• 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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Falcon Press News
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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
SOPHOMORE SYDNEY STRICKLAND (left) and junior Zoe Ferrell (right), representatives of the school's Fine Arts department, recently participated in a master class at the Little Theatre of Norfolk. Stage and screen actress Krysta Rodriguez (center) also participated in the class.

Falcon Stage company students participate at Little Theatre of Norfolk

Staff
October 1, 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.

[Photo] Falcon Press news earns third national gold medal

November 1, 2018
Nyah Jana

SENIOR LACROSSE PLAYER Jason Boynewicz is a semi-finalist in the current National Merit Scholar competition. Boynewicz was named as a semi-finalist mid-September with the chance to advance.

Boynewicz named as National Merit Scholarship semi-finalist

Staff
September 22, 2018
STUDENTS, STAFF, AND crew line up to break ground on the new project.

[Photo] Groundbreaking progress begins on the “Wing”

Audra Chaffinch, Features Editor
September 20, 2018
SENIOR CAPTAIN TAYVION Robinson breaks a tackle to continue his run against Granby High School.

[Photo] Falcon varsity football wins back-to back season openers

Quinten Trinidad, Editor-in-Chief
September 15, 2018

Falcon Fanatic football Fridays

Staff
September 7, 2018

Falcon Fest: traditional welcome

Staff
August 30, 2018
NAHS STUDENTS AS well as various local artists came together recently at the Williams Farms Community Recreation Center to create art that promotes equality and diversity within the community.

National Art Honor Society’s latest project

Staff
August 29, 2018

Alumnus sings National Anthem at local event

Staff
August 13, 2018
COFFEE SHOP WORKERS along with teachers Cheryl Taylor and Lee Hayes have fund-raised for Autism Awareness over the past few months by selling hand made tie-dye socks and bandannas to sell during coffee shop hours.

Coffee Shop contributes to Autism Awareness

Staff
June 6, 2018
BOYS TENNIS CELEBRATES moving onto states

[Photo] Three spring sports teams make their way to states.

Zach Zywna and Quinten Trinidad
June 4, 2018
Although she graduated at the end of her junior year, Lauren Hillier celebrates her high school graduation.

[Photo] Graduation style

June 7, 2018
CLASS OF 2018 Editors-in-Chief and Adviser Erin Tonelson (center) for the Falcon Press online newspaper one month before they leave the "nest". (Left-right) Seniors Ian Lichacz, Anna Michaud, Ben Darnell, and Audrey McGovern.

[Photo] Class of 2018: graduation is near

June 4, 2018
CLASS OF 2018 Editors-in-Chief and Adviser Erin Tonelson (center) for the Falcon Press online newspaper one month before they leave the "nest". (Left-right) Seniors Ian Lichacz, Anna Michaud, Ben Darnell, and Audrey McGovern.

Class of 2018: graduation is near

Staff, Editors-In-Chief
June 4, 2018
NAHS STUDENTS ALEXA Marshall and Leandra Cameron, along with sponsor Jessica Syzmanski helped a local artist at the "10 Murals in 10 days" event at the oceanfront last weekend.

National Art Honor Society volunteers at oceanfront

Staff
May 30, 2018

Art students participate in “Memory Project”

Staff and Staff
May 30, 2018
STUDENT ATHLETES POSE at spring sports banquet.

Spring sports banquet honor student-athletes

Staff
May 25, 2018
CLASS OF 2018 Editors-in-Chief and Adviser Erin Tonelson (center) for the Falcon Press online newspaper one month before they leave the "nest". (Left-right) Seniors Ian Lichacz, Anna Michaud, Ben Darnell, and Audrey McGovern.

SCA STUDENTS WANT your help raising money for Falcon activities. Come and drive a Ford to support the school.

‘Drive for Ford’ event promotes sports and club collaboration

Staff
May 22, 2018
CLASS OF 2018 Editors-in-Chief for the Falcon Press online newspaper one month before they leave the "nest". (Left-right) Seniors Ian Lichacz, Anna Michaud, Ben Darnell, and Audrey McGovern.

SENIOR LEAH SMITH performs her gymnastics routine.

