September 2, 2026
Dear Charlottesville City Schools staff and families,With the news of an emergency situation at a Waynesboro elementary school this morning, we are writing to let you know that we are in contact wi...
August 26, 2026
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2026 A Word From Dr. Gurley Dear Charlottesville City Schools families and staff, I’m proud to announce that CCS has achieved one of its 2028 Strategic Plan goals: 70% profici...
August 24, 2026
Charlottesville High School expands pathway to prestigious Seal of Biliteracy BY JOHN SHIFFLETT | Charlottesville City Schools Since 2015, graduating high school seniors in Virginia who attain prof...
August 11, 2026
This week, Charlottesville City Schools officially opens the entire Charlottesville Middle School as well as the Charlottesville Early Learning Center, completing a reconfiguration plan decades in ...
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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.
