Last semester, Fluvanna County High School’s Medford League track team (a team comprised of special education students) collected quarters for an event called “Quarter Mile of Quarters” to raise funds for the program.  On Dec. 18, the 17 students on the track team went with eight adults to the high school track and lined the quarters they had collected up side by side. While their goal was to collect enough quarters to make one complete lap they found they had enough quarters to complete not one, not two, but two and a half laps, raising around $1,280.  “We appreciate all of the support for it,” said Special Education teacher Nick Ward.

Another reason why the Quarter Mile of Quarters was a success is because it taught students about length and measurements.  As the students made each lap, they learned that it was one quarter of a mile.

The money from the Quarter Mile of Quarters was used to benefit the team, including paying for students’ meals while at Medford League games that are away from home, team supplies, travel expenses, and more.  They were also being used to have R-word events held at Fluvanna County High School.

Their first game was on Jan. 8 against Appomattox, and they lost 44-48.  Despite their defeat, the game was a huge success for the Fluvanna Medford Basketball team.  Last year, their first game was also against Appomattox, and they lost by 30 points, but this year they only lost by four.  From that game, the team knew that the season was off to a good start, and it just got better from there.  “I like playing basketball with my friends and it’s one of my favorite sports,” said Diane Feathers, a player on the Medford Basketball team.  “I like basketball and I want the Flucos to win,” said Peter Mance, another Medford League player.

The Medford Basketball League season is now almost over, and the high score was 62 in a win against Cumberland.  “They are doing very well.  The students are learning more about basketball and how to play it while having fun playing with their friends,” said Ward. Overall, they have won two games and lost three, and they came in fourth at finals with Prince Edward winning the championship.

For more information about how you can support the special education program at FCHS, contact Nick Ward at [email protected].