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PTO Elections Begin
All Day
PTO Elections Open on Sunday, April 27 – Meet the Candidates! The PTO is an integral part of the BFA community, whose mission is to seek resources to strengthen, enhance, and encourage the educational and social experience at Ben Franklin Academy. Since it began serving BFA, the PTO has raised funds to prov , ...
Spring Social – PTO Mother/Son Event
3:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Mother-Son Spring Social Tickets now on sale! The Mother-Son event will take place at Bowlero (2530 E County Line Road, Highlands Ranch, CO 80126) on Sunday, April 27 from 10:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. Check-in time is 9:30 a.m. Tickets are on sale NOW through Thursday, April 10 on MySchoolBucks but , ...
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Girls Soccer A Team Game (Away vs North Star Academy)
4:15 pm - 5:15 pm
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Boys Volleyball Game (Away vs Platte River Academy)
4:15 pm - 6:15 pm
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2nd Grade Field Trip
8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Our 2nd Graders will go on a field trip on April 30. See teachers’ emails for details and visit MySchoolBucks to register. There will be a $25.59 cost for each student, and parents must register in MSB by April 29.   This is also the parent’s permission for the field trip.   Please remem , ...
Girls Soccer B Team Game
4:15 pm - 5:15 pm
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PTO Elections End
All Day
PTO Elections Ends on Thursday, May 1– Meet the Candidates! The PTO is an integral part of the BFA community, whose mission is to seek resources to strengthen, enhance, and encourage the educational and social experience at Ben Franklin Academy. Since it began serving BFA, the PTO has raised funds to provid , ...
4th Grade Field Trip
8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Our 4th Graders will go on a field trip on May 1. See teachers’ emails for details and visit MySchoolBucks to register. There is no cost for this field trip but parents must register in MSB by April 30.   This is the parent’s permission for the field trip.   Please remember that students must , ...
Girls Soccer A Team Game (Away vs Platte River Academy)
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
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Desert Donut Spirit Day
7:00 am - 9:00 pm
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Spirit Wear & Crazy Sock Day
All Day
Any Ben Franklin-approved top that has been approved.  All of our Field Day, Fun Run and Charity shirts are included.  Some PTO spirit wear is also approved and can be determined by visiting the PTO Spirit Wear Store. Students MUST wear approved Uniform bottoms. Please refer to our Uniform Standard , ...
Seventh Grade Field Trip -Rescheduled
8:00 am - 3:00 pm
7th Grade will go on a field trip on May 2. See teachers’ emails for details and visit MySchoolBucks to register. There will be no cost for each student, but parents must register in MSB by April 3, as this is the parent’s permission for the field trip. Please remember that students will wear dress of choice but s , ...
STEAM Expo
9:15 am - 3:00 pm
We are so excited to announce our upcoming 2025 STEAM Expo on Friday, May 2 from 9:15 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.   We will be hosting STEAM related booths and exhibits from local businesses, organizations, and students! As part of this BFA tradition, all of our students will have an hour to explore the Expo , ...
Girls Soccer B Team Game (Scrimmage vs BFA)
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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Spring Middle School Dance
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
This is a free dance.  Registration information will be available soon. General Information Doors will open at 6:00 p.m., and the last song will be played at 9:00 p.m. Students attending the dance may not arrive earlier than 8:45 p.m. and must be picked up no later than 9:10 p.m. Once students enter the dance, , ...
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Last PTO Meeting of the Year (Redstone Park)
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week
All Day
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High School Spirit Wear Day
All Day
To celebrate our 8th Grade Class, students may wear their favorite High School TOP ONLY.  Students MUST wear approved Uniform bottoms. Please refer to our Uniform Standards for more information.   , ...
Track Meet
2:45 pm - 6:00 pm
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School Accountability Meeting – Virtual Only
4:30 am - 5:30 pm
Our SAC meets the First Thursday of each month at 4:30 p.m.  Please visit the SAC webpage for Agendas and Minutes.  This meeting is virtual only.  Zoom Webcast information will be at the top of each Agenda.   , ...
Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week
All Day
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Science Fair (3rd & 5th Grade)
All Day
BFA Science Fair We are excited to announce that the 2025 Ben Franklin Science Fair is going to be held from Monday, May 5 – Wednesday, May 7 with a parent viewing night on Tuesday, May 6 from 4:15 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. For parents of 3rd and 5th graders, please put on your c , ...
