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Board of Director’s Election Begins
All Day
Visit our Board Election page for details. Board of Directors’ Election is Underway The Board of Directors Election is now open until April 13 at 11:59 p.m. We have a diverse, talented, and dedicated group of candidates for the open Board seat. Lara Chatterton Joe Dawson Trent Ongert Shannon Redd , ...
School Tour – Only Three Tour Dates Remain!
9:00 am - 10:00 am
Please read all details on our Tour BFA page before registering for tour tickets.  DCSD Snow Day or Delayed Start – Tours are cancelled if the Douglas County School District (DCSD) announces a snow day or delayed start. Closure/delayed start information is available from DCSDs website, local media outlet web , ...
After School Musical Rehearsal
3:30 pm - 4:15 pm
Girls Soccer Game A & B Teams (Away vs Aspen View Academy)
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Ben Franklin Academy Aspen View Academy   , ...
Boys Volleyball Game (Home vs Southeast Christian)
4:15 pm - 6:15 pm
TEAMS TBD , ...
School Accountability Committee Meeting
4:30 pm - 6:15 pm
Our SAC meets the First Thursday of each month at 4:30 p.m.  Please visit the SAC webpage for Agendas and Minutes.  In person and Zoom.  In person will be in the First Floor Conference Room.  Zoom Webcast information will be at the top of each Agenda.   , ...
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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. , ...
3rd Grade Musical
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Celebrate good sportsmanship, teamwork, problem solving and learning how to win and lose with dignity and class! A new girl in town has joined the boys baseball team. No problem. But wait! She wants to be the pitcher? That has never been done before, at least in this town! Through five innings, the cast gets to play th , ...
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Boys Volleyball Game (Away vs Platte River Academy)
4:15 pm - 6:30 pm
Platte River Academy Ben Franklin Academy     , ...
4th Grade Musical
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Welcome to Camp Runamok and the wackiest summer camp experience you could ever wish for! This musical has everything you love and fear about the summer camp experience, from the morning routine to corny camp skits and the ultimate talent show. Put away your technology and allow this nostalgic romp to take you on a jour , ...
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No AM BASE
6:00 am - 8:00 pm
Due to Morning with Moms, we will not have morning BASE on this day. , ...
Morning With Mom
6:45 am - 8:00 am
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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 , ...
Colorado Rockies Spirit Wear
All Day
Students may wear a Colorado Rockies or their favorite professional baseball Team TOP ONLY.  Students who do not wish to wear a professional baseball team top can still wear Spirit Wear tops. Students MUST wear approved Uniform bottoms. Please refer to our Uniform Standards for more information.     , ...
CANCELED – Girls Soccer Game A Team
2:45 pm - 4:45 pm
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Raise Right Program Begins
All Day
More information to come. , ...
CMAS Testing
8:30 am - 2:45 pm
CMAS Testing is from April 7 to April 15.  Please visit our State Testing Webpage for information on schedules and testing information. , ...
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CMAS Testing
8:30 am - 2:45 pm
CMAS Testing is from April 7 to April 15.  Please visit our State Testing Webpage for information on schedules and testing information. , ...
School Tour – Only Two Tour Dates Remain!
9:00 am - 10:00 am
Please read all details on our Tour BFA page before registering for tour tickets.  DCSD Snow Day or Delayed Start – Tours are cancelled if the Douglas County School District (DCSD) announces a snow day or delayed start. Closure/delayed start information is available from DCSDs website, local media outlet we , ...
After School Musical Rehearsal
3:30 pm - 4:15 pm
Boys Volleyball Game (Home vs Cherry Hills Christian)
4:15 pm - 6:15 pm
TEAMS TBD     , ...
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Preschool Class Picture Day
8:00 am - 3:00 pm
MWF Classes will be April 9 during class TTH Classes will be April 10 during class Our class picture days will be April 9 & 10. Each class picture will be emailed to families to print on their own. If you do not wish for your student to be in the class picture, please email Lori Hafner by April 8. , ...
CMAS Testing
8:30 am - 2:45 pm
CMAS Testing is from April 7 to April 15.  Please visit our State Testing Webpage for information on schedules and testing information. , ...
Girls Soccer Game A & B Teams (Away vs SkyView Academy)
4:00 pm - 6:15 pm
SkyView Academy Ben Franklin Academy A & B Teams , ...
PTO Meeting via Zoom
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
More details to come soon. , ...
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Preschool Class Picture Day
8:00 am - 3:00 pm
MWF Classes will be April 9 during class TTH Classes will be April 10 during class Our class picture days will be April 9 & 10. Each class picture will be emailed to families to print on their own. If you do not wish for your student to be in the class picture, please email Lori Hafner by April 8. , ...
CMAS Testing
8:30 am - 2:45 pm
CMAS Testing is from April 7 to April 15.  Please visit our State Testing Webpage for information on schedules and testing information. , ...
Track Meet – Englewood Relays
3:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Girls Soccer A Team Game (Home vs North Star Academy at Tallman Park)
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
  North Star Academy Ben Franklin Academy , ...
Boys Volleyball Game (Away vs North Star Academy)
4:15 pm - 6:30 pm
North Star Academy Ben Franklin Academy   , ...
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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 , ...
Thank The Support Staff Day
8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Let’s celebrate all of BFA’s amazing support staff with ‘Thank the Support Staff Day’! We would love to have your students help us shower them with thanks by bringing in a small token of appreciation on Friday, April 11 – a card, flower, or one of their favorite things. A list of each support staff mem , ...
CMAS Testing
8:30 am - 2:45 pm
CMAS Testing is from April 7 to April 15.  Please visit our State Testing Webpage for information on schedules and testing information. , ...
