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Apex is planning to build a new train station to give people better ways to travel.
Big changes coming to Apex
Matt Edwards and his students performing the final band concert for the year.
Band teacher Mr. Edwards retires in June
From Vegas to venues across the globe, summer 2025 is set to be unforgettable.
Lights, Sound, Action: This summer is sure to turn up the volume
A drawing of one of the courtroom sketches depicting Cassandra Ventura being sworn in with Sean Combs watching.
P. Diddy reaches second week in federal court trial
The Brooklyn Bridge, which carries thousands of vehicles over the water on a daily basis, was struck by a Mexican Navy ship.
Crash on Brooklyn Bridge leads to boat, bridge safety concerns
If we all live here, we should all have a say.
Make it mandatory: Why voting should be required by all citizens
Juniors Dakota Walker and Allison Massey on are on opposing sides of the argument.
Why Spotify shouldn’t be banned on Chromebooks
AI will never be able to connect with humans on a deeper level.
AI can never replace the human mind
Duolingo is going AI first.
People go wild over AI taking over duolingo
Gym class is more than just a free period, so it deserves to be graded like a real class.
Gym class should be graded
Liverpool plays Tottenham at Anfield during their championship winning season.
Lunatic runs over fans at Liverpool FC championship parade
Stunt is one of the fastest growing womens sports in the U.S. Over 70 colleges participate in the sport with 100 programs coming in the future.
Stunt continues growing
The Pagoda at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The Pagoda is a central control tower for the track.
IndyCar hosts 109th annual Indianapolis 500 race
Event held for student-athletes for mental health awareness.
Mental health days for student-athletes
Connor Castle winds up for a pass during a match against Apex Friendship High.
Three senior lacrosse players rewrite FVHS record book
Bad habits can be developed in school but it's important to recognize them and try to break those habits.
Students’ worst habits at school
Posters made by students displaying where they’re going to college.
FVHS students’ dream colleges
North Carolina’s beaches offer great spots for relaxation, fun and exploring sea life.
Ranking best beaches in North Carolina for your next visit
Senior Elaine Stuber’s most used apps on her iPhone.
FVHS students’ favorite apps
FVHS teacher Kelly Elliott’s foods & nutrition class cooks on Fridays to put the techniques they learn in class to use.
Life skill classes should be more accessible
Bengal Buzz: Understanding younger generations
Bengal Buzz: Understanding younger generations
Bengal Buzz: Private, not secret
Bengal Buzz: Private, not secret
Teacher Summer Plans
Teacher Summer Plans
Bengal Buzz: Making the most of summer
Bengal Buzz: Making the most of summer
Bengal Buzz: Procrastinator vs perfectionist
Bengal Buzz: Procrastinator vs perfectionist
Bengal Buzz: Understanding younger generations
Bengal Buzz: Understanding younger generations
Bengal Buzz: Private, not secret
Bengal Buzz: Private, not secret
Bengal Buzz: Making the most of summer
Bengal Buzz: Making the most of summer
Bengal Buzz: Procrastinator vs perfectionist
Bengal Buzz: Procrastinator vs perfectionist
Bengal Buzz: Fake it till you make it
Bengal Buzz: Fake it till you make it
Teacher Summer Plans
Teacher Summer Plans
Favorite substitute teachers
Favorite substitute teachers
Hidden Talents
Hidden Talents
Spring Break
Spring Break
Teachers Hobbies
Teachers Hobbies
Booth of work created by Xavier Houston.
FVHS students present their work in art show
Students can use individual welding stations in the Ag mechanics shop to home their skills.
FVHS students enjoy fun activities in FVHS classes
It's a tradition for law enforcement to come to the school hosting Special Olympics and carry the eternal flame.
FVHS Special Olympics brings students together
Young, inspiring cheerleaders were taught new skills such as a full extension and had a full day learning new tricks and movements.
FVHS varsity cheer team hosts cheer clinic themed as Eras Tour
The dance team puts on a well done performance for their audience at our home football games.
Dance team turns heads

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