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Tyler’s Book Award
This year’s William & Mary Leadership Award was presented to Tyler W. It’s a prestigious honor recognizing students who are visible, dynamic leaders within their school community. Congratulations, Tyler! Well done.
pi Day 2026
CHS celebrated pi Day in yummy fashion. We were thrilled to have so many pies to sample. Pies weren’t the only way we celebrated pi Day this year. The darts competition was fierce . Contestants aimed for targets based on pi’s digits. John David led, with Damien close behind, but Derek’s bullseye gave him a […]
MathWorks’ Mathematical Modeling Competition
Math/CS Club has spent the spring semester learning about Data Analysis and Mathematical Modeling. They then participated in MathWorks’ Mathematical Modeling Competition, which asked students across the country to analyze a real world problem using existing data, information, programming, and mathematical reasoning. This year’s problem was concerned with the rise of online gambling. Using Python […]
Lily Receives Another Scholastic Award
Lily E has done it again! One of the art pieces from her senior portfolio, a painting titled “Speculum”, has been recognized with a prestigious award, marking another milestone in her artistic journey. Lily is a talented art student mentored by Patricia Kapral, a former CHS parent. The Fine Arts Center is the official affiliate […]
Squid Dissection
The zoology students dissected squids to take a closer look into cephalopod anatomy. They studied the squid’s external and internal features, and will be able to compare their findings with the anatomy of other marine animals.
Guest Meteorologist Lecture
Dr. Austin Coleman gave a guest lecture to Physics, Statistics, and Math Club students about Numerical Weather Predictions. Her area of work at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) concerns Extreme Weather Scenarios. She explained how the NOAA Weather Prediction Center uses data collected around the world in order to make predictions about the […]
Bleigießen Fortune Telling
Thanks to Jonathan, we discovered what our futures hold through Bleigießen (‘Molybdomancy’ in English), a German fortune-telling ritual that involves interpreting the shape of melted lead or wax after it is poured into cold water. Students referenced symbolic meanings in German with the assistance of an English-German dictionary.
Kindness Chain
To promote unity and to help educate her peers about mental health, Collette introduced making a Kindness Chain. We also had the privilege of having Dr. Kathleen Thorell visit us from Tudor House to speak with students about mental health and the importance of kindness. Here are Collette and fellow students pictured with just a […]
Hildegard von Bingen Presentation by Dr. Debra Stoudt
The Holy Roman Empire class was treated to a guest presentation by Dr. Debra Stoudt, Professor of German at Virginia Tech. Dr. Stoudt presented the life and work of Hildegard von Bingen, 12th-century Catholic visionary, healer, and mystic. Bingen is one of only four women who have been declared Doctor of the Church in the […]
Gristle Butter #19
Our first 2026 edition of Gristle Butter is ready for your enjoyment! Click here to see the contributions to Issue #19 by Tsula, Rosie, Collette, Charlotte, Derek, Jupiter, Louis, Zoe, Olchar, Ru, and Marlee!