• April 28Advanced Placement (AP) exams begin Monday, May 5.
  • April 27The school's newest type of sports- banquet, referred to as the ESPY's, will be held on Wed, May 14. More information to follow.
  • 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.
  • August 19Welcome back teachers and staff, Monday, August 19.
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Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) debates remain heated topic

Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) debates remain heated topic

Staff
March 27, 2025
CHKD LOVE RUN/Walk for a Cure volunteers decked themselves out in shades of pink and red to show their support. Overall, the annual event was successful and brought out community members, students from various Virginia Beach schools and even pets.

[Photo] CHKD brings support once again, Love Run/Walk for a Cure

February 18, 2025
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[Photo] Editorial: cons outweigh the pros, standardized testing importance

February 3, 2025
TEACHERS DRESSED IN monochromatic colors on Monday as part of an "Underground Spirit" day developed by the school's Sunshine committee. Students are not supposed to know that their teachers are participating until the end of the week when they are asked to dress in holiday themed attire.

[Photo] Sunshine committee staff winter spirit week goes underground

December 10, 2024
Staff Editorial

AI in schools potentially brings harsh reality

Staff
November 22, 2024
Cell phone ban in schools, too much

Cell phone ban in schools, too much

Staff
October 3, 2024
PHOTO PORTRAITS REPRESENT realistic views and nuances of the human face. This portrait was created and sent, as part of the Memory Project, to a child in Ukraine in 2017.

[Photo] Annual Memory Project encourage student creativity

Olivia Peterson, Student Life Editor
March 11, 2024

Letters to Editor: Sports Early On: Too Much Pressure?

Staff
January 9, 2024
Editorial Cartoon

Sports early on: too much pressure?

Staff
January 8, 2024
SENIOR STUDENT-ATHLETES Gerard Johnson (left) and Sam Braidwood signed "letters of intent" recently to continue their football careers at their chosen colleges/universities. Johnson will attend Virginia Tech beginning this month, while Braidwood will attend William & Mary in the fall.

Two senior students sign letters of intent, college sports

Staff
January 4, 2024
High school sports betting: dangerous or just a game?

High school sports betting: dangerous or just a game?

Staff
November 28, 2023
SENIOR STUDENT-ATHLETES prepare to sign a "letter of intent" to play the sport of their choice at their [respective} colleges/universities next fall. CHS holds a fall and spring signing day in addition to National Signing Day that is held in February.

Student-athletes sign “letters of intent” to colleges/universities

Staff
November 9, 2023
Social Emotional Learning: productive, pointless or somewhere in between

Social Emotional Learning: productive, pointless or somewhere in between

Staff
October 24, 2023
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AI Chatbots and ChatGPT: tool or crutch for students?

AI Chatbots and ChatGPT: tool or crutch for students?

Staff
September 21, 2023
Daylight Savings Editorial

Permanent Daylight Savings; is it a good idea?

Staff
April 7, 2023
JUNIOR AIDEN CLARK (left) and teacher assistant Mr. Harrington sport U.S.A. gear on the first day of spring spirit week. The day is entitled "Merica Day and offers faculty, students, and staff the opportunity to show love for the country.

[Photo] Spirit week assists countdown to spring break

April 3, 2023

Letters to the Editor- Vaping in school: a rising threat on student health

Staff
March 13, 2023
staff editorial cartoon

Vaping in school: a rising threat on student health

Staff
March 3, 2023
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SENIORS LIZZY GOLDSTEIN (left) and Rose Bannon represented CHS last week as the school's chosen Brickell Scholars at a citywide banquet. Twenty-three students from 11 schools in Virginia Beach were chosen for the award but only one will walk away with the $6,000 scholarship.

Seniors Lizzy Goldstein, Rose Bannon earn top honors as Brickell Scholars

Staff
January 24, 2023
Staff Editorial

Trendy or wasteful? The problem with trends and over-consumption

Staff
January 19, 2023
Editorial

Dividing the nation: are politics affecting relationships?

Dividing the nation: are politics affecting relationships?

Staff
December 5, 2022

Letters to the Editor- Student news censorship: harmful or necessary?

Staff
October 27, 2022
Staff Editorial

Student news censorship: harmful or necessary?

Staff
October 21, 2022
SENIOR ERIN BAILEY stands united with her students from Green Run elementary school post dance class. The students learned about important life skills to become successful.

[Photo] "Dancin' for Success," impacting children's education

September 26, 2022
THE BLUE ANGELS jet sets the scene for the annual NAS Oceana Air Show. These F/A-18 Super Hornets are flown by some of the greatest pilots the Navy has to offer.

[Photo] NAS Oceana Air Show signals return of the Blue Angels flight squad

Erin Bailey and Michael Hillier
September 19, 2022
Editorial cartoon

Quiet quitting: lazy or justified?

