BFA juniors Rebekah Larose and Sophie Lee made an oral presentation at the St. Michael’s College Symposium on their research concerning “Microbial Activity and Phosphate in Streams”. The Symposium held at the Hilton Hotel in Burlington, VT is a yearly event in which students (graduate, undergraduate and high school) communicate their research through oral and … Continue reading BFA High School Students Present Research
Innovative Learning Opportunities: FWSU Recognized for Developing Global Partnerships
In March 2016 FWSU was selected as one of the first best global model schools and districts among candidates from 9 states in the U.S., 11 countries, 80 schools, and the partners of over 150 IVECA international programs. From the IVECA Website: Franklin West Supervisory Union school district in Vermont, USA, Charmsaem Elementary and Jeonmin High … Continue reading Innovative Learning Opportunities: FWSU Recognized for Developing Global Partnerships
BFA HS AP Students Debate Important Moment in History
Students in Joe Emery’s Advanced Placement US History (APUSH) participated in a debate to determine whether the United States’ use of an atomic bomb in Japan was “Justified” or “Unjustified”. Debates in AP US allow us to recognize our past triumphs and faults as a country and can help us give a more complete definition … Continue reading BFA HS AP Students Debate Important Moment in History
FWSU Receives Bay and Paul Grant to Focus on Innovation and Global Partnerships
FWSU is excited again to announce the Bay and Paul Foundation has granted FWSU $60,000 to continue its work engaging our students with students and classrooms from around the world. In addition, our grant funding this year will also allow FWSU schools to begin building our capacity for global connections in innovation through the creation … Continue reading FWSU Receives Bay and Paul Grant to Focus on Innovation and Global Partnerships
FES Students Recognized for Important Messages Within Art and Writing
Three students in Fletcher have recently been recognized for excellence in art and writing, but equally as important are the messages behind their work. "My poster is about Dairy Man, the superhero, who eats really healthy foods and helps people by giving them dairy so that they can be fit and healthy just like him," … Continue reading FES Students Recognized for Important Messages Within Art and Writing
FWSU to Launch “Girls Who Code” Club
This summer FWSU will offer an exciting opportunity for current seventh grade girls to explore the world of computer science. We are launching a Girls Who Code Club. The goal of the program is to heighten interest in this incredibly important field of study which is currently in decline, especially among women. Coding, or computational thinking, is a collection of skills … Continue reading FWSU to Launch “Girls Who Code” Club
BFA Fairfax Students Focus on Respect, Gratitude, and Making a Difference with Speaker Ed Gerety
On Thursday, February 4th, BFA Fairfax Middle and High School Students hosted nationally-renowned speaker and author, Ed Gerety. Ed Gerety is one of the top professional youth speakers and leadership trainers in the United States, and is an annual keynote speaker at the Vermont Student Athletic Leadership Conference held each November. Through his personal experiences, inspirational … Continue reading BFA Fairfax Students Focus on Respect, Gratitude, and Making a Difference with Speaker Ed Gerety
FWSU Act 46 School Unification Study Committee Commences
Last Thursday the FWSU Act 46 Study Committee held its inaugural meeting at Georgia Elementary Middle School. Act 46, a landmark piece of legislation passed during the last years legislative session, has finally arrived at FWSU. Act 46 is a new law that seeks to address large issues currently facing the Vermont education system. The primary stated … Continue reading FWSU Act 46 School Unification Study Committee Commences
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