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  • May 21Learner's Permit test will be given 6/17 at 8:40 a.m. Email [email protected] for details.
  • May 21Last chance to pre-order 2025 yearbook at jostensyearbooks.com. Books for grads will be available last week in July.
  • May 18Graduation will be held on 5/23 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on the football field.
  • May 18Last day of school is 5/21 with early dismissal at 12:45 p.m.
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[Photo] The Last Ride: Six Flags Senior Trip

Marley Rochester, Journalist
May 16, 2025
A group of seniors celebrate an Insta-worthy moment at Decision Day on May 2.

[Photo] Seniors Celebrate Sun and (Almost) Being Done at Decision Day

Eliana Portman, Assistant Editor
May 9, 2025
The students were given a week to finish the "Fashion House" project which was designed to spark creativity and make learning Spanish more interesting. The project was meant to help them practice Spanish vocabulary in a fun way. Junior Samantha Fontenont (pictured) worked on her collection, "Simply Boutique" for children. In class, she focused on perfecting each outfit.

[Photo] Hour in Spanish

Allison Rhoades, Website Editor
April 22, 2025
A screenshot of the Dreamworks' "Prince of Egypt" website.

[Photo] “Prince of Egypt” is a King Among Movies

Alek Wheaton, Journalist
April 17, 2025
The poster for "Gladiator II" - photo courtesy of Paramount Pictures. https://www.paramountmovies.com/movies/gladiator-ii

[Photo] Gladiator II is Flawed, But Fun

Zachary Luniewski, FCHS Journalist
February 18, 2025
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[Photo] Chill, it’s Just a Movie Genre

Arionna Jones, Journalist
February 10, 2025
An image of "The Waterboy" poster on Disney Plus.

[Photo] “Waterboy” is the Ultimate Comedic Football Movie

Vanessa Vandevander, Journalist
January 27, 2025
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[Photo] Debaters Qualify for TOC and Look Forward to ShenVaFl

Vanessa Vandevander, Journalist
December 12, 2024
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[Photo] What If I’d Told Someone?  

Lilly Gibson, Creative Writing Student
November 13, 2024
The holographic cover of the 2024 FCHS "Fluvannual" Yearbook.

[Photo] FCHS Celebrates a Triple Triumph in Publications

Allison Rhoades, Website Editor
October 28, 2024
The 2024 "Phases" Fluvannual Yearbook has a holographic cover.

A promotional poster for "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice" as seen on radiox.co.uk.

[Photo] Despite a Few Bumps, Beetlejuice Sequel Doesn’t Disappoint

Hailey English, Journalist
October 7, 2024
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[Photo] Spray Tan Do’s and Don’ts

Sage Gibson, Journalist
May 20, 2024
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[Photo] TikTok Goes the Clock

Anderson Miller, Journalist
May 14, 2024
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[Photo] Can a Chatbot Help with Mental Health Issues?

Anderson Miller, Journalist
May 14, 2024
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[Photo] The Quest for the Perfect Graduation Dress

Sage Gibson, Journalist
May 8, 2024
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[Photo] Your Say – Week of May 13

May 13, 2024
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[Photo] Your Say – Week of May 27

May 27, 2024
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[Photo] Your Say – Week of May 20

May 20, 2024
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[Photo] Your Say – Week of May 6

May 6, 2024
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[Photo] Your Say – Week of April 29

April 29, 2024
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[Photo] Your Say – Week of April 22

April 22, 2024
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[Photo] 2nd Annual FCHS Suicide Prevention Walk

Megan Drumheller, Journalist
April 17, 2024
Teacher Jason Barnett gets a pie in the face from some seniors at the 2023 Decision Day festivities.

[Photo] Countdown Events Seniors Need to Know

Madelyn Treadway, Journalist
April 19, 2024
FCHS Journalism student Sage Gibson scrolls TikTok. Photo courtesy of Fluco Journalism.

[Photo] Is TikTok Running Out of Time?

