In the News Archive
Students are Invited to Apply for Summer Residential Governor’s School
PRESS RELEASE – October 17, 2019
Applications are now available for the Summer Residential Governor’s School. Students must be in either 10th or 11th grade, and be gifted or an advanced student in one of the following areas: Foreign Language, Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Humanities, Math, Science, Technology, Agriculture, Medicine, Space or Marine science. Each Summer Residential Governor’s School focuses on one special area of interest. Students live on a college or university campus for up to four weeks each summer. During this time, students are involved in classroom and laboratory work, field studies, research, individual and group projects and performances, and seminars with noted scholars, visiting artists, and other professionals. In the three mentorships, students are selected to work side-by-side with research scientists, physicians, and a variety of other professionals. A director and student-life staff provide supervision of students 24 hours a day, throughout the program.
Fluvanna Continues to Surpass the State Average for On-Time Graduation 2019 Cohort Report
PRESS RELEASE – October 10, 2019
The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) released state-level, division-level, and school-level cohort reports that detail outcomes for students who entered the ninth grade for the first time in 2015 and were scheduled to graduate in the spring of 2019. High school cohort reports for schools, school divisions, and the Commonwealth are available for viewing and downloading in the Virginia School Report Card section of the VDOE Web site: http://www.doe.virginia.gov/news/news_releases/2019/10-08-19-graduation.docx
Virginia Department of Education Releases School Accreditation Ratings All Fluvanna County Public Schools are Fully Accredited
PRESS RELEASE – October 2, 2019
The Virginia Department of Education announced that 92 percent of Virginia’s public schools are rated as Fully Accredited for 2019-20.
Fluvanna is one of only 19 school divisions to have all schools fully accredited for the past six years. There are a total of 132 school divisions in the State of Virginia. Schools can meet the accreditation by scoring above the benchmark or by using a three-year average.
Fluvanna County High School Senior Claire Kent Named 2020 National Merit® Commended
PRESS RELEASE – October 2, 2019
Margo Bruce, Principal at Fluvanna County High School, announced today that FCHS senior, Claire Kent, has been named a Commended Student in the 2020 National Merit Scholarship Program. A Letter of Commendation from the school and the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC), which conducts the program, was presented to Claire.
Fluvanna County Public Schools Now Forming Destination Imagination (DI) Teams
PRESS RELEASE – September 25, 2019
Destination Imagination, Inc. (DI) is a non-profit organization that provides educational programs for students to learn and experience creativity, teamwork and problem-solving. All registration forms must be completed by Friday, October 18.
FLUVANNA COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS ANNOUNCE APPROVAL AND SALE OF VEHICLE SURPLUS
PRESS RELEASE – August 16, 2019
At their meeting on Wednesday, August 13, 2019, Fluvanna County School Board approved the release and sale of the listed surplus vehicles. If you are interested in purchasing a vehicle, contact Mr. Don Stribling at 434-589-8208 or dstribling@apps.fluco.org.
FLUVANNA COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS APPOINTS CHRIS MAZELLA AS FLUVANNA COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
PRESS RELEASE – August 2, 2019
At the regularly scheduled Fluvanna County School Board Meeting on Wednesday, July 11th, 2019, Fluvanna County School Board unanimously approved the appointment of Chris Mazella as the new Fluvanna Middle School (FMS) Assistant Principal. The division and FMS organized a school-based panel of team leaders which received 16 applications and conducted 16 interviews before selecting Mr. Mazella.
FLUVANNA COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS APPOINTS DR. MEAGAN TENIA AS FLUVANNA COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL PRINCIPAL
PRESS RELEASE – July 25, 2019
At a regularly scheduled Fluvanna County School Board Meeting on Wednesday, June 12th, 2019, Fluvanna County School Board unanimously approved the appointment of Dr. Meagan Tenia as the new Fluvanna Middle School Principal (FMS). The division organized a school-based panel of team leaders, receiving eight applications and conducted eight interviews before selecting Dr. Tenia.
“I am truly excited about Dr. Tenia taking over the helm as the Fluvanna Middle School Principal. Meagan brings a solid foundation of both academic and leadership experiences to this position. She will be a wonderful asset to both Fluvanna Middle School, our division, and the community as a whole. I know that she will continue to help us grow and move forward together for our children,” stated Chuck Winkler, Superintendent.
Dr. Tenia comes to Fluvanna from Henrico County Public Schools with 13 years in education; most recently, as Associate Principal at Short Pump Middle School. Prior to working in Henrico, Meagan worked in Chesterfield County as a middle school Dean and Science teacher. She has also taught in Charlottesville City Schools and Suffolk County Public Schools.
Online Free & Reduced Meal Applications
Fluvanna County Public Schools is pleased to announce the availability of applying for Free and Reduced Price Meals online! The process is SAFE, SECURE, PRIVATE, and AVAILABLE anytime, anywhere!
Safe & Secure
We use the highest level of data encryption available, meaning that your
information is always safe and guarded.
Private & Available
Apply online in the comfort and privacy of your own home. The online service is
available 24/7 anytime, anywhere there is an Internet connection!
Fast
Your data is transmitted to the Food Service Office the same day you apply,
allowing for quicker processing so you can receive benefits faster.
Go Green
No more paper applications to complete and return to the school office! Applying
online is so convenient and good for the environment as well!
FLUVANNA COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY BASEBALL CATCHER, JACOB CRITZER NAMED CLASS III STATE PLAYER OF THE YEAR
PRESS RELEASE – June 26, 2019
PALMYRA – Fresh off a state title win, Fluvanna County’s Jacob Critzer can add another accolade to his growing list of honors. The recent graduate, who helped boost the Flucos to the program’s first state championship in baseball, was named the VHSL’s Class 3 State Player of the Year on Monday, June 17, 2019. The 16-10 victory over Tabb was Fluvanna’s first title win in any sport in nearly three decades.