• October 18Boo Bash: 'Trunk or Treat' returns Thursday, Oct. 28, all kids welcome
  • October 4Homecoming bonfire, float decorating, and football return this year despite pandemic.
  • October 4Homecoming Week begins Monday, Oct. 25 and will commence Friday, Oct. 29.
  • September 7New parent newsletter adds transparency to four A's: academics, arts, athletics, activities.
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Letters to the Editor: Students send copycat threats, social media

October 20, 2021
STAFF EDITORIAL

Students spread copycat threats, social media

October 18, 2021

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

June 7, 2021
Staff Editorial cartoon

Federal minimum wage raise, to happen or not to happen

June 2, 2021
FALCON FAVORITE CHICKS Oyster Bar provides waterfront views, amazing food and is family friendly, no matter the season. Many students have also found part-time jobs at Chicks, gaining real-world experience and great benefits.

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

June 1, 2021
SENIOR KATIE GEN wins her tennis match against long time rival First Colonial High School. Gens 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

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

May 5, 2021
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May 5, 2021
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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April 30, 2021

Letters to the Editor: “Cancel culture” de-platforms celebrities through social media

April 21, 2021
Cancel culture de-platforms celebrities through social media

“Cancel culture” de-platforms celebrities through social media

April 2, 2021

Letters to the Editor: Student mental health issues through the pandemic

March 19, 2021
Staff Editorial Cartoon

Student mental health issues rise through pandemic

March 14, 2021
THIS SOLO PARTICIPANT takes strides to contribute to the CHKD Love Run/Walk, although it was completed virtually this year. This participant turned her miles into a donation for a notable cause.

[Photo] Annual CHKD Love Run/Walk goes virtual, successfully

March 5, 2021
PRE COVID KEY Club gathers together for a group photo. The 2019-2020 club members saw great success in their charity work before the pandemic began.

[Photo] Key Club continues community assistance

March 10, 2021
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[Photo] Falcon Stage Company preps for Thespian Honor Society inductions

March 10, 2021
COQUETTE DANCE TEAM prepares for a halftime performance in 2019 before the pandemic. The team will show their award winning kick dance.

[Photo] Coquettes dance squad participates as club, not a sport

March 9, 2021
COACH TRACEY THOMPSON motivates her team during a game pre-covid. Thompson won VHSL 5A Coach of the Year in 2019.

[Photo] Falcon girls volleyball coach brings A-game

March 8, 2021
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March 8, 2021

Journalism recruits underclassmen

February 15, 2021
Signing Day

[Photo] Signing Day, one student-athlete at a time

February 10, 2021
Signing Day

[Photo] Signing Day, one student-athlete at a time

February 10, 2021

VTfT and VBCPS partnership recruits new teachers, offers future contracts

June 12, 2020
DRIPPY FRIDAY includes parents as well as students on Follow a Falcon Parent Day. This weeks drippy theme was more casual than most.

[Photo] Staffers send graduation wishes to departing seniors

May 13, 2020
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May 13, 2020
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May 13, 2020
CORONAVIRUS TESTS BECAME scarce when more and more people in the United States began to get sick. More tests and more rapid results are now available for those who are most compromised.

Coverage continues, while COVID-19 ravages the country

May 7, 2020
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Parking decal agreements prove disastrous, unfair

April 1, 2020
SENIORS ERIC MICHALS and Audra Chaffinch report on the the latest Falcon weekly highlights.

[Photo] Vodcast 3/9-3/13

March 9, 2020

Letters to the editor: Legalization of marijuana

February 27, 2020
New York Citys Times Square plays host to museums, galleries and theaters, as well as the opportunity to see the bright neon lights at night. Art teacher Mrs. Van Veenhuyzen (center) and her students surround themselves in the citys diverse culture.

Art students immerse themselves in NYC culture

February 20, 2020
THE BLACK HISTORY month assembly commences with a performance from the schools Step Team, who showed the audience just how important this event was to them. Students and staff agreed that this was the highlight of the assembly.

Black History month assembly, freedom for all

February 18, 2020
THERAPY DOG LEROY Brown visits a club meeting for the Children of the Kings Daughters (CHKD) hospital to show the love and affection he provides to children at the hospital. Leroy Brown is just one of the therapy dogs that is certified to be around these children.

