Singer-Songwriter Chad Hollister Inspires Fletcher Students to Communicate Through Music

  While the Fletcher Elementary School mascot may be the falcon, students sounded more like songbirds Tuesday, as Pacific Records recording artist Chad Hollister transformed preschoolers through sixth graders into singer-songwriters ready to take the music industry – or at least the school gymnasium – by storm. By afternoon, Hollister had reluctant student performers singing … Continue reading Singer-Songwriter Chad Hollister Inspires Fletcher Students to Communicate Through Music

Valentine’s Day Dance a Big Hit at BFA Fairfax

The BFA-Fairfax PTSA hosted a Valentine’s Day semi-formal dance for students and families in the elementary school on Friday, February 10.  What was a cold and snowy night outside turned into a rocking community event inside!  The themes of service and community were evident throughout the evening. Before the dance, parent volunteers and students in … Continue reading Valentine’s Day Dance a Big Hit at BFA Fairfax

Welcome Joanne Saunders – the New Substance Abuse Prevention Counselor at BFA Fairfax

FWSU welcomes Joanne Saunders, the new Student Assistant Support (SAP) Counselor at BFA. Joanne takes over for Christopher Fountain, who took a new position in December to be closer to his home in Chittenden County. Joanne is no stranger to BFA. She grew up in Fairfax and spent all of her K-12 school years here. … Continue reading Welcome Joanne Saunders – the New Substance Abuse Prevention Counselor at BFA Fairfax

Franklin County Compassion and Pride on Display at Fifth-Annual Pink Zone Basketball Night!

For the past five years, the highlight of the JV and Varsity girls basketball season has been the Pink Zone basketball games held vs.Richford High School. Photo Credit: Cold Hollow Photography For one evening, these Franklin County rival schools join forces to raise funds toward the continued fight against cancer. The Pink Zone night also … Continue reading Franklin County Compassion and Pride on Display at Fifth-Annual Pink Zone Basketball Night!

A Splashing Success for 2017 Penguin Plunge!

On Saturday, February 4, 2017 at the Burlington Waterfront a team from BFA Fairfax participated in the Penguin Plunge. 16 people representing BFA Fairfax took an icy dip in Lake Champlain to support the Vermont Special Olympics. This year's team included BFA Fairfax faculty, students, community members and one student from Georgia school. To date, … Continue reading A Splashing Success for 2017 Penguin Plunge!

FWSU Continues Engaging Global Community with IVECA Inter-Cultural Classroom Partnerships

For five years now, students from FWSU have engaged in global learning exchanges through the International Virtual Schooling (IVECA). During this time we have worked closely with Dr. Eunhee Jung, founder of IVECA Center for International Virtual Schooling. Dr. Jung has shared that "FWSU is indeed a leading school district in globalizing teaching and learning." … Continue reading FWSU Continues Engaging Global Community with IVECA Inter-Cultural Classroom Partnerships