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
September 12, 2025
Dear Cville Schools community We are delighted to announce that the UVA Board of Visitors today approved the resolution to lease and eventually transfer the Oak Lawn property to the City of Charlotte. . .
September 9, 2025
Dear Cville Schools community As many of you know, starting last spring, our City and Cville Schools leaders began dreaming big about expanding educational opportunities for our students. Today, I. . .
September 8, 2025
The Edgar and Eleanor Shannon Foundation for Excellence in Public Education has selected three teachers at Charlottesville High School and Charlottesville Middle School as winners of more than $9,000 . . .
September 7, 2025
To address unsafe street conditions during student arrival and dismissal, the City of Charlottesville has installed school zone speed cameras at Charlottesville Middle School (formerly Buford), Sum. . .
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