Events
Desmond Plays the Strawberry Festival
Our Performance Band, “Desmond“, put on quite the performance at this year’s Strawberry Festival in Elmwood Park. The band drew in an impressive fan base made up of faculty, students, parents, alumni, family, and friends.
Senior Trip 2023
The seniors had a chance to visit a CHS favorite destination – Dollywood! On top of that they enjoyed spending the night in a cabin and took a trip to a fancy-pants guitar store. The weather was perfect and they all had a great time.
Spring Dance 2023 – Speakeasy
Our spring prom was held at the Fishburn Mansion and was kicked off with a live performance from our CHS band, “Desmond“.
Desmond Entertains at the Prom
Our CHS performance band “Desmond“, played once again at our Speakeasy Prom and set the tone for the night. We are thankful to have such talented musicians willing to perform for us at special events.
News
Hazel’s Morning Dew Flowers
Did you know that Hazel W is a local flower business owner? She has been fascinated with flowers since she was a child and started selling bouquets at her family’s farm when she was just 7 years old. Over the years, her interest in flowers only grew stronger and now she operates a small specialty […]
French Pen Pals
It’s always heartwarming to see how education brings people from different parts of the world together. In February 2018, CHS had the pleasure of hosting a group of French exchange students from the Saint Exupéry High School in Fameck. Now, the connection between the two schools is being rekindled as our CHS French students have […]
2023 RBT Nutcracker
Emma S and Sariye D danced in several roles in the Roanoke Ballet Theater’s 2023 Nutcracker production. Emma performed as the Harlequin Doll, a Mouse, an Arabian, and a Russian. Sariye showcased the roles of a Soldier, an Arabian, and a Russian. Charlie B (’23) was the Nutcracker! With their stunning performances, Emma, Sariye, and […]
2023 SWB Nutcracker
Tyrique found it to be great fun to sit on the throne as the Nutcracker Prince and watch his friends dance the second act of Southwest Virginia Ballet’s performance of the Nutcracker. This was Evalyn’s 6th year in this annual SWB production and she performed the roles of Snow Princess, Spanish Chocolate, and Arabian Coffee […]
Merry (Brothers) Grimmas
The holiday season inspired the Brothers Grimm class to be a little extra creative. What happens when you combine classic fairytales and greeting cards? Why, you get “Merry Grimmas” cards, of course!
Weimar Culture
Students in the Weimar Culture class considered the intellectual legacy of the Weimar period through philosophers of the time. Students read “On the Concept of History” by Walter Benjamin and excerpts from Minima Moralia by Theodor Adorno. The class explored questions about historicism, technological development, and the position of the modern subject in light of […]
Charlie B (’23) Dances As The Nutcracker
Charlie B (’23) danced as the Nutcracker in the Roanoke Ballet Theatre’s 2023 Nutcracker production. Current students Emma S and Sariye D also performed in several roles throughout the ballet.
Rocket Launch
Students constructed soda-straw rockets following instructions written solely in Spanish from the NASA Jet Propulsion laboratory at the California Institute of Technology. The best rockets were launched over 30 feet. The top 4 creators (in order) were Ronan, Wilbur, Sam, and Desmond.
Wound Evaluation
Anatomy students created “wounds” on themselves or others using a variety of household materials. After creating their laceration, abrasion, avulsion, or puncture, they analyzed which layers of skin were affected and which structures in each layer were damaged. They also discussed whether or not scarring would result from their wound, as well as how the […]
Bella’s Love For Theater Is Contagious!
Bella T’s passion for theater began at a very young age, and she has been involved in various theater programs ever since. She started taking classes with Virginia Children’s Theater (VCT) and Mill Mountain Theater (MMT) when she was only four or five years old. Since then, she has continued to work with them and […]
Indoor Rock Climbing
Indoor rock-climbing is an exciting and challenging activity. Our PE students took a trip to River Rock Climbing for an opportunity to engage in physical activity while also improving coordination, balance, and strength. Climbing also requires mental focus and problem-solving skills, making it a great activity for developing cognitive abilities while having fun.
Reading Spanish Books
Learning a foreign language can be a challenging but rewarding experience, and reading books can be an effective way to improve language skills. Our students read a variety of books in Spanish to help improve their vocabulary and grammar, but this also helps with developing a better sense of the language’s structure and syntax, making […]