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Senior year’s survival checklist is completed as coffee replaces sleep and a social life is abandoned.
Teacher Katherine Reinfried plans for upcoming self-directed economics and personal finance summer courses.
Sophomore Olivia Shultis hits a single on April 25 against Centreville. CHS won 8-0.
CHS is one of 22 high schools in the county with a stationed crossguard outside the campus. The FY 2026 Advertised Budget Plan would eliminate all crossing guards,
On April 4, senior Alex Lee and the outreach team presented ThyroCure’s circuit and magnet activity boxes made by the educational seminar team at the Oakton Symphonium event at Oakton High School.
News
Teacher Katherine Reinfried plans for upcoming self-directed economics and personal finance summer courses.
Summer programs provide head start for next academic year
Camila Rodriguez-Marrero, Staff Writer • May 15, 2025
CHS is one of 22 high schools in the county with a stationed crossguard outside the campus. The FY 2026 Advertised Budget Plan would eliminate all crossing guards,
Fairfax County set to make largest budget cuts since 2010
May 13, 2025
FCPS chief safety and security officer Brian Lambert operates an OPENGATE weapons detector for a student in an April 10 training video. Photo courtesy of Fairfax County Public Schools.
Safety & security launches weapons detection pilot
May 8, 2025
VDH observes unprecedented measles outbreak
VDH observes unprecedented measles outbreak
April 30, 2025
Arts&Entertainment
On its opening weekend, “A Minecraft Movie” made $163 billion at the box office, smashing the previous record by a video game adaptation of $146 billion by “The Super Mario Bros. Movie.” Photo by Cedric Tchommo
“A Minecraft Movie” does not inspire yearning for mines
Cedric Tchommo, Opinions editor • May 7, 2025
Roaming Rooster’s Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich costs $10.49.
Review: Roaming Rooster falls flat
April 29, 2025
Sophomore Clare Colburn draws a henna design on a child's hand. Henna designing was one of the activities for guests, and art students were able to sign up for different activities they could do during the art show. “One of my favorite activities was Henna because it's a really cool craft and art form that is interesting,” Colburn said. 
Pyramid art show expresses creativity of students
April 23, 2025
Lady Gaga’s “MAYHEM” debuted with 45.3 million listeners on Spotify. Album cover used with courtesy of ladygaga.com
Lady Gaga causes “MAYHEM” with release of new album
April 22, 2025
Features
On April 4, senior Alex Lee and the outreach team presented ThyroCure’s circuit and magnet activity boxes made by the educational seminar team at the Oakton Symphonium event at Oakton High School.
Student-led nonprofits serve local communities
Rachel Neathery, Graphics Editor • May 12, 2025
The vanilla buttercream cake, which is one of the most popular cakes on the menu, can be decorated to match the specific occasion. Photo by Adan Chaudhry.
Spotlight: Adan’s Bakery serves up sweet treats
May 2, 2025
Senior Secretary-General Ram Dosibhatla shakes hands with sophomore middle school crisis chair Athri Cheboli and gives him his committee’s gavel. “MUN teaches primarily three main skills,” Dosibhatla said. “It teaches you how to gather information across multiple sources, and how to speak to other people to develop collaborative results.”
CHMUN Marks 20th Year of Shaping Global Leaders
April 10, 2025
Junior Henny Hawramany poses with her sister on Eid al-fitr while wearing traditional kurdish attire.
Students celebrate Eid al-fitr holiday
March 31, 2025
Opinions
Senior year’s survival checklist is completed as coffee replaces sleep and a social life is abandoned.
Seniors share secrets for final year success
Gayda Makki, Staff Writer • May 16, 2025
TPT letters to the underclassmen and seniors
TPT letters to the underclassmen and seniors
May 6, 2025
In light of developments in generative AI, CHS’ honor code has been modified to include AI use. Graphic by Rachel Neathery
Satire: Honor code stifles student success
May 5, 2025
Rising eighth graders explore the Bio Tutoring club and the high expectations that often come with high school opportunities during the Activity Fair on Apr. 10, 2025. Photo by Athula Cheboli
AP overload burns out underclassmen
April 25, 2025
Sports
Sophomore Olivia Shultis hits a single on April 25 against Centreville. CHS won 8-0.
Girls softball swings into new season
Gabby Roper, Staff Writer • May 14, 2025
The team relieves their victory after defeating Rock Ridge High School 2-1 in the State Finals on April 12.
E-sports unique nature brings players together in state championship
May 9, 2025
Senior Trent Saben practices pole vaulting with coach James Steck watching on April 21.
Spring track and field stays consistent throughout seasons
May 1, 2025
JV midfield sophomore Clare Muskett at the game on April 8 against Herndon High School. CHS won with a final score of 16-8. Photo used with permission of Valentina Garcia.
Girls lacrosse builds team cooperation
April 28, 2025
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