Welcome to our summer update!
This blog focuses on sharing important information and photos taken throughout summer 2021.
Save the Dates
Back to School - Save the Dates:
Thursday, August 19, 9th Grade Welcome Orientation Event begins at 4:30 in the gym; and the 10th-12th grades Welcome Back Orientation Event begins at 7 pm in the gym.
Wednesday, August 25, the First day of school for 11th & 12th Grades only begins at 7:30 am.
Thursday, August 26, the First day of school for 9th & 10th Grades only begins at 7:30 am.
Friday, August 27, All Students begin at 7:30 am Period 1.
2021 Teacher of the Year - Larissa Hebert:
In a year in which we had to employ teaching strategies that were foreign to many of us and had to engage both remote and in-person students simultaneously, Larissa also was newly charged with working with a journalism program/school paper that needed an update. Not only did Larissa completely overhaul the Mercury, but she provided a much-needed injection of energy and passion which served to spark a new level of enthusiasm amongst the student writers. Under her tutelage, students wrote in-depth articles or series of articles regarding activities and issues that were many times not only of importance to the BFA community but to our state and sometimes our nation. Some of her students' writings were also featured in state-wide publications. In addition, Larissa used social media platforms to broaden the Mercury's reach and help the students, the paper, and BFA earn positive recognition. She did all of this while challenging and helping the students in her English classes to strive for and achieve excellence in their work.
Congratulations Larissa!
Lake Champlain Basin Studies:
BFA's 2021 Outstanding Mentor Award:
Hello Everyone,
As we wind down the year, I would like to bring your attention to the winner of BFA's 2021 Outstanding Mentor Award, Kristy Raymond of Rail City Salon. Kristy showed great dedication to preparing youth in this community to make the transition from BFA to the workforce through her mentorship of senior Serenity Love, from Q2 through Q4.
During this unprecedented year, when many businesses were unwilling to take on student interns, Kristy found a way to help Serenity develop the technical skills, confidence, and professionalism necessary to find success in the field of cosmetology. Kristy's guidance over the last year has affirmed Serenity's decision to attend cosmetology school and pursue a career in the field.
If you know Kristy personally or through the salon, please thank and congratulate her on receiving this honor.
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Liam Mahabir
Flexible Pathways Coordinator
Bellows Free Academy
Gradient Summer Exploration scholarship:
Nicole Trahan has planned a trip to Hampton Beach to explore an area outside of VT.
