• April 11The school's newest type of sports- banquet, referred to as the ESPY's, will be held on Wed, May 14. More details to forthcoming.
  • April 11Students, faculty, and staff will return to school on Monday, April 21. There will be an adjusted schedule and a pep rally that day as well.
  • April 11Best of luck to all spring sports student-athletes as they continue in their regular season play.
  • March 24Spring Break will be the week of Monday, April 14- Friday, April 18.
  • 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
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
THE DISPLAY SHOWCASES the insignia and seal of the mother association of the Spanish National Honor Society. The signature colors include red and gold.
Spanish National Honor Society holds annual induction ceremony
Sydney Haftel, Student Life Editor • April 1, 2025
GIRLS AND BOYS LACROSSE volunteered last weekend to work shifts during the 54th Annual Shamrock Marathon in honor of St. Patrick's Day. Players provided water and cheered on the runners as they competed for first place.
Sea of green floods Oceanfront, Shamrock Marathon
Reagan Cho, Student Life Editor • March 25, 2025
Sports
LAST SEASON'S STATE championship win showed promise for this season. This is a rebuilding year as they graduated most of last year's starting lineup.
Boy’s Varsity Falcon soccer hopes for fresh start, younger team
Hayden Cummings, News Editor • April 23, 2025
JUNIOR VANCE DELASHMUTT steps in to secure the win for the Falcons. The team was unfortunately defeated by the Saints of Nansemond Suffolk Academy.
Falcon Boy’s Lacrosse hopes to bounce back
Grace Lindauer and Christian Braithwaite • April 3, 2025
MARCH MADNESS KICKS off with the first slate of games on Thursday, March 20. This tournament lasts approximately a month.
March brings the madness
Conner Worth, Sports Editor • March 21, 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.

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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.

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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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Student Life
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.
THE BOYS AND girls on the couch meet to discuss this week's topics that include spring break, the pep rally, and upcoming sports. Spring break is upon us- be safe and make good choices.
THE BOYS ON the Couch discuss their weekly topics including the game Senior Assassin, spring sports, and the pep rally. Everyone, including 'the Boys' is excited for the upcoming weeklong break.
THE BOYS AND Girls "on the couch" meet in the wing to talk about this week's most important Falcon topics. Topics included were spring sports, college decisions, and the start of senior games.
A&E
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
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
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
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 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.
SENIOR CONNOR WARREN cradles the ball as he moves toward the goal. The Falcons worked around the Kellam Knights defense for a shot on target.
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.
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