April 2, 2026
Charlottesville City Schools has named two current staff members to leadership roles in the division administration. Amanda Korman Simalchik is now serving as the division’s Supervisor of Community...
March 26, 2026
Dear Charlottesville City Schools families,I’m reaching out this afternoon to reaffirm our division’s commitment to be a welcoming place for all students. At Charlottesville City Schools: We provid...
March 26, 2026
Congratulations to the 12 Charlottesville City Schools teachers that won 2025-26 Golden Apple Awards! Bruce Van Dyke, Automotive Service Technology Instructor, CATEC Justin Newberry, Social Science...
March 25, 2026
March 2026 News & Highlights A Word From Dr. Gurley Dear Cville Schools community – Each month I go to our schools to deliver Royal Recognitions to some incredible staff (get to know recent win...
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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.
