The DCHS Chapter of the National Honor Society will be inducting new members on Wednesday, October 21st at 6pm in the auditorium.

*Only students being inducted will receive an email invitation.
about 2 hours ago, Deep Creek High
NHS Induction announcement for DCHS Auditorium on October 21st at 6:00 PM. Details state to check email for the formal invite and more information.
Celebrate this year's Homecoming with a keepsake featuring the Homecoming Court, student organizations, football, band, cheerleading, special dedications, and more! Grab your copy $15 at the Homecoming Game this Friday while supplies last! All proceeds support the DCHS Student Council Association (SCA).
2 days ago, Deep Creek High
Promotional graphic for the Deep Creek High School "Celebrate Homecoming 2026 Commemorative Booklet." Text announces all proceeds support the DCHS SCA. Features include the Homecoming Court, Student Organizations, Football Team, Marching Band, and Cheerleaders. The graphic showcases sample booklet covers with a masquerade ball theme and event details: Friday, October 16 at 7 PM at Nathan T. Hardee Stadium.
Voting for the 2026 Homecoming King and Queen is now open! Voting closes Thursday, October 15 at 8:30 am. Check your email or the Canvas Announcements Group for the link to vote. Contact Mr. Foreman if you have any questions.
2 days ago, Deep Creek High
Homecoming King and Queen Voting
Congrats to AFJROTC Cadets Jamir Brown, April Salsbury, Sky Green, and Thomas Altrogge. They took 1st place in the District's Land Navigation challenge at Northwest River Park. The team braved the bear, snake, and spider infested woods and beat all other schools by 40 minutes.
7 days ago, Deep Creek High
ROTC students holding trophy

🎓 Virginia College Application Week (Oct 26–30, 2026) 🎓

High school seniors! Virginia College Application Week (VCAW) is coming up! Get the time, resources, and counselor support you need to prepare, complete, and submit your college applications—plus, take advantage of application fee waivers at participating colleges and universities!

Here is the schedule for upcoming support sessions:

PREP SESSIONS
• Dates: Tuesday, Oct 13 | Tuesday, Oct 20 | Thursday, Oct 22
• Time: During all lunches
• Location: Media Center
• Details: Get ready for VCAW with helpful information and resources to prepare for your applications.

VCAW HELP SESSIONS
• Dates: Monday, Oct 26 – Friday, Oct 30
• Time: During all lunches
• Location: Media Center
• Details: Work on your applications with counselor support and take advantage of fee waivers.

ADVISORY SESSIONS
• Dates: Tuesday, Oct 27 | Thursday, Oct 29
• Location: Media Center
• Details: Join us during Advisory for extra time and support with your applications. Submit an eHall Pass to Ms. Altizer and report to the Media Center.

Explore your options, apply with support, save on application fees, and take the next step!

#VCAW #LevelUpVirginia #LevelUpHornets

7 days ago, Deep Creek High
Promotional poster for Virginia College Application Week, October 26–30, 2026. VCAW provides high school seniors with time, resources, and support to submit college applications, with fee waivers available at participating colleges. Schedule details:Prep Sessions: Oct 13, Oct 20, and Oct 22 during all lunches in the Media Center. VCAW Help Sessions: Oct 26–30 during all lunches in the Media Center. Advisory Sessions: Oct 27 and Oct 29. Students must submit an eHall Pass to Ms. Altizer and report to the Media Center during Advisory. Footer lists four key steps: Explore Your Options, Apply With Support, Save On Application Fees, and Take The Next Step. Includes #VCAW, @LevelUpVirginia, and #LevelUpHornets.
Attention Class of 2027! It's time to secure your official Senior Swag!

Order Form: https://tinyurl.com/seniorswag27

ITEMS & PRICING:
• Tees: $15 (Includes front + back print)
• Hoodies: $25 (Includes front + back print)
• Sweatpants: $35 (Presale only)

IMPORTANT DETAILS:
• Deadline: All orders AND payments must be submitted by Monday, October 19, 2026.
• Pre-Order Note: Sweatpants are pre-order ONLY! Tees and hoodies are sold all year, but ordering during presale locks in your size.
• Fit: All items are unisex and typically run true to size.

HOW TO PAY:
1. Pay online at https://npo.givebacks.com/welcome
2. Pay with cash or check to Dr. Ely in Room 411.

