CHS - A Note from Dr. Malone: Week of October 4, 2026

Posted Date: 10/04/26 (05:00 PM)

BLACK KNIGHT NATION

CHARLOTTESVILLE HIGH SCHOOL

October 4, 2026

A Note from Dr. Malone

Black Knights -

This past Friday, CHS experienced a significant disruption to our sense of safety and our family conference routines. A bomb threat was called to the school, was thoroughly analyzed by Charlottesville Police Department, and no threat was discovered.

Why this event happened? Why CHS? Why Friday? I am unsure.

I am relieved no threat was discovered. I am grateful for the assured, steady, and comprehensive responsiveness from CPD including our own SRO, Sgt. Arreguin. Sgt. Arreguin's understanding of our school building, his relationships with our staff, and his calm disposition were all integral in helping keep a stressful event from escalating.

Our school staff's preparation and responsiveness to our emergency evacuation protocols was stellar and helped lead present community members in the building to a safe location. Once there, even under stressful conditions, our community connection and sense of purpose was evident.

The Black Knight Nation took care of one another.

Many of our teachers have already reached out to their families to reschedule conferences. You should expect to hear from your student's teachers soon.

In the meantime, please reach out via ParentSquare to your student's teachers with any questions. Please also support your student with speaking directly with their teachers about their progress, what they need to be successful, and to seek affirmation on areas of success.

Lastly, I want to assure our community that CHS's primary responsibility will always be the safety of our students, our staff, and our community. We will also remain intrepid in our commitment to fostering meaningful learning experiences and innovating on the school experience for all students. CHS prepares and practices for the types of events we experienced Friday and we will not let this destabilize our purpose nor will we normalize turmoil.

CHS Onward.

We are the Black Knight Nation.

Dr. Malone

CHS Updates and Routines

A split schedule displays class times for Monday and Block days, with periods and times listed.

CHS Bell Schedule 26-27

Upcoming Schedule Changes:

Friday, October 2nd - No School - Family and Teacher Conferences
Monday, October 12th - End of 1st Quarter

This Week's Schedule:

5 M S SEL/Sched
6 T OB WIN
7 W EB WIN
8 TH OB WIN
9 F EB WIN

CHS Bell Schedule 26-27

The words COMMUNITY, HONESTY, and STRIVING are displayed in bold black text with the first letters highlighted in orange.

CORE VALUES

The key refrain that CHS will affirm again and again—for staff and for students—is simple:

Show up
Give your best
Ask for help
Be good and kind to others

Our Core Values—Community, Honesty, and Striving—are interwoven into our daily routines, our instructional planning, and our school-wide expectations. They are simple traits that remind us we are at our best when we work together to become something better and when we do so with integrity.

COHORT ADMINISTRATORS

Yumeca Webb-Jordan: Freshmen COHORT 2030
Dr. Beth Baptist: Sophomore COHORT 2029
Teresa Bryant: Junior COHORT 2028
Nytasha Garland: Senior COHORT 2027

VISITOR MANAGEMENT SYSTEM @ CHS

What to Expect When You Arrive

When visiting during school hours, check-in is quick and self-guided:

Photo ID: Please bring your government-issued driver’s license or photo ID.
Self-Check-In iPad: You will scan the front and back of your driver's license directly at the front desk iPad kiosk and take a quick photo. (Our front desk staff or admin tech will be right there if you need help or need manual entry!)

Save Time with the Raptor App

You can save time and a few steps by downloading the Raptor Safe App before your visit:

Set up your profile and enter your details in advance.
The app will generate a personal QR code.
When you arrive, simply scan your QR code at the iPad kiosk for a fast check-in!

Pre-Registering for School Events

For special school events, assemblies, or classroom visits, we will send out a pre-registration link ahead of time. Registering online beforehand will help check-ins run a lot more efficiently.

Thank you for your partnership in keeping our students and staff safe. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to the front office.

Quarter 1 Overview + Family Conferences UPDATE

Quarter 1 Timeline

The end of Quarter 1 is Monday, October 12

Family and Teacher Conferences were disrupted on Friday due to the evacuation.

Staff will work with families to identify a time to meet specifically for those who are at-risk for failing. Meetings may be virtual or in-person based on what is best for both teachers and families.

