Clayton Niehaus, an 8th grade student at Springs’ Flabob Airport Preparatory Academy (FAPA), took first place in the 2026 Junior Bull Rider Championship.
Students at Flabob Airport Preparatory Academy had a great time participating in Kindness Week activities across campus! From Kindness BINGO to colorful rainbow sticky note messages and creative kindness rocks, students found meaningful ways to spread positivity and encourage one another throughout the week.
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The Magnolia Student Center and FAPA enjoyed a Spring Fling dance in Hangar 16, which was decorated with images of flowers and butterflies, at the Flabob airport, reported Susie Carpenter, Magnolia program facilitator. Participants enjoyed dancing, a DJ, outside games, and snacks. A prom court king and queen were announced.
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The middle school drone team at Flabob Airport Preparatory Academy (FAPA) has been working with CTE teacher Bernard Hamill to learn about drones, including how they fly and how they can be used to take photographs and video, reported Tiffany Daniels, vice principal/TOSA. Tiffany observed, “These skills lend to preparing students for various fields of interest.
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Springs’ Flabob Airport Preparatory Academy (FAPA) celebrated World Kindness Day playing Kindness Bingo and by planning to donate 100 socks to a local shelter. Additionally, Bryan Merida, a student diagnosed with autism, wants to launch a Kindness Club at the school, reported aide Ariana Mendoza.
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Juniors Brian Shaffer and Connor Miller, both Aviation 3 students at Springs’ Flabob Airport Preparatory Academy (FAPA), are preparing for their future careers in aviation. FAPA provides four full courses for aspiring aviators to learn the concepts, science, history, and regulations needed to be successful pilots or drone operators.
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The Student Artists of the Month for September and October 2023 are Noelle Allison and Jet Wilbur. Noelle is a 6th grade student at FAPA; her artwork is entitled “We Boldly Go.” Jet is a 3rd grade student at the Riverside Student Center; Jet’s artwork is entitled “Deep into My Mind.”
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Springs presented both a parent and high school student “Ignite” conference to prepare for the new school year, shared Tammy Jackson, senior director – ILP.
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Springs’ Flabob Airport Preparatory Academy (FAPA) hosted the African Americans in Aviation Traveling Museum, reported Robin Davis, principal. The museum was founded by Chauncey Spencer II, son of aviator Chauncey Spencer, and tells the story of black aviators in the U.S. Spencer served as the docent; he spoke of such aviation pioneers as Willa Brown, Benjamin O. Davis, Jr., Dale White, Bessie Coleman and the Tuskegee airmen.
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Springs’ Flabob Airport Preparatory Academy (FAPA) is launching a Model Aviation Student Club (MASC). The club will serve as a vehicle to teach students about science, technology, engineering, art and math, and how model aviation can transform from a hobby into a career in aviation. Students will also have the chance to serve in leadership positions in the club, which can further aid their future job prospects.
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