THE FWSU STORY: BFA Fairfax Softball Trains Hard and Pays It Forward During Florida Spring Training Week

On April 19 a year’s worth of planning and fundraising came to a close as 16 members of the BFA Fairfax High School Softball program journeyed to the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida for six days of softball spring training and community service. This trip is taken … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: BFA Fairfax Softball Trains Hard and Pays It Forward During Florida Spring Training Week

THE FWSU STORY: Fairfax Farm to School Program Cultivates Sustainable Partnership with School in Kenya

Last week, students at BFA Fairfax welcomed visiting school leaders from Kenya into their gardens and classrooms. It was an incredible opportunity for the visiting team to learn how to start a farm to school who want to start a farm to school program in their own community. The 10-day trip to Vermont was made possible … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: Fairfax Farm to School Program Cultivates Sustainable Partnership with School in Kenya

THE FWSU STORY: Representatives Bring Student Voice and Leadership to Fairfax School Board

The long-standing tradition at BFA Fairfax of having two student representatives serve on our school board continues. Providing students with opportunities to lead is one of the central emphases of the FWSU Action Plan. The two student representatives, a junior and a senior, are selected through a comprehensive process facilitated by the BFA Fairfax Student Council. The … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: Representatives Bring Student Voice and Leadership to Fairfax School Board

THE FWSU STORY: Fairfax 8th Grader Earns Second Place in National Geographic Vermont State Bee

On April 6, eighth-grader Wyeth Haddock represented BFA-Fairfax in the National Geographic Vermont State Geography Bee at Castleton State University.  Wyeth earned his spot at the State Bee by winning the school championship in February, then taking a qualifying test. At the State Bee, Wyeth competed against 73 other middle schoolers from across the state.  … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: Fairfax 8th Grader Earns Second Place in National Geographic Vermont State Bee

BFA Fairfax Celebrates Music In Our Schools Month

 As winter turns to spring, the BFA Fairfax community looks forward melting snow, spring sports, and maple sugaring.  However, another popular event also marks this important time period during the school year. Every March, schools across the country celebrate Music In Our Schools Month (MIOSM).  MIOSM is an annual celebration during the month of March … Continue reading BFA Fairfax Celebrates Music In Our Schools Month

THE FWSU STORY: Bravo to BFA Fairfax Elementary Drama Club!

Once again, our fourth and fifth graders that participate in the Elementary Drama Club put on two magnificent performances of Holka Polka for students, parents and staff members. While watching I am always reminded how valuable these learning experiences are for our students.  There are so many important skills that are learned through participation in … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: Bravo to BFA Fairfax Elementary Drama Club!