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The Fluco Beat

  • April 29Senior awards will take place on 5/7 from 6-8pm in the auditorium. Parents of all students receiving an award will be invited to the ceremony.
  • April 28The Spring 8th Grade Dance is 5/9. Buy your tickets at lunch for $10, tickets are on sale now
  • April 25Empowered Players is hosting a talent show 5/3 from 6:30pm-8pm at the Carysbrook Performing Arts Center. Sign up on the sheet outside room 4505
  • April 17Pre-order your 2025 yearbook at jostensyearbooks.com. The earlier you buy, the lower the price.
  • April 17Mrs. Blevins will give the Learner's Permit test on 5/2 and 6/17 at 8:40 a.m. Email or stop by room 3110 for the registration link and permission form.
The Student News Site of Fluvanna County High School

The Fluco Beat

The Student News Site of Fluvanna County High School

The Fluco Beat

FCHS senior Kaiya Wrigley participates in the Ice Bucket Challenge.

Latest Bucket Challenge Raises Awareness for Mental Health

James Feury, Journalist April 24, 2025

If you’ve been on Instagram in the last month, you’ve probably heard the phrase, “This is the USC MIND Ice Bucket Challenge.” The challenge started on the University of South Carolina (USC) campus...

Jonathan Gretz promposes to Margeaux Cantagallo

“Will You” Proposals Make a Splash

Mallory Jones, Journalist April 21, 2025

The simple question of “Will you go to prom with me?” has changed throughout the years. Often referred to as a "promposal,” these pop-the-question events have gained a resurgence in popularity thanks...

Nurse Ashley takes a student's blood pressure in the FCHS Clinic.

The Nurse Will See You Now

Journee Johnson, Journalist April 21, 2025

Fluvanna County High School has many staff members working behind the scenes to keep the school intact, including the nurses in the FCHS Clinic, who lend a helping hand to students who have medical needs. Ashley...

Photo created by Sophie Pace using Canva.

Playing for Your Mind: How Sports Influence Mental Health

Sophia Pace, Journalist April 16, 2025

You frequently hear about the physical health benefits of sports, but what about their impact on mental health? While all student-athletes face the task of juggling academics and athletics, it is not an...

Freshman Carli Miller washing her hands.

Keep Sickness Away With These 5 Hacks

Amelia Wilson, Journalist April 14, 2025

Just because flu season is over and graduation is only five weeks away doesn't mean sickness is at an end. Students are still getting sick and missing school, and those missing days can make it hard for...

A student shopping on the Shein app.

The Pros and Pitfalls of Online Shopping

Nevaeh Merritt, Journalist April 11, 2025

Temu, Shein, and Amazon have exploded in popularity in recent years, with fewer and fewer people going to physical stores in favor of purchasing things online. Shopping on these apps is inexpensive. For...

Wet floor caution sign and a mop bucket.

Sweepin’ Success: FCHS Custodians at Work

Jennifer Wyant, Journalist April 10, 2025

A building filled with hundreds of people is bound to create a mess. If not properly maintained, the school could quickly fall into disarray. This is why it's essential to have a system in place to care...

A car covered in yellow pollen. Photo by Anne G. on Flickr. Used under Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.0 Generic license. https://www.flickr.com/photos/10778170@N07/2472426728/

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Spring Pollen is Nothing to Sneeze At

Anderson Miller, Journalist April 8, 2025

While some view springtime as a beautiful and peaceful season with flowers blooming and breezes blowing, for others, it can be a time to dread, thanks to pollen. Things like tree pollen, ragweed, and mold,...

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Unwrapping the Crumbl Controversy: Overrated or Overhyped?

Ashlyn Wolkowicz, Journalist April 8, 2025

Known for its large cookies and weekly rotating flavors, cookie shop Crumbl has created a massive buzz in the last year. Driven primarily by social media, the company has experienced rapid growth, attracting...

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Four Animals You Didn’t Know Existed

Jadyn Woolstenhulme, Journalist March 31, 2025

While you may have seen exotic animals like pandas or white tigers at your local zoo, you might be surprised to know that there are a number of unique animals few people even know exist. Here are four...

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