The FWSU Story

Eight years ago the FWSU Story was launched. We started the blog in an effort to change the nature of our communication with all of our FWSU communities. At that time we communicated in a typical manner for schools. Each of our schools had newsletters, web pages, and “backpack” hand-outs to convey basic information. Our … Continue reading The FWSU Story: Eight Years and Counting

Today’s FWSU Story features an article written by BFA Assistant Principal /Athletic Director Geri Witalec-Krupa in February’s edition of High School Today magazine. Published monthly by the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS), the magazine highlights current issues, initiatives, and positive programming in the realm of education-based athletics, and is distributed to every … Continue reading The FWSU Story: BFA Fairfax Featured In February 2019 Edition of High School Today Magazine

The BFA-Fairfax PTSA hosted two Valentine’s Day semi-formal dances for students and families in the elementary school on February 8 and 9.  Both events provided an opportunity for our community to come together, put on some fancy clothes, and dance the night away. Service and community were evident throughout the evening. Before the dance, parent … Continue reading The FWSU Story: PTSA HOSTS TWO VALENTINE’S DANCES

Education and community collaboration have always been an important part of the VSO's statewide mission, and recently the Georgia Elementary and Middle School played host to their expertise. Elementary students in grades K-4, along with the support and help of seasoned 7th and 8th grade musicians from Georgia, were given the opportunity to participate in … Continue reading The FWSU Story: Vermont Symphony Orchestra and “Musical Petting Zoo”

On January 28, two BFA seniors were honored at the Vermont State House as Vermont Presidential Scholars. Caitlin Allen and Shane Seals were selected to be a part of a group 20 Vermont High School Seniors from students nominated by their schools. After a few words from Governor Phil Scott and Secretary of Education Dan … Continue reading The FWSU Story: BFA Presidential Scholars

Following nearly a year and a half of planning and preparation, Fletcher Elementary's new outdoor classroom became a reality last week. As students and staff looked on, a large crane hoisted the structure's 5,200 pound roofing structure into place, sealing the deal on phase two of the project. The effort is being coordinated by parent … Continue reading The FWSU Story: Raising the Roof: Fletcher Elementary’s Outdoor Classroom Takes Shape

As part of a Grade 3 and 4 STEM Innovation Lab model,  BFA is building skills and capacity through the development of 3D Printing Experts. When a few Grade 4 students were asked if they would be interested in assuming the role of becoming "3D Printing Experts" they jumped at the opportunity. After a couple … Continue reading The FWSU Story: BFA 3D Printing Experts

Soon, several teachers will begin a self-paced journey learning how they can integrate virtual reality into their classrooms. Merriam Webster defines Virtual Reality (VR) as an artificial environment which is experienced through sensory stimuli (such as sights and sounds) provided by a computer and in which one's actions partially determine what happens in the environment. … Continue reading FWSU Teachers Preparing to Innovate For Player One with Virtual Reality