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As of August 30th, 2023; The FWSU Story has moved to fwsu.org/news for closer integration with our SU and school district websites, ADA compliance, and consolidation of communications outlets for parents, families, and community members. While our blog's URL has changed, you'll still see social media updates as usual! Simply swing by our websites listed … Continue reading The FWSU Story Has Moved

Finding local, authentic field trips for a Spanish class is somewhat of a challenge.  However, the Georgia 7/8 Spanish classes were able to find two gems right in Barre, VT.

Spring time learning and teaching can certainly be a challenge for any student and teacher.  The end of the school can feel so close and yet so far away and the sunshine and warmth beckon us all to abandon classrooms head into the outdoors of summer time fun.  But while the 6th grade is off to New York City for the class trip this week, PreK through 5th at FES continue to engage with learning as if summer isn’t just right around the corner.

For 13 years, Senator Bernie Sanders has asked Vermont High School students to participate in his State of the Union Essay contest.  This contest challenges students to highlight issues effecting the United States and Vermont and propose solutions.  This year, almost 400 Vermont students wrote essays to Sanders.  Three BFA-Fairfax students were chosen as finalists.

What began as an idea two years ago has blossomed into an annual event. The 2nd annual GEMS Day of Service was held on May 17th.

Every year, we honor two Franklin West educators as our Educators of the Year. Last year, we implemented a new process for selecting our recipients. Educators are nominated by their peers for consideration.

The halls are alive with School Spirit at GEMS! When the weather begins to change and kids are anxious to get outside and enjoy the sun, what do you do when there are still 10 minutes left to lunch and everyone is done eating?