• All students: Make sure to check StudentVue in August for class schedules.
  • Students return to school on Tuesday, August 26.
  • 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.
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SENIOR GLYNN JACKSON gives his opinion on what legacy he wants to leave on the world.

[Photo] African-American history month

Josh Harrell, Multimedia Editor
April 24, 2015
SENIOR LAUREN HARRIS visits the Las Vegas strip for Spring Break.

Spring Break destinations

Staff
April 16, 2015
GIRLS VARSITY SOCCER plans for a successful season.

[Photo] Journeying “together”

Taylor Koontz and Ashlee Jaworsky
April 16, 2015
CATERING STUDENTS DEMONSTRATE the art of making Quinoa salad.

CATERING STUDENTS DEMONSTRATE the art of making Quinoa salad.

National Library Week goes green

Staff
April 16, 2015
SENIOR MATT OLEZSKO was chosen as the March winner in the All Night Grad drawing

[Photo] Seniors: All Night Grad drawing

April 2, 2015
BOYS TENNIS TEAM gets ready to tackle the season with their new members.

[Photo] Boys tennis brings the racket

March 19, 2015
GIRLS TENNIS TEAM gears up for another state championship win.

[Photo] Girls tennis continuing tradition

March 19, 2015
SCHOOL'S ALUMNI IN reggae band Buddha Council relax before a show.

[Photo] Buddha Council: alumni driven

Falyn Kelly, Staff Writer
March 19, 2015
GIRLS TENNIS TEAM gears up for another state championship win.

[Photo] Girls tennis continuing tradition

Kathryn Arntsen and Willow Cosenza
March 19, 2015
MR. COX CONTESTANTS pose in their t-shirts before the event.

[Photo] King takes “Mr. Cox” crown

Regan Keen, Staff Writer
March 19, 2015
JAMES "AARON" HARDWICK is the winner of the Virginia Symphony Orchestra's Outstanding Music Teacher's program.

‘Sense B4 Sending’: social media

Staff
March 5, 2015
RUNNERS FILL THE street for the CHKD Love Run

[Photo] Annual 5k Love Run/Walk benefits CHKD

Lauren Harris and Katie Harrell
February 9, 2015
SENIOR FOOTBALL PLAYERS (L-R) Bradley Jones, Blake Camper, and Perry Schrader, with Head Football Coach Bill Stachelski prepare to sign to their [respective] colleges.

[Photo] National Signing Day: sporty seniors commit

February 4, 2015
SENIOR FOOTBALL PLAYERS (L-R) Bradley Jones, Blake Camper, and Perry Schrader, with Head Football Coach Bill Stachelski prepare to sign to their [respective] colleges.

[Photo] National Signing Day: sporty seniors commit

Natalie Horne, Staff Writer
February 4, 2015
Teen cyberstalking

Teen cyberstalking

Staff
February 2, 2015
THEATER STUDENTS PREPARE for "A Night of One Acts" at the end of the month.

Falcon Theater: night of one-acts

Staff
January 20, 2015
SCA SPONSORED CHKD Love Run/Walk to benefit CHKD's children will be held on Saturday, February 7.

[Photo] 5K Love Run/Walk to benefit CHKD

Sabrina Shumate and Jennifer Nardelli
January 12, 2015
SOPHOMORE BOBBY GARDNER plans out his strategy at the recent chess club meeting.

Scholastic Chess tournament play

Staff
January 12, 2015
BOYS VOLLEYBALL PLAYERS wear yellow arm bands in remembrance of Gentry.

SCHOOL ALUMNI MARGARATE Anne Harrison and son pay tribute to former teacher and coach Joe Gentry

[Photo] Joe Gentry: inspirational, innovative, extraordinary

Adviser
November 20, 2014
REGIONAL VARSITY FOOTBALL play begins tonight as we battle the Bayside Marlins to move on.

Falcon football falls into regional play

Staff
November 14, 2014
SENIORS ALEX MOCK and Austin Richardson pose with their dates before prom.

[Photo] Prom: One little, long dance

May 7, 2014
SENIOR LAUREN HARRIS and sophomore Maja Bellars celebrate the Coquette squad's recent third place win in the Pom Division.

[Photo] Coquettes show off summer competition style

Lauren Harris, Editor-in-Chief
August 5, 2014
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[Photo] Dodgeball

June 3, 2014
NATIONAL ART HONOR Society students recently presented the faculty with ceiling tiles for each department's hallway.

National Art Honor Society: tiles for the ages

Staff
May 23, 2014
FALCON ORCHESTRA WILL present "Disney: Magic of Music on Thursday, May 22 in the school's Garrett Auditorium.

FRESHMAN JONAH HOWELLS enjoys his snack bag, provided to all students by Trader Joe's.

FRESHMAN JONAH HOWELLS enjoys his snack bag, provided to all students by Trader Joe's.

[Photo] Trader Joe’s advocates all-natural foods

Jessica Peck, Staff Writer
April 10, 2014
KEY CLUB MEMBERS prepare to load boxes in effort to give assistance to the Samaritan House.