Any family or student who wants to meet with their teacher is encouraged to contact the teacher directly via email or ParentSquare.

Community Support and Engagement

Food Pantry and Snack Drives

A purple flyer for CHS Pantry, featuring illustrations of food items and two QR codes for donations.

Tour Your Prospective School

A guide gestures forward inside a bright, modern school building lobby.

Take a Tour of Charlottesville Middle School

Come and see the fully renovated and expanded Charlottesville Middle School! Prospective families and members of the community can now take guided tours of CMS.

Prospective Family Tours will be led by a school counselor and student ambassador, focusing on curriculum and student experience. Sign up to take a prospective family tour here: https://charlottesvillecityschools.jotform.com/261733587886071.

General Public Tours will be led by an architect from VMDO. Sign up to take a general public tour here: https://charlottesvillecityschools.jotform.com/262034121268953

Tour Your Prospective School

The school year’s just begun but we’re already making plans for next year! Especially 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.

Elementary school tours
Charlottesville Middle School tours
Charlottesville High School tours

SRO Feedback and Governor's School

Two male officers in dark polo shirts stand outdoors with green foliage and a brick building in the background.

Share Your Feedback about the SRO Program

An important part of our new School Resource Officers Program is gathering feedback from staff, students, and families. Please use this form to share your thoughts about Officer Arron Arreguin at CHS, Officer Tyree Kirby at CMS, and/or the program in general.

To learn more about the program, including our Memorandum of Understanding with the Charlottesville Police Department, visit https://charlottesvilleschools.org/SROs

An informational flyer detailing the Summer Residential Governor's School and World Language Academies for high school students.

Summer Residential Governor's School Flyer

There will be an interest meeting on Friday, October 9th from 1:15-1:45 in A Commons for any interested sophomore or junior that would like to attend to learn more about Summer Residential Governor's School. Advance registration for the interest meeting is required using the link at the bottom of the form.

Substance Abuse Awareness and Prevention

An informational flyer titled "Fentanyl Awareness" providing facts, symptoms, and safety tips regarding opioid overdoses.

A blue flyer for a youth substance prevention workshop on October 7 at Charlottesville High School.

Technology Updates and Resources

GChat - Student Use

Technology has noted significant security concerns regarding Google Chat's ability to capture and retain conversations and chats between students. After reviewing how this app could be supported for students, Technology deemed it a violation of policy and federal regulations because the law requires us to monitor and filter such chats. Technology will continue to work with Google to find a solution that meets our policies and regulations. In the meantime, please use Gmail for communication when needed.

Monitor Your Student's CCS Device Usage

An informational flyer by Linewise and Qustodio about positive digital education and online safety for children.

An informational flyer introducing the Linewize and Qustodio app for parents, featuring features like visibility, security, and digital rules.

CCS Student Rights and Responsibilities

2026-2027

CCS Student Rights and Responsibilities 26-27

Included below is the Charlottesville City Schools (CCS) Student Rights & Responsibilities (SR\&R) 2026-2027, a comprehensive guide designed to maintain safe, equitable, and orderly learning environments for all students. CCS students, staff, and families are expected to know this information as we each have a specific role in assuring our schools remain safe, productive, and free from harm.

CCS Student Rights and Responsibilities 26-27

Translated versions of the CCS Student Rights and Responsibilities

Off and Away: Phones and Confiscations

Off & Away

Student personal devices must be Off and Away during the school day: 9am - 4pm.
Confiscated phones are turned into the main office.
CHS Office Staff will ParentSquare/message families if phones are confiscated
Confiscated phones may only be picked up by an approved family member and will not be provided back to students.

CCS Menu and PTO Information

CHS Nutrition and Menu Information - October 2026

CCS menus are published at the following site and each month's menu is published at least a week before the month begins.

September 2026 Menu

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:

CCS Nutrition App Information

PTO Information

PTO - thank you for helping make our conference morning even more special by providing fresh treats, baked treats, ample coffee, fresh fruit, and kindness. It was a thoughtful action and required you volunteering your time and efforts on our behalf. We are grateful for you!

This year, our PTO Meetings occur on the 4th Tuesday of each Month at CHS and via Zoom @ 7pm.

The first PTO Meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 27th @ 7pm.