Congratulations to Riley Tierney, Stella Rabtoy, Alaina Geremski, and Leigh Brown on being recognized as Vermont Presidential Scholars! 🎉⭐ This prestigious honor celebrates academic excellence, leadership, and service, and we are incredibly proud to see these students representing BFA Fairfax through their hard work, dedication, and achievements. Your commitment both in and out of the classroom reflects the strength of our school community. Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition! 📚👏
Congratulations to BFA Fairfax’s Kai Von Sitas on being selected to the North-South Basketball Game roster! 🏀 Representing BFA Fairfax in this statewide all-star event is a tremendous honor and a reflection of the dedication and hard work shown throughout the season. We are proud to see Kai recognized among Vermont’s top student-athletes!
BFA Fairfax athlete shines on the slopes!!
Bellows Free Academy Fairfax student-athlete Josie Riggs continues to excel on the slopes, showing dedication, determination, and a strong competitive spirit throughout the ski season. Her hard work and commitment to training have led to impressive performances, while her sportsmanship and school pride make her a strong representative of BFA Fairfax athletics. ✨🎿
Josie Riggs, of Fletcher, a sophomore at BFA-Fairfax, has had a stellar first season racing independently on the high school circuit. Josie finished 8th overall in the high School state championship Giant Slalom event, and 5th place overall in the slalom event, just behind Maddie. Josie also qualified for the Vermont High School Eastern team and helped the team earn the top spot this past weekend at Attitash.
Josie has also continued to succeed in club racing, representing Smuggler’s Notch Ski Club. At the State Championships for club racing last week in Stowe, sponsored by the Vermont Alpine Racing Association (VARA), Josie skied to a 6th place position, earning a spot to the US Ski and Snowboard Eastern championships at Sugarloaf in Maine on March 18-20. Club racing in Vermont pits local kids like Josie against athletes from elite ski academies in northern Vermont.
Josie says her “greatest accomplishment this year was qualifying for all the state and eastern championships. They all happened to line up one right after another, which was mentally and physically exhausting. However, I’m proud of the work that got me there and the results that came from it.”
Bellows Free Academy Fairfax student-athlete Josie Riggs continues to excel on the slopes, showing dedication, determination, and a strong competitive spirit throughout the ski season. Her hard work and commitment to training have led to impressive performances, while her sportsmanship and school pride make her a strong representative of BFA Fairfax athletics. ✨🎿
Josie Riggs, of Fletcher, a sophomore at BFA-Fairfax, has had a stellar first season racing independently on the high school circuit. Josie finished 8th overall in the high School state championship Giant Slalom event, and 5th place overall in the slalom event, just behind Maddie. Josie also qualified for the Vermont High School Eastern team and helped the team earn the top spot this past weekend at Attitash.
Josie has also continued to succeed in club racing, representing Smuggler’s Notch Ski Club. At the State Championships for club racing last week in Stowe, sponsored by the Vermont Alpine Racing Association (VARA), Josie skied to a 6th place position, earning a spot to the US Ski and Snowboard Eastern championships at Sugarloaf in Maine on March 18-20. Club racing in Vermont pits local kids like Josie against athletes from elite ski academies in northern Vermont.
Josie says her “greatest accomplishment this year was qualifying for all the state and eastern championships. They all happened to line up one right after another, which was mentally and physically exhausting. However, I’m proud of the work that got me there and the results that came from it.”
Special congratulations to BFA Fairfax students Leigh Brown and Riley Tierney for earning Gold medals in their events! 🌟🏅 Your dedication and hard work are outstanding. Your BFA community is proud of all your accomplishments!