Staff
September 16, 2022
SENIOR ERIN BAILEY shadowed Channel 13 Newsnow reporter Janet Roach for an entire day before school started in September. Bailey plans to major in broadcast journalism next fall when she attends the college/university of her choice.

Senior Erin Bailey shadows 13 newsnow reporter

Staff
September 13, 2022
EDITORS-IN-CHIEF held down the Falcon Press "fort" during this unprecedented year of ups and downs. Senior Garrett Belote (pictured far left) was excited to be part of the "new normal" in face-to-face learning and to bring the award status back to the newspaper.

[Photo] Letter to future students from Falcon Press Editors-in-Chief

June 13, 2022
ART II STUDENTS visited the eclectic NEON district in Norfolk during their field trip to the Chrysler Museum last week. The mural painted on the side of a building depicts the many facets of diversity exhibited in the NEON district.

Art I and II students visit Chrysler Museum

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June 6, 2022
CLASS OF 2023 juniors dress to impress, taking group photos before heading into the gym. Although Ring Dance is not traditionally held at school, students adapted and still managed to make it a special night.

[Photo] Ring Dance returns in person, 'in the clouds'

May 24, 2022

Letters to the Editor: Climate change on the east coast: real, or just a hoax?

Staff
May 20, 2022
Climate change on the east coast: real, or just a hoax

Climate change on the east coast: real, or just a hoax

Staff
May 16, 2022

AP Art students bring back the Memory Project, draw Nigerian children’s’ portraits

staff
April 25, 2022

Letters to the Editor: Gym culture in guys; dangerous, or healthy?

Staff
March 28, 2022
Staff Editorial

Gym culture in guys: dangerous, or healthy?

Staff
March 22, 2022
ARTIST AGNES GROCHULSKA gives insight into her career as an artist while speaking to one of the school's Art Foundations classes. Grochulska gave students insight into pieces from her personal portfolio, her career, and her life.

Art Foundations welcomes featured artist Agnes Grochulska

Staff
March 3, 2022
SENIOR NAHS STUDENT Waverly Howard (left) shows School Board member Jennifer Franklin various artistic techniques to create mixed media. NAHS provided members with their own therapy session in recognition of School Board Appreciation Week.

National Art Honor Society students recognize School Board Appreciation week, art therapy

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March 3, 2022
FALCON STAGE COMPANY Thespians celebrate their 2nd place win in the regional theater one-act play competition last weekend. The competition is one of the activities, rather than sports, that offers the opportunity to win a state championship.

Falcon Stage Company One-Act play places 2nd, regional competition

staff
February 16, 2022
FAMED AND WORLD renowned poet Taylor Mali zoomed into Mr. Bodenstein's 9th grade English class this week to discuss his writing career. Bodenstein entered the zoom in class so students had the opportunity to ask questions and recorded the presentation for his other to watch.

Famed poet Taylor Mali zooms into Mr. B’s English class

Staff
February 10, 2022
FALCON WRESTLERS CELEBRATE their win at the annual Virginia Duals competition that highlights the best wrestlers in the state of Virginia. wrestling team celebrates their victory in the Virginia Duals wrestling tournament. Senior Colin Bridges, a former state champion, was one of several wrestlers who placed first in their weight class.

[Photo] Falcon wrestling recognizes, honors seniors

Amelia Keck, Multimedia Editor
February 8, 2022
ORCHESTRA TEACHER KEVIN Fields earned the Best State Chapter Website Award through the American String Teachers Association. His work with his students also earned them the opportunity to host the district orchestra competition at the school this year.

Orchestra & Strings teacher Mr. Fields earns top state honor

staff
February 4, 2022
SENIOR SOCCER PLAYERS (left-right) CJ Vakos, Mikey Farmer, Aaron Deans, and football player Tyler Thatch sit back and relax while Assistant Soccer Coach Mr. Duffy sings the praises of his players. According to Farmer, he felt a since of relief after signing his letter of intent.

[Photo] National Signing Day: student-athletes sign letters-of-intent

February 4, 2022
NATIONAL SIGNING DAY SHOWS OFF STELLAR ATHLETES WHO HAVE EXCELLED DURING THEIR FOUR YEARS IN HIGHSCHOOL. All student-athletes have now signed their letters of intent to play their sport at their chosen school in the fall.

[Photo] National Signing Day: student-athletes sign letters-of-intent

Shane Ciolfi and Mike Hillier
February 4, 2022

Letters to the Editor: social media censorship, company’s right or freedom of speech violation?

Staff
February 2, 2022
Editorial cartoon

Social media censorship, company’s right or freedom of speech violation?

Staff
February 2, 2022

Letters to the Editor: student burnout: a serious issue or just laziness?

Staff
December 20, 2021
staff editorial

Student burnout; a serious issue or just laziness?

Staff
December 16, 2021
LUNCH BUNCH REUNITES with Mr. Marquez for a holiday party. The group celebrated their time with one another and were able to make more cherished memories.

