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The Fluco Beat
  • December 10Senior Benny Denby earned 1st Team All Region for his performance at Tight End this football season.
  • December 6Jillian Davis and Molly McCall were named to the 2nd Team All State Volleyball for Class 3 schools in Virginia.
  • December 6On Dec. 5 the ACE team defeated Goochland and Charlottesville at Louisa. Their current season record is 3-2.
  • December 5Seniors must complete the FAFSA and can get help at FAFSA Night on Dec. 17 from 6:00-7:30 PM in the FCHS Library.
The Student News Site of Fluvanna County High School

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

The Fluco Beat
Molly Pace

Molly Pace, Senior Editor

Molly is in 12th grade, this is her 3rd year in Journalism. She manages the varsity football team and she loves to cook. After college she wants to be an Occupational Therapist.

All content by Molly Pace

FCPS Releases “I Am a Fluco” Video

Molly Pace, Senior Editor
May 10, 2023
2022 graduates at the 2022 Decision Day show off their school colors in their tie-dyed shirts.

FCHS Decision Day Events

Molly Pace, Senior Editor
April 27, 2023
Class of 2022's graduation. Photo Courtesy of Fluvanna Sports Photography

Senior Close-Out: Here’s What Seniors Need to Know

Molly Pace, Senior Editor
April 21, 2023
Agriculture teacher Russell Jennings prepares plants for sale.

Greenhouse Hosts Annual Plant Sale

Molly Pace, Senior Editor
April 18, 2023
A finger stick helps patients with diabetes take control of their blood sugar levels. Photo Courtesy of Darryl Leja, NHGRI under Creative Commons

FCHS Welcomes Type 1 Diabetes Club

Molly Pace, Senior Editor
March 27, 2023
Second Annual Futures Night at FCHS

Second Annual Futures Night at FCHS

Molly Pace, Senior Editor
March 20, 2023
FCHS Drama puts on Peter and the Starcatcher

“Starcatcher” is on Its Way

Molly Pace, Senior Editor
March 17, 2023
FCHS's Lisa Searcy's daughter, Cara Leigh Searcy, who passed away at four years old.

Counseling Helps Students Handle Mental Health Challenges

Molly Pace, Senior Editor
March 10, 2023
A cap toss at a previous Fluco graduation on the football field.

What Seniors Need to Know Now

Molly Pace, Senior Editor
February 13, 2023
FCHS 2022-2023 Yearbook cover

“Retrospect” Yearbook on Sale Now

Molly Pace, Senior Editor
February 8, 2023
FCHS Winter Spirit Week 2/6-2/10.

Winter Spirit Week Feb. 6-10

Molly Pace, Senior Editor
February 6, 2023
FCHS Culinary long-term substitute, with her children, Giovanni Pankau, Nyla Pankau, and JaLisa Pankau

Pankau Loves Life in the Kitchen

Molly Pace, Senior Editor
February 6, 2023
The FCHS Speech and Debate team after the win at the Tournament of Champions on Jan. 21.

Speech and Debate win Tournament of Champions

Molly Pace, Senior Editor
January 24, 2023
Culinary Students, Caleb Walker and Christine Ireland, making Teriyaki Chicken Stir-fry

Fluco Cafe Kicks Off for Staff

Molly Pace, Senior Editor
January 20, 2023
Dresses available at the Effort Church's Glass Slipper Project.

Glass Slipper Project Makes Cinderella Dreams Come True

Molly Pace, Senior Editor
January 18, 2023
Members of the University of Virginia wore orange ribbons at the memorial service on Saturday, November 19, 2022, to honor the lives of the three students and football players who were shot and killed. As well as the two students who were shot and were injured.

Tragic Loss at University of Virginia

Molly Pace, Senior Editor
December 7, 2022
Scott Morris is FCHS's Athletic Director

The Man Behind the Sports

Molly Pace, Senior Editor
November 22, 2022
FCHS's new virtual lab teacher, Penny Loughry.

Redefining “Normal” in Class

Molly Pace, Senior Editor
October 21, 2022
FCHS's new school resource officer, Officer Henley.

The New Law at FCHS

Molly Pace, Senior Editor
October 10, 2022
2021 Homecoming King, Samuel Givens, and Queen, Sophia Denby.

2022 Homecoming Court is Announced

Molly Pace, Senior Editor
October 4, 2022
Senior Superlative, "Raddest Ride" Winners: Kayleigh Knight and Andrew Sheridan.

2022-2023 Senior Superlative Winners

Molly Pace, Senior Editor
October 3, 2022
2022-2023 senior class officers.

2022-2023 Class Officers

Molly Pace, Senior Editor
September 16, 2022
The 2021-2022 "Stand Out" yearbook at Fluvanna

Last Chance for 2022 Yearbooks and Lowest Price for 2023 Orders

Molly Pace, Senior Editor
August 29, 2022

Why Sunscreen Could Save Your Life

Molly Pace, Senior Editor
May 18, 2022
Mrs. Morgan is a history teacher at FCHS

Teaching History With Humor

Molly Pace, Senior Editor
May 5, 2022
The FCHS Esports team

Esports Wraps Up The Season

Molly Pace, Senior Editor
May 5, 2022
A cap toss at a previous Fluco graduation on the football field.