Burlington Technical Center's Intro to Health Care and Health Science Academy programs attended the HOSA-Future Health Professionals spring conference and competitions at the University of Vermont! 🩺🎉
We are proud to recognize the following state winners:
Health Career Poster (Team Event)
🥇 Gina Kim (SBHS) & Dieuna Beynnon (BHS) – Gold
🥉 Zoie Aguillon (CVU) & Nica Thomas (BHS) – Bronze
Pathophysiology
🥇 Riley Tierney (BFA Fairfax) – Gold
🥈 Peyton Burdick (BHS) – Silver
🥉 Olivia Byamungu (WHS) – Bronze
Medical Terminology
🥇 Leigh Brown (BFA Fairfax) – Gold
Nursing Assistant
🥈 Olivia Jarvis (MHS) – Silver
Burlington Technical Center's Intro to Health Care and Health Science Academy programs attended the HOSA-Future Health Professionals spring conference and competitions at the University of Vermont! 🩺🎉
We are proud to recognize the following state winners:
Health Career Poster (Team Event)
🥇 Gina Kim (SBHS) & Dieuna Beynnon (BHS) – Gold
🥉 Zoie Aguillon (CVU) & Nica Thomas (BHS) – Bronze
Pathophysiology
🥇 Riley Tierney (BFA Fairfax) – Gold
🥈 Peyton Burdick (BHS) – Silver
🥉 Olivia Byamungu (WHS) – Bronze
Medical Terminology
🥇 Leigh Brown (BFA Fairfax) – Gold
Nursing Assistant
🥈 Olivia Jarvis (MHS) – Silver
FAMILY NIGHT OUT
Thursday, March 12 5:00-7:00pm
BFA Elementary Lobby
Lego Fun (10 and under)
UNO
Pickleball
Maker Space Activity
BFA PTSA
Fairfax Library
Fairfax Parks and Recreation
BFA Farm to School
Fairfax Food Shelf
Fairfax Neighbors for Racial
Equity
Middle School Student
Leadership Committee
Spectrum Drop In Center
CVOEO (Champlain Valley
Office of Economic Opportunity)
Resources Activities
Community
Connections
Health and Wellness Resources
Northwest Counseling and Support Services
Rise 802
Voices Against Violence
Vaping Resources
Gone Guys Film Screening at 6:15 pm in
HS/MS Cafeteria
Academic Resources
BFA Flexible Pathways
Center for Technology Essex
Burlington Technical Center
Math and Literacy Resources
Vermont State University- Early College &
Dual Enrollment
Powerschool Information & Questions
Yardsticks Responsive Classroom
VSAC
Governor’s Institute of Vermont
Athletic Resources
Fairfax United Lacrosse
Smugglers Notch Ski & Snowboard Club
Fairfax Youth Basketball
Free Pizza, Salad, Snacks and More!
Congratulations to our talented high school student Tristan Metruk, for earning a Silver Key Award in the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards while attending Burlington Technical Center!
The Silver Key is awarded to submissions that demonstrate exceptional creativity, technical skill, and a unique artistic voice. Receiving this recognition is a significant accomplishment, as entries are judged against hundreds of works from students across the region.
We are incredibly proud of this achievement and excited to see where this student’s creativity and passion for the arts will lead next. Please join us in celebrating this outstanding accomplishment!
https://www.flickr.com/photos/brattmuseum/55054522247/in/album-72177720331599317
11th and 12th-grade students in Design & Illustration and Digital Media Lab were highly encouraged to enter pieces into Scholastic Art & Writing. This competition begins at the regional level (for Vermont, this is the state level), and Gold Key award recipients have their works move onto the national level.
Between the two programs, there were:
6 Gold Key Awards
9 Silver Key Awards
18 Honorable Mentions
With a total of 23 Gold Keys in the entire state, BTC took home more than 20% of the Golds! A true testament to the quality of work these students are producing.
Attached are images of the Gold Key winning works and a link to see all of the winning work: https://www.flickr.com/photos/brattmuseum/albums/72177720331599317/
The Silver Key is awarded to submissions that demonstrate exceptional creativity, technical skill, and a unique artistic voice. Receiving this recognition is a significant accomplishment, as entries are judged against hundreds of works from students across the region.
We are incredibly proud of this achievement and excited to see where this student’s creativity and passion for the arts will lead next. Please join us in celebrating this outstanding accomplishment!
https://www.flickr.com/photos/brattmuseum/55054522247/in/album-72177720331599317
11th and 12th-grade students in Design & Illustration and Digital Media Lab were highly encouraged to enter pieces into Scholastic Art & Writing. This competition begins at the regional level (for Vermont, this is the state level), and Gold Key award recipients have their works move onto the national level.
Between the two programs, there were:
6 Gold Key Awards
9 Silver Key Awards
18 Honorable Mentions
With a total of 23 Gold Keys in the entire state, BTC took home more than 20% of the Golds! A true testament to the quality of work these students are producing.
Attached are images of the Gold Key winning works and a link to see all of the winning work: https://www.flickr.com/photos/brattmuseum/albums/72177720331599317/
Thank you to everyone in our community who came out to vote and support passing the budget. Your time, voices, and commitment to our town truly matter. It’s always inspiring to see neighbors showing up for one another and working together for the good of our community.
The BFA Middle School Counseling team would like to invite you to an evening presentation on Wednesday, February 18th, at 6:30 to discuss the intersection of social media and mental health issues in teens.
