• September 23SENIORS: senior portrait make-up day will be Friday, November 7. All student photos must be in by Friday, November 14.
  • September 23Monday, Sept. 29, is a staff day. No school for students.
  • September 23PSATs will be held on Wednesday, October 8. Listen to announcements for more information.
  • September 18Homecoming Week will be held from Monday, Sept. 22- Friday, Sept. 26. Hoco Dance is Saturday, Sept. 27.
  • June 22CHS students, faculty, and staff, have a safe and restful summer.
  • June 4Graduation will be held on Sat. June 14, @ the VBCC @1 p.m.
  • June 2The Jr./Sr. Prom will be held on Saturday, June 7, from 7-10 p.m. @ the 57th St. Wyndham Hotel.
  • June 2Seniors: MANDATORY graduation practice will be Monday, June 9, at the Virginia Beach Convention Center at 10:30 a.m.
  • May 28Senior Day will be held on Friday, June 6; this is the last day seniors must attend school.
  • May 19SOL testing will take place Tuesday, May 27 - Friday, May 30. The test & adjusted schedule can be found on the CHS website.
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Samantha Radford, Editor-in-Chief

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ADMINISTRATION AND STUDENTS celebrated teachers and staff with an 80s themed Teacher Appreciation week. Food and treats were given to teachers throughout the day and a specialized 80s teacher "dress-up" spirit days were created in their honor.

Teacher Appreciation week includes 80s themed celebration

Samantha Radford, Editor in Chief
May 9, 2025
CHS WELCOMES NEW Administrative Assistant Brian Bevan. Bevan previously worked as a History teacher at Tallwood High School, until making the decision to transition into a leadership role.

CHS welcomes new Administrative Assistant, Mr. Brian Bevan

Samantha Radford, Editor-in-Chief
March 31, 2025
GOVERNMENT STUDENTS VISITED the Virginia Beach Circuit court in late February. Students learned about the court system and watched multiple live court cases.

Senior government students experience day in the life at VB Court and Jail

Samantha Radford, Editor-in-Chief
March 17, 2025
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Samantha Radford was interviewed by CBN's Brody Carter while she was out covering the storm as well. CHS's Falcon Press covered the event with multiple other national news organizations including The Weather Channel and Fox Weather.

Record-breaking snowstorm brings national news to the Oceanfront, history making

Samantha Radford, Editor in Chief
March 3, 2025
JUNIOR ANDREW LUPIEN awards Officer Moran with his own CHS jersey, as a gift for his courageous acts over the years, as well as for helping him through a major loss. The national award, "dude, be nice", won by Moran, showed a humble and appreciative man, sitting on his throne as people within the school thanked him for all he does in and out of school.

School Resource Officer Moran surprised with national award, “dude, be nice” project

Samantha Radford, Editor in Chief
March 3, 2025
(LEFT) SENIOR VIRGINIA Teachers for Tomorrow II students senior Cole Ludford (left) and junior Braeden McQueen created beds for PiN. Ludford and McQueen assembled these beds in effort to help the homeless community in Hampton Roads.

“Day of Service” grows in popularity, second year in a row

Samantha Radford, Editor-in Chief
December 17, 2024
CORE AND HONORS Geometry and Advanced Placement (AP) Statistics teacher Mr. Irwin celebrates his Teacher of the Year Award with his family last week. In addition to his eight years at CHS, Irwin taught Norfolk middle school students for nine years, and worked as an administrator at Norfolk Public Schools for four years.

Math teacher Mr. Irwin earns prestigious Teacher of the Year award

Samantha Radford, Editor-in-Chief
October 28, 2024
ATTORNEY GENERAL JASON Miyares and First Lady of Virginia Suzanne Youngkin spoke to Falcon Press Editor-in-Chief Samantha Radford (left) before the informational meeting began. Both discussed the importance of fentanyl and its effects.

