Events
Senior Retreat 2020
Due to COVID-19, CHS’ annual Senior Retreat meet on our campus for a two day college application how-to session. The main focus: writing essays. We do this every year together, to provide seniors a clear and dedicated time and space away from family, work and classroom to tackle this sometimes intimidating process. The camaraderie of […]
2020 Orientation
See the smiling eyes despite the masks during our orientation days. It was wonderful to welcome new students to our community and to reunite with old friends.
The Class of 2020 Graduation
Our graduation class enjoyed an in-person ceremony at Hull’s Drive-In on a beautifully sunny day. It was truly a special event for our seniors and their families. Senior Deliveries 2020 With Covid-19 disrupting the last few months for our class of 2020, our amazing college team made special deliveries to each and every senior. Each […]
CHS Spring 2020 Theater Production: “War of the Worlds”
The theater folks know how to adapt! Due to quarantine the annual spring play could not take place. Instead, the theatre department started from scratch and performed the radio play “War of the Worlds”. It was brilliant!
News
¿Quién lo hizo?
Spanish students currently in all five levels of study were treated to an interactive group final exam this year. Each student was given a character to play, with both initial objectives as well as new ones once the shocking murder occurred. No one was able to figure out who killed “Notorious” Nick Nemetz, played by […]
Senior Prank!
On the last day of classes, a pool table appeared in the student lounge, courtesy of the senior class. A PSA was made to warn students not to get swindled out of their lunch money.
Bacterial Transformation
Students in our AP Biology lab course genetically engineered E. coli to express the Green Fluorescent Protein (GFP) from the bioluminescent jellyfish, Aequorea Victoria. By using the same procedure molecular biologists use to create designer proteins, they transformed the bacteria to now glow green under UV light.
Ear Cake
Annabelle, Izi, and Evalyn treated the Vincent Van Gogh class to a special homemake cake on the last day of the class.
Anniversary T-Shirts!
Warren designed this amazing 20th Anniversary artwork for CHS and everyone was treated to a free t-shirt.
Norse Mythology Creative Projects
The Norse Mythology class shared their end of the semester creative projects with us. Their talents shined through with public speaking, various types of artwork, writing, baking, acting, and film production. It was a well attended event.
New Decor Appears In the Student Lounge
The Puppets and Creepy Dolls class has contributed to the decor in the student lounge. But not all of the dolls are creepy. Zora D. made this adorable bunny without the assistance of a pattern!
Rompecabezas
Students studying Spanish must solve a certain number of puzzles by the end of the semester. Here are some examples of the games they can choose to tackle by the time the course is over.
Spring 2022 Community Service Day at the Rescue Mission
After touring the Rescue Mission and learning about the history and services offered, CHS students volunteered their time helping for the afternoon. Some worked in the food pantry, some sorted through donated clothing, and still others helped moved furniture.
Yutika Takes On an Archaeology Internship
Yutika P. has this to say about her internship during her senior year: The past two semesters I worked as an archaeology lab assistant for Dr. Warden at Roanoke college. My project was about analyzing pottery that was excavated in Elephantine Island in Egypt. I spent a lot of time in Excel and learned many […]
CHS Offers an Independent Education for All Qualified Students
Community High will offer a tuition-free independent education for all qualified students of families making under $60,000 a year, starting in the 2022-23 academic year. This will be a permanent move that is funded by donations – and could mean a more diverse student body.