By Felix Dowsley, Boys Program Director I’m writing on behalf of Will Yeiser, Tricia Chan, and our staff to celebrate our triumphant return to paddling this week. I want to especially thank Nora Randolph and […]

Pura Vida Costa Rica 2025 Girls Trips

April 8, 2025

At French Broad River Academy, every student travels to Costa Rica each of the three years they are at the middle school for this incredible immersion experience. Each year’s trip builds on the prior one […]

Finding Peace in Potrero Chico, Mexico

March 3, 2025

By Leanne Chapman, Boys Program Staff Leanne Chapman relays the story of growth and renewal while rock climbing in Potrero Chico this past winter. “You’ve got this Leanne!” I heard, along with, “C’mon, try to […]

Advisory – What’s That All About?

February 28, 2025

By Stiles Rockey, FBRA Girls Dean of Students At French Broad River Academy, advisory groups play a crucial role in fostering a sense of community and connection among middle school students. These groups, which bring […]

Honoring Resilience: The Mural That Tells a Story of Community, Strength, & Partnership

February 27, 2025

The story of the beautiful new river mural at FBRA’s South Campus began last September. In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene’s devastating impact, the need for quick, organized relief was urgent. As communities in Western […]

2025 Winter Overnight Trips

February 18, 2025

Why go on overnight trips in the middle of winter? FBRA winter overnights help our students get comfortable in all kinds of outdoor conditions, develop stronger relationships with classmates and teachers, and build skills in […]

Ski Season at FBRA

January 27, 2025

Ski season at French Broad River Academy is underway! For many of our students, this is their favorite season with FBRA Outdoor Programs. For one full school day per week in January in February, all […]

South Campus Groundbreaking Ceremony

January 2, 2025

On a very sunny and warm December 19, 2024, FBRA community stakeholders gathered to celebrate groundbreaking on French Broad River Academy’s South Campus, soon to serve as permanent home for the FBRA Girls Program. All […]

Music Class as Character Education?

December 7, 2024

By Felix Dowsley, Boys Program Director When I stepped on stage at the Orange Peel with Staff Rock as a first year FBRA teacher, I was keenly aware that I was treading in the footsteps […]

FBRA and HRC: A Partnership Born Out of Hurricane Helene

December 5, 2024

By Will Yeiser, FBRA Executive Director & Co-Founder When Boys Program Director Felix Dowsley called me on the evening of Wednesday, September 26th at 10:30 pm and said, “We need to get to the north […]

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