students can return library card applications to the school counseling office, or you are welcome to drop forms in my mailbox.
Two notes about the library card application form:
1) A parent/guardian signature is required for students under age 18
2) Students are not required to present photo ID (as noted on the form) since I will be able to confirm their address before I return the forms to JMRL
Applications:
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APPLICATION CLOSES TODAY - MARCH 1st
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
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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.
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Here is this week's schedule:
- 2 Mon SINGLE Impact 6
- 3 Tue OB CHS
- 4 Wed EB CHS
- 5 Thu SINGLE Impact 7
- 6 Fri Professional Learning Day
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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, March 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.
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Thank you, PTO and CHS Families, for taking your time both over the weekend (and in the rain) and during this past week to show appreciation and care for our CHS Staff!
Your commitment for Staff Appreciation to be more than a singular one-week event and instead be an on-going, year-long experience is seen and our staff is so deeply grateful for you!
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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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