With 8 students enrolled, Charlottesville’s new ‘Knight School’ is up and running.
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School officials announce new security measures planned for Charlottesville High School
Among them are direct radio communications with area police and key fobs to enter the building, and potentially weapons detectors.
In a charming reversal, this holiday market allowed children to pick out gifts for their parents
The City of Promise’ holiday market started as a place for families to get winter blankets and home goods. But its organizers decided to expand the vision, and allow entire families to fill their homes with gifts.
Looking for stuff to do with your kids this winter break? We’ve got a list!
Check out some of the kid-focused events in central Virginia this holiday season.
In a mea culpa message to the Charlottesville community last week, City Schools superintendent promises more transparency
“The bottom line is that, in retrospect, it is clear that I should have done a lot more for CHS a lot sooner,” Royal Gurley said.
City Schools considers the return of sworn police to schools as community members call for greater transparency at meeting on school violence
Charlottesville City Schools presented “immediate and pending” changes coming to Charlottesville High School, such as more private, gender neutral bathrooms and metal detectors.
Another community conversation is in the works to address concerns about fighting at Charlottesville High School
Community members can register to attend an event with School Board members and City Schools administrators Nov. 30.
Charlottesville High students and teachers at their breaking point with fights, lockdowns and adults trespassing on campus
27 of 96 teachers called out because of fights, forcing the high school to close for three days.
Three months into the school year, Albemarle County will have enough school bus drivers to meet students’ needs
In August, the district told families that almost 1,000 students would be left without rides.
Albemarle’s School Board stands by superintendent to extend his contract after receiving petition signed by 1,600 people to end it
The claims in the petition, say board members, are wrong. But some parents and teachers say they are confused by the decision.