Senior Events You Don’t Want to Miss

Molly Pace, Senior Editor
May 4, 2022
Leigh Haden, the FCHS Attendance Officer

Meet your Attendance Officer

Molly Pace, Senior Editor
April 28, 2022

Common questions about FCHS 2022 Prom Answered

Molly Pace, Senior Editor
April 19, 2022
The new IT person at Fluvanna County High School

The Face Behind the Google Form

Molly Pace, Senior Editor
April 13, 2022

Finishing the Year Well

Molly Pace, Senior Editor
March 25, 2022
Assistant coach Jay'von Jackson at a boys basketball game.

Fluco Feature: Jay’von Jackson

Molly Pace, Senior Editor
March 10, 2022
PVCC Advisor Lori Hoffman at FCHS

Hoffman Takes on PVCC Adviser Role

Molly Pace, Senior Editor
March 7, 2022
Oak Hill Cemetery in Bremo Bluff

Rediscovering Fluvanna’s Oak Hill Cemetery

Molly Pace, Senior Editor
March 1, 2022
Photo Courtesy of Madison Fain

Navigating Masks in a Changing COVID World

Molly Pace, Senior Editor
February 28, 2022
Mr. Golden and his training staff

The “Golden Hour” in Sports Medicine

Molly Pace, Senior Editor
February 18, 2022

How I Survived COVID-19

Molly Pace, Senior Editor
February 1, 2022

History of Palmyra’s Old Stone Jail

Molly Pace, Senior Editor
January 12, 2022

Events to Make Your Holidays Bright

Molly Pace, Senior Editor
December 3, 2021

The Power of Being Thankful

Molly Pace, Senior Editor
December 1, 2021

Juggling School and Work

Molly Pace, Senior Editor
November 29, 2021
Lit Mag Wins Trophy Class Award

Lit Mag Wins Trophy Class Award

Molly Pace, Senior Editor
November 23, 2021
Brogan Runs, and Runs a Lab Too

Brogan Runs, and Runs a Lab Too

Molly Pace, Senior Editor
November 19, 2021
Hoy Has a Unique Addiction

Hoy Has a Unique Addiction

Molly Pace, Senior Editor
November 15, 2021

FCHS Publications Receive VHSL “Superior” and “Excellent” Awards

Molly Pace, Senior Editor
November 4, 2021

5 Travel Destinations to Look Forward To

Molly Pace, Senior Editor
November 1, 2021
Keeping Up With Kelley

Keeping Up With Kelley

Molly Pace, Senior Editor
October 29, 2021
Keeping Up the Pace

Keeping Up the Pace

Molly Pace, Senior Editor
October 6, 2021

Jungle Cruise is an Exciting Ride

Molly Pace, Senior Editor
September 16, 2021
Linda Fletcher

Teacher Moves Between Languages With Ease

Molly Pace, Senior Editor
June 2, 2021

Why You Need To Take Personal Finance

Molly Pace, Senior Editor
May 29, 2021
FCHS testing coordinator, Angie Blevins

The Face Behind the Tests

Molly Pace, Senior Editor
May 7, 2021

Tips For Acing Virtual Learning

Molly Pace, Senior Editor
April 20, 2021

“Friends” is There, Even When You’re Alone

Molly Pace, Senior Editor
March 31, 2021
FCHS Principal Margo Bruce

Being a Principal During COVID

Molly Pace, Senior Editor
March 24, 2021
Amy Richardson is a Earth Science teacher at Fluvanna County High School.

Queen of Rocks

Molly Pace, Senior Editor
March 2, 2021

Croods 2 is Fun for the Whole Family

Molly Pace, Senior Editor
February 22, 2021
AP Seminar teacher Chris Zema believes research is a crucial skill for students to learn.

Passion For Research? Zema Has You Covered

Molly Pace, Senior Editor
January 21, 2021

Why Are So Many Students Failing?

Molly Pace, Senior Editor
January 7, 2021

How to Navigate Sharing a Virtual Workspace

Molly Pace, Senior Editor
January 6, 2021
The slide on the right side of our camper being stuck open threw a wrench into our holiday plans. Read my article to see what we did next.

Making the Best of Tough Circumstances

Molly Pace, Senior Editor
January 4, 2021
New Virtual Teacher: Kenny Larios

New Virtual Teacher: Kenny Larios

Molly Pace, Senior Editor
November 24, 2020
Hybrid students will be required to wear a mask everyday, all day while inside of the school.

Making Masks Work

Molly Pace, Senior Editor
October 28, 2020

Taking a trip to “Outer Banks”

Molly Pace, Senior Editor
October 27, 2020
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