Please join us Tuesday, August 19, 5:30 p.m. for our BFA Board of Directors meeting. Board meetings are open to the public and are conducted in compliance with Colorado Open Meetings Requirements. All are welcome to attend. Agendas are posted on our Board Transparency Page. If you would like to appear before the Board, please email the Board […]
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We look forward to welcoming all our students tomorrow morning! We send notifications when we are able about important dates, such as Formal Uniform and Dress of Choice days, but we encourage you to rely on our Monthly Calendar View and/or Principal Newsletters webpages for this information. You can also download our BFA app in […]
On Tuesday, July 29, our BFA Board of Directors will hold their annual working session. Board meetings are open to the public and are conducted in compliance with Colorado Open Meetings Requirements. Agendas are posted on our Board Transparency Page. Ben Franklin Academy Ben Franklin Academy 2270 Plaza Drive, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129 www.bfacademy.org
Dear BFA Community~ We have extended our BFA PTO Sponsorship Early Bird perk deadline to July 23! This special perk has so many wonderful benefits, including a yard sign in front of school from Lightning Launch to August 30. So sign up now through Wednesday for this incredible offer. If you need more time, sales will be open […]
We have just been informed by the district that MySchoolBucks is still not ready and will not be available next week. While we do not know the exact reasons for the delay, we know it is not converting over to the new school year. As this system oversees most of the student payments for entire […]
We have been informed that the system update is expected to be complete by Friday. Based on this information, we believe it is best to begin Electives Registration on Monday, July 14, starting with 8th grade. Elective registration will open at approximately 9:00 a.m. each day, according to the schedule below: Electives Registration Schedule in MySchoolBucks: Monday, July 14 – 8th Grade (approx. 9:00 […]
As of now, there is still no resolution to the ongoing issue with MySchoolBucks. The District is actively working on the necessary update, but elective registration for 8th grade will not open tomorrow, Tuesday, July 8. We are hopeful that the update will be completed by tomorrow. Please watch for a notification from BFA by […]
Due to a district-wide issue, 8th grade electives will not take place today. The district is actively working on a solution, and we are hopeful that elective registration will be able to begin as early as tomorrow. Once the system is restored, we will send out new registration dates for each grade. Please note that […]
Middle School Families: Elective Registration is currently not working. We are actively working on a solution. Please see email for further updates. Thank you for your patience as we work through this issue.
Happy Summer Everyone! Today is the first Friday of the month, which means it’s Desert Donut Spirit Day 🍩! Shake off those rainy blues and treat yourself to something sweet while supporting our amazing PTO. Stop by Desert Donuts and mention BFA—part of the proceeds will go right back to supporting our school community. June 6, […]
See Ms. Hafner’s newsletters for information. • 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 & Busy Bees T/Th Pre-K
See our calendar for what to bring and wear. May 19 Kindergarten and 1st Grade: 8:30 – 11:10 a.m. 4th and 5th Grades: 12:00 – 2:40 p.m. May 20 2nd and 3rd Grade: 8:30 – 11:10 a.m. May 21 6th – 8th at various times at Redstone Park
Formal Uniform Day is Wednesday, May 7. Please remember to wear your Formal Uniform: Blue Polo top with the Red Logo and Khaki bottoms.
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CEC Wants to Hear From You for their Annual CEC Survey! Please click the link to give us your feedback on the ’24-’25 school year’s events, so next year can be the best yet!
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Good evening Ben Franklin~ Tomorrow, April 4 is Colorado Rockies & Spirit Wear Day. Students can wear any Rockies or Ben Franklin-approved top and their favorite crazy socks. All of our Field Day, Fun Run and Charity shirts are included. Some PTO spirit wear is also approved. Students MUST wear approved Uniform bottoms. Please […]
Formal Uniform Day is tomorrow, Wednesday, April 2. Please remember to wear your Formal Uniform: Blue Polo top with the Red Logo and Khaki bottoms. Thank you, Ben Franklin Academy Ben Franklin Academy 2270 Plaza Drive, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129 www.bfacademy.org
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Please join us on Tuesday, March 25 at 5:00 p.m. for our monthly BFA Board of Directors meeting. Note: This month, the meeting will begin 30 minutes early with a Question & Answer session with our Board Candidates — a great opportunity to hear directly from those running for the Board. Board meetings are open […]
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Our lost and found will be cleared out on March 13. The last day to look through the items is March 12. Please pop in and take a look before it is all donated. Any uniforms items will be donated to our PTO. All clothing or non-valuable items are donated to local students in need at elementary schools […]
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Tomorrow starts our school-wide Charity Spirit Week, March 10 – 14.
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Dear BFA Community, Tomorrow starts Charity Spirit Week, March 10 – 14. Monday, March 10: Wear the 2025 Charity T-Shirt! Regular uniform bottoms & socks apply! Tuesday, March 11 and Wednesday, March 12: Wear ANY BFA charity t-shirt. Regular uniform bottoms & socks apply! Thursday, March 13: Color Out for a Cause. Wear ANY charity t-shirt or color […]
BFA’s Silent Auction is now LIVE for EVERYONE! The PTO BENefit Bash Silent Auction is officially open and will close on March 8 at 7:00 p.m.! You don’t have to go to the Bash to bid on many of these items. Don’t miss out on the chance to bid on incredible items, including one-of-a-kind […]
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We encourage all families to participate—your feedback is essential in shaping the future of BFA. The purpose of the Spring survey is to give staff a snapshot of you and your family’s experiences at BFA so modifications can be made as needed over the coming months. Unlike the Fall Survey, which focuses on classroom-specific topics […]
Dear BFA Community, Ben Franklin Academy will be CLOSED on Friday, February 21. As always, in the event of a closure, all DCSD buildings, including BFA, are closed. Preschool, elementary, and middle school classes are cancelled. BASE programs are closed. All activities, events, and sports are cancelled. We will send an update before 2:00 p.m. to […]
Please join us Tuesday, February 18, 5:30 p.m. for our monthly BFA Board of Directors meeting. Board meetings are open to the public and are conducted in compliance with Colorado Open Meetings Requirements. All are welcome to attend. Agendas are posted on our Board Transparency Page. If you would like to appear before the Board, please email the Board President. […]
Dear BFA Community, There will be a 90-Minute Delay tomorrow, Thursday, February 13, due to low temperatures. Carpool starts at 9:15 a.m. with school starting at 9:45 a.m. BFA is on a 90-Minute Delayed Start with the following schedule: BASE: Before school care opens at 8:15 a.m. Please do not drop off your child earlier than […]
Dear BFA Community, After observing other Denver-area schools announcing delays, Ben Franklin Academy has proactively decided to implement a 90-Minute Delay on Wednesday, February 12. The safety of our students and staff is our top priority, and we hope this early decision helps families plan their mornings accordingly. If Douglas County School District declares a Snow Day, BFA will […]