Therapy dog ‘Leroy Brown’ visits CHKD club

February 13, 2020
Journey to legalize continues; will all states climb aboard

Journey to legalize continues; will all states climb aboard

February 13, 2020
FALCON STAGE COMPANY performs their final One-Act last week. It was a lot of work but I already miss it, Stage Manager and senior Hannah Wroton said.

[Photo] Falcon Stage Company's one-act ends, earning 4th place in VHSL

January 29, 2020
BOYS SWIM FINISHES the 50 meter freestyle and cheer the girls on from the water as they begin their next event. Both the girls and boys teams defeated the Kellam Knights and the Kempsville Chiefs as they look to continue their winning streak.

[Photo] Girls and boys swim, take down Kellam and Kempsville

January 29, 2020
NEW FALCON TEACHER of the Year Guidance Counselor Jenn Lanz (center) smiles ear to ear after learning she was chosen by colleagues to represent the school as the most outstanding teacher. Lanz stands with Head Guidance Director for VB Schools (left) Bobby Jamison, her husband and two boys after accepting the prestigious award.

[Photo] Q & A: Guidance Counselor Jennifer Lanz newest “Teacher of the Year”

January 15, 2020
SOPHOMORES WILL BONDE and Abby Spear organize toys collected by the schoolss Noble Teens organization. All toys will be distributed to children in need for the holidays.

[Photo] Noble Teens present annual toy drive

December 18, 2019
Something in the water, lead levels rise in city schools

Something in the water, lead levels rise in city schools

December 6, 2019
Editorial: Should college athletes receive pay for play?

Editorial: Should college athletes receive pay for play?

October 25, 2019
SENIOR ALEX PEREZ strikes a pose after telling her story. She was excited to share a little bit of her heritage. Ultimately her goal is to become a doctor.

[Photo] Humans of CHS: October 2019 Edition

October 4, 2019
HOMECOMING WEEK BEGINS with an annual bonfire to promote school spirit. Last yeas Bonfire was a hit with students, faculty and staff, who all came out to support one another during one of the biggest spirit weeks of the year.

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October 4, 2019
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[Photo] Editorial: Anti-vax, health crisis cause?

October 4, 2019

‘Falcon fest’ welcomes incoming freshmen

August 27, 2019
WINGSPAN SHOWCASES STUDENT creativity, ranging from literary work to photography to visual arts. Now in its second digital year, student work from throughout the school year is on display.

Wingspan literary magazine inspires student creativity

June 1, 2019
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Editorial: Rideshare safety fails

May 29, 2019
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May 29, 2019
Editorial: College Admissions Scandal

Editorial: College Admissions Scandal

April 5, 2019

Letters to the Editor: College Admissions Scandal

April 5, 2019
NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY inducts its newest members on Thursday, March 28 at 6:30 p.m. In addition, senior Madeline Butkovich was awarded a $3200 scholarship from the NASSP parent organization.

[Photo] National Honor Society inducts newest members

March 29, 2019
SENIOR SYDNEY DOYON (right) attends the LLS gala in March as one of many high school students who raised money for the organization.

[Photo] Senior fundraises, LLS Benefits

March 28, 2019
Editorial: fentanyl, crisis affecting teens

Editorial: fentanyl, crisis affecting teens

March 8, 2019

Letters to the Editor: fentanyl, crisis affecting teens

March 8, 2019
Editorial: VBCPS changes high school start time

Editorial: VBCPS changes high school start time

January 14, 2019

Letters to the Editor: VBCPS changes high school start time

January 14, 2019
PRINCIPAL DR. MICHAEL Kelly and the newest Teacher of the Year Melissa Rusak stop for a quick picture in front of the schools mascot. Rusak was named as the 2019-2020 TOY on Monday afternoon.

[Photo] Melissa Rusak named newest ‘teacher of the year’

December 20, 2018
FOUR NEPTUNE PRINCESSES smile for one of many photo ops as they prepare to head down to the Oceanfront Neptune Festival. These girls will collaborate throughout the year with various organizations to prepare for this event.

[Photo] Neptune Festival princesses grace the halls

January 8, 2019
THE PRINCESSES WAVE at the crowd as they travel down the Oceanfront boardwalk. They were joyful as they interacted with the crowds at the boardwalk.

[Photo] Neptune Festival princesses grace the halls

January 8, 2019
SPIRIT WEEK BEGINS with Pajama Day. Students and staff dressed up in their favorite PJs.