Girls Soccer B Team Game (Home vs BFA)
3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
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Parent’s Night Out Spirit Night at Legacy Martial Arts
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Our April Spirit Night will be a Parent’s Night Out hosted by BFA Sponsor Legacy Martial Arts on Saturday, April 12 from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. Parents, drop your kids off for a night of martial arts, games, and pizza with their fellow BFA friends! Cost is $35 for the first child, $20 for each additional siblin , ...
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Last Day to Vote for the Board of Director’s Election
All Day
Visit our Board Election page for details. , ...
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CMAS Testing
8:30 am - 2:45 pm
CMAS Testing is from April 7 to April 15.  Please visit our State Testing Webpage for information on schedules and testing information. , ...
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CMAS Testing
8:30 am - 2:45 pm
CMAS Testing is from April 7 to April 15.  Please visit our State Testing Webpage for information on schedules and testing information. , ...
School Tour – FINAL Tour!
9:00 am - 10:00 am
This is the final tour offering until September 2025. Please read all details on our Tour BFA page before registering for tour tickets.  DCSD Snow Day or Delayed Start – Tours are cancelled if the Douglas County School District (DCSD) announces a snow day or delayed start. Closure/delayed start informa , ...
After School Musical Rehearsal
3:30 pm - 4:15 pm
Girls Soccer A Team Game (Home vs Southeast Christian at Stroh Field)
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
  Southeast Christian Ben Franklin Academy @ (Stroh Field) , ...
Track Meet
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Boys Volleyball Game (Home vs Cimarron Middle School)
4:45 pm - 6:45 pm
TEAMS and START TIME TBD , ...
BFA Board of Directors Monthly Meeting
5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
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PTO Sponsor Appreciation Event
All Day
More information to come. , ...
Raise Right Program Extended to April 16
All Day
STRESS FREE Gift 🎁Giving! That is right. PTO organizes a Holiday ❄Gift Giving 💝program for BFA Teachers and Staff. It is simple AND stress free. AND PTO works with each staff/teacher to hand pick the gift card THEY want! 🏆🏆   Just go to MySchoolBucks and donate any amount to any or all staff (loo , ...
Girls Soccer A Team Game (Away vs Platte River Academy)
4:15 pm - 5:15 pm
After School Musical Performance- Cinderella
6:00 pm - 8:00 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 17 (McElroy/Whelan) and 18 (Hildebrand/Hinz). See teachers’ emails for details and visit MySchoolBucks to register. There will be a $8.10 cost for each student, and parents must register in MSB by April 16.   This is also the parent’s permissio , ...
Girls Soccer Game (Away vs Aspen View Academy)
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
  Aspen View Academy Ben Franklin Academy AVA 4:00 , ...
Boys Volleyball Game (Home vs North Star Academy)
4:15 pm - 6:30 pm
TEAMS TBD   , ...
Girls Soccer B Team Game (Away vs Aspen View Academy)
5:15 pm - 6:15 pm
Ben Brigade’s Last Meeting of the Year
8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
More information to come. , ...
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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 , ...
4th Grade Field Trip
8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Our 4th Graders will go on a field trip on April 18. 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 17, as this is the parent’s permission for the field trip.   Please remember that students&nb , ...
2nd Grade Field Trip
8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Our 2nd Graders will go on a field trip on April 17 (McElroy/Whelan) and 18 (Hildebrand/Hinz). See teachers’ emails for details and visit MySchoolBucks to register. There will be a $8.10 cost for each student, and parents must register in MSB by April 16.   This is also the parent’s permissio , ...
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Used Uniform Sale
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
The PTO will host a Used Uniform Sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 19, in the Lightning Gym. The suggested donation for all uniform pieces is $5 per item or $20 for six items, Venmo or cash only. All uniforms are clean and ready to wear. Looking for volunteer hours? Click here to sign up to help , ...
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PTO Elections Begin
All Day
More information to come. , ...
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3rd Grade Field Trip
8:00 am - 3:00 pm
3rd Grade will go on a field trip on April 22. See teachers’ emails for details and visit MySchoolBucks to register. The cost for each student is $3.00, and parents must register in MSB by April 21, as this is also the parent’s permission for the field trip. Please remember that students must wear their , ...
Girls Soccer B Team Game (Away vs Aspen View Academy)
4:15 pm - 5:15 pm
PTO Moms Night Out
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Please join the BFA PTO at our annual Mom’s Night Out, April 22 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. We are excited to see each other outside of the carpool line! This year we will be meeting at Prost for two hours to enjoy some light appetizers, time to build community and meeting new friends. RSVP here&nb , ...
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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.  , ...
Seventh Grade Field Trip
8:00 am - 6:00 pm
7th Grade will go on a field trip on April 24. 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 April 23, as this is also the parent’s permission for the field trip. Please remember that students must wear thei , ...
2nd Grade Ellis Island Program and Fair
11:30 am - 2:30 pm
Girls Soccer A Team Game (Away vs Cherry Hills Christian)
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
  Cherry Hills Christian Ben Franklin Academy   , ...
Boys Volleyball Game (Away vs Cherry Hills Christian)
4:15 pm - 6:30 pm
Cherry Hills Christian Ben Franklin Academy   , ...
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Teacher Planning Day (No School)
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PTO Elections End
All Day
More information to come. , ...
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
at SkyView Academy , ...
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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 (Away vs Aspen View Academy)
4:15 pm - 5:15 pm
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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
  Ben Franklin Academy Platte River Academy PRA 4:00pm , ...
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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 , ...
STEAM Expo
8:00 am - 4:00 pm
More information to come. , ...
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 , ...
Girls Soccer B Team Game (Home 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 Dance will begin 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 5:45 p.m. and must be picked up no later than 9:10 p.m. Once students enter the dance , ...