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  • April 29The Fluvanna Health Clinic will be offering sports physicals for the 2024-25 school year on May 8 from 5pm to 7pm in the Auxiliary Gym. The cost is $50 and students must have parental consent.
  • April 24A paper recycling project is occurring. Please place any old and unused papers and notes in the box in the cafeteria until April 29.
  • April 23700 students showed up to the Suicide Prevention Walk on April 19. All profits benefited the ConnerStrong Foundation.
  • April 8Culinary will be selling Cake in a Cup, sweet tea, and lemonade during April. Cakes are $3 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

Sophomores Take The Court

Sophomores Take The Court

Abigail Searcy, FCHS Journalist April 10, 2018

Macho Man is a famous FCHS tradition that is greatly anticipated by most students. Each year immediately following Hands on Fluvanna, teams storm the court for an all-boys volleyball tournament. Much preparation...

Student Receives SHINE Scholarship

Student Receives SHINE Scholarship

Abigail Searcy, FCHS Journalist March 28, 2018

On March 27, Fluco Rachel Sherman received the second annual $10,000 scholarship from SHINE Systems. Rachel, step-daughter of SHINE employee Niki Sherman, will receive these funds to attend Longwood University...

The Fluco Speech team with Mr. Barlow after winning States 2018. Front row (L-R) Mia Gonzalez, Caroline Fields, Delaney Hammond, Jordyn Palmer, Hailey Donald, Sydney Forren, Hollyn Pleasants, Ally Hanson, Trinity Haynes. 
Second row (L-R) Sam Hagan, Emily Sprouse, Sydney Small, Kate Moncure, Lily Dobrin, Madison Stafford, Corban Van Ornum, Lauren Shelton, Kyera Watkins, Craig Edgerton.
Third row (L-R) James Barlow, Paul Nazari, Cameron Taylor, Alex Pellicane, Alex Logan, Simon Skinner, Ziara Pagan, Scott Morris.
Photo courtesy of Fluvanna Photos.

Fluco Speech 2018 State Champions

Syerra Milliman, Fluco Beat Editor March 27, 2018

For the second time in three years, the Fluco Speech team won the State title. At the March 24 competition at Clover Hill, 15 Flucos competed at the state level in nine categories. Eight students won the...

Beauty Fails and Fixes

Beauty Fails and Fixes

Abigail Searcy, FCHS Journalist March 23, 2018

Whether it be a blue eye shadow phase in middle school, a horrendous haircut, an eyebrow incident, or anything in between, beauty fails can happen to the best of us. A few FCHS students recently reflected...

Flucos Walk Out

Flucos Walk Out

Abigail Searcy, FCHS Journalist March 19, 2018

On March 14, many FCHS students participated in a nationwide walk-out honoring the victims of the Valentine’s Day shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. The shooting claimed...

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New FCHS Scholarship Opportunities

Blake Berry, Fluco Beat Editor March 7, 2018

FCHS has received some brand new scholarship opportunities for seniors looking to head into college. Act fast, since the deadlines are coming up soon. Granville Meade Scholarship for financially...

A Nation of Two: Vance Joy

A Nation of Two: Vance Joy

Abigail Searcy, FCHS Journalist March 7, 2018

Four years ago, the tune of the smash hit Riptide could be heard on every radio station. The raw lyrics and infectious voice of the Australian singer/songwriter James Keogh (better known as Vance Joy)...

How to Take Part in the Vinyl Revival

Abigail Searcy, FCHS Journalist February 28, 2018

In an entirely digital world where streaming services such as Pandora, Spotify and Soundcloud allow you to have music in the palm of your hand, the desire for tangible music has surprisingly increased....

The dreary weather did not stand in the way of last years Meet At The Pole.

Get to Know the Fellowship of Christian Athletes

Abigail Searcy, FCHS Journalist February 26, 2018

Walk inside school walls, and you may be surprised by the widespread negative atmosphere. Bullying, gossip and drama appear to be everywhere, all of which can leave students feeling sad, hopeless and out...

Sophomore Madeline Eubanks class ring. Photo courtesy of Holly Sidwell.

Jostens Free Ring Contest

Syerra Milliman, Fluco Beat Editor February 20, 2018

Have you ever wondered if you should hold onto that old family heirloom that’s collecting dust on your bookshelf? Sophomore Madeline Eubanks is glad that her family did. Her great-grandmother’s 1933...

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