September 14, 2026
The Charlottesville High School Athletics department will host a home cross-country meet at McIntire Park for the first time in school history on Wednesday (September 16). The Black Knights will ho...
September 9, 2026
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2026 Inspiring Charlottesville's next generation to make history Tuesday was Charlottesville 12 Day, marking the 67th anniversary of 12 Black students integrating Charlottes...
September 7, 2026
Charlottesville City Schools is inviting you to dinner – and a very important discussion. On September 23, CCS will welcome members of the community to the Budget Bistro, a communal dinner to discu...
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...
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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.
