This week, we celebrate VA School Principals Appreciation Week! 🌟 Thank you to our incredible principals for your leadership, dedication, & tireless commitment to creating safe, welcoming, and enriching environments for our students and staff. You inspire excellence every day!l

Toast to the New Year!!🎉

Our 3rd graders had an awesome visit from Rickfish today! They got to see some amazing animals up close and learn all about their adaptations. Hands-on learning at its best! #TrailblazerEagles #ScienceInAction #AnimalAdaptations Charlottesville City Schools

These first-grade Eagles invited me to celebrate with them after filling up their jar! Their hard work paid off, and the pizzas they made were absolutely delicious! 🍕✨ #TrailblazerEagles #CelebratingSuccess #FirstGradeFun Charlottesville City Schools

Our 4th graders had a fantastic time at the Artistic Talents Showcase field trip to the MLK PAC! They explored how different artists express creativity and left feeling inspired. 🎨✨ #TrailblazerEagles Charlottesville City Schools

Today, we celebrate 100 days of learning, growing, and soaring as Trailblazer Elementary Eagles! 🦅✨ From big achievements to small victories, our students have worked hard every step of the way. Here’s to the next 80 days of discovery! #TrailblazerEagles Charlottesville City Schools

We’re celebrating the incredible Ms. Shedd for her dedication, compassion, and unwavering support for our Trailblazer Eagles! She empowers our students daily, helping them grow, thrive, and navigate challenges with confidence. Thank you, Ms. Shedd! #SchoolCounselorWeek

Soul Fest was a vibe—you just had to be there! ✨ Our 3rd & 4th grade chorus sang beautifully, setting the tone for an unforgettable night. Huge shoutout to the UVA Alphas, Julia for the interactive African dancing, and Darrell Rose for the amazing drumming! 🎶🖤 Charlottesville City Schools

Our Pre-K students are hard at work exploring engineering and teamwork as they build a dam! 🏗️💦 Hands-on learning at its best! #FutureEngineers #TrailblazerEagles Charlottesville City Schools

Our Eagles had a blast at Black Knights Sports Day! 🦅⚽🏀 Huge thanks to the CWill team for giving all CCS 3rd & 4th graders the chance to explore new sports. We appreciate your dedication to our young athletes! #BlackKnightsSportsDay #CWill Charlottesville City Schools

Trailblazer Elementary Eagles had a fantastic morning at our Breakfast and Books event! 📚🥞 Nothing better than sharing good books and good food with our amazing students and families. Thank you to everyone who joined us and made it such a special time! Charlottesville City Schools

What’s even better than learning about how to make snow? Actually getting to enjoy it! ❄️ Our Trailblazer students had a blast snow tubing at Wintergreen! #LearningInAction #TrailblazerAdventures #SnowMuchFun Charlottesville City Schools

#ladiesfirst #welv2025 #ccsleadhers Charlottesville City Schools

☘️ Our Trailblazer Elementary Eagles had a shamrockin’ good time celebrating St. Patrick’s Day! From festive crafts to a little luck of the Irish in learning activities, our students had a blast. 💚🌈 #LuckyToLearn #TrailblazerEagles #StPatricksDay Charlottesville City Schools

Our Celebration of Learning was a huge success! Students proudly shared their work, reflected on their growth, and showed what it means to be a #Trailblazer. Thank you to all the families who came out to support our young learners! Charlottesville City Schools

Thanks to Royal A. Gurley, Jr., Ed.D. and Katina Otey, Ed.D. for being our mystery guest readers! Our 4th graders were all smiles and loved every minute of it! 🫶🏽Charlottesville City Schools

Met our future Trailblazer Eagles today at Kindergarten Registration! Class of 2038, we’re already so proud of you. Can’t wait to see you soar! Trailblazer Elementary Charlottesville City Schools #TrailblazerEagles #ClassOf2038

What a career day at Trailblazer Elementary!

Happy Friday from Royal A. Gurley, Jr., Ed.D., Ms. McDonald, and Trailblazer Elementary 1st graders perusing CCS student art on the Downtown Mall!

Had a blast welcoming staff back today! 🎉 We kicked it off with the infamous tunnel, morning meeting, and explored the why behind our theme: Thinking Outside the Box 💡 Ready for an amazing year ahead! Charlottesville City Schools Trailblazer Elementary