Events
Skating Party
For our end of the year event our experienced skaters, new skaters, and friends who just wanted to hang out had a great afternoon at the skating rink to kick off the start of summer break.
Graduation Cap Decorating 2023
The freshman, sophomores, and juniors turned up to show their for the graduating seniors by individually decorating their caps.
CHS Spring 2023 Production of “Almost, Maine”
The Theater Department of Community High School presented Almost, Maine, John Cariani’s popular romantic comedy in the June M. McBroom Theater. Set in a fictional town in Northern Maine, Cariani’s play features nine scenes of Almost’s natives navigating the slings and arrows of love won, love lost, love never meant to be, love won once […]
Mini Lycée Day 2023
Rowan W organized the third student-led Mini-Lycée Day in our history. In addition to classroom rapid mini-classes which included Zombo and Internet Rabbit Homes, Mock Trial, Dance Moms, and Garfield/Cannibalism, students hosted outdoor activities such as learning how to hover board and practicing aerial circus skills.
News
Pride and Prejudice
Students in the Jane Austen class took an enriching outing to the Black Friar’s playhouse in Stanton to watch a wonderful new stage adaptation of “Pride and Prejudice”. Their picnic lunch after added to the charm of the day, creating an atmosphere for the students to relax and bond over their shared love for the […]
Sheep Brains
In anatomy class, students dissected sheep brains to explore the intricacies of the mammalian central nervous system (CNS) in three dimensions. The sheep’s brain is large enough to allow for the observation of key features without the need for magnification. This hands-on experience provides students with a deeper understanding of the structure and function of […]
Spring 2024 Community Service Day
On Community Service day, new CHS students took a walking tour of various downtown nonprofit organizations including Angels of Assisi, Roanoke Diversity Center, Jefferson Center, Ursula’s Cafe, Samaritan Inn, United Way of Roanoke, Roanoke Outside Foundation, Roanoke Regional Partnership, and Council of Community Services. Returning CHS students volunteered at the Rescue Mission and serviced in […]
Cimafunk!
Cimafunk, a prominent Cuban jazz funk musician and Afro-Cuban Rockstar, graced our school with a live performance before an engagement at the Jefferson Center. It was truly a special treat for all of us to witness his incredible talent and unique blend of musical styles. His latest album, “El Alimento,” has garnered widespread acclaim […]
Spring 2024 Gristle Butter, Issue #10
Click here to read the Spring 2024 Gristle Butter, Issue #10 featuring Maddox B, Daniel A, Kylie G, Odessa M, and Tristan S.
Clay Muscles in Anatomy
Our anatomy class demonstrated their understanding of muscles by sculpting at least 12 muscle groups onto skeleton models using clay. Through this activity, the students gained a deeper appreciation for the complexity of the human musculature system and honed their anatomical knowledge in a practical manner. Some chose to give their skeleton a little extra […]
“Pride and Prejudice” Ball
After attending two balls in their reading of Pride and Prejudice, students in the Jane Austen class were tasked with choosing the wardrobe for two of the characters. They found the origins and names of various parts of the clothing they chose, and noted any significance in coloring. Next, they selected the music to be played […]
Latin Voices in the Valley welcomes Vladimir Espinosa
Our “Latin Voices in the Valley” Advanced Spanish class welcomed local musician, Vladimir Espinosa, for a private visit. Vladimir is a multi-talented artist hailing from Havana, Cuba, who now resides in the Roanoke area. With expertise in music, acting, and choreography, he possesses well-rounded musical performance skills. In addition to demonstrating his percussion instruments, Vladimir […]
Precalculus Art
By solving rational equations, Precalculus students were able to work together to create a colored pencil mosaic resembling Van Gogh’s Starry Night.
Brian contributes to the Arts Connect Neighbors Project
Brian Counihan is part of this new approach to BUILDING COMMUNITY in Roanoke. He is personally offering two workshops to bring neighborhoods alive to strengthen relationships by offering fun learning experiences so that people may create connections through his artist-led programming to reinforce community belonging. The Neighborhood Scroll: A Crankie Portrait Project for All Ages […]
An Exchange in the Lone Star State
Students Olivia L and Evalyn W participated in an exchange opportunity through the Network of Complementary Schools. They went to Houston, TX to attend the Kinkaid School for two weeks. They are grateful for the opportunity for personal growth and learning it provided, as well as the lasting memories. Here they share what this trip […]
Maddox’s Pet Menagerie
Maddox’s love for reptiles and other animals is evident in their menagerie of animals at home. They have a dog named Hashbrown, a cat named Betty, almost 30 reptiles, and 10 blue death feigning beetles. Their reptile collection includes 19 different species, and they have adopted many rescue animals who were in need of love […]