AG Miyares educates community on fentanyl crisis, “One Pill Can Kill”

Samantha Radford, Editor-in-Chief
September 24, 2024

[Video] NFL legend Rob Gronkowski visits with military, reacts to players wearing guardian caps

Samantha Radford, Editor-in-Chief
September 17, 2024
ROB "GRONK" GRONKOWSKI visited the military community for an autograph session at the Norfolk Naval Station Commissary last week. Gronk discussed his support for the military, opinions on guardian caps, and who he will challenge next in a dance-off.

SENIOR VTFT II student Rachel Fox celebrates earning her future VBCPS teacher contract through her work in her VTfT class over the past two years. Her teacher contract will help her secure a teacher job after college.

Three VTFT II students earn VBCPS teaching contracts, reflect on accomplishments at CHS

Samantha Radford, Editor-in-Chief
May 20, 2024
PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHER Mr. Ingram and math teacher Ms. Palalay show off their Falcon Pride by wearing their F.R.I.E.N.D.S. shirts on the final day of Teacher Appreciation week. The shirts were given to them by the Student Council Association (SCA) to celebrate all teachers and staff do for CHS students.

Teacher Appreciation Week celebrates CHS teachers, support staff

Samantha Radford, Editor in Chief
May 10, 2024
SOPHOMORE AUBREY SWAIN earned the title, Sisters Cities Association of Virginia Beach 2024 Youth Ambassador. The competition was a formal reception held at the Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA).

Three students earn awards, Sisters Association of Virginia Beach Youth Ambassador competition

Samantha Radford, Editor-in Chief
April 26, 2024
SENIORS (LEFT TO Right) Chase Foster and Luke Rhoades create snufflemats for the Virginia Beach Animal Care and Adoption Center (VBACAC). These snufflemats will be given to VBACAC to be sent to animals in need.

CHS seniors volunteer, give back to community charitable foundations

Samantha Radford, Editor-in Chief
April 26, 2024
SENIOR ATTICUS LEWIS finishes his artwork for his final presentation for the Governors School for the Arts(GSARTS). Lewis decided to base his project off of Mary Shelley's 1818 novel, Frankenstein, in which he created Frankenstein's son.

GSART seniors prepare for final presentations

Samantha Radford, Editor-in Chief
April 22, 2024
ORCHESTRA STUDENTS SLAYED various student competition who attended OrlandoFest last weekend. Along with the numerous awards Orchestra won, they were also able to visit and enjoy Disney World, home of Mickey Mouse.

CHS Orchestra attends OrlandoFest, bring home high accolades

Samantha Radford, Editor-in Chief
April 16, 2024

[Video] Keynote Speaker Eustaus Jerrick inspires student leaders, Leadership Forum

Samantha Radford, Editor-in-Chief
April 9, 2024
DISTRIBUTIVE EDUCATION CLUBS of America students attended the DECA State Competition where several organization members placed in their chosen categories. Led by Advisor Mrs. Bolling, two students will head to Anaheim, California, after securing 2nd place in their [respective] category.

DECA members medal at state level competition

Samantha Radford, Editor-in-Chief
March 25, 2024

Coffee Shop introduces new seasonal flavor

Samantha Radford, Erin Horan
February 29, 2024
TWO LOVE RUN committee members hold up a sign in support of CHKD just before the event began. Everyone involved had a job to complete; to make sure the event was not only successful, but would benefit sick children and their families who are in desperate need of the hospital's help.

[Photo] CHKD Love Run collaborates for annual fundraiser event

Liam Flanary, Editor-in-Chief
February 14, 2024
VTFT SENIORS WILL Slevin and Gage Trefry assisted John B. Dey fifth graders build benches for Preston Homes. The fifth grade students were taught how to sand wood, as well as drilling.

CHS VTFT students become role models for fifth graders at John B. Dey, first ever ‘Day of Service’

Samantha Radford, Editor-in-Chief
February 11, 2024
MANTRA TATTOO ARTIST Dominick Taylor visited Art teacher Mrs. Van Veenhuyzens's classes earlier this week to show students that art offers variety. According to Taylor, the best part about his field of work is that he can be his own boss with his own hours.

Mantra Tattoo artist Dominick Taylor visits Arts I, II classes

Samantha Radford, Editor-in-Chief
January 25, 2024
SCA AND #LUNCHBAG volunteers pack lunch bags for local food shelters. With a total of 815 bags made, hundreds of families will be provided with food after the holidays.