Key Club and partners bring help to Samaritan House

Staff
May 15, 2014
JV GIRLS SOCCER players Olivia Merklinger (9) and Sydney Kier (10) maneuver the ball down the field.

[Photo] One program: two teams, together

Collin Sherman, Staff Writer
May 13, 2014
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Editorial Cartoon

Saturday school: keeping students ahead of the curve

Staff
May 8, 2014
Editorial Cartoon

Choosing a side

Staff
April 29, 2014

[Video] Ring Dance 2014

April 10, 2014
SOPHOMORE MADDY STARK learns about New Earth Farm's sustainable farming practices during National Library Week.

National Library Week goes green

Staff
April 8, 2014
SENIOR CARTER DAVIS wins Mr.Cox 2014 and celebrates with his fellow classmates.

[Photo] Mr. Cox: ten contestants, one winner

Brooke Moore and Hayley Needham
March 21, 2014
SENIOR CARTER DAVIS wins Mr.Cox 2014 and celebrates with his fellow classmates.

OFFICE MANAGER WENDY Mathis recently recieved an award from Mayor Will Will Sessoms.

[Photo] Saving lives on a daily basis

February 24, 2014
OFFICE MANAGER WENDY Mathis recently recieved an award from Mayor Will Will Sessoms.

English and Special Education teacher Carol Paradiso brings the 'luck of the Irish' to the school.

[Photo] Photos

October 31, 2013
SEPHORA BEAUTY CONSULTANT Jenn Brosch defines her client's eyes.

[Photo] Beauty by design

Jessica Peck and Casey Smith
March 14, 2014
LEADERSHIP WORKSHOP STAFF celebrates the arrival of the delegates.

[Photo] Leadership workshop: Become the hero of your own myth

March 14, 2014
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FRENCH HONOR SOCIETY sponsor Margaret Beckner looks on as students are inducted.

[Photo] French Honor Society: newest inductees

March 10, 2014
JESSICA AND CARLY Safrit could not be more different.

[Photo] #twinning

Joy Hartman and Tiffany Mina
February 25, 2014
JESSICA AND CARLY Safrit could not be more different.

OFFICE MANAGER WENDY Mathis recently recieved an award from Mayor Will Will Sessoms.

Saving lives on a daily basis

Staff
February 24, 2014
JUNIORS LAUREN HARRIS, Sarah Moore, and friends celebrate the newest Ring Dance couple, juniors John Harrison and Megan Hollifield.

[Photo] Ring Dance video contest

Lauren Harris, News Editor
February 14, 2014
INTERIM SUPERINTENDENT SHEILA Magula chose sophomore Hunter Sim's holiday card design to represent VBCPS.

VBCPS holiday card design winner

Staff
December 13, 2013
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[Photo] Class of 2014 news

December 10, 2013
NOBLE TEENS AT the school collected toys for children in during the holidays.

[Photo] Noble teens give back

December 10, 2013
NOBLE TEENS AT the school collected toys for children in during the holidays.

Noble teens give back

Staff
December 10, 2013
Athletic walk of fame

Athletic walk of fame

Staff
December 9, 2013
VHSL RECENTLY AWARDED the Falcon Press newspaper 1st place in the state for the third year in a row.

Falcon press news

Staff
December 6, 2013
TEACHERS TRAVIS ELLIOTT and Mark Girard officially open the Falcon Credit Union with Mac Pugliese, Assistant Principal Chris Colden, and Principal Dr. Randi Riesbeck.

[Photo] Falcon credit union

December 6, 2013
COX YOUNGLIFE LEADER Carly Kelsick sits at the breakfast table with (L-R) Bryanna Ruff (12), Caroline Moorfield (11), Lauren Shirley (10), Addie Kier (12), Katie Harrell (11), Kayla Hooper (11), Katie Daugherty (11) and Courtney Daniels (11) during their weekend retreat to Rockbridge Camp.

OFFICE MANAGER WENDY Matthis and Athletic Trainer Brian Wright put the finishing touches on a Thanksgiving basket.

Thanksgiving: helping those in need

Staff, Staff Writer
November 22, 2013
OPERATION SMILE PRESIDENT senior Maggie Smith takes a break from the rake.

Operation smile

Staff, Editor
November 21, 2013
SOPHOMORES HALEY BALDWIN and Haley Henahan strut during the school's fashion show.

Advanced fashion marketing: “through the looking glass”

Staff, Editor
November 20, 2013
NINTH GRADER ERICA Christian is surprised by her father who recently returned from an eight month deployment in Afghanistan.

Happy Homecoming

Staff, Editor
November 14, 2013
VOLLEYBALL PLAYERS SPIKE the ball against opponent, First Colonial High School.

[Photo] Boys and girls volleyball: work

Molly Dodson and Ella Geissinger
November 12, 2013
LARRY BECKER, SHAULA MCGOVERN, AND ERIC BODENSTEIN celebrate this year's Tacky Tourist spirit day.

Online vs. print textbooks: who decides

Online vs. print textbooks: who decides

Staff
November 7, 2013
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