• December 19SOL testing will take place Thursday, Jan. 9- Tuesday, Jan. 14. Watch announcements for the adjusted schedule.
  • December 19The annual #lunchbag community outreach initiative will be held on Wed., January 22, after school.
  • December 19Advanced Fashion's annual themed show, "Dressing through the Decades" will be Tuesday, January 14, in the auditorium.
  • December 19Students, faculty and staff return to school on Monday, January 6, 2025.
  • December 3Check out the many ways to help those less fortunate throughout the holiday season.
  • December 2Schools will be closed for Winter Break from December 23 -January 3 of next year!
  • December 2Good luck to winter athletes as they move into their new seasons.
  • November 12Course selections for grades 9, 10, 11 will take place during One Lunch the week of Dec. 9- Dec. 13.
  • October 21Senior night for fall sports, cheer and dance will be held on Friday, October 25, before the home football game.
  • October 21Congrats to the Falcon football team for their Homecoming win over the Tallwood Lions, 23-20 on Friday night.
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Homecoming Spirit Week showcases “Award Shows” as theme

Maya Fahy, AE Editor • October 21, 2024
SOPHOMORES HARPER WILBRIGHT (left) and Corinne Wight dressed as twins on the themed spirit day. The pair looked ready to work out after school. (Erma Grey Bailey)

CHS Homecoming week begins Monday, October 14 and will continue after the Homecoming football game and into Saturday, October 19, when students are able to attend the post-week dance. Along with football and a dance, the week also includes a bonfire, float building,  themed dress up days, and the crowning of the latest Homecoming Court royalty. 

The annual fall pep rally will take place on Friday, October 18, after 2nd block. SCA members have organized the annual event in which a variety of clubs, teams, students and teachers come together to not only boost school spirit, but also Falcon pride in preparation for this year’s Homecoming football game against  Lions of Tallwood High School.

Homecoming Spirit Week Days Include:

Monday (10/14) “Award Show Watch Party” (PJ day)

Tuesday (10/15) “Nick Choice Awards” (Battle of the Classes – Seniors: Orange, Juniors: Green, Sophomores: Purple, Freshman: Blue)

Wednesday (10/16) “CMA Awards” (Country day)

Thursday (10/17) “Best On Screen Entourage” (Twin day)

Friday (10/18) “Green & Golden Globes” (Green and gold day )

 

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Maya Fahy, Arts & Entertainment Editor
  I am a sophomore in Journalism II. In my free time I enjoy hanging out with friends, going to the beach, listening to music, and reading. I am also apart of the yearbook and track and field team.
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Senior Journalism III Student I am a dancer for the dance team here at Cox, I also love going to the beach with friends and meeting new people. In my free time, I like to go out to eat and shop!
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Senior, Journalism lll student, I have played varsity field hockey at Cox High School for four years.  I am also a director for the Leadership Workshop! Some of my favorite things are the beach and sunsets.