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Field day is still a few months away but we’re getting ready now. The PTO is providing field day t-shirts for all BFA students in grades K-8. But we need to know what size to order for your student(s). Please complete this Google Form and the PTO will handle the rest. If you have more than one K-8 student at BFA, please […]

The BFA spelling bee took place on Jan. 10 with the following students competing: Megan Heckwolf, Liliana Molieri, Architha Kannojoo, Kennedy Fletemeyer, Laurel Henbest, Asah Rangel, Colby Mayka, Dallin Sarver, Tyler Sunahara, and Jeremy Lewicki.   We’re so proud of all our contestants and are happy to announce that Architha Kannojoo (5th) and Laurel Henbest (6th) […]

The PTO is changing things up this year, and giving our sons an opportunity to show off their sweet dance moves. Calling all BFA boys and their “special” adult to a super “Night in Gotham City” to enjoy some dancing, games, light snacks and dessert. Get silly in the superhero photo booth and capture the moments you want to remember. […]

Ms. Williams, our librarian, is featuring local authors in the BFA library this month. She’s reading from the list of Colorado Children’s Book Award nominees to our elementary students. In fact, they’ll get to hear all 10 books during the next few weeks, then have an opportunity to vote for their favorite three. Kids have enjoyed […]

BFA’s Student Council is hosting two Scavenger Hunt Skate Nights! These fun socials will be held for all BFA students: Thursday, Jan. 16: BFA middle school students (grades 6-8 only) are invited to attend the Skate City Scavenger Hunt social from 5-7 p.m. at the Skate City in Littleton; and Tuesday, Jan. 21: BFA elementary students (grades K-5 only) are invited to […]

The American Heart Association’s (AHA) Kids Heart Challenge program starts next week at BFA. This program is a great opportunity for elementary students to learn, serve and make a difference in fighting our nation’s #1 health crisis – heart diseases and stroke. Here’s what you’ll want to know before we begin: Your kids will learn the following from six Heart […]

If your student tried out and was invited to sign up for BFA’s girls basketball C team, please register before Jan. 12!   The C team is primarily a developmental team and will focus on practicing skills. The team may play a couple of games depending on how many schools have a C team…as of […]

The Ben Franklin Academy (BFA) community is seeking leaders who are passionate about and committed to BFA’s mission and vision to serve on the BFA Board of Directors (Board). In the spring of 2020, the BFA community will elect two (2) directors and the BFA Board will appoint one (1) director in accordance with the […]

A note from National Junior Honor Society (NJHS)…   Children’s Hospital and NJHS want to thank middle school families for their amazing contributions to the charity drive and recognize some special people. Thanks to you, we’ve collected 539 items to be given to middle school and high school aged patients at Children’s Hospital!   We’d like to thank the Jovanovich family […]

  Congratulations to our middle school boys basketball A team on their championship win against Platte River Academy Tuesday night! It was a great game and the stands were full of students, families, staff, and alumni cheering for the Bolts. Go Bolts!