[Photo] “Lunch Bunch” reunites students, teacher after long pandemic

Maggie McKeever and Christina San-Marina
December 20, 2021
FALCON STUDENTS DRESS down for Merry Morning Monday, in their pajamas to kick off the first day of Winter Spirit Week. This week marks the last full week of school during this crazy school year.

[Photo] Winter spirit week returns, face-to-face

December 10, 2021
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[Photo] Millions of teens are addicted to vaping; who's to blame?

December 9, 2021
Millions of teens are addicted to vaping; who's to blame?

Millions of teens are addicted to vaping; who’s to blame?

Staff
December 9, 2021

Falcon Press recruits ‘high school musical’ style

Staff
December 8, 2021
BOYS AND GIRLS Cross Country teams finished as region champions in the same season. Returning runners look forward to another winning season next year.

[Photo] Cross Country ends season strong

December 2, 2021
FALCONS NEW CELL phone policy makes return to school from COVID difficult for students to adjust. Students and teachers question weather administration will enforce the policy.

BOYS AND GIRLS Cross Country teams finished as region champions in the same season. Returning runners look forward to another winning season next year.

[Photo] Cross Country ends season strong

Fernanda Phelps, Student Life Editor
December 2, 2021
GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY team finishes 5th in the state.

Letters to the Editor: Millions of teens addicted to vaping: who’s to blame?

Staff
November 29, 2021
HEART OF CHRISTMAS holiday community project opens up opportunities for children 13-years and older. The service project is geared toward middle and high school aged students whose families are in need during the holiday season.

Heart of Christmas holiday community service project

Staff
November 19, 2021
SENIOR FOOTBALL PLAYERS stay true to the trending social media hype by offering their favorite teacher a chance to wear their jersey. Teachers and students stood proudly, in the freezing cold, as all were recognized.

Senior varsity football players celebrate night, special teachers

Staff
November 17, 2021
STEP TEAM MEMBERS prepare for the upcoming winter sports season, practicing after school and whenever time permits. They have been working double-time to re-create almost every step they perform after a year off due to COVID restrictions.

[Photo] Step Team makes comeback, winter sports ready

Claire Moorehead, Student Life Editor
November 30, 2021
SENIOR NICK JOHNSON waves to the crowd during the homecoming parade. He was pleasantly surprised when he chosen, along with his new queen, to be the Falcon's newest Homecoming King.

[Photo] Humans of CHS: November 2021 Edition

Olivia Harriman, Student Life Editor
November 10, 2021
ALUMNUS SEAN DUFFY shows his appreciation for not only his nomination for Teacher of the Year, but all of the votes he received during the pandemic. In true Falcon fashion, a group of "cub" reporters "interviewed" him on the spot.

[Photo] Teacher of the Year Mr. Duffy Answers Rapid Fire Questions

November 10, 2021
Cell phone policy questions remain unanswered

Cell phone policy questions remain unanswered

Staff
November 5, 2021

Letters to the Editor: Students send copycat threats, social media

Staff
October 20, 2021
STAFF EDITORIAL

Students spread copycat threats, social media

Staff
October 18, 2021

Letters to the Editor: Federal minimum wage raise, to happen or not to happen

Staff
June 7, 2021
Staff Editorial cartoon

Federal minimum wage raise, to happen or not to happen

Staff
June 2, 2021
LOCATED BY THE bay, Chick's Oyster Bar provides a fun and inviting environment for friends and family to enjoy a night of good food and amazing views. This restaurant has become a Virginia Beach staple, loved by CHS faculty and students.

[Photo] Chick’s Oyster Bar brings out locals, tourists

Carlee Sherrill, Student Life Editor
June 1, 2021
SENIOR KATIE GEN wins her tennis match against long time rival First Colonial High School. Gen's goal is to continue on with the team and win the coveted state championship.

[Photo] Senior Falcon Katie Gen expresses determination, successful season ending

May 27, 2021

Letters to the Editor: As COVID restrictions lift, mass shootings take center stage again

Staff
May 12, 2021
SOPHOMORE MADISON BLANCHARD tore her ACL and meniscus a few months ago playing soccer. According to Blanchard, she is currently in rehab and is slowly working to regain full use of her left leg.

[Photo] Student-athlete injuries occur often, more than ever before

May 14, 2021
As COVID restrictions lift, mass shootings take center stage again

As COVID restrictions lift, mass shootings take center stage again

Staff
May 5, 2021
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JUNIORS ANAYA SWANGO and Karissa Speckhart design posters to promote the 'Spirit Club'. At a recent meeting, these posters showcasing school spirit were posted in various places throughout the school.

[Photo] Falcon Pride Spirit Club promotes inclusivity for all

April 30, 2021
FALCON ALUMNUS CAM Bailey cheers on the Virginia football team as Cav-Man. He has been undercover as Cav-Man the past four years.

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