Bellows Free Academy

Reminder: BFA Fairfax has an early release tomorrow at 11:50 AM ⏰ Please plan transportation and pickups accordingly!

We had four outstanding elementary concerts over the past two weeks, and we could not be prouder of our students! Their hard work truly shone through in each fantastic performance.

A special thank you to Ms. Belfield for the time, effort, and dedication she put into making these events such a success for our learning community. We are so grateful for all that you do!

Bravo to everyone involved!

Congratulations to BFA Fairfax’s Dramatic Arts Ensemble on advancing to the Vermont State Drama Festival!

The cast and crew had an incredible time presenting Too Many Detectives at the Murder Mansion at the People’s Academy Regional Festival on Saturday. We are especially proud of the many students who were recognized for their excellence in theatrical craft.

As we prepare for States on April 10–11, we’re excited to both cohost and perform at BFA St. Albans. There’s a lot of work ahead, and we appreciate all the support from our community.

Congratulations again to this phenomenal cast and crew!

Please join us tonight, March 19 at 7:00 PM in the MS Gym for our high school one-act performance of “Too Many Detectives at the Murder Mansion!” 🎭

Our high school students have worked incredibly hard to bring this fun and entertaining production to life, and we would love to see the community there to support them.

Admission is by donation.

We hope to see you there!

🏒 BFA Fairfax is proud to recognize three of our student-athletes competing at a high level this winter!

Max Howard, Avery Maynard, and Dominic Boucher are all members of the Milton Yellowjackets boys hockey program, representing BFA Fairfax with hard work, dedication, and team spirit on the ice.

We are proud to see our students continue to grow as athletes while representing our school community beyond our campus. Keep up the great work!

Big congratulations to Cashton Rocheleau of BFA Fairfax and the Nomadic Yeti’s Wrestling Club for an outstanding performance at the JV State Championship! 🎉

Cashton went undefeated on the day, showing determination, skill, and grit on the mat to earn an impressive championship run. 💪🔥

We are proud to celebrate this achievement and the hard work that continues to represent BFA Fairfax and the Nomadic Yeti’s Wrestling Club so well. Way to go, Cashton! 👏🐾

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.”

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

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/

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!

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!