Graduating seniors receive annual academic awards and special scholarships
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Class of 2026 gains alumni status next week
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Curriculum Corner: 'Forest Elementary'
Blue Mountain School's Forest School program offers Thursday and Friday outdoor learning for children in the community. Open to all families, it's become a favorite supplement for homeschoolers looking to add hands-on nature education to their weekly rhythm.
Drive Your Tractor to School Day 2026
Community members voiced their support for the tradition and said it's a great way to support the next generation of farmers while also honoring those that are keeping the farm life alive and well.
Curriculum Corner: 'Special Person Tea'
The Special Person Tea is a truly an authentic learning experience, weaving together literacy and math skills.
Floyd students get hands-on experience at FCA
During the March 31 excursion, students broke up into two groups and alternated between painting with FCA artist/paint instructor Ivy Morris and making stained glass with instructor Lisa Thompson.
Curriculum Corner: ‘Exploring careers and expanding horizons’
This week in “Get a Life,” we all decided on careers. This really flexed our research muscles. We had a worksheet to help us decide on a career, having us reflect on our skills and interests, and then looked into what careers applied.