Charlottesville Middle School

Buford students doing a writing exercise at the Fralin Art Museum

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Starting in Fall 2026, CMS will welcome Grade 6 in addition to 7 and 8. Prospective families are invited to tour the new academic building this fall.
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Recent News

Dr. Anna Isley Named Interim Chief Academic Officer

Find School Supply Information -- and Save the Date for the Back-to-School Block Party

Reminder: Re-Register Your Children to Request Bus, Update Telephone Numbers, Update Permissions, and More

Progress on our Modernized Middle School! Entering Phase 2 and Donating Furniture to a Good Home

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.

SCHOOL SPIRIT

Monthly all-school pep rallies celebrate Young Knight pride.

TEAM STRUCTURE

Each grade at CMS is divided into two teams that help students build strong relationships and grow in community.

ANNUAL EVENTS

From International Day to Black History Month to the 8th Grade Spelling Bee, CMS staff and students celebrate academic and cultural achievements.

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Meet the Principal

Principal Rodney Jordan wearing a black suit, pink tie, and standing in front of an orange brick wall

Principal Rodney Jordan came to Buford in 2021 after serving as an assistant principal of Dranesville Elementary in Fairfax County since 2017. Prior to that, he taught in positions ranging from STEM to Language Arts and Mathematics in Northern Virginia and New York schools, and received awards for teaching excellence in Manassas. Mr. Jordan has earned certifications and degrees from James Madison University (School Administration and Supervision K-12 certificate), George Mason University (M. Ed.), and Norfolk State University (B.S.).

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