• Cox Camps will be held throughout the summer for various sports & activities. Call for more information.
  • CHS students, faculty, and staff, have a safe and restful summer.
  • Graduation will be held on Sat. June 14, @ the VBCC @1 p.m.
  • The Jr./Sr. Prom will be held on Saturday, June 7, from 7-10 p.m. @ the 57th St. Wyndham Hotel.
  • Seniors: MANDATORY graduation practice will be Monday, June 9, at the Virginia Beach Convention Center at 10:30 a.m.
  • Senior Day will be held on Friday, June 6; this is the last day seniors must attend school.
  • SOL testing will take place Tuesday, May 27 - Friday, May 30. The test & adjusted schedule can be found on the CHS website.
  • The school's newest type of sports- banquet, referred to as the ESPY's, will be held on Wed, June 11. More information to follow.
  • Best of luck to all spring sports student-athletes as they continue in their regular season play.
  • All students will attend conduct assemblies on Thursday, Sept. 5, throughout the morning.
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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.

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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
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
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.
FINAL Falcon’s Weekly Vodcast: Monday, May 19 – Friday, May 23
Grace Lindauer, Social Media Editor • May 27, 2025
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.
Falcon Weekly Vodcast: Monday, May 12- Friday, May 16
Braden Lyons, Editor-In-Chief • May 15, 2025
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.
Falcons Weekly Vodcast: Monday, May 5 – Friday, May 9
Grace Lindauer • May 6, 2025
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.
Day in the life of an active high school student
Serenity Lango, News Editor • May 1, 2025
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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
Staff Editorial Cartoon
Social media adds extra pressure to teens
Staff • May 22, 2025
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
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.
Humans of Cox: May 2025 Edition
Katherine Linderman and Maeve McCormack • May 22, 2025
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.
Humans of Cox: May 2025 Edition
Summer Cowen and Reagan Cho • May 16, 2025
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.
Staff Spotlight of the Month: Ms. Matulewicz, “Ms. Mat”
Ava Rassool and Grayson Miller • May 1, 2025
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.
Humans of Cox: April 2025 Edition 2.0
Katherine Linderman and Maeve McCormack • April 30, 2025
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Journalism students develop "Bird's Eye View", student run podcast
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