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Homecoming ’25 Represents a Fun Accumulation of Events

December 4, 2025 by

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What does it take to unite the Fleetwood community and students with long-lasting, fun memories? Between September and October, Fleetwood Area Highschool’s Student Council held an array of events inciting excitement for the school year–from dances and senior homecoming court votes to talent shows, field games, and community events. On September 27th, 2025, many students […]

FAHS Dart Club Shoots Their Best Shot with the Pros

November 18, 2025 by

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Have you ever aspired to test how accurate your aim is? The Dart Club at Fleetwood Area High in room 106 invites students to throw darts every Tuesday. Recently, they hosted an event that featured professional dart players, teaching students the tips and tricks for throwing their best shot at the boards. The club’s organizer, […]

Cross Country Students Excel in 2025 Season (Updated)

November 10, 2025 by

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[Updated for accuracy, misquoting.] The Fleetwood Area High School (FAHS) Cross-Country team has really excelled in terms of performance this year. Current FAHS Cross-Country Coach Abigail Missimer says that the coach she had in her college season was the “worst coach [she’d] ever had,” describing the climate as a “warzone” and “forcing [her] into retirement” […]

FAHS Chorus Students Have Many Singing Opportunities on the Way

November 4, 2025 by

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Some of the FAHS chorus students have an exciting time ahead of them! Thirteen students from Fleetwood auditioned for the Senior County Chorus. All of these students are between 10th and 12th grade. The audition took place on October 14th. Out of thirteen students who had auditioned, eleven were accepted into the group. They have […]

Some Fleetwood Students Trade Classrooms for Computers

November 3, 2025 by

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Last year, Gaige Klein sat in a crowded classroom, frustrated by constant conflicts with teachers who didn’t seem to understand him. Now, he logs in from home, completes his lessons on his own schedule, and spends his afternoons working on his car. For him, switching to online school has made learning less stressful and more […]

Fleetwood Enforces “No Cell Phone Policy”

October 27, 2025 by

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Fleetwood Area High School introduced a new cellphone policy this year: students are not allowed to use their phones during school hours, except at lunch. The rule has caused strong reactions from both students and teachers. Before this year, students could use phones in the hallway, at lunch, and sometimes even in class with permission. […]

One-Acts Take the Stage by Storm at FAHS this November

October 23, 2025 by

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Imagine you are sitting in the high school auditorium when, suddenly, the lights dim and the curtains open up to reveal people you know from school acting out roles you have never seen them in before. In late fall, this scenario becomes a reality for all who attend the one-acts.  The one-acts are a series […]

Fleetwood Area High School Teachers Visit Italy for Global Educator Weekend

October 22, 2025 by

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Fleetwood Area High School teachers Ms. Tara Carino and Mr. Marc Walter were recently awarded an all-expenses paid trip to Milan, Italy, to attend a professional symposium. They will convene with educators from around the globe while also experiencing all that Milan has to offer.  The two hope to share and take in ideas from […]

School, Social Media Become Outlets for Student Political Viewpoints

April 7, 2025 by

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Does politics really go deeply enough to affect high school students? With the recent presidential election in 2024 between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, students at Fleetwood Area High school have had a burst of debates and conversations about Trump’s second win. People are either ecstatic about his victory or people are fearing for what […]

The Future of Libraries in Question with Rising Technology

January 24, 2025 by

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With the rise of digital engagement among younger generations, will people continue to find joy going to the library to find new content to read or new sources to research? Avid readers and librarians alike have been pondering the future of what the world will look like if technology were to replace physical books. People […]

Local Craft Show Offers Gifts, Therapy

December 5, 2024 by

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When winter swings around, the Fleetwood community knows to expect the annual Craft Show. On November 16th, over 150 vendors flushed through the halls of Fleetwood Area High School, boasting all kinds of special items, including handcrafted jewelry, decorative mugs, winter attire, and candles. It’s true that local talent always finds a home here, and […]

Quill and Scroll Program Recognizes Fleetwood Area High School students

June 5, 2024 by

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To end off the school year, the annual Quill and Scroll ceremony occurred at Fleetwood Area High School. A selection of students participated in the Quill and Scroll program. In addition to elected Quill and Scroll students, others have also been recognized for their achievements in the business, journalism, and art departments. A variety of […]

