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  • March 14The FCHS Speech team won the State Championship on March 23 at Dominion High School. Five students placed first, two placed second, and one placed third.
  • March 8Students interested in being in the Fall One Act or Acting Class should see Mr. Edgerton in room 1518.
  • February 28The FCHS Cheerleading team is holding an interest meeting during WIN on April 10.
  • February 28Culinary will be selling donuts, sweet tea, and lemonade during March. Donuts are $2 while sweet tea and lemonade are $1 each.
The Student News Site of Fluvanna County High School

The Fluco Beat

The Student News Site of Fluvanna County High School

The Fluco Beat

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“Formula 1 Drive to Survive” Stays Strong in 6th Season

Matthew Gresham, Journalist March 28, 2024

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Matthew Gresham, Journalist March 14, 2024

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And the Oscar Goes To?

Matthew Gresham, Journalist March 5, 2024

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“Cold Front” Takes New Spin on Winter Soldier

Mia Turley, Journalist February 29, 2024

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Will “Supernatural” Rise From the Dead?

Mia Turley, Journalist January 26, 2024

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Artists can find a muse in anything. From a starry night to an enigmatic woman, artists are renowned for being able to turn anything into a piece of art. Musicians also take inspiration from everywhere....

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