The FWSU Story: BFA Fairfax Is Alive With the Sound Of Music!

Middle School Winter Concert, grades 5-7 It’s been an extremely busy few weeks for students and staff in the numerous BFA Fairfax music ensembles and classes. Our ever-growing school music program, under the guidance and direction of Ian Flint, Glen Wallace, Sarah Wolff and Christy Maynard, has provided multiple unique flexible learning opportunities for our … Continue reading The FWSU Story: BFA Fairfax Is Alive With the Sound Of Music!

The FWSU Story: “Paging Doctor Teacher; Paging Doctor Teacher” FWSU Teachers Pursue Doctorates in Education

Last year, four FWSU teachers made a decision that would change their educational lives. Amy Gray and Karen Lehning from GEMS, Jensen Welch from BFA, and Denette Locke from Fletcher Elementary decided to move their learning to new heights; they applied and were accepted into the Southern New Hampshire Doctoral Program in Education. FWSU could … Continue reading The FWSU Story: “Paging Doctor Teacher; Paging Doctor Teacher” FWSU Teachers Pursue Doctorates in Education

The FWSU Story: BFA Fairfax Community Building Bond Defeated

On Thursday, December 05, the residents of Fairfax were asked by the BFA Fairfax School Board to vote on a building bond that considered three articles not to exceed $26.4 million. The voters of Fairfax voted not to approve all three of the articles in the building bond: ARTICLEYES NoArticle One579628Article Two529664Article Three517680 As a school … Continue reading The FWSU Story: BFA Fairfax Community Building Bond Defeated

The FWSU Story: What is Proficiency Based Learning at BFA?

Last week, I sat in the lobby during high school parent conferences and answered questions about BFA’s Proficiency Based system. As I spoke with parents, I had the opportunity to share our process and reflect upon our journey toward proficiency. The conversations were especially important given recent news coverage regarding the Class of 2020 and … Continue reading The FWSU Story: What is Proficiency Based Learning at BFA?

The FWSU Story: BFA Fairfax Community, Annual Musical and Giving this Season

Leapin’ Lizzards! 2019 Marked the 10 year anniversary of the BFA Fairfax fall musical under the production of Mr. Jerry Bailey. Upon my arrival this summer, I quickly began to notice the dedication, passion and hard work throughout the many, many students, adults and community members involved in this year’s production of Annie. With over 31 … Continue reading The FWSU Story: BFA Fairfax Community, Annual Musical and Giving this Season

The FWSU Story: For Fairfax/Lamoille Football, the Journey is the Ultimate Victory

On Saturday, November 9, in front of a packed stadium at Rutland High School, our BFA Fairfax/Lamoille Union cooperative football team faced Poultney High School in a gritty, exciting, and hard-fought Vermont Division 3 state championship game. It was the ultimate in title games: two extremely talented and well-coached teams, with identical records, and similar … Continue reading The FWSU Story: For Fairfax/Lamoille Football, the Journey is the Ultimate Victory

FWSU Seeks Superintendent of Schools

The Franklin West Supervisory Union (FWSU) Board seeks a full-time Superintendent to begin July 1, 2020. The previous Franklin West Superintendent approached this position with an ambition and vision that has made FWSU an active part of the global community. Within our three schools, this leadership created a culture of education that focuses on giving … Continue reading FWSU Seeks Superintendent of Schools