Girls Soccer A Team Scrimmage (Away vs Littleton Academy)
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Science Fair – Parent Viewing
4:15 pm - 6:00 pm
We also hope to see you at the optional parent viewing night on Tuesday, May 6 from 4:15 – 7:00 p.m. in the Lightning Gym, where 3rd and 5th grade science projects will be on display (students do not present during this time). , ...
Boys Volleyball Game (Away vs Leman Academy)
4:15 pm - 6:30 pm
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Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week
All Day
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Formal Uniform Day
All Day
Please remember to wear your Formal Uniform: Blue Polo top with the Red Logo and Khaki bottoms. , ...
Science Fair (3rd & 5th Grade)
All Day
BFA Science Fair We are excited to announce that the 2025 Ben Franklin Science Fair is going to be held from Monday, May 5 – Wednesday, May 7 with a parent viewing night on Tuesday, May 6 from 4:15 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. For parents of 3rd and 5th graders, please put on your c , ...
Girls Soccer Game A & B Teams (Home vs SkyView Academy)
4:00 pm - 6:15 pm
(A & B TEAM) Ben Franklin Academy SkyView Academy MOVED TO BFA  4:00/ 5:00 , ...
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Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week
All Day
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Science Fair (3rd & 5th Grade)
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BFA Science Fair We are excited to announce that the 2025 Ben Franklin Science Fair is going to be held from Monday, May 5 – Wednesday, May 7 with a parent viewing night on Tuesday, May 6 from 4:15 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. For parents of 3rd and 5th graders, please put on your c , ...
Boys Volleyball Game (Away vs Aspen View Academy)
4:15 pm - 6:30 pm
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Room Parent Appreciation Event
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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A Night of One Acts
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week
All Day
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Spirit Wear & Crazy Sock Day
All Day
Any Ben Franklin-approved top that has been approved.  All of our Field Day, Fun Run and Charity shirts are included.  Some PTO spirit wear is also approved and can be determined by visiting the PTO Spirit Wear Store. Students MUST wear approved Uniform bottoms. Please refer to our Uniform Standard , ...
8th Grade Washington D.C. Trip
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Kindergarten Field Trip
8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Our Kindergarteners will go on a field trip on May 9. See teachers’ emails for details and visit MySchoolBucks to register. There is no cost for this field trip but parents must register and pay in MSB by May 8, as this is the parent’s permission for the field trip. Please remember that , ...
8th Grade Field Trip (Non-DC Students)
8:00 am - 3:00 pm
8th Grade students not going on the DC trip can go on a field trip on May 9. See teachers’ emails for details and visit MySchoolBucks to register.   The cost for each student is $35.43, and parents must register in MSB by May 8, as this is also the parent’s permission for the field trip. , ...
3rd Grade Field Trip
8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Our 3rd Graders will go on a field trip on May 9. See teachers’ emails for details and visit MySchoolBucks to register. There is no cost for this field trip but parents must register in MSB by May 8, as this is the parent’s permission for the field trip. Please remember that students can , ...
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8th Grade Washington D.C. Trip
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8th Grade Washington D.C. Trip
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8th Grade Washington D.C. Trip
All Day
Cave Sim
8:25 am - 3:10 pm
  Monday 5/12 Tuesday 5/13 Wednesday 5/14 Thursday 5/15 8:25-9:05 Hinz Hildebrand Whelan McElroy 9:10-9:50 McMahon Wilson White Loehr 10:00-10:40 Murray AM Barta Mares VanWyk 10:50-11:30 BREAK BREAK A. Lukasiewicz BREAK 11:30-12:00 BREAK BREAK BREAK BREAK 12:05-12:45 Bauer Arnold McGinty DePas , ...
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8th Grade Washington D.C. Trip
All Day
Cave Sim
8:25 am - 3:10 pm
  Monday 5/12 Tuesday 5/13 Wednesday 5/14 Thursday 5/15 8:25-9:05 Hinz Hildebrand Whelan McElroy 9:10-9:50 McMahon Wilson White Loehr 10:00-10:40 Murray AM Barta Mares VanWyk 10:50-11:30 BREAK BREAK A. Lukasiewicz BREAK 11:30-12:00 BREAK BREAK BREAK BREAK 12:05-12:45 Bauer Arnold McGinty DePas , ...
