Bellows Free Academy

More from the roaring '20s and Mrs. Hebert's AP Language and Composition class. From left Jacob Benware, Riley Gamache and Kaylee Green

A photo from Mrs. Hebert's 1920s Gatsby party . From left: Emma Lovelette, Hailey Savage, Grace Adamczak, Madeleine Hungerford, Brendan Messier and Taylor Yates.

BOCCE!

Hello Everyone, As you know, the BFA Prom is tomorrow evening in Burlington. It marks the beginning of the celebration season for BFA and high schools throughout the state. We want all our families to enjoy these very special moments with their students and graduates. Most importantly, we hope all our students are very mindful about decisions they make during this exciting time, especially about using alcohol and other drugs. Sadly, one wrong decision can lead to catastrophic consequences. By working together and reinforcing this message, we can enjoy a safe and memorable graduation season. If you need any support on student substance use, do not hesitate to reach out to school administrators, our School Resource Officer or our guidance and nursing staff. Thank you very much for your support and understanding as we look forward to celebrating with the class of 2019! Sincerely, Chris Mosca

BFA Unified basketball team at Caselton today. Another successful, fun filled day. BFA Unified took home silver and a gold and silver on skills! Great job.

District 1 Music Festival. BFA Performing Arts Centre

A message from BELLOWS FREE ACADEMY Members of the BFA Community: Recently, we have received reports that teens are vaping/smoking substances that are causing them to suddenly become very ill. Please discuss this with your teen to make them aware of the health concerns regarding substance. If you are concerned regarding a loved one that has loss consciousness, become very pale, or acting abnormal, please consult your health care provider immediately. It is our hope that through increased awareness our children will stay safe and make healthy decisions.

Adsel Sparrow was one of five regional finalists to move onto the Vermont state Poetry Out Loud competition. There, she competed against ten finalists from around the state. Adsel’s performance was exemplary, and she received a certificate for her participation in this competitive event.

One Act play that BFA will be presenting on Saturday at the Regional One Act competition. There is a community show on Thursday (tonight) at 7pm. Great show - support the student actors and crew as they go into the One ACT Festival at BFA this weekend.

Congratulations to BFA’s Adsel Sparrow. Adsel is one of the top ten in Vermont at this year’s Poetry Out Loud competition. 38 schools across the state participated in the competition this year. She moves on to the state finals which will happen March 18th at the Vermont PBS studios. Bellows Free Academy is very proud of her accomplishments.

This morning , 2/22/19 ,Bellows Free Academy was pleased to host VT Attorney General T. J. Donovan and former Chief Justice of the NH Supreme Court John Broderick who spoke to our students about “changing the culture and conversation around mental illness.” Following this very powerful presentation, Ms Brouillette and our student athletic council spoke about their work with the ‘Hope Happens Here” program. Thanks to our entire school community for supporting this most important event.

CONGRATULATIONS to Brook Hodgeman for taking first place at The Tour de Chittenden, a premier 3 Day ski race! #BFAPride

BFA is operating on a regular schedule today. WPTZ had a false report that Maple Run was on a 2 hour delay, only Fairfield Center School will be on a 2 hour delay. Students arriving late to school need to get a pass from the Main Office. Please drive safely.

All afternoon BFA activities are cancelled today, January 23, 2019 due to hazardous weather conditions. Sincerely, Chris Mosca

BFA will be running on a 2 hour delay schedule today, Tuesday, January 22. Students should arrive 10:05, classes will begin 10:10. A copy of all delay schedules can be found in the student handbook which is also on our website under Student/Parent.

BFA Experience 2019

BFA Experience is on!

A message from MAPLE RUN UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT Hello - MRUSD schools will be closed today,January 9, 2019. This message from Superintendent Kevin Dirth is to notify you that because secondary roads are extremely bad and forecasts predict continuing bad weather, and at the recommendation of officials, all schools in the Maple Run Unified School District will be closed today. This includes Bellows Free Academy St. Albans, Northwest Technical Center, St. Albans Town Educational Center, St. Albans City School, Fairfield Center School, and all pre-school and Kindergarten programs.

So proud of all of the students involved from both BFA and MVU that contributed to the 2018 Powder Puff Event. This year the event raised $28,283.00 to go back into the community to the Jim Bashaw Cancer and Catastrophic Fund, Camp Ta Kum Ta, and the two scholarships in Jim Bashaw's name with one being at each school. Thank you to everyone who made the tenth year possible!

Are you ready to brave the frigid waters of Lake Champlain to support the BFA Unified Sports program and Special Olympics Vermont? If so please join our team. The Penguin Plunge with take place on Saturday February 2nd. Please use the link below to register for our team. Sophie Thompson is our team captain, please see her for questions or any assistance. Of course you can also reply to this email with questions too. https://give.specialolympicsvermont.org/team/202452