It was an incredible day in Springfield, Massachusetts for our FFA! Culpeper finished 2nd as a team at the Eastern States Exposition “Big E” Horse Judging competition thanks to a 6th place finish by Olivia Aylor and a 1st place finish by Peyton DeLano. Avery Edwards and Melissa Mendez had great performances as well. #BDP #BetterEveryDay #Forks Up

US Army National Guard Meeting (Monday) - We have a recruiter from the US Army National Guard coming on Monday at 10am. If you are interested in attending and learning more, fill out the form in your Google Classroom!

Hispanic Heritage Meeting - Our students are hard at work preparing for our annual Hispanic Heritage Month Assembly! From folding flags to learning traditional dances, they’re embracing the rich cultures and traditions that make this celebration so special. #BDP #BetterEveryDay #ForksUp

Staff Spotlight: Mr. Foster teaches agriculture and CTE classes at CCHS and has just begun his third year here! He is also our head boys wrestling coach. His favorite part of CC is the amazing staff and the positive culture they create. Originally from Culpeper, VA, Mr. Foster enjoys spending his time outside of school playing golf with his wife and daughter. #BDP #BetterEveryDay #ForksUp

We are celebrating National Cheeseburger Day! Thank you to Devils Depot (our school store run by business and marketing students) for sponsoring the event and thanks to Sheriff Chilton and his team for cooking for our staff! #BDP #BetterEveryDay #ForksUp

Today was our first blue club day. Students proposed extracurricular clubs that meet 8 times throughout the year. The Spike Ball Club was having a blast! #BDP #BetterEveryDay #ForksUp

Mr. Moorhead’s 4th block took science into their own hands by creating their very own weather instruments! In the photo above, students built a barometer to measure air pressure and get a hands-on look at how weather works. Who knew predicting the weather could be this much fun? #BDP #BetterEveryDay #ForksUp

The Devils’ Depot is our school store, offering a variety of Blue Devil merchandise and snacks for students and staff. It is open during the morning from 7:35–7:45 AM and after school from 2:05–2:20 PM. The store is proudly run by our Marketing class, giving students hands-on experience in managing and promoting a real school business. Stop by the Devils’ Depot to grab a snack and show your Blue Devil spirit! #BDP #BetterEveryDay #ForksUp

Staff Spotlight: Mr. Ford teaches Health and PE at CCHS, and this will be his eighth year at CC. His favorite part about working at CC is having a front-row seat to his daughter’s graduation. Originally from Jamaica, Queens, New York, Mr. Ford is an avid college football fan. In his spare time, he enjoys playing video games. #BDP #BetterEveryDay #ForksUp

Ms Hyde’s leadership students decided there was no better way to make a deposit to their Personal Bank Accounts than soaking up some vitamin D while continuing to read The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens. #BDP #BetterEveryDay #ForksUp

Today our football program took a break from practice to clean up our campus, stadium, and locker rooms. #Service #BDP #BetterEveryDay #ForksUp

Art students are working independently on a free-choice piece, allowing them to explore a subject, medium, or technique that interests them. They are developing their ideas through experimentation and creative problem-solving while making artistic choices that reflect their individual style and vision. #BDP #BetterEveryDay #ForksUp

The CCHS chapter of National Honor Society (NHS) is accepting applications for new members until Monday, September 21st. More information found in your grade level Google Classroom.

If you have any questions about NHS or the application process, please email kkennedy@ccpsweb.org or stop by room 106!

Mrs. Fichthorn is the Head Guidance Counselor at CCHS, and this year marks her 8th year at CC. Her favorite part about working here is getting to know the students and staff, as well as being part of a school community that feels like a family. Originally from Clarke County, VA, Mrs. Fichthorn enjoys reading, knitting, doing yoga, traveling, and spending time with her family outside of school. You can also always find her cheering on the UVA Cavaliers—Wahoowa! #BDP #BetterEveryDay #ForksUp

Staff Spotlight: Mrs. Elkins has been teaching math at CCHS for 16 years. Her favorite thing about CCHS is the amazing community, saying that we have great students and great staff, and that everyone genuinely roots for and celebrates each other’s successes. Outside of the classroom, Mrs. Elkins also does choreography for our theatre productions! She enjoys hiking, reading, and baking, and recently earned her master’s degree in Mathematics from JMU. She is also the former State Math Teacher of the Year! #BDP #BetterEveryDay #ForksUp

🌟 Celebrating Academic Excellence! 🌟

Congratulations to our outstanding Culpeper County High School students who were recognized by the Culpeper County School Board for earning College Board National Recognition Awards!

Honorees include Abigayle Ventura, Alyssa O'Connor, Davis Crosley, Fitzgerald Lawrence, Leah Norman, Madeleine Bailey, Maxwell Rechkemmer, Miles Lawrence, Peyton Delano, Rian Hutchison, and Samson Delatorre.

We are proud to see our students’ hard work and dedication recognized on a national level. Congratulations to each of these talented Blue Devils!

Today in Mrs. Cahoon's class, students participated in a hands-on Fluorine/Fluoride and Dental Hygiene activity, learning about the importance of fluoride and maintaining healthy teeth. They also enjoyed a creative food arts and crafts activity that encouraged imagination, creativity, and learning through fun! #BDP #BetterEveryDay #ForksUp

The next Driver’s Ed student and parent session will be held September 16th at EVHS. Attendance is required for students who are working toward getting their driver’s license.

Don’t forget to bring a parent or guardian! We hope to see you there!

Here is the link to RSVP: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeelmzHcno241mzd0kcG9EQ7l0CYcUCdt4dS8ocSdIoDumLgg/viewform

Mr. Eisenhower has been a Social Studies teacher at CCHS for the past 12 years. Originally from Pennsylvania, he was named the CCHS 2022-23 Teacher of the Year and says his favorite part of working at CCHS is the strong connection he has with his department and students. Outside of the classroom, Mr. Eisenhower is a big baseball fan and enjoys cheering on the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Mr. Brandenstein’s chemistry class went to the library to learn from Mrs. Klumpp how to research for their element presentation using the Gale database. #BDP #BetterEveryDay #ForksUp