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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.
The Student News Site of Fluvanna County High School

The Fluco Beat
The Student News Site of Fluvanna County High School

The Fluco Beat
Kessler Potter

Kessler Potter, Editor

Kessler is in 12th grade and this is her second year in Journalism. She plays golf and is co-captain of the speech team. In her free time, she enjoys reading or playing games with her sister.

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Station manager and junior Camryn Ngov holds her hand up in the “Stand By” signal. When used in a broadcast context “Stand By” means something is about to air. It can be used to let crew and bystanders know to be quiet on set, that a particular graphic is about to appear on screen, or in this instance, letting the anchors know they will be on air shortly.

FCHS Students Place in VHSL Film Festival

Kessler Potter, Editor
May 17, 2024
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[Photo] Top 10 Best “Star Wars” Lightsaber Duels

May 19, 2024
FCHS Science teacher Patrick Tubman in his science classroom. Photo courtesy of Kessler Potter.

[Photo] Tubman’s Journey to Fluvanna

Madelyn Treadway, Journalist
May 10, 2024
SGA's Diversity Tree in the main stairwell. Photo courtesy of Kessler Potter.

[Photo] SGA’s Diversity Tree Celebrates Differences

Madelyn Treadway, Journalist
May 8, 2024

FCHS Hosts Culture Fair

Kessler Potter, Editor
April 23, 2024
FCHS Journalism student Sage Gibson scrolls TikTok. Photo courtesy of Fluco Journalism.

Is TikTok Running Out of Time?

Kessler Potter and Joseph Yoo
April 12, 2024
A photo of a screenshot from a YouTube video titled "Why I Made Damsel | Millie Bobby Brown | Netflix." Photo courtesy of Kessler Potter

“Damsel” Will Cause Distress for Some Viewers

Kessler Potter, Editor
April 10, 2024
AP Art History students mug for the camera after participating in a toga fashion show. Photo courtesy of Michelle Coleman.

Togas, Triptychs, and Field Trips: FCHS’s AP Art History Course

Kessler Potter, Editor
March 28, 2024
A photo of the title screen from a YouTube interview with Millie Bobby Brown about why she made the movie "Damsel." Video available on YouTube channel "Netflix: Behind the Streams." Why I Made Damsel | Millie Bobby Brown | Netflix" by Netflix: Behind the Streams Photo courtesy of Kessler Potter.

Murder, Mystery, and Machinations: Enola Holmes 2

Kessler Potter, Editor
November 28, 2022
A white cinderblock wall photographed at a diagonal angle. Photo courtesy of Kessler Potter.

[Photo] A Figment of Reality

Cassie Davis, Journalist
March 27, 2024
Senior Sam Carter shows off her sundress and leather jacket, a combo perfect for the fluctuating spring temperatures in Fluvanna. Photo courtesy of Kessler Potter

[Photo] Stepping Into Style at FCHS

Hailey English, Journalist
February 28, 2024
A screenshot of the Mean Girls (2024) Spotify playlist. Photo courtesy of Kessler Potter.

[Photo] “Mean Girls” Adaptation is So Not Fetch

Mia Turley, Journalist
February 14, 2024
FCHS Speech and Theatre teacher Craig Edgerton. Photo courtesy of David Small.

FCHS Teacher Receives Outstanding Speech Educator Award

Kessler Potter, Editor
February 7, 2024
Culinary's sweet tea cart, decked out for Valentine's Day. Photo courtesy of Camille Bradshaw.

Culinary’s Tea-rrific Fundraiser

Kessler Potter, Editor
January 24, 2024
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Down The Rabbit Hole

Kessler Potter, Editor
January 19, 2024
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Give Blood, Go to the Super Bowl?

Kessler Potter, Editor
January 12, 2024
FCHS Network Administrator Joe Crisp with Disc Golf club members Ben Hunsaker and Brady Crisp at hole 10 on Dec. 2.

Disc Golf Club Helps Pleasant Grove Stay on Course

Kessler Potter, Editor
January 5, 2024
The Aerial Drone Competition Club at their District competition on December 2 in Langley, Virginia. Photo courtesy of Larry Schnitter.

Fluvanna Aerial Drone Competition Teams Move On to Regionals

Kessler Potter, Editor
December 12, 2023
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7 Tips for Online Safety

Kessler Potter, Editor
September 23, 2023
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7 Tips for Online Safety, Part 2

Kessler Potter, Editor
November 29, 2023
The logo of the Flying Flucos Disc Golf club. Photo courtesy of Joe Crisp.

Throwing Discs: the Flying Flucos Disc Golf Club

Kessler Potter, Editor
November 17, 2023
The 2022-23 FCHS Forensics team at the Tournament of Champions on January 21, 2023. Photo Courtesy of Fluco Forensics.

Forensics Team Talks the Talk

Kessler Potter, Editor
November 17, 2023
Members of FCHS's Interact Club pose during the Jack O' Lantern Jamboree on Oct. 14.

Interact-ing With Jack O’Lanterns

Kessler Potter, Editor
October 19, 2023
EMS students teach other students the basics of CPR and first aid.

All About the FCHS EMT Program

Kessler Potter, Editor
October 4, 2023
Photo Courtesy of Fluvanna Sports Photography

2023 HoCo Court Nominations

Kessler Potter, Editor
September 29, 2023
Photo Courtesy of Amy Hill.

FlucOlympians Fluco Cafe

Kessler Potter, Editor
September 23, 2023
Fluco field hockey team playing Monticello

Sticking to the Field: Fluco Field Hockey is in Full Swing

Kessler Potter and Danielle Scott
September 20, 2023
Image courtesy of Fluco Journalism

Talent Showcase Raises Money for Scholarships

Kessler Potter, Editor
September 1, 2023
Photo courtesy of Kessler Potter.

Siddeley Explores All the Options

Kessler Potter, Editor
August 23, 2023
Picture Days are Coming

Picture Days are Coming

Kessler Potter, Editor
August 14, 2023
Photo courtesy of Taymaz Valley and flickr.com.

Bloodshed, Rallies, and Riots: The Truth about Iran

Kessler Potter, Editor
November 1, 2022
Photo courtesy of Farrah Zakir and Wikimedia Commons

When Child Marriage is No Fiction

Kessler Potter, Editor
September 26, 2022
Women dressed in full length Burqas in the Middle East.

The Trials of Being a Woman in Afghanistan

Kessler Potter, Editor
September 2, 2022
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