January 4, 2026
Updates for the week of 01.05.26
A MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL January 4, 2026 (!!)Hellooooooooo, awesome Walker families!!I'm sending this out on a Sunday evening (as I usually do), but do not be fooled - school doesn't start bac...
January 4, 2026
A MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL January 4, 2026 (!!)Hellooooooooo, awesome Walker families!!I'm sending this out on a Sunday evening (as I usually do), but do not be fooled - school doesn't start bac...
December 16, 2025
A Charlottesville Middle School 7th grader will represent Charlottesville City Schools at the Scripps National Spelling Bee regional competition, sponsored by the Richmond Raceway on March 4, 2026....
December 11, 2025
December News & HighlightsA Word From Dr. GurleyDear Cville Schools community–Yesterday, I shared ...
December 10, 2025
Yesterday, the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) announced that all Charlottesville City Schools are fully accredited. The VDOE also announced that under the state’s new “accountability” fram...
Charlottesville City Schools is an interconnected, equity-focused school community committed to providing the skills and knowledge needed for lifelong learning, engaged citizenship, and personal fulfillment
Meet the Principal
Dr. Summerlyn Thompson holds undergraduate and master’s degrees from the University of Virginia, along with a doctorate from Virginia Tech. Previously the longtime principal of Johnson Elementary, she became principal of Walker in 2023.
