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 ...
July 29, 2026
Readers Grow Here: Charlottesville City Schools Expands Study of Novels As Charlottesville City Schools expands study of novels, students are building skills and finding joy by reading and discussi...
July 21, 2026
Dear Charlottesville City School families, I’m writing to let you know about a measure on this November’s ballot that could provide a new source of funds to ensure that our schools are safe and sec...
July 14, 2026
CHS graduates Lucas Arbelaez and Ben Rekosh feel right at home with Tom Sox BY JOHN SHIFFLETT | Charlottesville City Schools Ever since they first began playing in the Valley Baseball League in 201...
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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.
