Events
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.
Senior Trip 2024
The Seniors were treated to a two night stay in Jess’s amazing lake house on Smith Mountain Lake. In addition to all of the water fun, Brian cooked them a meal on Friday night!
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“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 […]
Author and Professor Pauline Kaldas Visits Class
The Arab American Literature class was honored to host Pauline Kaldas, who serves as Susan Gager Jackson Professor of Creative Writing at Hollins University. Pauline co-edited an amazing anthology of Arab American fiction, Dinarzad’s Children, which has been an amazing source of Arab American fiction for the class. Pauline discussed being Egyptian American, editing the […]
Fall 2025 Community Service Day – Highland Park
In an action-packed Community Service Day, we walked to Highland Park in Old Southwest to assist Roanoke City Parks and Recreation with a variety of projects. Students, faculty, and community members spread mulch at the playground, installed an art installation, removed overgrown vegetation, and spread gravel at the dog park. Check out our work the […]
Olivia Sloan Martin (’16) Organizes a Benefit Concert
Olivia Sloan Martin (’16) spends her time coaching gymnastics and managing her band, Liv Sloan. But after the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene, she channelled her energy and dedication into organizing a series of benefit concerts in her hometown of Martinsville. Aiming to assist flood victims in Asheville, every penny of the entry donations were […]
Richmond Zine Fest ’24
Current and recent members of Zine Club ran a CHS booth at the Richmond Zine Fest, where they traded, bought, and sold zines with hundreds of other zine-makers. Maddox and Olchar also each had their own booths at the event. It was also a wonderful opportunity to meet up with other CHS Zine Alumni who […]
Voting 101
Community members Jinny Woodall-Gainey and Sue Williams came to talk to our students about voting. They emphasized several key points: The Importance of Voting: They highlighted how voting is a fundamental right and a way for individuals to have a say in the democratic process. Voting empowers citizens to influence government decisions and policies that […]
Ollie Herron (’23) experiences a week with WWOOF
Ollie Herron (’23) embarked on a transformative journey to Lopez Island, where he spent a week immersed in the world of organic farming through the Worldwide Opportunities on Organic Farms (WWOOF) program. This organization is dedicated to fostering a global community that values ecological farming and sustainable practices. Ollie enthusiastically shares his experience below, detailing […]
After the PSAT ’24
After the PSAT, our students decompressed over snacks and games with friends on an absolutely beautiful day.