National Honor Society Celebrates the Power of Student Leadership

The National Honor Society Induction Ceremony is considered the unofficial start of “Graduation Season” at BFA Fairfax. On May 1st, friends and families gathered in the Elementary school gym to witness the ceremony that welcomes new members and honors graduating seniors. Twenty eight new members were inducted at the beginning of the evening. The new … Continue reading National Honor Society Celebrates the Power of Student Leadership

Do Not Read This Blog Post (Unless You Want to Hear Student Voice in Action)

A few months ago, I was listening to a group of students have a conversation in our classroom.  It was a well thought-out conversation, capturing their various viewpoints on what was going on in our world today -- politically, socially, and generally.  They were able to keep their minds open and demonstrate a Growth Mindset. … Continue reading Do Not Read This Blog Post (Unless You Want to Hear Student Voice in Action)

BFA Fairfax Hosts VPA Regional Geo-Bee Competition

This past Saturday, BFA Fairfax Middle School hosted the 2017 VPA Regional Geo-Bee Competition.  The event featured students from Albert D. Lawton, Peoples Academy, and BFA Fairfax Middle Schools.   Geo-Bee is a unique academic experience for many reasons.  Geo-Bee requires students to recall information, effectively communicate, collaborate, take risks, challenge themselves during a highly … Continue reading BFA Fairfax Hosts VPA Regional Geo-Bee Competition

BFA Baseball Has Successful Spring Training Experience At Historic Dodgertown

The BFA Fairfax Varsity Baseball team returned home from Florida on April 28 after a successful week of spring training at Historic Dodgertown in Vero Beach. The traveling entourage - comprised of sixteen baseball players, two coaches, the head coach’s wife, their daughter, and many of the player’s family members - departed for Dodgertown on … Continue reading BFA Baseball Has Successful Spring Training Experience At Historic Dodgertown

“Are We There Yet?” BFA Fairfax 8th Grade Flexible Learning Experience in Boston

On April 20 and 21, the BFA-Fairfax eighth grade team boarded two coach buses for two days of learning and laughter in Boston, Massachusetts.   In my seventeen-year career as a principal, I have never ventured out of state with students.  This experience made a profound impact on me and reinforced the importance of creating … Continue reading “Are We There Yet?” BFA Fairfax 8th Grade Flexible Learning Experience in Boston

BFA Fairfax Takes The Field with New High School Lacrosse Club

  BFA Fairfax prides itself on the number of co-curricular options available to students.  At any given time during the school year, 60-80% of our student population participates in one of our various teams, clubs, or organizations. Continuing the tradition of creating new opportunities for our students, BFA Fairfax is extremely excited to be offering … Continue reading BFA Fairfax Takes The Field with New High School Lacrosse Club

BFA Fairfax Student Competes in Vermont State National Geographic Bee

This past Friday, BFA Fairfax 7th grader Wyeth Haddock participated in the 2017 Vermont State National Geographic Geo-Bee Competition at Castleton University in Castleton, Vermont. Wyeth achieved this opportunity by beating out 10 students at BFA Fairfax Geo-Bee in January and then passing an online assessment. According to the contest website, each year thousands of … Continue reading BFA Fairfax Student Competes in Vermont State National Geographic Bee