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Members of Fauquier County Boys and Girls Club, enjoying a trip provided by the club.

Fauquier Boys and Girls Club is Coming to an End

Gavin Fried, Staff October 29, 2024

The Boys and Girls Club has been an important part of the lives of many students and parents alike. Fauquier County has had a Boys and Girls Club of its own since 1997, which has provided many after-school...

New NHS Advisor

Maggie Arnold, Editor-in-Chief October 27, 2024

After former National Honor Society (NHS) sponsor Catherine Croft left Fauquier High School, the honor society has been desperate for a new advisor. Thankfully, English teacher, Cathleen Beachboard stepped...

A classic phone caddy in which kids put their cell phones before each class.

New Phone Policy Creates a Controversy in FHS Community

Jane Khyzhniak, Managing Editor October 27, 2024

On July 9, 2024, Governor of Virginia, Glenn Youngkin, issued Executive Order 33, instructing the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) to create guidelines for public school divisions to implement local...

New Senior Privilege Alert: Painting Parking Spots

Clara Compton, Editor-in-Chief October 25, 2024

In late May 2024, upperclassmen received a survey to collect interest about a few upcoming events provided by the Student Council Association (SCA) and the new principal, David Ferguson. One of the ideas...

Students working in Hilleary's class while the dogs rest.

Therapy Dogs & Doggy Daycare Have been Removed

Jaden Cook, Staff October 25, 2024

Therapy dogs have been removed from FHS as per a new school board policy. According to Dr. David Ferguson, the principal at FHS, “...Everything regarding therapy dogs is coming from school board policy.”...

Sophomore Joel Williams portrays the Reaper while senior Wyatt Shaw portrays a ghost to raise awareness of drunk driving.

FHS Warns Students of Drunk Driving

Ava Hart, Staff May 17, 2024

On April 22, 2024, FHS gave the students the opportunity to bring awareness to the dangers of drunk driving before prom and in general. Drunk driving is unsafe and puts hundreds of lives at risk. 37 civilians...

The original FAFSA form was a staple of anxiety for many high school seniors, though its digital replacement has caused problems of its own.

FAFSA Delays Create Mass Chaos in College Admissions

David Achter, Editor-in-Chief May 17, 2024

The college admissions process is notoriously stressful for high school seniors, though a particular beast of bureaucracy seems to have always given students the most difficulty: financial aid. Finding...

Nobblitt shows off his teacher of the year award.

Phillip Nobblitt Awarded Teacher of the Year

Tatum Walker, Staff May 17, 2024

Phillip Nobblitt was selected as Teacher of the Year at FHS. Nobblitt has been a teacher at FHS for eight years and has taught thirteen years altogether. Nobblitt’s impressively diverse career has included...

Dr. David Ferguson wears his new falcon gear in the FHS lobby.

New Principal Ferguson is Excited About Fauquier

Clara Compton, Managing Editor May 10, 2024

On Monday, April 8, FCPS welcomed a new friendly face to lead its oldest and most prominent high school. Dr. David Ferguson is officially the new principal at FHS, starting on July 1, 2024. Administrator...

The home screen that you soon might not see

Biden Signs Bill Requiring Sale or Ban of Chinese App TikTok

Darely Sandoval, Staff May 10, 2024

U.S. officials have repeatedly warned that TikTok threatens national security, because the Chinese government could use it to spy on Americans or weaponize it to covertly influence the U.S. public. Owned...

To help students start the day off right, breakfasts will be free starting in May.

Free Breakfast at FHS Starting in May

Rahath Miah, Staff April 25, 2024

In an email on March 20, FCPS announced that breakfast would be free in all schools, assuming students take a fruit or vegetable, from May to the end of the 2023-2024 school year. With free breakfast,...

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