
October 20, 2023
We have continued our practice of recognizing Franklin West educators each month for the 2023-24 school year. During the last week of September, we visited the classrooms of our h...

October 12, 2023
Fairfax Relays Kick off 2023 BFA Fairfax Homecoming Week with Creativity, Spirit, and Community!
Each October, BFA Fairfax hosts the annual Fairfax Relays cross country ...

October 10, 2023
October is National Principals Month, and what better way is there to kick off the beautiful foliage and crisp air in Vermont than taking a moment to celebrate and showcase our pr...

October 3, 2023
Addresses all FWSU Action Plan Targets: Student-Centered Learning Leadership in a Student-Centered Learning Environment Flexible Learning Environments Engaged Commun...

September 29, 2023
With fall upon us, students and teachers are taking advantage of the many places to explore in Vermont during this beautiful season.
Fourth graders ventured to Saint Albans...
September 28, 2023
On September 6th, 2023, senior Peyton Metruk and junior Ella Ferrone were panelists on a webinar that had participants from across the globe. Invited guests of the Aurora Institu...

September 22, 2023
In Franklin West Supervisory Union, the first day of school is commonly known as the BEST DAY OF THE YEAR!
We are excited to meet new students, welcome back returning studen...
September 21, 2023
Today, we relaunch the FWSU Blog for the 2023-24 school year. For the past 10 years, we have shared the stories of our schools on a regular basis to give insight, provide backgrou...

June 15, 2023
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June 14, 2023
For anyone who enters the Richard A. Brown Memorial Gymnasium at BFA Fairfax, one of the first things that stand out is the number and variety of banners hanging on the walls repr...


June 13, 2023
Finding local, authentic field trips for a Spanish class is somewhat of a challenge. However, the Georgia â…ž Spanish classes were able to find two gems right in Barre, VT.
The ...

June 6, 2023
Spring time learning and teaching can certainly be a challenge for any student and teacher. The end of the school can feel so close and yet so far away and the sunshine and warmt...

May 30, 2023
What began as an idea two years ago has blossomed into an annual event. The 2nd annual GEMS Day of Service was held on May 17th. The day of service was established by student lead...

May 25, 2023
Have you ever wondered about how to start a conversation with your teenager about drugs and alcohol? We know this can be a challenging and complicated topic and want to share a co...

May 25, 2023
For 13 years, Senator Bernie Sanders has asked Vermont High School students to participate in his State of the Union Essay contest. This contest challenges students to highlight ...

May 25, 2023
Throughout a majority of the first 3 quarters of the school year, I have had the pleasure of working with Kai Fan, a senior at BFA Fairfax, on an augmented reality (AR) sandbox th...

May 25, 2023
Hello Fletcher Families!
We are very excited to announce that Fletcher Elementary has an online apparel store open through Kevin Smith Sports !
This apparel has the same d...

May 17, 2023
Every year, we honor two Franklin West educators as our Educators of the Year. Last year, we implemented a new process for selecting our recipients. Educators are nominated by the...

April 21, 2023
The halls are alive with School Spirit at GEMS! When the weather begins to change and kids are anxious to get outside and enjoy the sun, what do you do when there are still 10 min...