• June 4Graduation will be held on Sat. June 14, @ the VBCC @1 p.m.
  • June 2The Jr./Sr. Prom will be held on Saturday, June 7, from 7-10 p.m. @ the 57th St. Wyndham Hotel.
  • June 2Seniors: MANDATORY graduation practice will be Monday, June 9, at the Virginia Beach Convention Center at 10:30 a.m.
  • May 28Senior Day will be held on Friday, June 6; this is the last day seniors must attend school.
  • May 19SOL testing will take place Tuesday, May 27 - Friday, May 30. The test & adjusted schedule can be found on the CHS website.
  • May 7The school's newest type of sports- banquet, referred to as the ESPY's, will be held on Wed, June 11. More information to follow.
  • April 11Best of luck to all spring sports student-athletes as they continue in their regular season play.
  • September 1All students will attend conduct assemblies on Thursday, Sept. 5, throughout the morning.
  • September 1Open House for parents, teachers and students will be Wed, Sept. 4, at 5 p.m.
  • August 19No school for students, faculty, or staff on Monday, Sept. 2, in observance of Labor Day.
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News
SENIOR AVA ALTAMURA prepares for an Advanced Placement (AP) test on Monday, May 5. To get ahead, she uses practice passages given by her teacher.
AP exam season underway next week; dates included
Hunter Thatch, News Editor • April 29, 2025
OFFICER LACLAIRE RECEIVED the Teacher Assistant of the Year award for his hard work and determination to keep students safe. Every student in the school appreciates his dedication to their well being; his kindness and perseverance never goes unnoticed.
School Security Officer LaClaire awarded ‘Teacher Assistant of the Year’
Kalli McIlravy, Student Life Editor • April 29, 2025
AERIAL VIEW CAPTURES the future VB Trail, showcasing its planned path through the city’s landscape. It will span from the Oceanfront to Norfolk.
VB Trail offers new innovation, shorter commutes
Peyton McDonald, News Editor • April 22, 2025
FALCON OPERATION SMILE student members cheered on the young runners who participated in the Final Mile. Although the weather was not the best, the event was successful.
CHS Operation Smile members volunteered time, ‘Mile for a Smile’ event
Kalli McIlravy, Student Life Editor • April 3, 2025
Sports
THE FALCON GIRLS tennis team celebrates a win against the Knights of Kellam this week. Their next match is against the Cavaliers of Princess Anne on Monday, May 19.
Falcon tennis teams look forward to regional play
Braden Lyons and Hank Brown • May 16, 2025
SENIOR HARRY HAYES captured a gold medal in the men's Single (M1x) at the state rowing championship held in early May. Hayes' performance set the pace for dominance in the singles category.
Crew club rows their way to victory
Matt Cherry, Sports Editor • May 12, 2025
THE FALCONS LACROSSE team breaks out of the huddle to face top opponent, the Eagles of Landstown High School The boys gained confidence after the coaches' motivational speech before the game, propelling them to a 15-0 victory.
Boys Varsity Lacrosse tries to hold the line, 4-6 record
Aiden Dougherty and Hayden German • May 6, 2025
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SENIOR ERIN BAILEY reflects proudly on the many memories and accomplishments she has made at Cox. Bailey has enjoyed being a leader in the classroom and on the dance floor.

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Student Life
THE BOYS AND Girls on the couch meet together for the last time as most will graduate in a few weeks. This week's topics included Graduation, spring sports playoffs, and the senior sendoff.
THE BOYS ON the Couch discuss weekly topics outside in the Wing. This week included news on tests, last week's Teacher Appreciation Week, and spring sports.
THE BOYS AND girls on the couch met in the weight room this week to discuss topics related to the "Nest".. Some of the information included spring sports, AP exams and the Senior Scoop, which provides all of the information seniors need to know as graduation approaches.
JUNIOR IAN MCCLURE stands proud to be an active student at the school. The challenge McClure faces in balancing school, sports, and a job is typically something that many high schoolers face.
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The sun setting over the beach is a symbol of the school year ending for Virginia Beach City Public Schools. The sun will set and rise with a new school year.
June Spotify playlist brings exciting, nostalgic musical mix
Elena Istina, Multimedia Editor • May 15, 2025
May is here and full of energy! The sunset represents the school year coming to an end.
May Spotify playlist welcomes energetic, hype sounds
Elena Istina, Multimedia Editor • May 1, 2025
April is in bloom as Spring showers come around.
April’s Spotify playlist embraces spring showers, upbeat tunes
Elena Istina, Multimedia Editor • April 1, 2025
THE MONTH OF March brings students out of hibernation mode and back into the light. With the promise of longer days and warmer weather. this playlist shouts perfection.
March Spotify playlist offers more welcoming, mellow songs
Elena Istina, Multimedia Editor • March 4, 2025
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FOOD REVIEWERS RETURN to determine the "Best of the Beach" chicken sandwiches. Ultimately, the boys decided that the hometown favorite, Bay Local, earned the top spot.
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Journalism students develop "Bird's Eye View", student run podcast
Journalism students develop “Bird’s Eye View”, student run podcast
Cole Ludford, Multimedia Editor • April 28, 2025

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Humans of CHS
SENIOR CAPTAIN SYDNEY Harwood leads the Lady Falcons varsity soccer team in a tough match-up against the Dolphins of Ocean Lakes. That night, the Falcons played for something bigger than soccer; to honor "Morgan's Message", a non-profit organization that supports student-athletes' mental health.
SENIOR FIELD HOCKEY standout Erma Grey Bailey dribbles through several players on the opposing team. Bailey is skilled in the sport; she makes it look easy, and that certainly is not the case.
PE AND HEALTH teacher Ms. Matulewicz coaches a girl's basketball game during the winter season. She uses her passion for basketball as a kid to motivate her players.
SENIOR ALEX GEN prepares her group to perform a mini skit to delegates at Leadership Workshop. The underclassmen learned the qualities of a good leader.
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