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The Student News Site of Fauquier High School

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The Student News Site of Fauquier High School

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National Eating Disorder Week

Vanessa Gutierrez, Staff Reporter February 27, 2021

National Eating Disorder Awareness Week is February 22-28. It is a time to spread awareness about the topic and educate others. Supporters are sharing positive messages and videos on social media, encouraging...

At FHS COVID-19 continue to be reported.

FHS COVID-19 Cases Continue to be Reported

Helene Burch, News Editor February 23, 2021

The FCPS1 COVID-19 Dashboard reports that FHS has 10 confirmed positive COVID-19 cases. It was last updated on January 15. However, on January 25, an email was sent out to FHS parents that a “Fauquier...

FCPS Provide Camerons Collection E-books for Mental Health

FCPS Provide Cameron’s Collection E-books for Mental Health

Rachel Singleton, Editor-in-Chief February 19, 2021

Fauquier County Public Schools (FCPS) is now providing a new collection of over 100 e-books called Cameron’s Collection to educate and support teen mental health and wellness. The e-books inform students...

The FHS Falcon Cafe will be implementing a new, universal, Point of Sale System throughout the upcoming weeks.

FHS Falcon Café Update

Catherine Smith, Managing Editor January 28, 2021

The FHS Falcon Café is introducing a new universal Point of Sale System (POS) to hybrid students throughout the upcoming weeks. This system allows for quicker lines, less surface touching and identification...

The COVID-19 vaccine is being distributed throughout North America, including in Fauquier County, Va.

New COVID-19 Vaccine Center

Helene Burch, News Editor January 28, 2021

Fauquier Hospital, Fauquier County, the Town of Warrenton and the Rappahannock Rapidan Health District (RRHD) are establishing a storefront vaccination clinic in the Warrenton Safeway shopping center....

Former President Donald Trump faces an impeachment trial for the second time.

Former President Faces Second Impeachment Trial

Helene Burch, News Editor January 26, 2021

Today, senators will be sworn in as jurors, signaling the formal start of the second impeachment trial for former President Donald Trump. On January 13, Trump became the first president to be impeached...

FCPS School Board Moves Forward With Reopening Schools on Jan. 19

FCPS School Board Moves Forward With Reopening Schools on Jan. 19

Rachel Singleton, Editor-in-Chief January 11, 2021

The FCPS School Board voted 4-1 to reopen schools under the in-person hybrid model starting Jan. 19 as planned in the Dec. 30 meeting today. Sixty-six percent of students will return under the hybrid model...

Va Governor Ralph Northam called in the Va National Guard and 200 Va State Troopers to respond to D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowsers request in Washington, D.C.

Virginia’s State of Emergency

Catherine Smith, Managing Editor January 6, 2021

Virginia (Va) Governor Ralph Northam sent members of the Va National Guard and 200 Va State Troopers to the District of Columbia (D.C.) in response to the Pro-Trump riots today. D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser...

Pro-Trump rioters descended on the Capitol building during the ceremonial counting of the Electoral votes.

Timeline of the Pro-Trump Riots

Helene Burch, News Editor January 6, 2021

Around 1 p.m. on Wednesday afternoon, Trump held a rally in front of the White House. In the rally, Trump stated, “We will never concede” and “We won’t take it anymore,” according to WUSA9....

FCPS School Board Announced Schools Will Reopen Virtually through Jan. 15

FCPS School Board Announced Schools Will Reopen Virtually through Jan. 15

Rachel Singleton, Editor-in-Chief December 30, 2020

The FCPS School Board announced schools will reopen virtually on Jan. 6-15 and reopen under the hybrid model on Jan. 19 today at the 6 p.m. emergency school board meeting. The board voted 4-1 for the decision....

Rising COVID Cases Send FCPS Back to Virtual

Rising COVID Cases Send FCPS Back to Virtual

Drew Kolb, Junior Viewpoints Editor December 11, 2020

Superintendent David Jeck announced today, Dec. 11, that all Fauquier County Public Schools (FCPS) will return to virtual learning on Monday, December 14 due to the rise in COVID-19 cases. The AA/BB schedule...

Governor Ralph Northams new restrictions will be in effect starting Monday and will last until January 31.

Governor Ralph Northam Issues New COVID-19 Restrictions Starting Monday

Helene Burch, News Editor December 11, 2020

Governor Ralph Northam gave an update on COVID-19 guidelines in Virginia yesterday, Dec. 10. Starting at 12:01 a.m. on Monday, the new restrictions will be in effect. These restrictions are in effect until...

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