• May 8Teacher Appreciation Week begins Monday, May 5 and continues through Friday, May 9.
  • 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.
  • May 7Advanced Placement (AP) exams begin Monday, May 5 and continue through Friday, May 16.
  • 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
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
CHS FALCON BASEBALL players meet at the mound to discuss a change in pitchers. This game was crucial to tipping the boys into the #1 spot.
Falcon Varsity Baseball remains consistent, solid play
Conner Worth, Sports Editor • April 29, 2025
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Student Life
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.
THE BOYS AND girls on the Couch meet up once again, post Spring Break, to discuss what's happening around the school during the senior students' last five weeks. Main topics that were discussed included spring sports, the pep rally, and Spring Break.
A&E
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
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
Opinion
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
THE FOOD REVIEW squad synchronizes bites of assorted bread at the Nawab restaurant. Junior Jacob Palmerton and sophomore "The General" enjoyed their bread so much that they decided to order more.
NAWAB offers Indian cuisine, spices included
Maxwell Palmerton, Editor-in Chief • March 24, 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
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.
ENGLISH 11 TEACHER Mrs. McGovern presents the agenda of the day to her class. McGovern encourages knowledge and one of her specialties is teaching critical reading skills.
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