Upcoming Events
Photo Retakes October 30th
** If you are having retakes: Please return the original package of photos you received to the photographer at that time.
** If you had your photo taken in September, but did not order photos and would like to at this time: You may still order photos.
Order forms are available at this link or from the Main Office. This year Whipple’s is also offering an online ordering option. Order forms and payment may be turned in to the photographer next Wednesday, or to the Main Office after that date.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING RETAKES:
● If you are having retakes due to poor expression - No charge
● If you are having retakes due to hair or clothing - The cost will be 50% of the original package price (For example: If you paid $36 for the original package but did not like your hairstyle, you would pay $18 for retakes).
Halloween Dance
Halloween Dance
BFA GYM
Friday Nov 1st, 2024
7-10pm
Concession Stand Available
$7 admission
$5 admission with non-perishable (mac & cheese, pasta sauce, cereal, etc)
Costume Contest (Win a Yearbook!!)
Most Scariest
Most Creative
Most Funniest
Spotlight on Seniors
Class of 2025 Fall Photo
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Seniors Will Massy and Jacob Kittell @ SMC NEACAC College Fair 2024
On Wednesday, October 9th, BFA school counselors accompanied 43 sophomores, juniors, and seniors to St. Michael's College for one of New England's largest college fairs. BFA students had valuable conversations with representatives from 200 colleges, universities, and programs. This event is one of many supported by the school counseling office to help students explore their futures.
Future events: *GlobalFoundries, October 25th*Huskey, October 30th *Homeland Security and Border Patrol, Nov 20th*Vermont State Nursing training programs, Dec 11th
Seniors Will Massy and Jacob Kittell @ SMC NEACAC College Fair 2024
On Wednesday, October 9th, BFA school counselors accompanied 43 sophomores, juniors, and seniors to St. Michael's College for one of New England's largest college fairs. BFA students had valuable conversations with representatives from 200 colleges, universities, and programs. This event is one of many supported by the school counseling office to help students explore their futures.
Future events: *GlobalFoundries, October 25th
*Huskey, October 30th
*Homeland Security and Border Patrol, Nov 20th
*Vermont State Nursing training programs, Dec 11th
2024-2025 National Honor Society Inductees
We are excited to announce the 2024-2025 inductees into the Champlain Chapter of the National Honor Society at Bellows Free Academy. The induction ceremony will take place this Sunday, October 27th, at 4:30 PM in the Performing Arts Center (PAC).
To qualify, students must maintain a GPA of 3.7 or higher, complete 20 hours of community service as juniors and 30 hours as seniors, and demonstrate exceptional leadership and character. The final selection is made by a five-member faculty council.
We are also pleased to welcome Stephanie Hodgeman and Nate Archambault as the new advisors for our NHS chapter.
Congratulations NHS Inductees 2024-2025
Archambault, Tate O'Connor
Bernard, Molly Catherine
Boyle, Grady M.
Charron, Addison Mae
Demar, Abigail V.
DeSorgher, Marie Kathleen
Foster, Emma Grace
Hurteau, Samuel Arthur
Hurteau, Tobias Grant
Jamison, Leah
LeBlanc, Alexis
Lewis, Mattison
Matas, Natalie Jean
Parah, Molly Gladys
Parent, Adaline
Phillips, Miles Christopher
Powers, Lilah Shay
Quintin, Kylie
Ramirez Sanchez, Phillip David
Rashid, Isma
Smith, Jillian Ray
Soter, Jacoby Collopy
Tetreault, Rebecca Lauren
Powder Puff Results
We are so pleased to announce this year's total for the 2024 Powder Puff Game. BFA-Saint Albans, MVU, and our wonderful community were able to raise $34,911.07. This money goes towards scholarships at both high schools in Jim Bashaw's name, Camp Ta Kum Ta, and The Jim Bashaw Cancer and Catastrophic Fund. The players volunteered at Camp Ta Kum Ta, listened to speakers, attended practices to learn plays and positions, raised sponsorship money, sold prize raffle tickets, conducted 50/50 raffles at various sporting events, sold event t-shirts, and of course the Boosters had their amazing Concession Stand open. Every penny raised is put back into the community and every adult involved volunteers their time. We couldn't be more proud of our seniors, who on top of their regular Fall responsibilities, put themselves second and our community first. They participated in something that is bigger than themselves. We encourage anyone to donate either their time or money to both Camp Ta Kum Ta and The Jim Bashaw Cancer and Catastrophic Fund. It is "always cool to send a kid to camp"!
