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Student smiling while swinging
Kindergarteners learn from firefighters
Students at Hop-A-Long
Classroom circle
Six staff dressed as crayons
Students embrace
Students smile on the sidewalk

Proud of Our School Culture at Jackson-Via Elementary School

SCHOOL SPIRIT

Monthly school-wide morning meetings are a chance to build community, highlight student achievements, and have fun! Hosted by a different grade each month, our “SWMMs” are opportunities for student leadership as we sing, dance, and welcome special guests.

FAMILY INVOLVEMENT

We value strong connections between home and school. Parents, grandparents, and other guardians make a meaningful impact in our PTO and as volunteers. We also love to welcome families at monthly school-wide morning meetings and events throughout the year.

SCHOOL TRADITIONS

From family literacy night to the annual Rocktoberfest, from spirit days throughout the year to our end-of-school field day, we have many fun rituals for marking milestones in learning, cultural events, and the rhythm of the school year.

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Meet the Principal

John Kronstain (Mr. K) has been with Charlottesville City Schools since 2015.  He has worked as a school counselor at Walker Upper Elementary School and an assistant principal at Charlottesville Middle (formerly Buford), Tall Oaks Elementary (formerly Johnson), and Jackson-Via Elementary. Prior to joining CCS, he served as a collegiate, high school, and middle school music teacher. Mr. K holds degrees and certificates from James Madison University, the University of Virginia, and Virginia Commonwealth University.

John Kronstain