#Lunchbag helps those in need after the holidays, SCA sponsored annual event

Samantha Radford, Editor-in-Chief
January 4, 2024
CHS DECA students compete at the DECA District Competition. 49 medals were won , with 12 students qualiying for states.

DECA students bring home 49 medals, variety of competitions

Samantha Radford, Editor-in-Chief
December 20, 2023
CHS FITNESS CLUB helps Toys For Tots collect toys for the holidays. Some toys donated included board games like Heads Up and Monopoly and toys like My Little Pony and race cars.

“Toys for Tots” holiday drive provides for children in need this holiday season

Samantha Radford, Editor-in-Chief
December 12, 2023
CULINARY TEACHER MRS. Goodman and her Culinary class used popular chatbot ChatGPT to create allergy-friendly recipes. QUOTE

Culinary generates allergy-safe recipes, ChatGPT

Samantha Radford and Erin Horan
December 12, 2023
ORCHESTRA TEACHER MR. Fields and his Chamber Orchestra members performed at the Virginia Music Educators Association Conference in November. According to some of the "seasoned " members, the venue was familiar and they felt comfortable in their surroundings.

CHS Chamber Orchestra quartet members perform, prestigious Virginia Music Educators Association Conference

Samantha Radford and Jake Colucci
December 4, 2023
JUNIOR CLARA COLEMAN donates blood for the annual Red Cross CHS Blood drive with the help of Virginia US History and Key Club Sponsor Ms. Faircloth. "I'm really grateful that I have the opportunity to do this," Coleman said.

[Photo] Key Club, Red Cross sponsor annual blood drive

November 21, 2023
NEWEST TEACHER OF the Year (TOY) Jessica Van Veenhuyzen awaits the announcement as to who will be the next TOY. Van Veenhuyzen, also known as "Mrs. Fun" , is the CHS Art teacher, runs the National Art Honor Society (NAHS) and is the co-sponsor for the Junior Class.

Mrs. “Fun” soars to victory, Teacher of the Year

Samantha Radford, Editor-in-Chief
November 13, 2023

Letters to Editor: Social Emotional Learning: productive, pointless or somewhere in between

Samantha Radford, Editor-in-Chief
October 17, 2023
MRS. VAN VEENHUYZEN and her National Art Honor Society (NAHS) students participate, as they do every year, in the annual Bra-ha-ha Awards Show and Auction on Friday, October 13. As NAHS was tasked with making a bra based on a pun, the idea of making a Dracula-inspired bra came "alive".

“Bra-cu-la” bra provides spooky Halloween atmosphere, Bra-ha-ha annual event

Samantha Radford, Editor-in-Chief
October 10, 2023

Letters to the Editor: AI Chatbots and ChatGPT: tool or crutch for students?

Samantha Radford, Editor in Chief
September 28, 2023
GIRLS LACROSSE TEAMS battled it out at home last night when the Falcons took on on the Cavaliers of Princess Anne High School. The game itself was played in effort to gain support for the Go4TheGoal Lace Up 4 Pediatric Cancer Game. "The team made a $100 donation and would like to thank everyone for their contributions," Keating said.

CHS hosts Lace Up 4 Pediatric Cancer game, girls lacrosse

Samantha Radford, Student Life Editor
April 7, 2023
FALCON FORUM KEYNOTE speaker Brandon McCall shows the same excitement he generated when he spoke to hundreds of students earlier in the day. “This is one of the coolest schools I've ever been to," McCall said.

Falcon Forum keynote speaker Brandon McCall discusses leadership skills, any given day

Samantha Radford, Student Life Editor
March 30, 2023
JUNIOR DESIREE BURTON (left) recently earned an award through her service with the Daughters' of the American Revolution (DAR) organization and was praised by her Advanced Placement United States History teacher Mrs. Faircloth. "I only hope to pave my own way in the world and continue their examples of where hard work and perseverance can lead." Burton said.

