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 […]
Newsletter, Push Notifications, Recent News
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 […]
Dear Parents, The weather is turning and we are expecting very cold temperatures and snow tomorrow evening during conferences. The safety of our families and our staff is our number one priority. We have made the difficult decision to move tomorrow night’s conferences to virtual. You will receive communication tomorrow from your teacher(s) with more detailed information. Conferences will now […]
Formal Uniform Day is today, Wednesday, February 5. Please remember to wear your Formal Uniform: Blue Polo top with the Red Logo and Khaki bottoms.
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Dear BFA Community, There will be a 90-Minute Delay tomorrow, Tuesday, January 21, 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 […]
Please join us Tuesday, January 21, 5:30 p.m. for our January 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 […]
Please remember to wear your Formal Uniform: Blue Polo top with the Red Logo and Khaki bottoms.
Dear BFA Community, There will be a 90-Minute Delay this morning, Tuesday, January 7. 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 8:15 a.m. for […]
Dear Parents and Guardians, As we wrap up this season, we want to express our heartfelt gratitude for your continued support and partnership throughout the year. We wish you a joyful winter break filled with warmth, laughter, and cherished moments with loved ones. Please take a moment to read our last newsletter for 2024. Remember, tomorrow […]
Dear BFA Community~ We have a lunch menu change this Thursday December 19. Teriyaki Chicken is one choice and Cherry Muffin is another choice. It is reflected in NutriSlice, but many of you print the lunch calendar in advance. Please visit our lunch calendar for our lunch menu. Ben Franklin Academy 2270 Plaza Drive, Highlands Ranch, […]
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Dear BFA Community, There will be a 90-Minute Delay tomorrow, Tuesday, December 10. 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 8:15 a.m. for before […]
PTO Spirit Day/Night at Zell’s on December 9 PTO’s December Spirit Night on December 9 at two Zell’s Panini and Crepes locations. Zell’s will donate 20% back on orders placed at either their Highlands Ranch or Centennial locations (all day!) to the BFA PTO. Tell your cashier that you are there for the BFA fundraiser or make a […]
For the 2025-26 school year, will you have a child entering kindergarten? entering 1st-8th grade who currently attends a different school (not BFA)? You MUST complete Open Enrollment (OE) before the First Round closes on Dec. 2 for your child to be eligible for a priority status BFA admissions offer. (Current BFA K-7 students will automatically be […]
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 location of all Board […]
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DONATE TODAY!!! TODAY is the last day to donate to Freedom Service Dogs! Please consider a $5 donation per family to help us reach our goal. Your donation, of any amount, will help train a service dog and provide them to a veteran at ZERO COST to them. But we need everyone to help reach our goal. Reaching our goal will make our students […]
Tomorrow is Accelerated Reading Dress of Choice for Grades 1 – 5 ONLY. Students who made their AR Goal for the first trimester earned this great reward. Please remember that any length requirements for skirts, shorts, and skorts also apply on dress-of-choice days. If your student is Kindergarten, 6 – 8 Grades, they will wear regular uniforms or […]
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Nov
School is closed Friday November 8, 2024 due to incoming predicted weather and Middle School Dance will be rescheduled (information coming soon).
Dear BFA Community, We hope you enjoyed the snowy day off. Please make sure your information is current to ensure you get all the updates. There is a lot of information to share in this week’s newsletter, like lunch menu changes, Veteran’s Day celebration, and Apple Award nominations. We hope the weather cooperates and we have […]