A Note to Seniors

Hello BFA Seniors and Families -

By now I am sure many of you have heard that Governor Phil Scott announced at 6:00 pm tonight that schools will not be returning to in-person instruction for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year. While this announcement was not entirely unexpected, the timing was earlier than we anticipated. We have not, at this time, received any guidance from the Agency of Education. I am sure that this news creates many questions and concerns for all of you. I have some of my own as well.

When I was a high school teacher I mostly taught seniors. I remember that the spring of the senior year was a time that most students looked forward to making some lasting memories. We have many traditions for Seniors at BFA, such as Prom, Graduation, Class Night, the Bobwhite/Comet Variety show, Project Graduation at the Complex, the Senior Brunch, NWTC Appreciation Night and many other important and meaningful events. I am saddened that this might not be the case this year, but I am also optimistic that we might be able to provide some unique opportunities for the class of 2020. Our goal is to uphold as many of these traditions as possible.

Our Maple Run Unified School District Mission Statement has always been the guiding document we have looked to in our decision-making process.

The Maple Run Unified School District is where inquiring minds, compassionate hearts, creative expression, healthy lives and service to the community develop so all can learn, achieve and succeed.

It will continue to serve as such as we determine how to best support our faculty, staff, students, and families during this challenging time.

Next week we will update you on any guidance we receive and processes we will be putting in place. Until then, take a deep breath, stay safe, get outside, and keep in touch with your friends and family.


Bill Kimball
Interim Principal and Assistant Superintendent