Historian in the making, Daughters’ of the American Revolution

Samantha Radford, Student Life Editor
March 21, 2023
FALCON STAGE CREW readies themselves before the One Act 5A competition on Friday afternoon. Cast and crew paused for a moment to take a breathe before heading off to Salem High School for the VHSL One Act SECTIONAL competition.

Falcons Stage Crew “crushed” the competition,VHSL One Act Sectional Competition

Samantha Radford, Student Life Editor
January 23, 2023
SENIOR WILLIAM BIBEAU, one of many who joined guitar club over the past few years, shows his talent during last year's Talent Show. Guitar club welcomes all who enjoy playing or would like to learn how to play the guitar.

Guitar club doubles participants, headlining talent show

Samantha Radford, Student Life Editor
January 18, 2023

[Video] Students “turn over a new leaf” for the new year

Ethan Casey and Olivia Peterson
January 6, 2023
STUDENTS AT CHS share their plans for the holiday break. Whether they celebrate Christmas, Hannukah, Kwanzaa, or another holiday, Falcons plan to enjoy their time off with family and friends.

Students share winter break plans

Samantha Radford, Opinion Editor
December 20, 2022
JUNIOR RACHEL HOLROYD takes a picture beside the total board. This years goal was to make 1,200 bagged lunches in 60 minutes, which they happily surpassed.

#Lunchbag assists families in need, annual event

Samantha Radford and Ethan Casey
December 19, 2022
STUDENT COUNCIL MEMBERS film a spirit day announcement video to advertise the week on social media. Seniors Evan Ruddock (left) and Erin Bailey (middle), along with other SCA members show off their ugly sweaters.

Winter spirit days announced, celebrating Holiday break

Samantha Radford, Opinion Editor
December 14, 2022
JUNIOR REX LEMMON nourishes his body after giving a pint of blood to American Red Cross. The blood given by CHS students will help those who need it in the community.

[Photo] Key Club saves lives, annual blood drive event

November 14, 2022
JUNIOR REX LEMMON nourishes his body after giving a pint of blood to American Red Cross. The blood given by CHS students will help those who need it in the community.

Key Club saves lives, annual blood drive event

Samantha Radford, Opinion Editor
November 14, 2022
MRS VAN VEENHUYZEN and her AP,II, and Core Art students visited William and Mary's Muscarelle Museum last week before Thanksgiving break. Students had the privilege to learn printmaking by professional printmaker Stephen Prince (pictured far right).

Distinguished artist Steve Prince inspires art students, William and Mary Muscarelle museum

Samantha Radford, Opinion Editor
November 28, 2022
NATIONAL ART HONOR society (NAHS) students completed the long awaited Library Art Mural after five years of it labeled 'under construction'. The mural gives the library a more old-fashioned atmosphere that Falcons can gaze upon as they complete their class work or utilize the library's more modern additions.

Library art mural showcased after five years

Samantha Radford, Opinion Editor
October 28, 2022
THE FALCONS TRY to sack the Patriots quarterback. The Patriots were trying to get the ball to the Falcon's end zone.

[Photo] Senior’s last home game includes win against rival First Colonial

Ethan Casey, Sports Editor
October 25, 2022
BOTH TEAMS SWITCH the offensive and defensive lines. They are starting new plays of the game.

COFFEE SHOP STUDENTS plan to deliver sweet treats to all that order from their Halloween candy delivery service. Candy such as Whoppers, Starbursts, and lollipops, will be delivered by October 28.

Coffee Shop goes shopping,candy delivery

Samantha Radford, Opinion Editor
October 20, 2022
SCA HOSTED ITS annual Boo Bash event last night for local trick or treaters. to put on the annual Boo Bash. Seniors (left to right) sophomore Leena Harkin and seniors Lizzy Goldstein and Amelia Keck put time and effort into continuing the tradition and to keep everyone that attends safe and happy.

Boo Bash guaranteed tricks and treats, boo bash “trunk or treat”

Samantha Radford, Opinion Editor
October 20, 2022
CLASS OF 2023 senior float won best design during the Homecoming half-time parade. Their float was decked out in the senior's outer space theme.

Grades compete for winning title, float building competition

Samantha Radford, Opinion Editor
October 15, 2022
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