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  • January 17FCHS ACE team finished with a district record of 8-6 on Jan. 15. Regionals will be Feb. 8.
  • January 14No school Jan. 20 in honor of Martin Luther King Day.
  • January 14Pre-order your 2025 yearbook at jostensyearbooks.com. The earlier you buy, the lower the price.
  • January 14The deadline for senior recognition ads in the 2025 yearbook is Jan. 31. Contact [email protected] for information.
The Student News Site of Fluvanna County High School

The Fluco Beat

The Student News Site of Fluvanna County High School

The Fluco Beat

Junior Kaiya Wrigley signs in at the Attendance window.

What You Need to Know About FCHS Exam Exemptions

Allison Rhoades, Website Editor December 9, 2024

Fluvanna County High School has set guidelines for students who may be eligible to be exempt from final exams. To qualify, students in grades 9-12, as well as 8th graders enrolled in high school credit...

Senior Hailey English checks social media during a break in class.

Should Schools Crack Down on Phones?

Jayne Thomas, Journalist December 9, 2024

On July 9, 2024, Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin issued Executive Order 33, which directed the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) to create guidelines for public school to adopt policies and procedures...

Flyer for FCHS 8th grade theater classes' musical, "A Charlie Brown Christmas."

Fluvanna Performing Arts Presents “A Charlie Brown Christmas”

Allison Rhoades, Website Editor December 6, 2024

The Fluvanna Performing Arts Department will hold the holiday musical “A Charlie Brown Christmas” on Thursday, Dec. 12, at 6:00 p.m. in the FCHS Auditorium. The performance will feature the 8th grade...

An architect's rendition of the proposed Fluvanna Senior High School on Central Plains Road, May 1975.

Uncovering the Past of the Second High School in Fluvanna

Lily Hagan, Journalist December 6, 2024

There are a number of reasons that people wish that they could travel back in time. Some might have regrets or wish they had done more or less of something. On a science-fiction level, some wish that they...

Senior Benny Denby at his signing for William & Mary.

Signed for Success: Denby’s Next Play

Allison Rhoades, Website Editor December 5, 2024

FCHS senior football captain Benny Denby has officially signed to play football at William & Mary, marking the next step in a decade-long journey in the sport. Denby has been playing tackle football...

FCPS School Board Student Representatives Rebecca Martin, Arianna Tinsley, Ashton Wheaton, and Ethan Richey.

Student Reps Speak Up for Change

Allison Rhoades, Website Editor November 22, 2024

Fluvanna County High School student representatives play a special role in helping students’ voices be heard at school board meetings. The 2025 student representatives were announced at the first senior...

Students Get a Close-Up Look at Aviation

Allison Rhoades, Website Editor November 20, 2024

On Nov. 19, the Virginia Department of Aviation brought an airplane to the parking lot at FCHS for Terry Schnitter's Engineering classes. Students had the chance to see the airplane up close and learn...

Exploring New Passions at the Club Fair

Exploring New Passions at the Club Fair

Allison Rhoades, Website Editor November 19, 2024

The FCHS Club Fair took place during 4th block on Nov. 18, giving students a chance to learn about different clubs and activities at the school. Clubs like Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA),...

Choir students use their sheet music to rehearse for their performances.

FCHS Students Earn Spots in All District Choir

Allison Rhoades, Website Editor November 8, 2024

Fluvanna County High School Choir students had a successful outcome at the All District Choir auditions, with 11 high school students and five middle school students earning placements in the choir. These...

Under the Lights at the 8th Grade Dance

Under the Lights at the 8th Grade Dance

Allison Rhoades, Website Editor November 7, 2024

The annual 8th Grade Dance on Oct. 25 was attended by approximately 60 students in the Annex Gym. The dance ran from 8:00 to 10:00 p.m. with music provided by a group of SGA students. The money raised...

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