March 6, 2026
Dr. Summerlyn Thompson will become the principal of the newly expanded and modernized Charlottesville Middle School starting in the 2026-27 school year.Dr. Thompson currently serves as the principa...
March 6, 2026
Dear Charlottesville City Schools staff and families,Due to a recently announced Special Election in the Commonwealth of Virginia, there will be no school for students on Tuesday, April 21. The day...
March 4, 2026
Dear Charlottesville City Schools staff and families,I am excited to let you know that the new, permanent home of the Charlottesville Early Learning Center (CELC) will be built on the Walker campus...
February 27, 2026
February 2026 News & Highlights A Word From Dr. Gurley Dear Charlottesville City Schools staff and families, Last Thursday our School Board passed our proposed budget for next school year, and ...
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.
