Ms. DeLano's Small Animal Care students gained hands-on experience by learning how to properly bathe and groom a dog. They practiced safe handling techniques while using appropriate bathing products and equipment. This activity helped students build confidence and develop essential skills for maintaining the health, hygiene, and well-being of small animals. #BDP #BetterEveryDay #ForksUp

Picture Day - Smile, Blue Devils! School Picture Day for all 9th–11th grade students will be held on September 11th. Be sure to come ready to smile and capture a great memory from this school year.

Staff spotlight: Mr. Burns is the Choir Director at CCHS and is entering his fifth year here. His favorite part of working here is the opportunity to work alongside his wonderful colleagues and students. Originally from Butler, Pennsylvania, Mr. Burns greatly appreciates the collaborative spirit at CC and the willingness of his colleagues to support one another and work together toward success. #BDP #BetterEveryDay #ForksUp

Today our Assistant Principal, Mrs. Brockman visited Mrs. Tewari's Economics and Personal Finance class to help our students prepare for the mock interviews they will participate in with our local business partners. #BDP #BetterEveryDay #ForksUp

Introduction to Leadership students put in the work today giving back to their community.  Students packed 600 bags of food for the Power Pack program.  We were so busy working, that most of our workers had left before we took a picture. #BDP #BetterEveryDay #ForksUp

📣 LAST CALL! The deadline to purchase the optional CCPS Chromebook Protection Plan is Friday, August 28!

💻 Available for students in grades 1–12
💵 $30 per student for the entire school year
✅ Covers up to 2 incidents of accidental damage

Help avoid unexpected repair costs and protect your child’s school-issued Chromebook throughout the year.

📲 Scan the QR code to enroll by August 28, 2026.
More information: https://www.culpeperschools.org/article/3042277

Questions? Contact your school office or the CCPS Technology Department.

Our FFA Officers are hard at work preparing and planning for an exciting new school year! They are busy organizing events and opportunities to make this year a great one for our FFA members. #BDP #BetterEveryDay #ForksUp

Our BDPTV news anchors are hard at work bringing you the latest news! Did you know our morning announcements are actually filmed after school the day before they air? Our dedicated anchors and crew work behind the scenes to make sure each morning’s broadcast is ready to go for our Blue Devil family! #BDP #BetterEveryDay #ForksUp

Staff Spotlight: Mrs. Brockman is an Assistant Principal here at CCHS, and we are thrilled to have her back! She began her career at CCHS, making her return to the Blue Devil Family especially meaningful. Originally from Virginia, Mrs. Brockman loves the spirit, pride, and dedication our students show toward their education. She is excited to be back and looks forward to continuing to support the CCHS community! #BDP #BetterEveryDay #ForksUp

Our JROTC students are already hard at work preparing for a successful year! The new cadets are learning the drills and marches, building confidence, discipline, and teamwork along the way. We’re excited to see all they accomplish this year! #BDP #BetterEveryDay #ForksUp

Staff Spotlight: Mrs. Higdon has been working at CCHS for 3 years in our Math Department. Before joining us, she taught math and computer science at Waynesburg University. She loves working here because every day brings something new alongside her students, whether it’s a new story, a dad joke, a puzzle to solve, or, best of all, a breakthrough learning moment. These moments constantly remind her of how much she loves her job.
She is originally from Central Oregon, however Mrs. Higdon also lived in western Pennsylvania before settling in Culpeper. She is a plant enthusiast—so much so that she accidentally grew 42 bell pepper plants this past year! #BDP #BetterEveryDay #ForksUp

Looking for a way to get more involved at CCHS? Join a school club to meet new people, explore your interests, and make lasting memories! With so many clubs to choose from, there’s something for everyone—so find one that interests you and get involved! Sign-up for a club using this link! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf-JGZYrrexds2CbM5HKB3C5ML-lg4P7IG5HSorD986iSawaA/viewform?usp=header

In Psychology today, students learned about neurons and how they work! To put their learning into practice, students headed outside and used chalk to draw and label their own neurons on the sidewalk. #BDP #BetterEveryDay #ForksUp

PSAT $ - Any student who would like to take the 2026 PSAT at Culpeper County High School must complete the registration form to reserve a testing spot, including enrolled CCPS 10th graders who are eligible to test for free. The PSAT will be administered at CCHS on October 1, October 8, and October 15, 2026. The test is free for first-time 10th-grade students enrolled at CCHS during the 2026–27 school year and costs $18 for all other students, including homeschool students. Registration is a two-step process: students must complete the form and submit payment, if required, by Friday, August 21, 2026. Payment may be made by cash or check payable to Culpeper County High School. For additional information, contact Mr. Burke at iburke@ccpsweb.org. Register at this link:https://forms.gle/F5MQu3TS44wtyfYb7 . The PSAT is the qualifying test for the National Merit Scholarship program. It is highly recommended that all college bound students take the PSAT.

Staff Spotlight: This is Mr. Brandenstein’s second year at CCHS! One of his favorite things about working at CCHS is being surrounded by respectful and kind colleagues, as well as his wonderful students. Originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Mr. Brandenstein also appreciates the wide variety of subjects and courses offered at CCHS. He wishes more people knew just how much he enjoys the many different learning opportunities available here! #BDP #BetterEveryDay #ForksUp

Mr. Brandstein’s 1st and 3rd block Biology classes are using CER (Claim, Evidence, Reasoning) practices to discuss the characteristics of living organisms and determine whether viruses are living or nonliving. #BDP #BetterEveryDay #ForksUp

This morning, Mr. Delano’s class started their first project in the lab! Students had the opportunity for a hands-on experience as they learned new skills and put their creativity to work. #BDP #BetterEveryDay #ForksUp

Ms. Birmingham has been part of the CCHS family for five years! One of her favorite things about working at CCHS is getting to work with her wonderful colleagues and students. Originally from Mechanicsville, Virginia, Ms. Birmingham has had some exciting experiences along the way—including working as a lifeguard at Walt Disney World before becoming a teacher! #BDP #BetterEveryDay #ForksUp

We welcomed the 4 year old Little Blues today to our Early Childhood Education classes. #BDP #BetterEveryDay #ForksUp

Thank you to Jim from O&A coffee for donating school supplies! A special shout out to our SCA for building these community relationships. #BDP #BetterEveryDay #ForksUp