Meet the Principal
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
August 12, 2025
In March 2025, the School Board voted to restore School Resource Officers to the Cville Schools safety model. Beginning in August 20 26 , in addition to maintaining all elements of our current safety . . .
August 7, 2025
Back-to-School News & Highlights What We Face, We Can Change Superintendent Dr. Royal Gurley welcomed back our staff of 800 this week with an inspirational keynote ab. . .
July 1, 2025
School Supply Lists for 2025-26 Below are printable PDFs of this years CCS school supply lists. Cville Elementaries 2025-26 School Supplies List Walker 2025-26 School Supplies List . . .
July 1, 2025
Reminder: Re-Registration is Open for 2025-26 School Year Submit Bus Requests, Address Updates, Annual Permissions, and More It is now time to re-register y. . .
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