[Photo] Cozy up, winter spirit week

December 21, 2018
PRINCIPAL DR. KELLY (middle) and a sophomore Santa duo show their holiday spirit with their eccentric Christmas attire. Each spirit day has a different theme and students are always encouraged to participate in the festivities.

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December 21, 2018
PRINCIPAL DR. MICHAEL Kelly and newest Teacher of the Year Melissa Rusak stop for a quick picture in front of the schools mascot. Rusak was named as the 2019-2020 TOY on Monday afternoon.

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December 21, 2018
Hoodies for the Holidays

[Photo] Clubs sponsor ‘Hoodies for the holidays’

December 14, 2018
SENIOR CAYLA KATZ (far left), along with three other recipients, received $1,000 from the Virginia Beach Sports Hall of Fame as Student-Athletes of the Year.

[Photo] Senior Cayla Katz chosen, top Virginia Sports Hall of Fame student-athlete

December 12, 2018
WRESTLING PREPARES TO compete at the Virginia Duals wrestling tournament last year. Several team members placed in the state-wide competition.

[Photo] Winter sports preview, looking good for Falcon athletes

December 12, 2018
WAVT-TV10 METEOROLOGIST CASEY LEHECKA speaks to Eric Bodensteins Media Studies class about producing news day in and day out. She also told students that, as a native of Pennsylvania, she is used to snow and was surprised that a few inches of snow shut down the entire area.

WAVY-TV 10 personalities explain news production

December 11, 2018
NATIONAL ART HONOR Society students collaborate with St. Marys Home to create bubble art. The piece will be featured and auctioned off at a Gala in February to benefit St. Marys.

[Photo] National Art Honor Society collaborates with St. Mary’s

December 3, 2018
Editorial: screenagers, becoming the new normal

Editorial: ‘screenagers’, becoming the new normal

November 28, 2018

Letters to the Editor: ‘screenagers’, becoming the new normal

November 28, 2018
THE CHEERLEADERS SMILE big after placing at their competition. The girls worked hard every week to be prepared for their performance.

[Photo] Cheer squads bring spirit

November 28, 2018
ART STUDENTS RECENTLY visited the Chrysler Museum of Art in Norfolk to check out art made by inmates in local jail facilities. Students also walked through Norfolks NEON district to see the many wall murals created by local artists.

Art students view local art, up close and personal

November 20, 2018
CHS NEWEST ADDITION, the Falcon Wing opens with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday. Principal Dr. Kelly has anticipated this opening for months.

Falcon “Wing” opens with ribbon-cutting ceremony

November 18, 2018
DUAL ENROLLMENT ENGLISH students show off their newly acquired ID badges that allow them access to resources offered at TCC.

Dual Enrollment English students attend college class

November 16, 2018
PRINCIPAL DR. KELLYS brainchild comes to fruition this afternoon at the Wings ribbon-cutting ceremony. The initial groundbreaking ceremony took place in mid-August, right before the start of the school year. PRINCIPAL DR. KELLYS brainchild comes to fruition this afternoon at the wing ribbon-cutting ceremony. The initial groundbreaking took place in mid-August, right before the start of the school year. and several other alumni and donors to the new Falcon Wing breaking ground in mid-August. The Wings grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held this afternoon at 4:30 p.m.

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November 16, 2018
FALCON FOOTBALL PLAYERS gang tackle a Landstown Eagles running back, ultimately ending in a their loss. The Falcons clenched a win propelling them to the #4 seed.

[Photo] Falcons football finishes regular season, prepare for playoffs

November 8, 2018
JUNIOR JORDAN ESTES holds her check for scoring well on lone her AP exams last year. NMSI awarded approximately 50 students these checks yesterday at a ceremony in the auditorium.

NMSI offers incentives for AP exams

November 2, 2018
CHS JOURNALISM II/III students, 2017-2018, produce the schools Falcon Press online school newspaper after they have completed one year as Journalism I student. Last years publication production class was awarded the programs 3rd consecutive gold medal from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association.

Falcon Press news earns third national gold medal

November 1, 2018
COACH BILL STACHELSKI remains in his element on the football. This is year 11 for Stach as head coach of the Falcons football team.

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November 1, 2018
FALCON STAGE COMPANY works on the sets for their upcoming show Almost, Maine. Come see Almost, Maine on November 8, 9, and 10, doors open at 6 p.m.

[Photo] Falcon Stage Company presents play "Almost, Maine"

November 2, 2018
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