Secure your senior merch before it's too late!
7 days ago, Deep Creek High
Promotional flyer titled SENIOR SWAG for the Class of 2027 presale running from September 28 to October 19. The top header reads CLASS OF 2027. Featured black clothing includes t-shirts, hoodies, and sweatpants. Shirts and hoodies display a purple star with a crown logo and SENIOR 2027 on the front, and WE OUT with a DC logo on the back. Sweatpants feature SENIOR outlined vertically on the leg and a 27 star logo near the hip. Pricing shows Tees for $15 (front and back print), Hoodies for $25 (front and back print), and Sweatpants for $35 (presale only). Bottom text states: Pants are presale only. Tees and hoodies sold all year, but presale locks in your size.
Come watch our Senior girls take on our Junior girls in Powderpuff Football!

Monday, October 12 @ 7pm (Gate opens at 6pm)

Cost: $5 at the gate (Cash/Card)

This is a Junior/Senior Class Fundraiser. It is not a CPS athletic event. CPS athletic passes will not be accepted.
10 days ago, Deep Creek High
Powderpuff Football Juniors Class of 2028 vs. Seniors Class of 2027 October 12 @ 7pm Tickets are $5 at football Stadium
Ladies of Distinction will be holding their first meeting this Thursday, October 8th from 4-4:45 in Mrs. Shaw's room (Room 206). All returning members and new, interested members are welcome. Reach out to Mrs. Shaw or Ms. Rivera with any questions.
11 days ago, Deep Creek High
Ladies of Distinction logo
Homecoming is right around the corner, and the DCHS PTSA is putting together a HUGE Candy Bar for our students at the Homecoming Dance on October 10th!

We need YOUR help to fill it! We’ve created an Amazon Wish List with all kinds of candy and treats. Simply choose an item from the list, and it can be shipped directly to us — easy peasy!

Whether you donate one bag or ten, every contribution helps us create something fun and memorable for our Hornets!

Candy donations are needed by October 8th.
Shop our DCHS PTSA Amazon Wish List:
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1K8WYRLH7Q1BM

Thank you for always showing up for our students and helping us make their high school memories a little sweeter!

Please SHARE — and help us fill the Candy Bar!
11 days ago, Deep Creek High
Graphic reading "Big kids like candy too." Help us fill the candy bar for our Homecoming Dance on Oct. 10th. Donate candy by Oct. 8th through the DCHS Amazon Wish List.
The Red Cross Club will be hosting an interest meeting this Thursday, October 1st. The meeting will take place in the cafeteria from 4-4:45 pm. If you are interested in joining Red Cross, please come join us. If you have questions or can’t attend, see Mrs. Craig in room 208 or email Mahi Patel.
16 days ago, Deep Creek High
Red Cross Interest Meeting Thursday, October 1
Give it up for your 2026 Homecoming Court! 👑✨ Congratulations to all of the court members representing their classes this year.

Class of 2030

Kiyan Johnson

Hailey Gibson

Class of 2029

Trevor Ballard

Ny’Lah Jay

Class of 2028

Brandon Hawkins

Aalayshia Dowdell

Class of 2027

Carter Urrutia

Madison Worrell

Sion Williams

Sky Green

Ethan Rhodes

Amiyah Cooper

#Homecoming2026 #HomecomingCourt #ClassOf2027 #ClassOf2028 #ClassOf2029 #ClassOf2030 #HoCo2026
17 days ago, Deep Creek High
Graphic titled "2026 Homecoming Court" with two gold crowns flanking the year at the top against a light-colored decorative background. The graphic lists the court members by class year: Class of 2030: Kiyan Johnson and Hailey Gibson Class of 2029: Trevor Ballard and Ny’Lah Jay Class of 2028: Brandon Hawkins and Aalayshia Dowdell Class of 2027: Carter Urrutia, Madison Worrell, Sion Williams, Sky Green, Ethan Rhodes, and Amiyah Cooper
Ms. Lester's AP Government classes demonstrated their knowledge of the different eras of federalism in the United States through cake baking.
18 days ago, Deep Creek High
AP Government students with cakes representing knowledge of different eras of federalism
AP Government students with cakes representing knowledge of different eras of federalism
AP Government students with cakes representing knowledge of different eras of federalism
piece of cake
Blue and Red cake with words federal vs. state
red, white, and blue cake representing Dual Federalism
Red, white, and blue cake
AP Government students with cakes representing knowledge of different eras of federalism
AP Government students with cakes representing knowledge of different eras of federalism
It's Match Day for Deep Creek Golfers! ⛳

Our team is competing today in the 5A Region Tournament at Red Wing Golf Course (September 28).

