Events
2024 End of Year Celebration at Loch Haven Lake
To celebrate the end of a wonderful year, we all had a blast at the lake! We paddled kayaks, splashed around, trekked through nature, chilled out, and enjoyed each other’s company.
Spring 2024 Theater Production of “The Comedy of Errors”
The Theater Department of Community High School performed The Comedy of Errors, William Shakespeare’s brilliant farce of mistaken identities and fabulous wordplay. The actors and staff provided us with two wonderfully funny nights and a play we are not soon to forget. Based on an ancient Roman comedy, Plautus’ Menaechmi, The Comedy of Errors begins […]
The Village Grill Band Fundraiser
We are incredibly proud of the amazing performance from our rock band at The Village Grill fundraiser. They played their hearts out once again in front of a wonderful turnout full of supportive family, friends, fellow students, faculty, alumni, and other restaurant patrons. The energy they generated was palpable, and the band’s passion for music […]
CHS Band Performs at the 2024 Strawberry Festival
Our CHS Band played a rock set at the 2024 Strawberry Festival in Elmwood park. In addition to being the band director, Seph also played with the band. The rain did not keep fellow students, faculty, family, and friends from coming out to support Emma, Kylen, Liam, Viktor, Alden, and Medhi. Everyone enjoyed the performance.
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Fitness Training at The Noke
Our physical education students were treated to a fitness training session at The Noke. Our PE program strives to provide an opportunity for personal growth, team building, and the development of healthy habits, whether each student is a seasoned athlete or someone just beginning their fitness journey.
Animating Shapes
The Animation class collaborated on creating characters from shapes drawn by their classmates. They sketched out basic shapes, then passed the papers around the room, allowing each other to fill in the character designs and add features. It was not only a fun project, but one that promoted collaboration and encouraged imaginative thinking.
Día de los Muertos
The Día de los Muertos celebration at Morningside Urban Farm, artistically conceptualized by Brian Counihan, was a vibrant event focused on cultural expression and community involvement. Throughout the month, various workshops, including a sugar skull crafting session by artist Zuheil Alvarez Cortes, engaged participants in the celebration’s artistic traditions. The final event was a community […]
Cempasúchil Flowers and Sugar Skulls
Our advanced Spanish language students hosted Zuheil Alvarez Cortes of The Dream Initiative, the talented local artist who ran the free weekly Día de los Muertos workshops at Morningside Urban Farm throughout the month. Together they made Cempasúchil flowers and imitation sugar skulls to use for the alter at the community ritual and celebration event. […]
Sam Dutilly (’20) – Plant Biologist
Sam Dutilly (‘20) graduated summa cum laude from William & Mary in the winter of 2023. He was recognized as a Monroe Scholar, which provided him the opportunity to delve deeply into research through guaranteed funding. His academic journey was marked by significant contributions to the field of conservation, particularly through his involvement with the […]
Gristle Butter #14
Click here to download the Fall 2024 edition of Gristle Butter. This collection is made up of contributions from Tsula A, Avery M, Daniel A, Odessa M, and Maddox B.
“El capibara con botas” Mural
Spanish language students read the beloved children’s book “El capibara con botas” by Mira Canyon and then used a box headed for recycling to create a mural about the book. The activity not only enhanced students’ comprehension of the story, but also fostered teamwork and allowed them to practice their Spanish language skills in a […]
Tea Traditions
The History of Tea and the French language students got together for a community tea party, complete with presentations about components related to the tea tradition. The china they used was from Luxembourg, which is 40 minutes from Rachel’s hometown of Metz. The mirabelle tea they served was from Metz, the bergamote tea and the […]
La Historia del Chocolate
This sweet lesson about La Historia del Chocolate provided Spanish language students with a tasty exploration of chocolate’s rich history. Any lesson combining sensory experience with cultural and linguistic education makes for a memorable and enriching part of any learning journey.
The Art of Pouring Tea – the French Way
Rachel treated us to an exquisite French Tea experience, showcasing her skill and knowledge in the art of tea preparation. She showed us her method of pouring the tea into cups and then back into the special French teapot, three times! This technique, she explained, enhances the flavor by allowing the tea to mix evenly, […]
Madeleines
The French class was busy in the kitchen making Madeleines, traditional French shell-shaped sponge cakes known for their light, buttery texture. Madeleines have a rich history rooted in the Lorraine region of France. According to legend, they were named after a young maid, Madeleine Paulmier, who baked these delicate cakes for a royal banquet. Today, they […]