COURTLAND HIGH SCHOOL
Newsletter 07/26/26

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6701 Smith Station Rd.
Spotsylvania, VA 22553
WELCOME TO THE 26-27 SCHOOL YEAR
I want to welcome everyone to the 26-27 school year. We are excited to begin and we are looking forward to everyone returning. This is going to be a great year for Courtland. Spotsylvania County will again operate under CEP and offer free breakfast and lunch to all students throughout the division this school year. Information should have been distributed to parents last week.
Monday - Transition Day - The school day begins at 7:35 and doors open at 7:15. Students will go through their A - Day and B - Day schedules.
Tuesday - First day of school for everyone else, the school day begins at 7:35 and doors open at 7:15.
Replay of July Newsletter Video
Computer Distribution
If you did not recieve your computer we will be giving computers out the first couple of days of school.
26-27 Back To School Paper Work/Transportation (Communication sent July 26 by SCPS)
Dear SCPS Families,
We are gearing up for the 2026-2027 school year. Back to school paperwork will be available in ParentVUE beginning at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, July 27th. These forms must be completed for each student in the Division.
Transportation Information
Bus stop times and locations are available in ParentVUE for the 2026 - 2027 school year. Students that receive special education transportation will be notified of their bus stop time and location beginning Thursday, August 6, 2025.
Please contact your student's school if an alternate stop location is needed for before and/or after school childcare.
The Transportation Back to School Call Center will be available Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. For transportation assistance, please call 540-582-5125 and select option 5.
We look forward to a great school year!
Student Parking - If you drive be on time!
School day begins at 7:35
If you drive it is your responsibility to be in school on time! Students who are tardy to school as drivers are subject to the following:
5- Unexcused tardies - parking permit privileges revoked for 3 days
10- Unexcused tardies - 5 days
15- Unexcused tardies - 10 days
20- Unexcused tardies - Quarter
25- Unexcused tardies - Semester
*Per Administrator, days could be earned back with Saturday School*
Counseling
Counselor Caseloads
Counselors are assigned based on students’ last names:
Mr. Braun, Director - rbraun@spotsylvania.k12.va.us
A, B, C, – Mr. West - awest@spotsylvania.k12.va.us
D, E, F, G, H, I, J – TBD - (Mr. Braun will be point of contact)
K, L, M, N, O, P, Q – Ms. Waterman - jwaterman@spotsylvania.k12.va.us
R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z – Mrs. Eastlake - meastlake@spotsylvania.k12.va.us
ATHLETIC NEWS
Fall Sports - Informational Parents Meeting
Tuesday, August 11 @ 6:00 pm - Auditorium
Event Information
TIckets
All tickets will be sold via gofan.com or “Go Fan” mobile app in the Apple App Store.
Bring mobile devices for check-in: no paper copies or screenshots.
All home games are currently on sale & some away games are as well.
Battlefield District - No Bag Policy
Bags will not be allowed at games.
Exceptions: Medical bags & Clutch purses 5”x 7” or smaller
Food/ Drink
No outside food or drink will be permitted at games
A concession Stand will be available.
Pets
No pets are permitted at games.
News from the Division
DAILY EXPECTATIONS
EVOLV - Expectations
Security Screening Reminder: To help keep everyone safe and ensure a smooth entry into school each day, all students are expected to follow the security screening procedures. Please remember:
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If it’s BLUE, remove it before walking through the screening system.
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Binders
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Laptops
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Umbrellas
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Eyeglass Cases
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This expectation applies to all students, every day. Thank you for doing your part to keep our school safe and our mornings running efficiently!