In an effort to expand academic opportunities for high school students, new courses are being developed and implemented this fall at BFA Fairfax. This semester, students are beginning work in American Dream, Comparing Film and Literature, Studio and Set Design, and Modeling with Mathematics. These courses were shaped by student input and will help students … Continue reading BFA Fairfax Unveils New High School Courses
Congratulations 2017 BFA Fairfax Graduates!
"There's a lot of important lessons that you learn in high school. However, the lessons that I may have learned may not be the same as my classmates. All of our experiences were different in high school. There were highs and lows for every single one of us. But I hope that you will look … Continue reading Congratulations 2017 BFA Fairfax Graduates!
BFA Fairfax Class of 2017 Enjoys Graduation Tradition
As the school year comes to a close, BFA has many traditions that lead to the final ceremony: graduation. One such tradition is the Senior Class Trip. Members of BFA’s Class of 2017 embarked on a journey earlier this week to enjoy some time together in a relaxed atmosphere filled with sunshine, food, and activity. The … Continue reading BFA Fairfax Class of 2017 Enjoys Graduation Tradition
Appreciating our School Administrative Support Staff
The end of the year is right around the corner and soon the hustle and bustle of our hallways and classrooms will be quiet. Throughout the year we rely on our bus drivers to pick up and drop off our students safely - thank you. We rely on our maintenance and custodial staff to keeps … Continue reading Appreciating our School Administrative Support Staff
BFA Fairfax 6th Grade Goes To Lotus Lake
Last week, BFA Fairfax sixth-grade students and staff attended the Lotus Lake Discovery Center for an overnight, nature-based learning experience in Williamstown, Vermont. This is the tenth year that our students have engaged in this unique and highly engaging learning opportunity. While at Lotus Lake, students and staff participated in a range of nature-based learning … Continue reading BFA Fairfax 6th Grade Goes To Lotus Lake
BFA Fairfax Farm to School Welcomes Spring
Spring has finally arrived and BFA’s Farm to School Program is in full bloom. The FTS program has two components: a club and a class. Students in both areas have been working to meet the goals of their three-year plan. BFA was recently visited by Erica Campbell from the office of Senator Bernie Sanders who … Continue reading BFA Fairfax Farm to School Welcomes Spring
Students Green Up Fairfax
Students, staff, and parent chaperones from BFA Fairfax participated in our annual Green Up Day activities last month. Green Up Day is always the first Saturday in May and over 22,000 volunteers come together to remove litter from Vermont’s roadsides and public spaces. The day was launched in 1970, and since 1979 it has been … Continue reading Students Green Up Fairfax
In Memory of Pete Lavoie
Last week, BFA Fairfax lost a champion for our school and its students. Long time BFA employee, Pete Lavoie, passed away unexpectedly. Pete drove a bus and worked with the maintenance staff in the summer, but his impact on students and staff reached far beyond his assigned duties. Pete drove a morning and afternoon bus runs … Continue reading In Memory of Pete Lavoie
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