THE FWSU STORY: BFA Fairfax Softball Trains Hard and Pays It Forward During Florida Spring Training Week

On April 19 a year’s worth of planning and fundraising came to a close as 16 members of the BFA Fairfax High School Softball program journeyed to the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida for six days of softball spring training and community service. This trip is taken … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: BFA Fairfax Softball Trains Hard and Pays It Forward During Florida Spring Training Week

THE FWSU STORY: Thanking our Administrative Professionals at BFA Fairfax

BFA Fairfax students will be on vacation next week, but that doesn’t mean that the building will be empty. When students are out of the building, even for the summer, our office staff is working to get ready for the return of students. Sally, Val, Amy, and Rhonda perform many of the behind the scenes … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: Thanking our Administrative Professionals at BFA Fairfax

THE FWSU STORY: Paraprofessional Evaluation Committee Develops New Model

As part of the process of consolidation of special education costs in FY19, all special education paraprofessionals will become supervisory union employees. This mandate provides an opportunity to review and update the current evaluation model for all paraprofessional staff. A committee comprised of paraprofessionals, special educators, and administrators from each of our schools reviewed the current … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: Paraprofessional Evaluation Committee Develops New Model

THE FWSU STORY: Representatives Bring Student Voice and Leadership to Fairfax School Board

The long-standing tradition at BFA Fairfax of having two student representatives serve on our school board continues. Providing students with opportunities to lead is one of the central emphases of the FWSU Action Plan. The two student representatives, a junior and a senior, are selected through a comprehensive process facilitated by the BFA Fairfax Student Council. The … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: Representatives Bring Student Voice and Leadership to Fairfax School Board

THE FWSU STORY: Fairfax 8th Grader Earns Second Place in National Geographic Vermont State Bee

On April 6, eighth-grader Wyeth Haddock represented BFA-Fairfax in the National Geographic Vermont State Geography Bee at Castleton State University.  Wyeth earned his spot at the State Bee by winning the school championship in February, then taking a qualifying test. At the State Bee, Wyeth competed against 73 other middle schoolers from across the state.  … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: Fairfax 8th Grader Earns Second Place in National Geographic Vermont State Bee

THE FWSU STORY: GEMS Students Learn Transferrable Skills with Team U-Topia

Vermont has set a very high bar for student achievement with Transferable Skills.  Every student must demonstrate proficiency in the following areas. Clear and Effective Communication Self Direction Creative and Practical Problem Solving Responsible and Involved Citizenship Informed and Integrative Thinking One way GEMS is helping students learn transferable skills is through Team U-Topia. Every Monday … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: GEMS Students Learn Transferrable Skills with Team U-Topia