News & Announcements

A Day in the Life of BFS - our first ever “Bring a Parent/Guardian to School Day” exceeded expectations with thanks to BFS’s “Oak trees,” our dedicated teachers, our engaged and talented students, our connected community and supportive families, and our Director of Admissions, Melissa Clayton. Mission in action, growing smart, original, and good people, modeling community and how to show up for children and one another.

Everyone had a blast at this year's 1950s Lasagna Dinner! The Sixth Grade community of students, parents, and teachers rocked it. The lasagna was delicious, the mood electric, and the laughter and good times rolled—BFS at its best!

With a new science building nestled in the woods on our 44 acres, biology is more connected to nature and more exciting and engaging.

From the lower school Halloween parade and sing-a-long to the fun-filled Halloween party hosted by the seventh grade and the terrifying eighth-grade Ghost Walk, BFS celebrates Halloween in a big way.

Friday, October 18th, BFS celebrated its 230th Birthday; the spirit of community and collaboration that defines who we are and makes everything possible and the many successes realized in recent years overflowed with goodness, fond memories, and joy. The attendance was overwhelming and inspiring; every generation attended - from those who have been at the school for six weeks to others who have been a part of the community for over fifty years. An emotional experience - a night to remember - BFS at its BEST!

From riding the bus to the thrill of exploring and learning, the Kindergarten field trip to Honey Hollow was a total success!

Our first Upper School “For the Good of the School” meeting - clerked in the manner of a Friends business meeting - all voices (students and teachers) are equal, listening to one another, seeking unity about approaches to lift and resolve all-school issues

BFS’s cross-country team remains undefeated in meets (against five teams so far)! They all did fantastic in this week’s invitational against 14 other schools. We had runners finish in 2nd, 3rd, 6th, and 7th places. Way to go, Runners!

This week in Kindergarten, students explored different versions of Goldilocks and the Three Bears. They practiced retelling the story, discussing the characters, and sequencing the events. The Kindergarteners ended the week with a special Teddy Bear Picnic.

Science has always been fun, but in our new science building, which opened this school year, it has reached a new level of excitement and learning.