Kessler Potter and Joseph Yoo
April 12, 2024
Madison Lewis '24 with Logan Russell Inskeep '24 gardening in the greenhouse. Photo courtesy of Fluco Journalism.

[Photo] FCHS’s Greenhouse Opens April 15

Madelyn Treadway, Journalist
April 12, 2024
A graphic of the April 8 total solar eclipse. Graphic created using Canva. Photo courtesy of Fluco Journalism.

[Photo] Thank the Moon for a Longer Spring Break

Madelyn Treadway, Journalist
March 28, 2024
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[Photo] All About Hands on Fluvanna 2024

Madelyn Treadway, Journalist
March 23, 2024
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[Photo] Lost

Jack Vest, Creative Writing Student
March 20, 2024
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[Photo] The Swarm

Rachael Broxon, Creative Writing Student
April 14, 2024
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[Photo] The Dark Side of Pharmaceuticals 

Nicholas Hourihan, Creative Writing Student
April 10, 2024
A photo of what the Powerschool screen looks like when teachers take attendance at FCHS.

[Photo] Attendance Policy: Fair or Not?

Abigail Pappaconstantinou, Journalist
March 22, 2024
A display of previous Literary Magazine covers on the wall of the Journalism room, room 1518. Photo courtesy of Fluco Journalism

[Photo] Literary Magazine Seeks Writers and Artists

Madelyn Treadway, Journalist
March 22, 2024
Scrabble tiles spelling out the word "stress." Photo created using Bing Image Creator. Photo courtesy of Fluco Journalism.

[Photo] 8 Ways to De-Stress When You Feel a Mess

Morgan Drumheller, Journalist
October 6, 2022
Neural pathways as seen on an MRI. Photo created using Bing Image Creator. Photo courtesy of Fluco Journalism.

[Photo] Are Brain Breaks The New Wave?

Branden Jackson, Journalist
October 19, 2022
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[Photo] Pretty Ugly

Anonymous, FCHS English Student
March 13, 2024
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[Photo] Your Say – Week of April 1

April 1, 2024
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[Photo] Your Say – Week of March 25

March 25, 2024
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[Photo] Your Say – Week of March 18

March 18, 2024
An AI-created rendition of March Madness fans in the stands. Image created by Fluco Journalism using Bing Image Creator.

[Photo] March Madness for Dummies

Anderson Miller, Journalist
March 13, 2024
Sophomores Lila Mathews and Maya Blackburn read "The Cruel Prince" in the FCHS Media Center on Read Across America Day, March 7. Photo courtesy of Fluco Journalism.

[Photo] FCHS Reads Across America

Madelyn Treadway, Journalist
March 5, 2024
Mackenzi Lee's novel "The Winter Soldier: Cold Front" for sale on Amazon.com. Photo courtesy of Fluco Journalism.

[Photo] “Cold Front” Takes New Spin on Winter Soldier

Mia Turley, Journalist
February 29, 2024
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[Photo] Losing it All

Ruby Frazier, Creative Writing Student
March 5, 2024
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[Photo] Your Say – Week of April 15

April 15, 2024
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[Photo] Your Say – Week of April 8

April 8, 2024
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[Photo] Your Say – Week of March 11

March 11, 2024
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[Photo] Do apps watch or know you?

Mia Turley, Journalist
April 18, 2023
Robert Matics watches Hagan Porter play a competitive game of Overwatch at an Esports practice for the 2023 season. Photo courtesy of Fluco Journalism.

[Photo] Exploring Esports

Anderson Miller, Journalist
February 21, 2024
A hand makes a heart with its reflection in a rainy window. Photo courtesy of Fluco Journalism.

[Photo] Love is Like…

Daniel W. Gibson, Creative Writing Student
February 20, 2024
A photo of Ben Affleck, Tom Brady, and Matt Damon in Dunkin's 2024 Super Bowl advertisement: DunKings. Photo courtesy of Fluco Journalism.

[Photo] Why the Hype for Super Bowl Ads?

