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  • December 10Senior Benny Denby earned 1st Team All Region for his performance at Tight End this football season.
  • December 6Jillian Davis and Molly McCall were named to the 2nd Team All State Volleyball for Class 3 schools in Virginia.
  • December 6On Dec. 5 the ACE team defeated Goochland and Charlottesville at Louisa. Their current season record is 3-2.
  • December 5Seniors must complete the FAFSA and can get help at FAFSA Night on Dec. 17 from 6:00-7:30 PM in the FCHS Library.
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 Blair Marshall, Claire Bomberger, Lily Hagan, and Mallory Esch celebrate the start of the holiday season under the lit Christmas tree at Charlottesville's Grand Illumination.

Your Guide to Local Christmas Light Viewing

Lily Hagan, Journalist December 10, 2024

Christmas is on its way, and with it comes all of the holiday cheer and festivities centered around celebrating the wintry seasonal holiday. Seeing Christmas lights is a popular way to bundle up and enjoy...

A pink Owala water bottle sits on the desk.

Winter Fashion Trends Coming to a Hallway Near You

Hailey English, Journalist December 2, 2024

As the winter chill sets in, this year's fashion trends are all about blending style with comfort. Cozy is the new chic, so this season’s fashion embraces warmth without compromising on style. From new...

A table full Thanksgiving table appetizers.

The Unique Histories of Five Popular Thanksgiving Dishes

Lily Hagan, Journalist November 25, 2024

Picture this: Delicious smells of roasted meat, butter, and spices waft through the house. Kids are running around, making noise and laughing, while the adults are chatting in the kitchen or living room....

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The Price of Prestige: Are Ivy Leagues Worth It?

Ethan Ritchey, Website Editor November 20, 2024

Many students have thought about it: You want to go to Harvard, Yale, or one of the other Ivy League universities. However, with the cost of tuition or the insanely competitive admissions process, you’re...

Principles of Engineering Turns Parts into Wholes

Cassie Davis, Journalist November 12, 2024

Terry Schnitter’s Principles of Engineering class at FCHS is for upcoming engineers who want to learn how to code and build machines out of parts. This semester, students were challenged to design...

The FCHS Drone Club members practice their pilot skills

Skills Take Flight in the Drone Club

Allison Rhoades, Website Editor November 6, 2024

If you’ve ever wondered what it's like to pilot a drone or program one, FCHS’s Drone Club offers students the chance to learn about these technologies while exploring new skills. Club members meet...

A screenshot of the Duolingo mobile application startup screen.

Duolingo’s Meme-orable Embrace of Gen Z

Ethan Ritchey, Website Editor October 28, 2024

Duolingo, one of the most popular language-learning apps globally, has been very busy over the past few years. There have been many course updates introduced, starting with the ABC program in 2020, which...

A group of teens in Halloween costumes, generated with Microsoft Copilot.

Cosplay is King this Halloween

Elise Summers, Journalist October 22, 2024

It's fall, bringing pumpkin spice and everything nice, along with what I think is the best holiday: Halloween. So it's time to ask the age-old question: What are you going to be for Halloween? Halloween...

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5 Haunted Houses to Thrill You This Halloween

Gracie Bossieux, Journalist October 18, 2024

As the leaves begin to change and the air gets crisp, Fluvanna thrill seekers may be looking for spooky attractions and events to make their Halloween season more exciting. If you’re want something designed...

FCHS color guard member Abigail Lynn gets ready to perform the "Tell-Tale Heart" program at the football game on Sept. 16. Photo courtesy of DLH Sports Shots.

Marching Band Shows Off its “Tell-Tale Heart”

Lily Thompson, FCHS Journalist October 14, 2024

You see them out on the field at half-time, or you may catch them performing at pep rallies. But do you really know much about the FCHS marching band and color guard? Here is a rundown of what’s behind...

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