BFA Board of Directors Monthly Meeting
5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
The Ben Franklin Academy (BFA) Board of Directors (Board) generally holds its regular meetings at 5:30 p.m. on the third Tuesday of the month at BFA.  Board meetings are open to the public and are conducted in compliance with Colorado Open Meetings Requirements.  All are welcome to attend.  The time and , ...
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Cave Sim
8:25 am - 3:10 pm
  Monday 5/12 Tuesday 5/13 Wednesday 5/14 Thursday 5/15 8:25-9:05 Hinz Hildebrand Whelan McElroy 9:10-9:50 McMahon Wilson White Loehr 10:00-10:40 Murray AM Barta Mares VanWyk 10:50-11:30 BREAK BREAK A. Lukasiewicz BREAK 11:30-12:00 BREAK BREAK BREAK BREAK 12:05-12:45 Bauer Arnold McGinty DePas , ...
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6th Grade Field Trip
8:00 am - 3:00 pm
6th Grade will go on a field trip on May 15. See teachers’ emails for details and visit MySchoolBucks to register. The cost for each student is $20.10, and parents must register in MSB by May 14, as this is also the parent’s permission for the field trip. Please remember that students must wear their for , ...
Cave Sim
8:25 am - 3:10 pm
  Monday 5/12 Tuesday 5/13 Wednesday 5/14 Thursday 5/15 8:25-9:05 Hinz Hildebrand Whelan McElroy 9:10-9:50 McMahon Wilson White Loehr 10:00-10:40 Murray AM Barta Mares VanWyk 10:50-11:30 BREAK BREAK A. Lukasiewicz BREAK 11:30-12:00 BREAK BREAK BREAK BREAK 12:05-12:45 Bauer Arnold McGinty DePas , ...
PTO Skate City Spirit Night
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Make plans to join us for the Skate City spirit night in Littleton (5801 S. Lowell Way, 80123) on Thursday, May 15 from 4-6 p.m. This is a private event for our school community. The more skaters we have in attendance, the more money we will earn for BFA. Depending on the number of attendees, Skate City will donate $3- , ...
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Spirit Wear & Crazy Sock Day
All Day
Any Ben Franklin-approved top that has been approved.  All of our Field Day, Fun Run and Charity shirts are included.  Some PTO spirit wear is also approved and can be determined by visiting the PTO Spirit Wear Store. Students MUST wear approved Uniform bottoms. Please refer to our Uniform Standard , ...
6th Grade Field Trip
8:00 am - 3:00 pm
6th Grade will go on a field trip on May 16. See teachers’ emails for details and visit MySchoolBucks to register. This is free for students but parents must register in MSB by May 14, as this is also the parent’s permission for the field trip. Please remember that students can wear dress of choice for this f , ...
4th Grade Field Trip
8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Our 4th graders will go on a field trip on May 16. See teachers’ emails for details and visit MySchoolBucks to register. There is no cost for this field trip but parents must register in MSB by May 15, as this is the parent’s permission for the field trip. Please remember that students&n , ...
8th Grade Field Trip
8:00 am - 3:00 pm
8th Grade will go on a field trip on May 16. See teachers’ emails for details and visit MySchoolBucks to register. This is free for students but parents must register in MSB by May 15, as this is the parent’s permission for the field trip. Please remember that students may wear dress of choice for this fiel , ...
2nd Grade AR Dress of Choice
All Day
Due to the field trip on May 21 & 22, we are having 2nd Grade AR Dress of Choice on May 16 instead of May 22.   , ...
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Ben’s Brigade End of Year Picnic
All Day
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Field Day (K – 5)
8:00 am - 4:00 pm
It’s almost Field Day time!! We are looking forward to a fun couple of days, but we need your help to make sure that your kiddos are prepared! Please review this checklist before heading to school on Field Day: ✔ Apply sunscreen at home. ✔Wear their 2025 Field Day shirt, athletic bottoms, and athletic shoes , ...
Preschool Field Day
8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Dates & Times: • Monday, May 19 | 9:30–10:30 AM Little Campers Preschool 3’s & Busy Bees M/W/F Pre-K • Monday, May 19 | 1:30–2:30 AM Happy Campers (School day starts indoors at 12:15 on MONDAY) • Tuesday, May 20 | 9:30–10:30 AM Little Campers Preschool 3’s & Bu , ...
