FBRA Blog
The turnout was great for last week’s back to school float and picnic. We started with the family-friendly float on the French Broad River to honor the life and legacy of Peter and Daniel Lucas, father and brother of FBRA founding board member Greg Lucas. This annual event raises funds for the Lucas Scholarship Fund, […]
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Three Weeks Before Liftoff It’s late August, and 2024 Staff Training is wrapping up as the first day of Induction Week approaches. Unlike most schools, the staff at French Broad River Academy spend three full weeks preparing for the upcoming school year. This commitment to staff development up front pays innumerable dividends when school starts. […]
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The 2024 alumni picnic on August 7 was a great chance for our alumni to connect with old friends and teachers. Alumni in attendance ranged from our most recent graduates, the Class of 2024, going back to the Class of 2018, many of whom are starting their junior year of college. Of course, no FBRA […]
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Our 24-25 new staff come to FBRA with a wide array of talents and experiences. We are thrilled to welcome them to our salamander family. Grant DeNies Grant will be returning as a full-time staff member after filling in at the Boys Program while Program Director Felix Dowsley was out on parental leave. Students and […]
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It’s officially time to apply for 25-26 admission to French Broad River Academy! Start an application now for your current 5th, 6th, or 7th grader. Our admission process begins with an online application. As soon as we receive this, we will reach out to complete the application by scheduling a visit day for the applicant. […]
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FBRA’s summer 2024 climbing trip was one for the books. Seven FBRA students and two instructors just returned from an amazing week of climbing in Kentucky’s beautiful Red River Gorge. It was a glorious week of challenge and triumph as our campers climbed to new heights, literally! Summer programs are an extension of our in-school […]
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Schools & Families Can Come Together to Teach Healthy Habits Healthy use of technology is one of our current age’s greatest challenges. Our students have access to cellphones and screentime at unprecedented levels. And it’s up to families, in partnership with schools and other youth organizations, to find ways to set kids up for success. […]
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The humble salamander is French Broad River Academy’s mascot. But why? What makes salamanders worthy of mascot status? Here are some salamander tidbits so that you’ll be in the know… Fact 1: Salamander Capital of the World According to the Highlands Biological Station, the Southern Appalachians is one of the most biologically diverse regions on […]
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This year’s Salamander Adventure Camp was a blast! Each year, French Broad River Academy offers a completely free summer program to students from Woodfin Elementary School. We designed this day program to get kids outside all day. They enjoy playing in our wonderful mountain playground and learning about our flora, fauna, and geology. Instructors Liddell […]
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By Heath Alexander, 6th Grade Social Studies Teacher Sixth-graders from the FBRA Boys Program went to City Hall on Monday, May 13, 2024 to deliver letters to the Asheville City Council and Mayor on the topic of rebuilding the Malvern Hills pool, a community swimming pool in West Asheville that has been closed due to […]
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