• March 3Daylight Savings begins on Sunday, March 9.
  • March 2Good luck to all spring sports athletes as they enter their season.
  • March 2Congratulations to Falcon wrestlers for back to back state championships.
  • February 21Key Club's Annual Blood Drive will be held on Friday, March 14.
  • 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.
  • August 19Welcome back teachers and staff, Monday, August 19.
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News
MRS ERSKINES 2A Dual Enrollment English class reads their College Readiness books for the first 20 minutes of class. Later in the week, students will begin their infographics, showcasing the knowledge they gained from their chosen book.
Upcoming Seniors choose AP between Literature or Dual Enrollment English
Serenity Lango, News Editor • March 17, 2025
TIKTOK SOCIAL MEDIA platform came off of a one day ban once President Trump took office in January. China does own the successful social media platform and it remains to be seen if it will be banned once again.
The Fate of TikTok
Hayden Cummings and Chris Prettyman • March 10, 2025
FALCON STAGE COMPANY (FSC) members celebrate their 1st place win in last weekend's One Act play VHSL competition. FSC will continue in the Super Regional competition on Monday, Feb. 10, at Salem High School.
Falcon Stage Company returns to stage, first place VHSL win
Ava Altamura • February 5, 2025
LONG AWAITED SOMETHING in the Water festival failed once again to meet the necessary deadline for ticket prices and the set line up in December. Virginia Beach City Council members voted on January 14, and determined they would give event planners more time.
‘Something in the Water’ festival, CANCELED again after missing extended deadline
Hunter Thatch, Student Life Editor • February 3, 2025
Sports
CHS VARSITY BASEBALL players line up in anticipation behind the backstop before the annual Iron Falcon Challenge. Boys are split into teams to complete a variety of fitness competitions; Team Gray won this year.
Falcon varsity baseball looks to regain titles
Conner Worth, Sports Editor • February 26, 2025
CHS FALCON GYMNAST flips off the beam as a finisher to her routine. The team has been practicing all year to perfect moves like this one.
Falcon Gymnastics ends season with major win
Maya Fahy, Arts & Entertainment Editor • February 18, 2025
SENIOR AIDEN DOUGHERTY (right) sparred with a Great Bridge wrestler, in the 106 ib. weight class, at a recent home match. Dougherty ended the match with an overtime win.
Falcon Wrestling dominates regional tournament again
Aiden Dougherty, Sports Editor • February 14, 2025
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JUNIORS SHANE CIOLFI, Michael Hillier, and Aidan Bruehl bring teachers down to a more personal level, asking them what should have been "rapid-fire questions." Ciolfi, Hillier, and Bruehl weren't sure if the staff interviewed actually knew what the concept of "rapid-fire" truly means as most answers gave more information than necessary.

Rapid fire questions take teachers to more personal level

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HEAD COACH DALTON Head stands next to senior Parker Tillery awaiting for the next matchup. Tillery placed highest, earning second place in the tournament.

Falcons wrestling ends season with the state tournament

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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.

Humans of Cox: February 2023 Edition

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SENIOR DAVID HARTWELL dribbles a futsol ball in preparation for the upcoming season. Hartwell's successful soccer career has given him the opportunity to play at the collegiate level in the fall.

Humans of Cox: February 2023 Edition 2.0

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Student Life
THE BOYS ON the Couch line the podium just as the back-to-back state championship wrestlers did this past weekend. The boys decided to show their audience the Falcon pride they have for all of the sports programs.
BOYS AND THE Couch returns this week with the most up-to-date information in the "Nest". (left-right) Seniors Grace Lindauer, Erma Bailey, Max Palmerton, and Hudson Bartley discuss everything from last week's "Snowmageddon" to rescheduled state championships to the beginning of spring sports.
THE BOYS AND girls on the couch discuss mid-February weekly topics including spring sports tryouts, upcoming weather, and college decisions. Falcons will not be in school due to snow until next week and will promptly return with weekly news.
SENIORS BLAKE HESELIUS (right), Christian Braithwaite (left), and Hayden German (back) enjoy the Jerk Shrimp Bowl from Carib Shack. The Carib Shack on Shore Drive has a wide variety of bowls, sandwiches, and burgers; choices for almost everyone.
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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
THE MONTH OF February generally represents love as colors of pinks and reds can be seen all around us. The month's Spotify playlist adds the element of love and kindness.
February Spotify playlist shines in shades of pink and red
Elena Istina, Multimedia Editor • February 3, 2025
JANUARY MARKS NEW beginnings for those who want a "glow up" of sorts in their life. The sunrise, which symbolizes the start of a new day, perfectly symbolizes beauty and upbeat tunes to start the year out right.
January’s Spotify playlist brings the hype
Elena Istina, Multimedia Editor • January 14, 2025
THE MONTH OF December celebrates gratitude and the winter holidays. The cold winter air offers the opportunity to live in a cozy environment and to settle down and listen to this Spotify playlist.
December’s Spotify playlist showcases nostalgia, holidays past
Elena Istina, Multimedia Editor • December 10, 2024
Opinion
Editorial: cons outweigh the pros, standardized testing importance
Editorial: cons outweigh the pros, standardized testing importance
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SENIORS BLAKE HESELIUS (left) and Max Palmerton 'ate' up the Asian cuisine offered at P.F. Chang's restaurant in Town Center last weekend. Heselius and Palmerton chose this particular restaurant for it's high ratings and the many menu items offered,
PF Chang’s offers crafty Asian cuisine
Maxwell Palmerton and Blake Heselius • January 15, 2025
THE OPEN BAR at Atlantic on Pacific has many menu options. Senior Max Palmerton ordered the oysters and a hamburger, and he and his friends enjoyed them .
Atlantic on Pacific boasts best seafood at the Beach
Blake Heselius and Maxwell Palmerton • December 13, 2024
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Journalism students develop "Bird's Eye View", student run podcast
Journalism students develop “Bird’s Eye View”, student run podcast
Matt Goodman/Cole Ludford, Multimedia Editor • September 17, 2024

  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 DELANEY MCCONNELL celebrates senior night at her final home meet. The Lady Falcons gymnasts, along with McConnell, looked toward finishing the season with positivity and the dream of going to the state competition at the beginning of March.
HEALTH AND PE II and Driver's Education teacher Mr. Ingram informs students about safety on the roads in one of his 10th grade classes. He pushes his students to drive safely for the sake of themselves and others.
SENIOR CARTER RODRIGUEZ mentally prepares himself for this past season's game against the Lions of Tallwood High School. The Falcons secured the win, which advanced them in the season.
SENIOR OLIVIA FORTIER sets up the ball for a spike. The crowd cheered as the Falcons earned the point to win the set.
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