[Photo] Humans of CHS: Leah Smith

Ryanne Davidson and Kelsey Lipscomb
May 16, 2018
SENIOR ROBYN SANDERS was offered a future teaching contract with VBCPS upon completion of college. Sanders is pictured at Thoroughgood Elementary with her internship class.

VTfT offers five future teaching contracts

Staff
May 10, 2018
FCCLA ADVISOR RAENA Weimer (left to right) and students Julia Shukis, Ivory Kamzura, Anastasia Owens, and Piper Kamzura collected donations for Wildlife Response Inc. last weekend.

FCCLA aids Wildlife Response Inc.

Staff
May 7, 2018
NEWLY ELECTED SCA for next school year include: sophomore Alex Perez, junior Abbey Faro, sophomore Emily Marks, junior Kenzie Wall and junior Jefferson Chen.

[Photo] Newly elected SCA officers

May 1, 2018
SENIOR BOYS ARE excited for graduation.

[Photo] Senior scoop: ‘need to knows’

Ryanne Davidson, Features Editor
June 4, 2018
THE BOYS VARSITY baseball team huddle up before they take to the field to play defense.

[Photo] Swinging into spring

Quinten Trinidad and Zach Zywna
April 30, 2018
SENIORS MADELINE ARNDT and Josh Sissel pose with bananas for winning class clown for the senior superlatives.

SENIORS MERRICK GESSLER and Devin Flaherty sign to play on Randolph Macon's first ever men's volleyball team.

[Photo] Falcon boys to join first ever Randolph-Macon male volleyball team

April 20, 2018
Dr. Kelly EXPLAINS what is going on around school this spring.

STUDENT MIA FIEDORCZYK works to complete the tie-dye bandanas the Coffee Shop will sell in April to raise awareness for Autism.

[Photo] Autism Awareness tie-dye initiative

Anna Merklinger, Staff Writer
April 13, 2018
THE STEP TEAM performs at the 2018 spring pep rally.

[Photo] pep rally slideshow

Anna Michaud, Editor-In-Chief
April 17, 2018
JUNIOR SAMUEL SUVAK rolls the ball out to his center back to start the build up play.

[Photo] Soccer teams start strong

Quinten Trinidad, Sports Editor
April 12, 2018
SENIOR JORDAN SIM explains the reasons for her bucket list.

[Photo] Humans of CHS: Jordan Sim

Kelsey Lipscomb and Ryanne Davidson
March 29, 2018
SOPHOMORE HALEY WILSON describes the journey each week brings.

[Photo] Humans of CHS: Haley Wilson

Kelsey Lipscomb, Features Editor
March 21, 2018
JUNIOR FRANK ADAMS won this morning's Poetry Slam event at the school's 2nd annual Falcon Forum.

Falcon Forum presents…

Staff
March 21, 2018
JUNIOR QUINTON TRINIDAD and seniors Mackay Kier and Nicolas Hazelbaker prepare themselves for the season ahead.

[Photo] Boys varsity soccer takes first win

Zach Zywna, Sports Editor
March 15, 2018
THE NATIONAL ART Honor Society traveled to Saint Mary's Home for the Disabled.

[Photo] NAHS teams up with Saint Mary’s

Ben Darnell, Editor-in-Chief
March 13, 2018

Young Republicans visit state capitol

Staff
March 6, 2018
VTfT STUDENTS AT their state competition.

[Photo] ‘Educators Rising’ VTfT state competition

Kelsey Lipscomb and Ryanne Davidson
March 7, 2018
ART STUDENTS STAND in front of the Statue of Liberty while on their trip to New York.

[Photo] Falcon Art soars to Manhattan

Taylor Wilke and Alexis Davies-Hackenberg
February 23, 2018
WINTER SPORTS/ACTIVITIES students walked the halls today in the 'Parade of Champions'.

Parade of champions

Staff
March 2, 2018
THE FALCONS LACROSSE team poses after a hard fought win.

[Photo] LAX, under the lights

Quinten Trinidad and Zach Zywna
March 1, 2018
SENIOR ALEX DAVIES-Hackenberg blocks the serve

[Photo] Humans of CHS: Alexis Davies-Hackenberg

Kelsey Lipscomb, Olivia McNulty, and Ryanne Davidson
March 1, 2018
FALCON BOYS BASKETBALL team celebrates after winning the regional semifinal.