Respectfully,Jenny Parent, Powder Puff Coordinator/Coach
Unified Sports at Norwich
BFA Unified Athletes spent the morning of October 9th at Norwich
and brought home 7 medals… and tons of smiles!!
4 Gold
2 Silver
1 Bronze
BFA Dance
BFA Dancers had such a fun time performing at Lamoille Union High School's Benefit Recital. $1930 was raised for the foundation "For the Love of Dogs". Here are some pictures from the performance. PC: Moments by Jess
Indigenous Peoples' Day Projects
In observation of Indigenous Peoples' Day, students in our World Language classes researched Indigenous nations from around the world, creating slideshow presentations to share with peers. Spanish classes focused on Indigenous peoples of the Americas, while French students chose from groups native to Quebec, Africa, Oceania, and French Guiana.
Students researched a range of cultural topics including the community's location, history, language(s), arts, cuisine, lodging, beliefs, and other customs. Based on their findings, students then explored the relationship between the Indigenous group's local geography and their culture. Next, students engaged in intercultural reflections, comparing and contrasting the culture of the focus group to their own home culture(s).
For those interested in local Abenaki events, there is also an upcoming Abenaki campfire at Shelburne Farms on November 9th (registration required). More locally, check out the Facebook page "Abenaki Nation of Missisquoi Community Events" and mark your calendars for the Missisquoi Abenaki Heritage Celebration happening in Swanton in the spring.
Custodian Appreciation Day
Interact students baked and delivered 13 dozen brownies to the custodial staff on Custodian Appreciation Day.
Fall Business Employment Tours 2024
Did you know that over 50% of our students will enter the workforce immediately after graduation? BFA and NCTC are teaming up with Franklin County Industrial Development to offer exciting opportunities for career and training exploration this fall. These tours are a unique chance to visit local businesses, discover in-demand industries, and learn about career paths available right here in our community. Don't miss out! Check out the schedule and encourage students to sign up for these valuable experiences.
Let's prepare for success together!
Classroom Photos
Students making and showing their completed cutting boards from Wood Design and Fabrication classes.
First-year Culinary Arts students made candy apples this morning!
Cross Country
at Franklin County Championships
Senior Teddy Tremblay won the boys' race, completing the 5,000-meter course in 17:50.06. Tremblay's teammates Jacoby Soter (18:50.35) and Toby Hurteau (18:50.62) finished second and third.
Marie DeSorgher finished second in 24:56.91, and her teammate Nora Tatro finished third in 24:58.60.
Comet Golf
Bobwhite Golf
We are headed to NEW ENGLANDS!
Congratulations to Ethan LaPlume and Gavin Benoit for qualifying for the New England Championship on Oct. 28th @ Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, CT!
Comet Soccer
Comet Volleyball
The No. 2 Comets hosted the No. 15 South Burlington Wolves for a first-round girls’ volleyball playoff match on Wednesday, Oct. 23. BFA won all three sets and moved onto the quarterfinal round of playoffs. Congratulations Comets!
Save the Dates
Winter Sports Online Registration
Online Registration: Opens October 28th
Winter Sports Parents Meeting Date: Wednesday, November 20th @ 6:30 PM BFA Gymnasium
Here is the link to our online registration:
Beauty and the Beast
Our Bellows Free Academy Theatre Company is excited to present Disney's Beauty and the Beast on November 21st-24th with shows on Nov 21st, 22nd, and 23rd at 7:00 PM and a matinee on SUNDAY, November 24th at 1:00 PM. All shows are at BFA in the Performing Arts Center. Tickets are $6 for students, seniors, and faculty/staff and $8 for adults.
Come out and support your community, while having a fun-filled night at the theatre!
Order your tickets online now at TicketLeap!
