We are incredibly proud of the cast and crew, whose show "Knock Knock" won at the Regional District One Act Festival and will be moving on to the State Festival on April 11-12.
Congratulations!!
We had the best Family Night out in Fairfax!
Thanks to many who participated in this fun, family event at BFA.
We are already looking forward to next year!
The Fairfax School Budget Revote (FY26) will take place on Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at the Fairfax Town Offices. Polls will be open 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM. Residents are encouraged to join the Board and BFA administration on Wednesday, April 2nd in the Elementary Gym (6 PM) for an informational meeting and school budget presentation ahead of the revote. Visit fwsu.org/page/budget-info for resources on the proposed budget.
Questions? Reach out to the Fairfax School Board (fxboard@fwsu.org) or contact the FWSU Business Office at 802-370-3113.
This morning, Ms. Chaplin and Mr. Karp’s classes led us in a fantastic All School Morning meeting that celebrated International Women’s Day. Our students shared about important and influential women who have made significant impacts on the world.
Today our Grade 3/4 Drama Club performed Toy Store for a packed house of students, families, and staff. The cast did an amazing job and we are incredibly proud of all of them. A big thank you to Mrs. Kalbfleisch, Mrs. Bates, and Mrs. Garrett for all their work making this play happen for our students!
This morning the Grade 1 Team participated in the 2nd Annual Penguin Olympics to culminate their learning and hard work during the penguin unit. It was a ton of fun!
The BFA Fairfax FY26 School Budget Presentation is now available… Visit the FWSU School Budgets webpage to view! fwsu.org/page/budget-info
BFA Fairfax Kindergarten Registration 2025-26
February 19 - March 21, 2025
Your child must be five years old on or before September 1, 2025 to attend Kindergarten in the fall of 2025. Parents can request enrollment packets by contacting Rhonda Masse at 802-849-0723, or by emailing rmasse@fwsu.org. If your child is currently enrolled in the PreK program at BFA, you do not need to request a packet. You will receive several forms to update information. Those documents will be sent home with your child at the beginning of the registration period.
Enrollment packets should be completed and returned by March 21, 2025. For new enrollments - A copy of your child’s birth certificate, immunization record, and proof of residency must be included with your completed enrollment packet. Students cannot be enrolled until all of the required documents are on file with the school.
All other Kindergarten information (Handbooks, Screening Dates, Information Night) will be shared at a later date. Thank you!
All FWSU schools will be on a two hour delay Monday February 17. This will allow our road crews to assess road conditions and catch up. We will advise if conditions change by 7:30 tomorrow morning.
Mrs. Villeneuve's Public Speaking class participated in the Rotary Club's speech contest.
This year's speech topic was "How to Increase respect, tolerance & understanding of one another."
Our very own Aydin Naylor is the Franklin Grand Isle chapter runner-up!
Congratulations to all participants!
Due to the unpredictability of the afternoon weather and liklihood of freezing rain during our afternoon travel, all FWSU schools will be closed today (2/13/25). Stay safe and enjoy the winter weather!
On Friday night our Middle School was glowing with fun!!!
TUESDAY FEBRUARY 11 GIRLS BASKETBALL UPDATE
-Due to Twinfield's low player numbers, Tuesday's JV girls basketball game is canceled. The Varsity game will still take place at 7pm. SENIOR NIGHT festivities will take place shortly before the 7pm tipoff. Good luck and congratulations to all!
FY26 School Budget Guides (SY 2025-26) are expected to arrive in residents’ mailboxes this weekend into early next week. Be advised that each registered voter address will receive one School Budget Guide.
If your household does not receive a copy by February 12 and you would like a physical copy, please email hwelburn@fwsu.org and include your full name & complete mailing address. Thank you!
We had a great day celebrating the 100th Day!
Wishing our High school and Middle school Nordic Ski Teams the best of luck! They are headed to Craftsbury for a skate race, which begins at 2:30 pm. You can view races live on YouTube, "Craftsbury Outdoor Center webcam". GO FAIRFAX!
TUESDAY FEB. 4 ATHLETIC UPDATES (11:04am)
-JV Girls Basketball game vs. Hazen is canceled. There will be no makeup. Team pictures are moved to Wednesday at 3:15pm. No practice today.
-V Girls Basketball game vs. Danville is still ON as scheduled. 7pm tipoff. All players should meet in HS gym at 5:30. Team pictures are moved to Wednesday at 3:15pm.
*ALL OTHER PRACTICES/EVENTS ARE ON AS SCHEDULED TODAY
The BFA Music Department is extremely proud to announce that sophomore Bradyn Savery has been accepted into this year's Vermont Music Educators Association All State Music Festival! He is one of about twelve trombone players in the state of Vermont selected after a rigorous audition process; this year's festival will take place from May 8-11, with a performance open to the public on the final day at Essex High School. Congratulations, Bradyn!
FACILITY UPDATE 1/31/25 7:55pm
All areas, including all gyms at BFA Fairfax are good to go for Saturday's events as scheduled. Thank you for your patience and understanding. We look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow!
RICHFORD AT FAIRFAX JV/V BOYS BASKETBALL GAMES POSTPONED TONIGHT, FRIDAY 1/31
Due to an unexpected facilities issue, we are unable to host the boys basketball games this evening. Makeup TBD.
Practices in the middle school and elementary school gyms may proceed as scheduled.
We will provide updates as they are available regarding status of tomorrow's youth and high school events in the HS Gym (Saturday events in the middle and elementary school are not impacted).
Thank you for your understanding, and our apologies.