Summer Learning Loss is Scary but Can Be Prevented

June 3, 2024 by

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As students look forward to a long-awaited summer break, one issue becomes overlooked: summer learning loss. Also known as the “summer slide,” summer learning loss is the decline in academic skills and knowledge that occurs over the summer. Summer learning loss affects students of all grade levels and can easily be prevented. Research shows that […]

Fleetwood Dancers Leap Their Way Through the End of the Season

May 31, 2024 by

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Students at Fleetwood Area High School finished off their dance and twirl season for Emerge Dance and Twirl. McKenna Bucks, Ashley Hughes, Anya Flicker, Ella Youse, and Leiana Corpora have competed in a variety of competitions and ranked highly from the benefit of hard work and practice. The team has competed in two different types […]

Fleetwood Area High School Celebrates Prom 2024

May 30, 2024 by

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Fleetwood Area High School hosted its junior and senior prom on May 3, 2024 at Stokesay Castle.  The event had a “Be our Guest” theme, based on the Disney movie, Beauty and the Beast. Students had the opportunity to dress up and spend the night with close friends.  “I decided to go to prom because […]

Fleetwood Students Sign their National Letters of Intent

May 20, 2024 by

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Various seniors at Fleetwood Area High School recently signed their National Letters of Intent. Rachael Hess, Makayla Yellets, Abigail Hostetler, Kaylee Haas, Sean Carpenter, Jorjanne Seaman, Kelsie Toucher, and Lindsay Solomon all signed their letters of intent. The National Letter of Intent is an agreement between a college and a a student-athlete who has been […]

Fleetwood Area High School Names March and April Students of the Month

May 13, 2024 by

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Fleetwood Area High School seniors Cloey Rentschler and Ryan Hromiak were named Students of the Month this past March. Fellow seniors Riley Spannuth and William Maurek earned this award for the month of April.  Each month, teachers can recommend seniors whom they feel deserve the title of Student of the Month. This award recognizes students […]

Fleetwood Area High School Students Compete in FBLA State Competition

May 8, 2024 by

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The Fleetwood Area High School chapter of Future Business Leaders of America attended the State Leadership Conference in April.  This competition was held from Monday, April 8, to Tuesday, April 9, at the Giant Center in Hershey. Students had the choice between several events in which to compete, including individual and group tests and several […]

Fleetwood Victorious at National History Day Competition

May 6, 2024 by

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Three members of the National History Day Club, Tony Zhang, Ian Bieber, and Adrien Leriche, took first place at the regional competition on March 2nd, at Messiah College. The team’s victory indicates a milestone for the team, as they advance from the regional competition to the state competition at the University of Scranton in May. […]

FAHS German Students Engage in Pen Pal Writing

April 18, 2024 by

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Students in Mrs. Karen McGuinness’s German classes have done pen pal exchange letters with people in Rheine, Germany. In order for German students to gain more knowledge of the language and culture of Germany, Fleetwood students have been writing letters throughout the course of the school year. The students from both countries have learned new […]

Technology and Internet Safety Grows More Advanced

April 16, 2024 by

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“Newly released Federal Trade Commission data show that consumers reported losing more than $10 billion to fraud in 2023, marking the first time that fraud losses have reached that benchmark. This marks a 14% increase over reported losses in 2022,” the Federal Trade Commission said. The 21st century has ushered in a considerable boost in […]

Fleetwood Area High School Presents “Fiddler on the Roof” for Spring Musical

April 5, 2024 by

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“You know what they say. When you do what you love, you never work a day in your life. That’s how it feels to be in theater,” the lead in Fleetwood Area High School’s production of “Fiddler on the Roof,” senior Dominic Barrell-Kobryn, said. “Fiddler on the Roof” is a 1964 musical by Joseph Stein. […]

In Memoriam: Benjamin Miller

April 2, 2024 by

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Fleetwood Area High School lost beloved classmate and friend Benjamin Miller this January.  Ben was a notable football player and a tenacious defensive lineman. He had a great love for the sport of American football. Matt Riffle, Ben’s coach, had spent a lot of time with Ben. “Ben never backed down from anyone and never […]

April Fools’: FASD Takes a Break from Spring Break

April 1, 2024 by

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The Fleetwood Area School board shut down the idea of spring break for the ’24-’25 school year. All plans for giving students a spring break after the current school year are looking to be canceled. Spring break is a time when students are looking forward to making trips, seeing family, and traveling. “In a time […]