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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.

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Recent News
School Supplies list for 2026-27 It’s never too early to start planning for the next school year. Below are PDFs of the 2026-27 CCS school supplies lists. (Note: With 5th grade moving back to the e...
Courtney Saunders named principal at Tall Oaks Elementary
Ms. Courtney Kraus Saunders has been selected to become the principal of Tall Oaks Elementary School starting July 1. Saunders is currently the school’s Assistant Principal.“In the past year and a ...
Summer Meals for Students Begin Monday, June 8
Charlottesville City Schools will provide a free, nutritious breakfast and lunch to city students Monday-Thursday from June 8 through July 23. All city students are eligible; no application is need...
Meet the SROs: Arron Arreguin and Tyree Kirby
The new SROs at Charlottesville City Schools will be Officer Tyree Kirby, left, at CMS, and Officer Arron Arreguin, right, at CHS. Officers Will Be at Healthy Streets - Healthy People Event This Sa...
