On Friday nights throughout the year, the Middle School Gym is transformed into an intimate performance space filled with students, parents, and other community members. Last Friday night was the kickoff to another season of BFA Coffee House. Coffee House is a student-led, student-produced, and student-performed event that showcases the talent of our amazing young … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: Coffee House Still Going Strong at BFA Fairfax
A Year of Innovation, Part III
This is the third and final blog post in the series featuring the unique innovative lab spaces enhance learning at FWSU. FWSU is proud to offer innovation spaces in all three of our schools. and how each of them impacts student learning. Today, you can learn about innovation space at Fletcher Elementary. Last year, Fletcher School … Continue reading A Year of Innovation, Part III
THE FWSU STORY: Celebrating a Positive School Culture at GEMS
School culture is as important as the instruction that takes place every day. Where students feel valued, welcome, and safe, and where there is a sense of community and individuality. That is where student success occurs. Such an atmosphere contributes to effective teaching and learning and to genuine communication, both within and outside the school. Classrooms … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: Celebrating a Positive School Culture at GEMS
THE FWSU STORY: Preserving an Enduring Tradition at BFA Fairfax
Tomorrow, October 10, the voters of the Town of Fairfax will head to the polls to cast their vote on a $16M renovation project at Bellows Free Academy in Fairfax, VT. It's been 20 years since there have been any renovations to the BFA Fairfax facility, and over 30 years since the middle and high … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: Preserving an Enduring Tradition at BFA Fairfax
Come Home To BFA Fairfax October 7-14
Changing leaves, crisp fall air, cider donuts and apple picking can only mean one thing: homecoming is here! The 2017 BFA Fairfax Homecoming will take place the week of October 7-14. A variety of events showcasing our 7-12 athletic teams, school spirit, and service initiatives will highlight the fun and festivities for all students, staff, … Continue reading Come Home To BFA Fairfax October 7-14
THE FWSU STORY: In Honor of Benefactor Hiram Bellows, BFA Gives Back
Hiram Bellows was a humanitarian who wanted all students to have the opportunity for a high-quality education. His contributions to the St. Albans and Fairfax communities have had immeasurable impacts. In recognition of his gifts to our towns, students chose to give back in a variety of ways. Ninth-grade BFA Fairfax students were engaged in … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: In Honor of Benefactor Hiram Bellows, BFA Gives Back
THE FWSU STORY: Teacher Evaluation Committee Moves Forward
This year a team of teachers and administrators have started work to re-vamp the FWSU Evaluation System for teachers. The committee kicked off this week with our first meeting. This is the fifth year of the committee and includes representation from all three of the schools in our district. We have a variety of people … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: Teacher Evaluation Committee Moves Forward
THE FWSU STORY: BFA Preschoolers Engage in STEM
Every day in preschool we work to integrate academic content and skills into our classroom. We believe that every interaction with our students is an opportunity for learning. Students are constantly learning through guided play, group activities, and one-to-one interactions with staff members. Science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) activities are particularly engaging to our … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: BFA Preschoolers Engage in STEM
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