Congratulations
Class of 2024!!
Car decorating & Parade to the Bay
Congratulations
Senior Porter Hurteau
signs with the
University of New Hampshire!
Congratulations
Track & Field Athletes!
Click here to read Coach Mashtare's article:
Congratulations
St. Albans Messenger
Athlete of the Week
Cora Thomas!!
Cora closes the regular season by setting Comet record by hitting three homers in one game
Congratulations
Adi Hughes!!
Adelaide Hughes scores 200th career LAX goal in the first round of D! playoffs!
Academy LAX seniors and 2024 team!
2020 vs 2024
Mrs. Waite's Advisory Pictures!
I thought some of you may be interested to see these two pictures of my Advisory group. The first photo was taken on their first day of school as Freshmen! We were in the middle of touring the buildings, back when there were arrows dictating the flow of hallway traffic. Remember that? The connector was still under construction, so we were crossing in the back (east) parking lot, down the ramp outside the exit near the corner of the gym. You can see that we're socially distanced and only maskless for the photo op!
The second photo was taken yesterday, as they near the end of their Senior year! Time flies! Krist Waite
Theater Seniors!
VT State House Visit
Cooper O'Connel, Sara McConnell, Leah Fitzgerald, and Jacoby Soter
(The Why)
Vermont is poised to meaningfully engage and empower youth in the Vermont Civic Health Index Project. A representative group of youth will attend a one-day conference/data analysis retreat where they will support the analysis of the Youth Survey and synthesize the data to be shared in the report. UP will plan and facilitate a one-day gathering at the State House for a group of up to 40 VT youth.
The purpose of the day: To review the Youth Survey data Identify areas of strength and opportunities for change Develop a youth-led synthesis of the data and quotes for the Civic Health Index report - this will include data, recommendations, and quotes Brainstorm ideas for sharing the report with other youth throughout the state.
College Planning Event June 5th
Rising juniors and seniors at BFA were invited to a college preparation event organized by the school counseling office. Representatives from the University of Vermont, the University of New Hampshire, St. Michael's College, Norwich University, and Vermont State University attended the event. They offered students the opportunity to meet individually and in small groups. Traditionally BFA has a strong relationship with area colleges and high acceptance rates. We appreciate the support they give our students as they prepare for college and careers.
Instrumental Pops Concert June 5th
The Instrumental “POPS” Concert with this past Wednesday, June 5th. Students in Bands 1, 2, 3, String Ensemble and Jazz Band performed for a capacity crowd in the PAC.
Each year this concert caps off the vibrant BFA Music Instrumental Music program with movie music, pop tunes, and light classics. Highlights this year included a full orchestra performance of music from “The Lord of the Rings” and a combined Bands 2/3 performance of a recently re-discovered composition by Eric Osterling that was commissioned by now band director Eric Bushey’s predecessor Verne Colburn back in 1981.
Band 2 performed “Windridge” by Georgia, VT resident David A. Myers who is an internationally known composer of band music. Mr. Myers was in attendance at this performance.
The entire concert was live streamed and can be found at the NW Access YouTube channel.
Theatre Awards June 6th
Planning for Convocation Performance
Last full day of school &
National Donut Day
Celebration June 7th!
Senior Updates
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The Class of 2024! This photo was taken in the fall of 2023.
Graduation Details
Date: June 15, 2024
Time: 2 pm
Location: Collins Perley Sports Complex
Lead Contact: Theresa Callan (tcallan@maplerun.org) or 802-527-6400
Details: Here is a bulleted list of What to Expect at this year’s 94th Commencement for the Class of 2024 on Saturday, June 15th at 2 pm at the Collins Perley Sports Complex:
Graduation rehearsal is mandatory on Friday, June 14th, 12 - 2 pm. Seniors do not need to wear caps and gowns for rehearsal. Seniors will receive graduation tickets at the rehearsal. When they practice walking across the stage, they will be handed an envelope with their tickets.
On June 15th, seniors are to arrive at the Complex no later than 1 pm and promptly report to the rink to line up.
Please dress comfortably for graduation as it can be very warm regardless of if graduation is outdoors or indoors. If graduation is outdoors, seniors will be walking on turf and sitting on the bleachers so ensure shoes are appropriate (i.e. high heels can get caught in the grass and on bleachers). Seniors should arrive with their caps and gowns on.
Please ride with your families to limit the number of vehicles for parking. Traffic in and around CPSC is congested. Carpooling is encouraged.
Once families and guests have parked, they will be directed to the graduation entrance. Please have your (4) tickets ready to present and you will keep your tickets with you. Seniors will each be given 4 tickets for reserved seating. Other family members/guests may sit in the open seating area. Families and/or guests will be ushered to the seating area(s).
If you, a family member, or guests have special accessibility requirements (wheelchair, hearing impaired, etc.), please contact me and I’ll assist you with the needs and will ensure that an usher assists you upon arrival at graduation.
At 2 pm, the seniors will walk in and march down the middle aisle and the commencement begins.
Whipple Photography will be at graduation. Photographs will include the presentation of the diploma, followed by a portrait holding the diploma. Images from graduation will be posted for graduates and families to view on the Monday morning after graduation. Here is the link: INSERT LINK when available.
Northwest Access TV will be live-streaming graduation. BFA Graduation YouTube Link: Live access
Outdoor Graduation
Save the Dates
June 8th
The Lake Monsters would like to extend a Thank You.
The Vermont Lake Monsters will be holding an Educator Appreciation Night on Saturday, June 8th at 6:05 pm, and we would love for BFA St. Albans teachers to attend!
On this night, we want to recognize all of the educators across Vermont, showing our appreciation for their education efforts in our community. Every educator can get two (2) free tickets by showing their school-provided IDs at the box office.
Here is the BFA Culmination Week Schedule and bus information.
On Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, there are two dismissal times. One at 11:30 am right after exams and the second run at 2:50 pm for the students that need to stay for proficiency recovery. On Thursday, there will be one dismissal time for buses at 11:30 am. Friday, there will be no buses. Students need their own transportation if they need to come in to make up an exam or for proficiency recovery. On Monday, June 17th, dismissal will be at 11:30
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