July 1, 2026
Through UVA Fellowship, CHS teacher is exploring new ways to teach U.S. history BY JOHN SHIFFLETT | Charlottesville City Schools As the United States celebrates a milestone anniversary of the Decla...
June 15, 2026
School Supplies list for 2026-27 It’s never too early to start planning for the next school year. Below are PDFs of the 2026-27 CCS school supplies lists. (Note: With 5th grade moving back to the e...
June 10, 2026
Want to keep your child engaged and confident in reading and math over the summer months? Charlottesville City Schools is thrilled to offer a FREE online tutoring service through K12 Tutoring for a...
June 8, 2026
Ms. Courtney Kraus Saunders has been selected to become the principal of Tall Oaks Elementary School starting July 1. Saunders is currently the school’s Assistant Principal.“In the past year and a ...
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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.
