Benjamin Franklin High School

Spelling Bee Champions in 3 languages.

Our Foreign Language Department recently wrapped up the 2nd Annual BFCS Foreign Language Spelling Bee in Spanish, French, and Latin, and the talent on display was incredible.

Students competed through classroom, section, and final rounds, spelling level-appropriate vocabulary in their target language. It took focus, preparation, and confidence to make it to the top.

This year’s winners:

Spanish (Profe Serrato): Channing Prickett

French (Mme. Mesa): Gabi Dierken

Latin (Mr. Davis): Brady Molnar

Our Latin winner received his certificate and gift card shortly after the ceremony.

We are proud of every student who participated and represented our Foreign Language Department so well.

¡Felicidades! Félicitations! Gratulor!

More than a language. A lifelong superpower!

Last week at BFHS, our Foreign Language Department celebrated students who earned the Arizona Seal of Biliteracy, the Global Seal of Biliteracy, and Fourth-Year Language Cords.

These honors recognize students who have demonstrated real fluency and the ability to communicate effectively in more than one language. Their hard work and dedication have prepared them to connect with people, cultures, and opportunities around the world.

Arizona Seal of Biliteracy:
Lily Barclay, Aidan Bazarnic, Iryna De Backer, Brielle Delavigne, Wesley Dixon, Taylor Foti*, Eli McFadden*, Isa Monastero, Cameron Montanye, Maxence Pastore, Alex Pieczynski*, Sahana Sivakumar*

*Also earned the Global Seal of Biliteracy

4th Year Language Cords

Spanish:
Lily Barclay, Brielle Delavigne, Wesley Dixon, Roy'El Flowers, Taylor Foti, Ian Gomez, Eli McFadden, Isa Monastero, Cooper Morris, Alex Pieczynski, Taryn Redhouse, Ethan Sang, Sahana Sivakumar

Latin:
Taylor Curtis, Niko Mazzola, Cameron Montanye

French:
Maxence Pastore

Congratulations, Chargers!

The world is better because of you.

34 seniors. A record-breaking year.

This year, 34 graduating seniors earned their NHS Honor Stole, a recognition awarded for excellence in scholarship, service, leadership, and character throughout their high school journey.

A huge thank you to Prof. Peterson and Mrs. Rangel for mentoring these incredible students, and congratulations to:

Ammon Alexander, Katelyn Allen, Katelyn Ball, Lily Barclay, Victoria Bartz, Aidan Bazarnic, Alyssa Castro, Reagan Covington, Taylor Curtis, Brielle Delavigne, Abigail Dunn, Hudson Fleming, Taylor Foti, Prezton Gomez, Brigham Hilton, Adam Johnston, Emma Kronwald, Olivia LaMont, Giavanna Lombard, Kieron Lon, Landon Madsen, Eli McFadden, Isabella Monastero, Cameron Montanye, Abigail Papa, Brett Potter, Taryn Redhouse, Caleb Rohner, Sahana Valli Sivakumar, Katelyn Skinner, Jarom Stradling, Audrey Streeter, Emily Van Dusen, and Isabella Villalobos.

Congratulations, Chargers!

One chair left empty, one spirit never forgotten.
In loving memory of Amanda Cook, Class of 2026.
Walking with us today and always. ✨🎓

From the faculty, staff, and administration — congratulations to the Class of 2026! 🎓
We are proud of all you have accomplished and excited for all that lies ahead.
Continue to lead, inspire, and make a difference. Your future is bright! ✨

Exploring the world one question at a time 🌍✨
Congratulations to our Junior High Geography Bee winners:
🥉 Cayden Rohrer
🥈 Marshall McCabe
🥇 London Goodall

Congratulations to our High School Geography Bee winners.
From left to right: 3rd place — Lana B., 2nd place — Caleb R., and 1st place — Channing P. We are proud of their outstanding achievement and academic excellence. 🌍🏆

The countdown to the Class of 2026 Graduation has officially begun!

Please find the livestream link below.

https://www.youtube.com/live/waqTOmhrFTs?si=4zxHlGD7ysdWVvoI

Congratulations to all of our seniors and their families on this exciting milestone. We look forward to celebrating with you!

All-State excellence, on full display. 🎻✨

We are incredibly proud of Avalinda Wagener (Violin) and Caleb Rohner (Band) for representing BFHS at the AMEA All-State Festival—joining Arizona’s top student musicians on one of the biggest stages.

After days of intensive rehearsals and performance, their growth, discipline, and passion truly shined. Moments like these reflect what it means to pursue what is good, true, and beautiful.

📚 Final Exams & Textbook Return Reminder 📚

Please return your textbooks/calculators to your Finals teacher during your scheduled finals.

🎓 Senior Finals: Thursday & Friday, 5/14–5/15

📝 Grades 7–11 Final Exam Schedule:
• Mon, 5/18 — 0 & 1st Period
• Tues, 5/19 — 2nd & 3rd Period
• Wed, 5/20 — 4th & 5th Period
• Thurs, 5/21 — 6th & 7th Period

📘 Grades 7–11: Bring your textbooks/calculators to your finals 5/18–5/21.

☀️ Summer Front Office Hours:
• Fri, 5/22: 8 AM – 2 PM
• Memorial Day: Closed
• Summer Hours (Mon–Fri): 8 AM – 2 PM

Good luck on finals! 💙✏️