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September 2024 Back-To-School Season

September 11, 2024

Fresh school supplies, smiling faces, crispy fresh uniform polos… It must be back to school season! After an amazing Induction Week at Camps Mondamin and Green Cove, French Broad River Academy’s academic program started last […]

Induction Week 2024

September 4, 2024

The BEST First Week of School Ever Our school year began last week with Induction Week, a five-day overnight experience based out of Camp Mondamin for Boys and Camp Green Cove for Girls. New students may have arrived […]

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Back To School Float & Picnic 2024

August 30, 2024

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, […]

2024 Staff Training

August 22, 2024

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 […]

2024 Alumni Picnic

August 12, 2024

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 […]

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Welcome to Our 24-25 New Staff Members

August 5, 2024

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 […]

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FBRA’s 25-26 Admission Season Has Launched

August 1, 2024

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 […]

Summer 2024 Climbing Trip

July 29, 2024

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 […]

Managing Kids’ Cellphones & Screentime

July 18, 2024

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 […]

Why Salamanders?

July 10, 2024

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 […]