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Parry’s Pizzeria and Taphouse (9567 S University Blvd., 80126) will be hosting a BFA Spirit Night from 5 – 9 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 28. Parry’s will donate 20 percent of the purchases (dine in and carry out) back to BFA. So, make plans for a pizza night and help BFA! Please remember to let […]

The Community Events Committee (CEC) is excited to host the students and their grandparent(s) or special adult at BFA’s Goodies with Grandparents from 6:45 – 8 a.m. on Friday, Sept.16. We ask that grandparents please arrive early, as this is a popular event. The festivities will begin in the Lightning (small) gym with coffee, juice and […]

Do you know anyone interested in learning more about BFA? We’ve set up our K-8 grade tour schedule for the school year, and are looking forward to meeting prospective parents. Tours are scheduled from September through April, 2023. If you know someone who is interested in BFA but cannot make a tour, please share this video link to listen to what […]

We hope you’ll join us at the annual Franklin Fest for food and fun from 3-7 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 17, at BFA. There will be activities and games for all ages, including inflatables, a dunk tank, and the fan-favorite Cake Walk! Some activities will include water, so kids may want to come prepared to get […]

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Now’s the time to get your BFA spirit wear! The PTO’s online store for spirit wear and spirit is open NOW and will remain open through Friday, Oct. 14. You can shop for all your BFA gear including logo t-shirts, sweatshirts, hoodies, baseball caps, desktop calendars and more! The desktop calendars are being printed now and will be delivered […]

Back-to-School night is this week! This is your opportunity to hear directly from your child’s teacher(s) about classroom procedures, curriculum, and what you can expect this year. In addition, the PTO will be having a used uniform sale from 6 – 8 p.m. in the Lightning/Small Gym on Wednesday, Aug. 31., NEW FAMILIES should look […]

Today is the FINAL DAY to get your tickets for the Outdoor Movie Spirit Night. We’ll be showing ‘Sing 2’ this Saturday, Aug. 27, on the turf field at BFA. The gate/turf access will open at 7:30 p.m. and the movie will begin at 8 p.m.   Tickets are $15 per family and can be purchased through MySchoolBucks. Tickets will not be sold […]

BFA uses multiple communication tools to ensure that parents keep track of all the exciting things happening at BFA. Check out the list below for more details about all the ways to stay connected: Principal Simpson’s weekly newsletter is sent out via email every Thursday during the school year. You can find back issues here. The BFA website is the […]

A message from Matt Keillor, president, BFA board of directors… On behalf of the BFA Board of Directors, welcome to the beginning of the 2022-23 school year!   I am privileged to serve alongside the other six members of the BFA Board. Together we are committed to the mission and vision of BFA and are passionate about […]

We’ve been hard at work this summer gearing up for a fantastic 2022-23 school year, and are excited to welcome the following new teachers to BFA: Ms. Jenna Lukasiewicz – First grade Ms. Jessica Richardson – Fifth grade Mrs. Rachelle Calahan – Fifth grade, long-term substitute Mr. Warren Astler – Eighth grade science Ms. Bree Dunn – Life Skills Instructor […]

Please review the Middle School Electives Catalog and mark the registration dates on your calendar. Registration for electives will be through MySchoolBucks beginning at 9 a.m. on the dates listed below, and is on a first come, first served basis. Note: New families should look at our payments webpage for instructions about how to set up your MySchoolBucks account, then add your […]

It’s SUMMER! But, we know sometimes you still need information about BFA activities and events, so below is the summer lowdown: If you need all the summer dates and action items to get ready for next school year, see our Getting Ready for the 2022-23 School Year webpage under the Parents tab, or click here. […]

Ben Franklin Academy will offer another exciting Summer Camp program this year. Whether you need full-time day care for the summer or are just looking to get a break a few days per week, our Summer Camp program is sure to keep your kids safe and entertained. And, the best part is that our Summer Camp […]