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October 23, 2025
Update about SNAP and Food Resources for Families (Plus a Way to Help)
Food Resources for Families From Cville Schools Family & Community Engagement Dear Cville Schools Families We know the Federal government shut-down . . .
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Dr. Lamont K. Trotter came to Lugo-McGinness Academy in 2023 after serving since 2018 as the principal of Richmond Alternative School. He previously served as principal and assistant principal in middle and high schools in Virginia, Washington, DC, and North Carolina, as well as teaching special education and history. He holds a BA in Special Education and an MA in Educational Leadership and Supervision from Virginia State University.
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
Recent News
October 22, 2025
Food Resources, Changes to SOLs, and Amazing CMS Volleyball: October 2025 News & Highlights
October News & Highlights A Word From Dr. Gurley Dear Cville Schools community I want to make you aware of a very big change that recently passed at the state level: Starti. . .
October 15, 2025
CHS welcomes 28 French high school students for cultural exchange
This week Charlottesville High School celebrated its ongoing formal partnership with a French high school in Besanon, France by welcoming 28 of its students and three chaperones for a day of cultural . . .
October 13, 2025
State Dept. of Education Awards Cville Schools $235K Grant to Strengthen School-Community Partnerships
The Virginia Department of Education has awarded Charlottesville City Schools a $235,000 grant to strengthen community partner support within schools. This one-year planning grant will help CCS establ. . .