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  • April 23700 students showed up to the Suicide Prevention Walk on April 19. All profits benefited the ConnerStrong Foundation.
  • April 22This week is prom spirit week. Tuesday's theme is "Hollywood Premeire," dress like a celebrity.
  • 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 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.
The Student News Site of Fluvanna County High School

The Fluco Beat

The Student News Site of Fluvanna County High School

The Fluco Beat

Think Carefully Before Picking Alternative Classes

Juliana Hubbard, Mass Media Student May 19, 2021

Every semester, students find themselves in classes that make them say "How did I end up here?" Each February or March, students are asked to sign up for class and pick their top three elective choices,...

7 Pointers To Help You Boost Your Grades

Chloe Brown , Mass Media Student May 18, 2021

Why are students having a harder time with school this year? Some feel that with the disruptions caused by the Covid pandemic, including having to adapt to a new learning environment, it’s no wonder...

Pictured are juniors Cristina Valdrez and Maggie McWilliams at Carters Mountain

How To Make The Most Of A Short Summer

Kaitlyn Costanzo, FCHS Journalist May 18, 2021

Summer 2021 is giving many people high expectations, particularly after the world has spent much of the past year under restrictions and not being able to do much. Even last week, mask restrictions have...

Woodworking In a Virtual World

Woodworking In a Virtual World

Makayla Gentry, FCHS Journalist May 14, 2021

How on earth can you possibly teach students woodworking and carpentry from a distance? FCHS Carpentry teacher Paul Chirico stepped up to the challenge this year in an effort to give his students the best...

The Power of Reading

Rand Al-Safi, FCHS Journalist May 11, 2021

Many people these day have come to associate reading with work, especially if they have to read a boring book for a school project. As a result, many have forgotten what it’s like to sit down to enjoy...

Quick Guide to COVID Vaccines

Faith Shields & Molly Pace, FCHS Journalists May 2, 2021

If you're a teen who thought that getting a Covid vaccine was just something for adults, think again. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), over 50% of American adults have...

Typical Teenage Jobs in a Pandemic

Claire Barnett, FCHS Journalist April 26, 2021

Applying for your first job can be considered a typical teenage rite of passage. Unfortunately, in the past year, it has become increasingly difficult for teenagers and adults alike to get and keep their...

All About Planet 9

Samari Porter, User April 26, 2021

You may think you know something as basic as all the planets in our solar system, but think again. Scientists just keep coming up with new discoveries, and one is a possible new addition to the neighborhood. ETNOs,...

Field Hockey Perseveres Through Hardships

Field Hockey Perseveres Through Hardships

Allyson Crothers, FCHS Journalist April 13, 2021

Field hockey is proving to be one of the fastest growing sports at Fluvanna County High School. Many girls have tried out for field hockey this season, with enough players to successfully fill two teams....

The 4 Day a Week Solution?

Bethany Cheripka, FCHS Journalist March 31, 2021

The Fluvanna County Public Schools (FCPS) system has been making many tiny steps to returning to the classic form of ¨normal¨ before the Covid-19 pandemic hit. Although the school system is not quite...

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