Bellows Free Academy

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

BFA Graduate, Mike Henderson, aka ENDO, is a self-described "man of many different hats." Known to many as the guy who created the most widely-used Maschine mapping for Traktor Pro. Great 2 hour demo/class in the PAC this afternoon.

Good Afternoon! BFA Logo Attire and Gear Available NOW! The deadline to order for the holidays is this Sunday 12/2! There are many options and colors, so check them out! This fundraiser benefits the BFA Student Council. Order by following the link below, pay online, and pick up at the store across the street before the holidays! Check out the items available through this link: https://bfafundraiser2018.itemorder.com/sale Thank you for supporting the BFA Student Council!

State Board of Education meets in the Performing Arts Center at Bellows Free Academy today

Hi all, After much consideration of latest forecast updates, consultation with our SRO, the travel conditions from sending communities and the overall well being of our school community, I have decided to postpone the BFA Experience. It will be rescheduled sometime during assessment week. Preston will be following up with additional information. Thank you for your understanding. Sincerely, Chris M

If you were not aware, Chef Adam and Chef Colby are awesome!!! They donated their time Wednesday afternoon (the day before Thanksgiving) to help my Girl Scout Troop make 120 Maple Cream Pies! They are earning money to go to Philly in April and to go River Rafting/Camping in June! Jenny Parent I have 16 girls in the troop, 2 are from Fairfield, 1 is from Milton, 1 is homeschooled, and the rest are from Georgia! The bonus was that this was yet another great way for those girls to make a connection with BFA! Thanks again Chef Adam and Chef Colby!!

The show must go on! Tonight’s performance of Shrek WILL be taking place as scheduled. We look forward to seeing you there.

Shrek@ThePAC