While this presentation is geared towards caregivers, you are welcome to bring your middle school-aged students. The presentation is not geared towards elementary-age students and younger children. For additional information about John and his presentation, please visit: Ryan's Story.
*Students in 7th and 8th grades at BFA Middle School will be receiving a similar presentation during the school day on 2/18.
Please RSVP to Marisa Monette at mmonette@fwsu.org. We hope you can join us!
While this presentation is geared towards caregivers, you are welcome to bring your middle school-aged students. The presentation is not geared towards elementary-age students and younger children. For additional information about John and his presentation, please visit: Ryan's Story.
*Students in 7th and 8th grades at BFA Middle School will be receiving a similar presentation during the school day on 2/18.
Please RSVP to Marisa Monette at mmonette@fwsu.org. We hope you can join us!
We had a great day celebrating the 100th Day of School. We dressed up as athletes from our favorite Olympic sport, we made 100 Day classroom flags, and had a school-wide Rock, Paper, Scissors tournament.
We had so much fun this morning being part of Weather At Your School with Marissa Vigevani from WPTZ. Thank you to all our students, families, and staff for getting up early and being part of this opportunity.
All FWSU Schools (Fairfax, Fletcher, and Georgia) will be closed tomorrow January 26 in anticipation of the impact of the prolonged snowfall on arrival and dismissal. Stay safe and warm.
Reminder! BFA Fairfax will have a community open house tonight, 6-7:30.
There will be a ribbon cutting ceremony at the entrance of Ms/HS, followed by access to the school. Hope to see you there!
There will be a ribbon cutting ceremony at the entrance of Ms/HS, followed by access to the school. Hope to see you there!
BFA Fairfax participated in the "Choices Matter" education program sponsored by the Vermont Principals Association as well as the Vermont Agency of Transportation.
Fletcher Cleaves was involved in a tragic car crash that left
him paralyzed from the chest down due to a driver
suspected of texting while behind the wheel. This traumatic
incident caused him to lose his football scholarship, but with
faith, perseverance, and a year of intense physical therapy,
He re-enrolled in school and graduated from the University
of Memphis with a degree in Computer Science.
Now, as a professional motivational speaker, Fletcher has
shared his testimony of overcoming adversity, safe driving,
importance of education, with ESPN,
College Game-Day, and to over 300highschools, colleges,
and businesses.
Thank you, Fletcher, for sharing your experience and knowledge with our students and community.
Fletcher Cleaves was involved in a tragic car crash that left
him paralyzed from the chest down due to a driver
suspected of texting while behind the wheel. This traumatic
incident caused him to lose his football scholarship, but with
faith, perseverance, and a year of intense physical therapy,
He re-enrolled in school and graduated from the University
of Memphis with a degree in Computer Science.
Now, as a professional motivational speaker, Fletcher has
shared his testimony of overcoming adversity, safe driving,
importance of education, with ESPN,
College Game-Day, and to over 300highschools, colleges,
and businesses.
Thank you, Fletcher, for sharing your experience and knowledge with our students and community.
We had so much fun and some delicious waffles made by Chef Tony today!
The High School and Middle School are kicking off their annual food drive for Operation Happiness (affiliated with the United Way and the Fairfax Food Shelf).
"If we all give a little, it can really mean a lot."
"If we all give a little, it can really mean a lot."
Students in foundations of science designed and implemented their own inquiry labs, exploring factors that influence wind energy. Designing your own experiment challenges the mind and forces you to analyze every aspect of the scientific process.
Opening night is tonight!!!! Support our hardworking students and staff with our production of Matilda.
Please note that the bleachers are all general admission.
Doors will open 30 minutes before showtime. If you would like a preferred bleacher seat, please arrive early!
Many ways to purchase your seat for show times!
Tickets are on sale in the High School main office. You can call to reserve them at 849-0700.
As always, we will have tickets available at the door while they last.
Or order them online through Brown Paper Tickets.
https://bfafairfax.brownpapertickets.com/?
Please note that the bleachers are all general admission.
Doors will open 30 minutes before showtime. If you would like a preferred bleacher seat, please arrive early!
Many ways to purchase your seat for show times!
Tickets are on sale in the High School main office. You can call to reserve them at 849-0700.
As always, we will have tickets available at the door while they last.
Or order them online through Brown Paper Tickets.
https://bfafairfax.brownpapertickets.com/?
This morning Mrs. K and Mrs. Farrar’s classes entertained us with a wonderful performance of The Great Thanksgiving Feast. Thank you for reminding us about what matters most this time of year.