Tee Times:
• Ryan Klunk – 9:48 AM
• River Maynard – 9:57 AM
• Cole Waldroup – 10:06 AM

Go Hornets! Good luck team! 🐝

#DeepCreekPride #5ARegion #DeepCreekHighSchool #MatchDay #HighSchoolGolf
18 days ago, Deep Creek High
Graphic titled "Deep Creek Golfers Match Day" for the 5A Region Tournament at Red Wing Golf Course on September 28th. Below the header, three cards list golfer tee times: Ryan Klunk at 9:48 AM, River Maynard at 9:57 AM, and Cole Waldroup at 10:06 AM. The bottom features the Deep Creek Hornets mascot logo and the text "Go Hornets! Good Luck Team!"
Voting is OPEN for the 2026 Homecoming Court. Check your emails or the Daily Announcements Canvas page for the link to vote. You may only vote once and must vote from your CPS account. Voting CLOSES Tuesday, Sept 29 at 8:30 am. Contact Mr. Foreman if you have any issues.
18 days ago, Deep Creek High
Graphic on a light purple background featuring a gold crown outline at the top, bold black text in the center reading "Homecoming Court Voting," and a circular red stamp in the bottom-right corner that says "Vote."
Congratulations to the Marching Hornets on placing 3rd overall in Group 2 at the Southeastern Virginia Music Games at Hickory High School on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026.
18 days ago, Deep Creek High
Graphic collage congratulating the Deep Creek Marching Hornets on placing 3rd Place Band in the Group 2 Division at the 21st Southeastern Virginia Music Games, surrounded by photos of students performing with brass, woodwinds, color guard, and drumline.
TRADITION. FAMILY. HARD WORK.

Ready to put in the work? Deep Creek Wrestling is back on the mat! Check out our weekly practice schedule below and come prepared to give it your all.

Weekly Practice Schedule (at Deep Creek):

Monday: 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM

Tuesday: 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM

Wednesday: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM (Study hall before practice)

Thursday: 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM

One Goal. One Sting.

Have questions or need more info? Contact Coach Kumm at karl.kumm@cpschools.com.

#DeepCreekWrestling #DeepCreekHighSchool #Hornets #Wrestling #HighSchoolWrestling #OneGoalOneSting
19 days ago, Deep Creek High
Deep Creek Wrestling schedule flyer featuring a fierce purple hornet mascot in a singlet alongside the words "TRADITION. FAMILY. HARD WORK." and silhouettes of two wrestlers. The schedule lists practice times at Deep Creek for Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 4:00 – 6:30 PM, and Wednesday from 6:00 – 7:30 PM (with study hall before practice). Bottom text reads "ONE GOAL. ONE STING." and directs questions to Coach Kumm at karl.kumm@cpschools.com.
Are you interested in getting involved, meeting new people, and having meaningful conversations about the issues that matter to you? Come check out Club America. Our first meeting is on Tuesday, September 29th, and everyone is welcome! Come meet the club, learn what we’re all about, and connect with other students. There will be FREE pizza and drinks provided. Email Dakota Sampler or Wyatt Munden to RSVP.
21 days ago, Deep Creek High
Graphic titled "Club America: Learn, Discuss, Make a Difference" featuring an illustration of the U.S. Capitol dome and flag. The graphic lists three main goals: 1) Inform people of their constitutional rights, 2) Encourage civic dialog, and 3) Empower freedom of speech. A yellow banner at the bottom reads "JOIN US!"
AFJROTC Cadets, drill practice has started and runs every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 3:55 to 4:30. The district drill meet is in 4 weeks on October 27th.
22 days ago, Deep Creek High
AFJROTC drill practice has begun. District meet is Oct. 27.
Student leadership is an important part of building strong schools and strong communities.💪
Earlier today, SCA members from all seven of our high schools gathered at the School Administration Building for SCA Citywide. As they prepare for the year ahead, students focused on leadership strategies, collaboration, and ways they can make a difference in their schools. We’re excited to see these student leaders put their ideas into action throughout the school year!
23 days ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
SCA students playing a leadership role playing game.
Administrators participaing and having fun at the SCA citywide leaderhsip event.
SCA leaders and members smiling together at the school administration building.
SCA members working on leadership strategies.
SCA member speaking with the group.
SCA members working on leadership strategies.
SCA members in a leadership activity having fun.
SCA members presenting their activity results to the group.
SCA members writing on a paper.
SCA member and the Superintendent speaking with one another.
School picture day for grades 9-11 will take from 9:15-10:45 on Wednesday, September 30 in the gym. Please have your student ID number ready.
23 days ago, Deep Creek High
CADY Picture Day announcement graphic displaying student portraits. Text reads: Picture Day Is Coming Soon! Save $10 when you order before Picture Day. Order at cady.com/pictureday.