SENIOR KESHAWN LEWIS and junior Tayvion Robinson play excellent defense in home playoff game.

[Photo] Boys Basketball makes history

Quinten Trinidad and Zach Zywna
February 23, 2018
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[Photo] Falcons vs. Tallwood, first ever playoff home game

Zach Zywna and Quinten Trinidad
February 21, 2018
SOPHOMORE SHANE SANDERS found the “baby” in the beignet in his French class today, making him the King of Mardi Gras in his French II class.

French celebrates “Fat Tuesday”

Staff
February 14, 2018
SENIOR REBECCA SHERMAN speaks to sophomore Jack Davidson on stage in the Falcon Stage Company one-act play, "First Person Shooter".

Falcon Stage Company, VHSL one-act winner, “First Person Shooter”

Staff
February 14, 2018
SENIOR JAHLIL LOWE readies for the next play

[Photo] Q & A: senior Jahlil Lowe

Zach Zywna, Quinten Trinidad, , and
February 12, 2018
SENIOR ZOE WILLIAMSON poses with her piece.

[Photo] Humans of CHS: Zoe Williamson

Olivia McNulty and Ryanne Davidson
February 8, 2018
DR. SPENCE AND Dr. Kelly recently met with VTfT interns, teacher Mrs. Nardelli, and various others involved in the VB Fit Run project.

VTfT interns create Fit VB Fun Run

Staff
January 29, 2018
STUDENTS HARD AT work

[Photo] Snow day makeup

Ryanne Davidson, Features Editor
January 26, 2018
STUDENTS TAKE OFF on their 5K race for the Love Run

[Photo] Annual CHKD love run

Kelsey Lipscomb and Ryanne Davidson
February 19, 2018
THE GYMNASTICS TEAM poses before their meet.

MRS. BELLISSIMO POSES for Humans of CHS

[Photo] Humans of CHS: Mrs. Bellissimo

Kelsey Lipscomb and Olivia McNulty
January 22, 2018
STUDENTS DURING THE winter storm Grayson.

[Photo] Make-up snow days

Kelsey Lipscomb and Olivia McNulty
January 16, 2018
SENIOR LILY ROARK poses for humans of chs

[Photo] Humans of CHS: January 2018 Edition

January 16, 2018
ENGLISH TEACHER MRS. Paine (center) was named the 2018 Teacher of the Year yesterday.

[Photo] Paine named Teacher of the Year

Ashley Burt, Staff Writer
December 19, 2017
SENIORS OLIVIA MCNULTY, Nick Martin, and Mark Rogerson pose by school supplies with students and administration.

[Photo] NHS supports Diamond Springs

Olivia McNulty, Features Editor
December 20, 2017
SENIOR MARK ROGERSON delivers school supplies to Diamond Springs.

SCHOOL SUPPLY DONATIONS collected by NHS

NOBLE TEENS BOXED up donated toys on Thursday afternoon after their annual Toy Drive event. Toys are then distributed by the Noblemen chapter to children in need.

Noble Teens toy drive

Staff
December 15, 2017
FALCON PRESS LIFE'S Pinterest board presents New Year's Eve style trends.

[Photo] New Year's, Pinterest

December 15, 2017
THE BOYS BASKETBALL team play a lock up defense against the Cavaliers of Princess Anne.

[Photo] Boys basketball, strong start

Quinten Trinidad and Zach Zywna
December 15, 2017
PRINCIPAL DR. MICHAEL Kelly awarded junior Sydney Doyon an Outstanding Student certificate from the National Society of the Daughters of the Revolution yesterday in her AP American History class yesterday.

Doyon wins Daughters of the Revolution award

Staff
December 14, 2017
CHEERLEADERS FROM THE school and Great Neck Middle School combined efforts to collect items for families in need at the Farm Fresh off of Great Neck Rd. for the Farm Fresh Feed your Friends Food Drive initiative.

Feed your friends food drive

Staff
December 13, 2017
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