We hope everyone has a fun and safe night! Enjoy the festivities, stay safe, and make wonderful memories. 🎃👻 #WeAreCuCPS
We honored our incredible seniors who’ve shown dedication, resilience, & teamwork on and off the volleyball court. Thank you for your hard work, leadership, and spirit. You make us proud.
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CMS has a fantastic lineup of events coming up in November!
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Madison earned a Positive Duke Shoutout for coming to class with a ready mindset and determination to stay engaged in learning by focusing and working hard! Way to go Madison!! 💙💛 #ccesdukes #WeAreCucps
Presley earned a Positive Duke Shoutout for displaying all of the school wide expectations on the bus! She sits quietly, helps when needed and is a great student! So proud of you Presley! 💙💛 #ccesdukes #WeAreCucps
Laithe earned a Positive Duke Shoutout for being kind and staying in his seat on the bus! He gets along with his seat mates and uses an inside voice! Way to go Laithe! 💛💙 #ccesdukes #WeAreCucps
Chase earned a Positive Duke Shoutout for following all of the rules and being kind on the bus! Way to go Chase! 💙💛 #ccesdukes #WeAreCucps
Jaxon earned a Positive Duke Shoutout for being safe and kind on the bus! He stays in his seat and is friendly with other students! Way to go Jaxon!! 💙💛 #ccesdukes #WeAreCucps
Our students had an absolute blast at The Barn at Poorhouse! From painting pumpkins to hay bale fun, playing in the corn, putt-putting with pumpkins, and petting the sweetest animals, it was a day filled with autumn adventures and memories to last a lifetime. 🎃🍂 #WeAreCuCPS
Happy Wednesday! #WeAreCuCPS
This week, our CCES students dove into the art of printmaking with incredible enthusiasm! 🎨 It’s amazing to see them embrace new challenges and express their creativity in bold ways. These works of art are sure to be one-of-a-kind, and no traditional Mona Lisa—stay tuned to see their masterpieces!
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On Sunday, November 3, 2024, clocks will turn back one hour at 2:00 a.m. as daylight saving time ends. Remember to set your clocks back one hour and enjoy the extra hour of sleep! #WeAreCuCPS
Discovering the letter D through creativity! 🎨 Our CCES artists had a blast designing their own unique 'D' creations in art class today. Learning letters has never been this much fun! #CCESArt #WeAreCuCPS
Here are some highlights from Ms. Wrenn's Drivers Education Class-- Distracted Driving Course with YOVASO (Youth of VA Speak Out About Traffic Safety) and the VA State Troopers! The students had a fantastic time learning about the dangers of distractions while driving and getting a firsthand experience behind the wheel—some for the very first time!
Thank you to YOVASO and the State Troopers for helping make traffic safety lessons memorable and impactful! #WeAreCuCPS
Check out the latest edition of our CuCPS Wakelet! 🎉 Dive into a week packed with #DukePride as we showcase amazing moments from our classrooms, the excitement of our Fall Festival, hands-on experiences in CTE, and the dedication of our staff in professional learning. There's something for every Duke to celebrate! 🌟💙 Explore the learning, laughter, and leadership that make CuCPS shine—let's keep the Duke spirit going strong! https://wakelet.com/wake/v20un3yjzwj_ZDwG9t8Ro #WeAreCuCPS
CuCPS alumni in the news! 🎉 Congratulations to Kamren Gilliam, Teacher of the Year at Christiansburg High School, and Kiara Samuels, Teacher of the Year at Colonial Trail Elementary School! Photo credits to both divisions. WE are so proud of you—Dukes are truly making a difference! #WeAreCuCPS 💙🌟
Go Dukes! 📣 Next week, we’re rallying behind our incredible students competing in the Scholastic Bowl, dominating on the volleyball court, and giving it their all on the football field. Your dedication, teamwork, and spirit make us proud! #WeAreCuCPS
🌟🍽️ The Duke Café culinary students had an incredible opportunity to showcase their talent at the first-ever AgriCulinary Tech Chef Challenge: Innovation Meets Culinary Excellence, hosted by Virginia State University on October 24th, 2024! 🌾
Their three-course creation celebrated local flavors and sustainable practices, featuring:
🥗 Autumn Endive Salad with apples, couscous, and dried cranberries, finished with a brown butter dressing.
🦐 Pan-Seared Prawns served with bacon crème succotash and topped with fennel slaw.
🍐 Pomegranate Poached Pear paired with local honey whipped ricotta foam and spiced pistachios.
This unique competition merged the creativity of ProStart® standards with innovative tech and local sourcing, giving our talented students—N. Rice, K. Brown, N. Evans, and D. Harris—a platform to shine before expert judges from the culinary, agriculture, and tech industries.
Amazing work, Dukes! #WeAreCuCPS
🎉 What an incredible CuCPS Fall Festival! A huge THANK YOU to our amazing CuCPS team and community partners for making this event so special. From out-of-this-world costumes to endless laughs and memories, you all went above and beyond to bring our community together!
To our families and community members—thank you for your incredible support. You are the heart of #DukePride, and it was wonderful celebrating with you all! Let’s keep this energy and spirit alive, Dukes! 💙💛 Together, we’re unstoppable. #CuCPSFallFestival #CommunityStrong #GoDukes