Back to BFA – Class of 2025 Gathering
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
We’d all love to see our former students, hear how things have been, share a little snack, get a group photo, and probably a hug or two. Come for however long you can! • Please check in with a driver’s license (preferably) or school ID at the front office. • After you get a visitor’s badge, head aroun , ...
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Field Day (K – 5)
8:00 am - 4:00 pm
It’s almost Field Day time!! We are looking forward to a fun couple of days, but we need your help to make sure that your kiddos are prepared! Please review this checklist before heading to school on Field Day: ✔ Apply sunscreen at home. ✔Wear their 2025 Field Day shirt, athletic bottoms, and athletic shoes , ...
Preschool Field Day
8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Dates & Times: • Monday, May 19 | 9:30–10:30 AM Little Campers Preschool 3’s & Busy Bees M/W/F Pre-K • Monday, May 19 | 1:30–2:30 AM Happy Campers (School day starts indoors at 12:15 on MONDAY) • Tuesday, May 20 | 9:30–10:30 AM Little Campers Preschool 3’s & Bu , ...
1st Grade Field Trip
8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Our 1st graders will go on a field trip on May 20. See teachers’ emails for details and visit MySchoolBucks to register. There is no cost for this field trip but parents must register in MSB by May 19, as this is the parent’s permission for the field trip. Please remember that students&n , ...
8th Grade Dinner
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
8th Grade Dinner-Please RSVP All eighth graders are invited to celebrate their 8th grade graduation at the Annual 8th Grade Dinner Tuesday, May 20 from 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m. in the middle school commons. This will be catered dinner for 8th graders only, brought to you by the PTO. Please RSVP&nb , ...
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Middle School Field Day
8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Middle School Field Day is coming up on May 21. Students will be wearing their Field Day shirts (to be handed out just), comfortable shorts/pants (must follow Dress of Choice policy), and athletic shoes. Students will need to bring a disposable lunch, water bottle and sunscreen. Parent need to sign the permission form , ...
Last Day for Preschool
All Day
Preschool Graduation (4s)
8:00 am - 6:00 pm
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STEM Committee Monthly Zoom Meeting
5:30 am - 7:30 pm
Visit our STEAM Committee Webpage for Agendas and Minutes Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 836 8588 2809 Passcode: BFA-STEM One tap mobile +17193594580,,83685882809#,,,,*85973586# US +12532158782,,83685882809#,,,,*85973586# US (Tacoma) , ...
AR Dress of Choice (Kindergarten, 1st, 3rd, 4th, 5th Grades ONLY)
All Day
Kindergarten, 1st, 3rd, 4th, 5th Grades ONLY:  Students who made their AR Goals get an extra dress of choice.  Middle School Students DO NOT participate our AR Dress of Choice.  2nd Grde AR Dress of Choice moved to May 16 due to field trip. Please remember that any length requirements for skirts, shorts, , ...
8th Grade Clap Out
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
We will start the clap out inside the school and the 8th graders will visit each grade level and end their clap out through our main front entrance.  Families are welcome to celebrate with our students by lining up on a path in the front.  8th Graders will go home directly after the clapout. We ask parents an , ...
8th Grade Graduation
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Our graduation will be held in the upper parking lot (weather permitting).  Ceremony begins at 6:00 p.m. followed by refreshments and photo opportunities with staff and BFA backdrop.   Bring a chair and/or blanket.   , ...
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Last Day of School (1/2 Day)
8:00 am - 12:00 pm
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End of 3rd Trimester
All Day
Dress of Choice
All Day
Students who haven’t had more than one uniform violation may wear their Dress of Choice. Please remember that any length requirements for skirts, shorts, and skorts also apply on dress-of-choice days.  Refer to our Uniform Policy for more information.  , ...
Spirit Wear & Crazy Sock Day
All Day
Any Ben Franklin-approved top that has been approved.  All of our Field Day, Fun Run and Charity shirts are included.  Some PTO spirit wear is also approved and can be determined by visiting the PTO Spirit Wear Store. Students MUST wear approved Uniform bottoms. Please refer to our Uniform Standard , ...
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