• November 12Course selections for grades 9, 10, 11 will take place during One Lunch the week of Dec. 9- Dec. 13.
  • November 11Schools will be closed for Thanksgiving from Wednesday, Nov. 27-Sunday, Dec. 1
  • November 11Good luck to all fall athletes as they move to state championship play and to winter athletes at try-outs.
  • November 7Falcon Forum will now be held in November, the week of Monday, Nov. 18- Friday, Nov. 22.
  • October 21Senior night for fall sports, cheer and dance will be held on Friday, October 25, before the home football game.
  • October 21Congrats to the Falcon football team for their Homecoming win over the Tallwood Lions, 23-20 on Friday night.
  • 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.
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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

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

Jacqueline Reed, Arts & Entertainment Editor
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

Erin Bailey, News Editor
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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Journalism recruits underclassmen

Staff
February 15, 2021
Signing Day

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

February 10, 2021
Signing Day

Signing Day, one student-athlete at a time

Staff
February 10, 2021

VTfT and VBCPS partnership recruits new teachers, offers future contracts

Staff
June 12, 2020
STAFFERS CREATE THEIR own version of "Drippy Friday" in the school's back stairwell. "Drippy Friday" is the slang version for students' clothing choices each week and a memory that seniors share with the rest of the staff.

[Photo] Staffers send graduation wishes to departing seniors

Lauren Barrineau, Multimedia Editor
May 13, 2020
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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

Staff
May 7, 2020
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Parking decal agreements prove disastrous, unfair

Staff
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

Staff
February 27, 2020
New York City's 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 city's diverse culture.

Art students immerse themselves in NYC culture

Staff
February 20, 2020
THE BLACK HISTORY month assembly commences with a performance from the school's 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

Staff
February 18, 2020
THERAPY DOG LEROY Brown visits a club meeting for the Children of the King's 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

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

Journey to legalize continues; will all states climb aboard

Staff
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
TEACHER OF THE Year and Guidance Counselor Jenn Lanz takes a moment out of her busy day to smile for the camera. "I couldn't believe I was chosen,I was completely shocked, Lanz said. "But, what an honor."

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

Eric Michals, Managing Editor
January 15, 2020
SOPHOMORES WILL BONDE and Abby Spear organize toys collected by the schools's 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

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

Editorial: Should college athletes receive pay for play?

Staff
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. It returned for the first time since the pandemic and is back, better than ever.

[Photo] Homecoming bonfire kick-off welcomes back old traditions

October 12, 2022
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[Photo] Editorial: Anti-vax, health crisis cause?

October 4, 2019

‘Falcon fest’ welcomes incoming freshmen

Staff
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

Staff
June 1, 2019
Editorial cartoon

Editorial: Rideshare safety fails

Staff
May 29, 2019
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Editorial: College Admissions Scandal

Editorial: College Admissions Scandal

Staff
April 5, 2019

Letters to the Editor: College Admissions Scandal

Staff
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

Ashley McGrath, Managing Editor
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

Arya Nair, Editor-In-Chief
March 28, 2019
Editorial: fentanyl, crisis affecting teens

Editorial: fentanyl, crisis affecting teens

Staff
March 8, 2019

Letters to the Editor: fentanyl, crisis affecting teens

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

Editorial: VBCPS changes high school start time

Staff
January 14, 2019

Letters to the Editor: VBCPS changes high school start time

Staff
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 school's mascot. Rusak was named as the 2019-2020 'TOY' on Monday afternoon.

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

Ashleigh O'Brien, Editor-In-Chief
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
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

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

[Photo] Cozy up, winter spirit week

Ashley McGrath, Managing Editor
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.

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

Hoodies for the Holidays

[Photo] Clubs sponsor ‘Hoodies for the holidays’

Anna Merklinger and Nyah Jana
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

Anna Mason, Features Editor
December 12, 2018
WAVT-TV10 METEOROLOGIST CASEY LEHECKA speaks to Eric Bodenstein's 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

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

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

Ashleigh O'Brien, Editor-In-Chief
December 3, 2018
Editorial: 'screenagers', becoming the new normal

Editorial: ‘screenagers’, becoming the new normal

Staff
November 28, 2018

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

Staff
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

Katherine Harriman and Lily Moen
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 Norfolk's NEON district to see the many wall murals created by local artists.

Art students view local art, up close and personal

Staff
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

Staff
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

Staff
November 16, 2018
PRINCIPAL DR. KELLY'S brainchild comes to fruition this afternoon at the Wing's ribbon-cutting ceremony. The initial groundbreaking ceremony took place in mid-August, right before the start of the school year. PRINCIPAL DR. KELLY'S 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 "Wing's" grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held this afternoon at 4:30 p.m.

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

Isaiah Franqui and Jackson Morgan
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

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

Falcon Press news earns third national gold medal

Staff
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.

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
Editorial: Juuling remains popular among teens

Editorial: Juuling remains popular among teens

Staff
October 19, 2018

Letters to the editor: Juuling remains popular among teens

Staff
October 19, 2018
FUTURE FALCONS PARTICIPATE in the coloring book station during last year's Boo Bash event. They were later given goodie bags by volunteers.

[Photo] “Trick or Treat,” Falcon style

Ashleigh O'Brien, Editor-in-Chief
October 25, 2018
SENIOR BASKETBALL PLAYER Kavon James poses for Humans of CHS. Kavon later shared his story with the Falcon Press.

[Photo] Humans of CHS: October 2018 Edition

Ashleigh O'Brien, Editor-In-Chief
October 11, 2018
SENIOR BASKETBALL PLAYER Kavon James poses for Humans of CHS. Kavon later shared his story with the Falcon Press.

[Photo] Humans of CHS: October 2018 Edition

Ashleigh O'Brien, Managing Editor
October 11, 2018
HOMECOMING COURT ATTENDS the bonfire. They were voted for by the student body.

[Photo] Fall pep rally, Falcon style

October 9, 2018
THE COQUETTES ARE dancing at the football game. They did a kick line at halftime.

[Photo] Coquettes dance their way through seasons

Katherine Harriman and Lily Moen
October 4, 2018
HOMECOMING COURT ATTENDS the bonfire. They were voted for by the student body.

[Photo] Homecoming court, this year’s king and queen

Taylor Everett, Sports Editor
October 4, 2018
FRESHMAN STUDENTS STEP into the hallway to take a picture, on their first school spirit day. This was their first spirit day in high school.

STUDENTS SPORT THEIR pajamas for spirit day. They had anticipated getting to wear pajamas at school.

STUDENTS SHOW OFF their pajama style during P.J. day during the fall spirit week. The week ended with a pep rally on the football field.

SENIORS WEAR PAJAMAS for their spirit week attire.

SOPHOMORE ALLIE DIBERARDINIS wears a festive onsie for pajama day. DIBERARDINIS posed in the Junior hallway, which won second place in the hallway decorating competition.

CHEMISTRY STUDENTS WEAR their pajamas to celebrate spirit week. This was the first spirit week of the year.

FALCONS FLY WORLDWIDE, the theme for this year's Homecoming week, begins with halls decorated to represent different parts of the world. Students also participated in the first spirit day, wearing pajamas to school.

[Photo] Falcons fly worldwide during homecoming week

Arya Nair, Editor-In-Chief
September 29, 2018
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