Anderson Miller, Journalist
February 20, 2024
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[Photo] Your Say – Week of February 19

February 19, 2024
A football player celebrates with a trophy. Photo created by Fluco Journalism using Bing Image Creator.

[Photo] Examining the Expansion

Anderson Miller, Journalist
February 12, 2024
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[Photo] Senior Trip Deadline Approaches

Matthew Gresham, Journalist
February 8, 2024
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[Photo] Exam Exemption Policy: Pass or Fail?

Eleanor Sam, FCHS Journalist
February 13, 2024
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[Photo] AI’s Increasing Impact on Education

Molly Cook, Journalist
February 9, 2024
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[Photo] Your Say – Week of February 26

February 26, 2024
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[Photo] Your Say – Week of February 12

February 12, 2024
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[Photo] Your Say – Week of February 5

February 5, 2024
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[Photo] Venus’ Creations

Ruby Frazier, Creative Writing Student
January 26, 2024
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[Photo] The Web of Lies Sprung From the Murdaugh Family

Beck Martin, FCHS Journalist
April 14, 2023
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[Photo] Your Say – Week of March 4

March 4, 2024
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[Photo] Your Say – Week of January 29

January 29, 2024
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[Photo] Your Say – Week of January 22

January 22, 2024
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[Photo] Your Say – Week of January 15

January 15, 2024
Sophomore Jonathan Gretz. Photo courtesy of Fluco Journalism.

[Photo] Student Finds Motivation the Key to Versatility

Robert Grant, Journalist
January 11, 2024
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[Photo] Unseen Wars: What the Media Doesn’t Cover

Ethan Ritchey, Website Editor
January 5, 2024
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[Photo] Need the Perfect Holiday Gift? No Problem!

Sophia Branch, Journalist
December 14, 2023
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[Photo] Christmas Around the World

Cadence Goodnight, Journalist
December 15, 2023
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[Photo] Overcoming Exam Stress

Emmalyn Whyte, Journalist
December 12, 2023
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[Photo] The Most Beautiful Treasure

Hunter Perkins, Journalist
December 7, 2023
A screenshot of the trailer for Taylor Swift's "Eras Concert Tour." Photo courtesy of Fluco Journalism.

[Photo] Bringing The “Eras Concert Tour” to Swifties Everywhere

Madison Owen, FCHS Journalist
November 29, 2023
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[Photo] Are Live Action Remakes a Mistake?

Hunter Perkins, Journalist
December 1, 2023
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[Photo] Dear Mrs. Bruce

Reece Matula, Journalist
November 20, 2023
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[Photo] In The Know 11/17

November 17, 2023
FCHS students show their support of breast cancer survivors and their dedication to ending breast cancer at the Harriet J. Parrish Breast Cancer Walk on Oct. 25. Photo courtesy of Fluco Journalism.

[Photo] Photo Courtesy of Cecily “River” McMillian.

January 29, 2023
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[Photo] Reptilians

Wesley Seibert, FCHS Collaborator
January 18, 2019
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[Photo] Is Your Health Going up in Smoke?

Runa Scales, FCHS Journalist
October 24, 2018
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[Photo] The Worst Camping Trip Ever

Nora Wells, FCHS Journalist
February 27, 2019
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[Photo] Devil’s Night

Runa Scales, FCHS Journalist
October 30, 2018
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[Photo] The Rain’s Embrace

Gracie Walton, FCHS Journalist
October 22, 2018
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[Photo] Coping With Dyslexia

Danielle Bryant, FCHS Journalist
January 28, 2019
Airflow Student Athlete of the Week Caylyn McNaul. Photo of a photo by CBS19 News. Photo courtesy of Fluco Journalism.

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

Blake Berry, Fluco Beat Editor
February 9, 2018
A search for the "Hail the Sun" album reveals a limited edition LP.

[Photo] “Hail” Unveils its Divine Inner Tension

Ethan Ritchey, Website Editor
October 20, 2023
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