Dear Black Knights,
This coming Monday marks the official end of the Third Quarter.
As we close out the quarter, there will be a brief window when students and families may not see grades for new assignments in PowerSchool. During this time, teachers are finalizing grades while our school prepares report cards for distribution. Charlottesville City Schools is currently exploring ways to keep the portal accessible during future report card cycles. For now, we appreciate your patience as the PowerSchool portal is temporarily unavailable for viewing new grades while this work is completed.
Below is a link for information on how to access Report Cards via ParentSquare once they are sent:
https://www.parentsquare.com/feeds/62300406
As we move into the final stretch of the school year, this is an important time for students to take stock of their progress and confirm they are moving in the right direction academically. Students should be communicating with their teachers if they need clarification, additional support, or guidance about their progress.
CHS offers after-school tutoring on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and we strongly encourage students to take advantage of this time to receive extra help, complete make-up work, or finish assessments.
Most importantly, we expect all students to continue bringing their best effort each day. Finishing the year strong requires focus, responsibility, and a willingness to seek support when it is needed. Our staff stands ready to help every student meet that goal.
With 3 weeks until Spring Break, students have nothing to lose by absolutely giving there very best heading into a break!
Important Report Card Dates
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March 16: End of Quarter 3
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March 12 – March 27: PowerSchool portal may be unavailable for viewing new grades
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March 20: No School – Teacher Workday (Report Card Preparation)
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March 27: Report cards sent via ParentSquare
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March 27: PowerSchool portal reopens for students and families to view all grades to date
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April 3 - Full School Day
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April 6-10: Spring Break
Thank you for your continued partnership and support as we close out the quarter and prepare for a strong finish to the school year.
As always, we are the Black Knight Nation!
Dr. Malone
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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, April 13th, 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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March is made for competition! It’s the final push in winter activities as we hop into spring! You have been wonderful donating time, money, and items to benefit CHS, but the year isn’t over, and the CHS PTO has even more field trips, materials, and scholarships we’d like to help make possible!
We’re hoping this new fundraiser will do just that. Can you help?
Simply choose a date on the March calendar, and donate that much. We’re always up for a little friendly competition, so let's see what class fills their calendar first!
- Will the Seniors start off strong?
- Or will the Juniors jump in with both feet? Maybe the Sophomores will step up to the plate!
- Or will the Freshmen fly to the finish?
- Let the competition commence!
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Congratulations to our BACON students' recent success at the Valley Technology Student Association (TSA) Regional Fair Qualifiers!
For those who might not be familiar, TSA is a relatively new addition to BACON T. It brings students together to tackle both individual and team engineering and technology challenges—ranging from writing and recording original tracks for Music Production to building and flying rubber-band-powered planes from scratch in Flight Endurance. This past weekend, our students' hard work was put to the test as select events were judged at the local Valley Region TSA qualifiers hosted at Stuarts Draft High School.
Please join me in congratulating the following talented students who brought home trophies and placed in their respective competitive events:
Board Game Design — 1st Place i
- Kellen Bobko
- Shawn Castillo
- Lyla Eicher
- Robin Faith-Garcia
- Liza Ann Henderson
- Blake Jennings
- Zadie Tassone
Flight Endurance
- Ada Pray — 1st Place
- Riley Yoder — 2nd Place i
Promotional Design
Because of their incredible hard work, creativity, and dedication, all of these students have qualified to move forward! They will proudly represent Charlottesville High School as they compete at the Virginia Technology Student Association State Conference, which will take place from April 30th to May 3rd in Hampton, VA.
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CHS Theatre took the stage by storm last weekend the Southeastern Theatre Conference (SETC)! Our #Studio2026 performance of “Scenes from The Secret in the Wings” was a massive success, and our students are coming home with some "heavy hardware."
We couldn’t be prouder of the hard work, artistry, and teamwork this cast and crew displayed. Please join us in celebrating these incredible honors:
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Top Finalist: Ranked among the best schools in the entire SETC Studio Competition.
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Best Music: Awarded top honors out of all participating states! (Special shoutout to Sil Leva, Elizabeth Bennett, and Laila Rasnake).
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Best Ensemble: A testament to the magic that happens when our students work together.
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All-Star Cast: Huge congratulations to Langston Foskett, Olivia Colvin, and Olivia Ramirez-W.
- Leadership Recognition: Special props to Olivia Colvin for her excellence in leading rehearsal warm-ups.
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College and University (Interviews/Awards/Acceptances): Esme Ogden Amt, Connor Ash, Robin Baranowski, Cyrus Candia, Chris Early, Langston Foskett all auditioned, and received callbacks and interviews from numerous schools as summer programs (some of which are listed below).
College & Career Success
Beyond the trophies, SETC provided life-changing opportunities for our students. Several Black Knights received scholarship offers and acceptances to prestigious institutions across the country.
SETC hosts one of the largest theater recruitment events in the nation. Here is a list of SOME of the callbacks and interviews that took place (including scholarships and offers for our 6 students:
SCAD, Belmont University (Conservatory) College of Charleston, Furman, George Mason, Heidelberg Conservatory, Indian State University, Michael Howard Studios, Murray State University, Point Park University, Powerhouse Theatre (Vassar) Sewanee, Stella Adler Studio for Acting, UNC Chapel Hill, VCU Arts, Virginia Tech, West Virginia Wesleyan, Woffard College, Winthrop Univ, and more!
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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:
- 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:
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!
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!
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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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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:
- 16 Mon SINGLE Impact 3
- 17 Tue OB CHS
- 18 Wed EB CHS
- 19 Thu SINGLE Impact 4
- 20 Teacher Workday No School
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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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