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  • April 9Four members of the debate team qualified for States at their Super Regional tournament on April 6. States will occur April 26 and 27 at JMU.
  • April 9Prom guest forms are available in the front office. Guests who do not attend FCHS must be approved by Mrs. Bruce. Forms are due by April 19. Tickets are $20 and are on sale before school and during lunches.
  • 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.
  • April 8SOL retests will take place April 24 at 8:40 am in room 3110. Contact Ms. Blevins ([email protected]) to sign up.
  • March 26The 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.
The Student News Site of Fluvanna County High School

The Fluco Beat

The Student News Site of Fluvanna County High School

The Fluco Beat

How To Beat Senioritis

How To Beat Senioritis

Abigail Searcy, FCHS Journalist February 13, 2018

You walk into school one random Monday morning and suddenly the inevitable hits you: senioritis. Day after day, you struggle to wake up and get to school on time You sluggishly drag yourself through the...

Airflow Student Athlete of the Week Caylyn McNaul. Photo of a photo by CBS19 News. Photo courtesy of Fluco Journalism.

CBS19’s Airflow Student Athlete of the Week: Caylyn McNaul

Blake Berry, Fluco Beat Editor February 9, 2018

Congratulations to CBS19's Airflow Student Athlete of the week: FCHS Senior Caylyn McNaul. McNaul has recently qualified for States in a number of events, including the following: girls' 200 meter and...

Senior Spotlight: Boys Basketball

Senior Spotlight: Boys’ Basketball

Abigail Searcy, FCHS Journalist February 6, 2018

When the beginning of a new season strikes a team, the rebuilding process and addition of new players occurs. As a result, there are also seniors facing their last moments on the court that has claimed...

“The Greatest Showman” Dazzles Its Way To The Top

Chris Kreitzman, FCHS Collaborator February 1, 2018

Inspired by the true story and set in the 1830's, The Greatest Showman tells the true story of P.T. Barnum. Poor and down-on-his-luck after his job goes bankrupt, Barnum creates the Barnum & Bailey...

Photo of Radford Universitys entrance. Photo courtesy of Abigail Searcy.

Find Your Dream School in 7 Steps

Abigail Searcy, FCHS Journalist January 30, 2018

Choosing a college is a life-changing decision that can greatly influence your future. It is imperative that you are informed and prepared before making this choice. There are resources to take advantage...

Photo courtesy of Lauren Kirby

Analyzing Amsterdam

Lauren Kirby, Fluco Beat Editor January 29, 2018

Over winter break, I had the pleasure of traveling to the Netherlands to help my sister move into her new apartment. My dad and I went a few days ahead of her, and despite the cold temperature, wind, and...

Senior Tips: Common Application and Scholarships

Senior Tips: Common Application and Scholarships

Abigail Searcy, FCHS Journalist January 25, 2018

At first glance, the process of applying for college can seem daunting. Thankfully, there are multiple colleges in the state of Virginia that use the Common Application (also known as the Common App),...

Senior Jordan Reimers performing with the Guard during half time on Nov. 3. Photo courtesy of Fluvannaphotos.com

Fluvanna Sports in Review 11/3

Kristen Pace and Bayley Leyshon November 6, 2017

Volleyball In their district competition on Oct. 31, the FCHS Volleyball team took on Western Albemarle away, losing 21-25 in the first set and 22-25 in the second set. However, the Lady Flucos won...

The Story of Cleopatra: The Lumineers

Abigail Searcy, FCHS Journalist May 12, 2017

The Lumineers is a name that has shot to success in recent years. The indie group began with sets in Denver bars, and is now selling out arenas on multi-million dollar world tours. The group is composed...

Photo courtesy of Emily Antesberger

Lit Mag Becomes “Undefined”

Camryn Frederick, FCHS Journalist May 11, 2017

For more than a decade, the Journalism, Art, and Creative Writing classes have had the opportunity to get published in the annual FCHS Literary Magazine. Started in 2005, the inaugural magazine featured...

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