• February 3February is African American History month; keep your eyes open for schoolwide displays and celebrations.
  • February 3February 9-15 is Virginia Kindness Week. Find random acts of kindness in the school, then use #VaKindnessWeek to share.
  • February 3SCA & Class elections are now open for students to vote for next year's officers.
  • January 27CHKD Annual Love Run/Walk will be held on Saturday, Feb. 15, at 9 a.m. at Thalia Elementary School.
  • 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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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
TWO NEWLY LICENSED student drivers guard their cars with their lives in the junior lot after school. Unfortunately, many accidents involving students occur in this lot as many students are new to the road.
New student drivers meet strengths, struggles
Serenity Lango, Student Life Editor • January 14, 2025
CHS STUDENTS PLACE toys in "Toys for Tots" collection bins around the school. The toys will be collected by the US Marine Corps before the holidays.
Falcons participate in annual “Toys for Tots” drive
Ava Altamura and Kalli McIlravy • December 19, 2024
DECA STUDENTS PROUDLY show the many medals won at the the regional competition last week. Out of the 39 total medals students received, ten will move on to the state championship in March of next year.
DECA dominates district, ten students will head to state championship
Hunter Thatch, Sports Editor • December 16, 2024
Sports
COACH WOLFE PREPARES for an important second half that could make or break the game. Wolfe offered his experience and some advice for more pivotal plays for his players using the whiteboard.
Varsity Boys basketball team sets the bar high
Conner Worth, Sports Editor • January 15, 2025
STUDENTS RESEARCH THE upcoming College Football Playoff bracket to determine what teams to choose. Playoff semi-finals begin this week.
College football winds down, new playoffs emerge
Braden Lyons and Hank Brown • January 10, 2025
CHS WRESTLERS CELEBRATE one of their most recent wins recently at the Richmond Invitational. The Falcons dominated other wrestling programs, scoring the most points at the tournament.
Falcons wrestling takes back to back tournament wins
Aiden Dougherty, Sports Editor • January 9, 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
FRESHMAN GIRLS SPORT a newer trend that includes black and white striped patterns in either tops or bottoms. New spring trends include cool color palettes that ease the transition from heavy layers to warm weather wear.
BOYS AND GIRLS on the Couch welcome everyone back to the "Nest" after what seemed like another winter break. Students and staff were out of school for three days last week due to snow, along with an extra staff day this week.
THE BOYS ON the Couch discuss their weekly topics. This week included speaking about Love Run, Hashtag Lunch bag, and spring sports.
MANY PEOPLE BELIEVE that social media causes 'brain rot', meaning that those who frequent these platforms pick up words and phrases that only "those in the know" can understand. Oxford Dictionary chose brain rot as their Word of the Year as it has become a recent phenomenon.
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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.
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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
ADVANCED ART STUDENTS create their own troll drawings, after attending the exhibit in the auditorium. The drawings were made by the students using the silverpoint method.
Artist Thomas Dambo creates TROLL sculptures, sustainable materials
Maya Fahy, Arts and Entertainment Editor • November 20, 2024
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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
SPANISH II TEACHER Mrs. Hatcher offers students opportunities to learn another language by differentiating her lessons. Hatcher enjoys getting to know her students to better understand how they learn.
SENIOR PAYTON GIBSON cheers the football team on their senior night game. She encouraged the Falcons from the sidelines.
SENIOR RAYMOND WATKINS dribbles the ball down the court , heading straight for the basket. The Falcons battled long-time rival, the Patriots of First Colonial HS and won the game.
ENGLISH TEACHER MR. Graninger participates in the winter spirit week with his crazy hat and holiday lights. Graninger encouraged students to take part in the wacky week.
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