Dear Charlottesville City Schools families and staff,

Our schools are strong because our community is strong. This evening, our School Board is hosting families, staff, and students for the first-ever "Budget Bistro," a communal meal to discuss school dollars and share ideas on how the division should allot resources. About 200 members of our community have RSVP’d to learn about CCS programs, talk with student ambassadors, and share feedback with the School Board, all while breaking bread together. 

At Charlottesville City Schools we’re proud of our engaged community. If you’ve got feedback for the Board but aren’t coming tonight, you’re welcome to write to SchoolBoard@charlottesvilleschools.org or speak at a meeting during public comment: charlottesvilleschools.org/schoolboard.

I look forward to seeing many of you this evening!

Dr G.

This fall the City of Charlottesville will vote on a 1% local sales tax to fund school construction. 

Possible projects that the tax could support:

The tax could not apply to groceries, essential personal hygiene products, and prescription medications. If passed, it could go into effect sometime in 2027 and remain in place until June 30, 2046. 

Share our informational flyer (available as a printable PDF and sharable image) or visit charlottesvilleschools.org/facilities

This school year, all of the City’s preschool students are learning together under one roof at the new Charlottesville Early Learning Center. Prior to this year, preschool students were taught at their neighborhood elementary schools. 

“Everything is just developmentally appropriate,” CELC preschool teacher Michel Ann Sizemore said. “Kids aren’t having to go up steps that are way too big for them. They’re not having to access materials that are for kids that are older than them.” Watch the NBC29 story

Juniors and seniors from Lugo-McGinness Academy participated in workshops and activities designed to strengthen their physical, mental, and financial well-being during the second annual Revive and Thrive, which was hosted by the Jefferson School Foundation. Watch the NBC29 story

If your child is approaching a school transition (e.g. kindergarten, 6th grade, or 9th grade), join us for a tour of your child’s future school! Each school is offering prospective/future families guided tours throughout the year.

Free online tutoring is available for CCS students in Grades 3-8 in English/Language Arts and/or Math. The tutors are licensed teachers, and are available after school, in the evening, and on weekends. You schedule what works for your family. Sessions can be either 30 minutes or an hour. 

Tutoring is available for the 26-27 school year or until available sessions are filled. Students can log onto their Clever account through a personal computing device and access K12 Tutoring by following these directions.

The Charlottesville City Schools Family and Community Engagement (FACE) Team is currently hosting a snack drive for our CCS students! Anyone wanting to purchase snacks can do so using this wishlist. You can also drop off snacks at the Division Annex (1400 Melbourne Road), or at any school of your choice. The snack drive runs until Friday, October 2. 

Charlottesville City Schools is seeking family members and staff to join the Calendar Committee, which advises on the development of the academic calendar for future years. We aim to have representation from every school in the division. To express your interest in joining, email Dr. Anna Isley at isleyd1@charlottesvilleschools.org.

Join us for a free Community Schools workshop presented by Region Ten Community Services Board and the Trauma Program. Learn simple ways to talk with your teen, spot warning signs of substance use, and connect with local support. 

The workshop will be held on Wednesday, October 7 from 6-7pm in the Charlottesville High School Library (1400 Melbourne Road). Learn more about the workshop and RSVP