• May 19Good luck to all spring sports team as they enter post-season play.
  • 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 25Schools will be closed for Memorial Day, Monday, May 26.
  • 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.
  • August 19Good luck to all fall athletes as they move into their seasons.
  • August 19Students return to school on Monday, Aug. 26.
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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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Student Life
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.
THE BOYS ON the Couch discuss their weekly topics outside in "The Wing." This week featured news about the upcoming and first-ever junior/prom, and spring sports.
A&E
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
Opinion
FOOD REVIEWERS HEADED to a newer Chinese restaurant, Wang Jaing Lou, in the Hilltop area of Virginia Beach. Braithwaite (left), M. Palmerton , and Heselius (right) rated the cuisine and the restaurant as one of the best the area has to offer.
Wang Jiang Lou Chinese restaurant offers variety, delicious dishes
Maxwell Palmerton, Blake Heselius, Christian Braithwaite, and Jacob Palmerton • May 19, 2025
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.
Ultimate chicken sandwich showdown, review
Maxwell Palmerton, Blake Heselius, Jacob Palmerton, and Christian Braithwaite • April 21, 2025
Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) debates remain heated topic
Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) debates remain heated topic
Staff • March 27, 2025
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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

  Welcome to the newest addition to the Falcon Press Online News site, home to all things CHS. Staffers recently added a podcast,...

Humans of CHS
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.
SENIOR CHRISTIAN DEWEY hits a home run during the home opener against the Eagles of Landstown. The Falcons secured a victory to set the tone for this season.
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