Here are the FANTASTIC results of the Boys Track Team Regionals -
Jehremiah Woodson - First Place in the Long Jump - Regional Champion - Gold Medal 🥇🏆
Zhmarie Bailey - Second Place in the Long Jump - Regional Runner-Up - Silver Medal🥈
Tyree Bolden - Third Place in the 300 Hurdles - Bronze Medal 🥉
Isaiah Patterson, Zhmarie Bailey, Tyree Bolden, Jehremiah Woodson - Third Place in the 4 X 100 Relay -Bronze Medal 🥉 (Jayshawn Bolden - Alternate)
All the guys above will compete in the State Track Championships on June 5 & 6 at JMU !! 🏆
Darius Tucker, Malik Mathis, Zyan Agee, and Tristan Miller also competed in the regional meet and represented BCHS well! 👟🏃
Congratulations go to our boys' coaches - Andrew Johnson, Damon Talley, & Alex Weems! 🎉
Good Luck 🍀 next week !!
Baseball ⚾
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Trey Jones - First Team - First Base
Dawson Edwards - First Team - Third Base
Ty Wilkerson - First Team - Shortstop
Ryland Carter - Second Team - Second Base
Dawson Edwards - Second Team Pitcher
Parker Price - Second Team - DH
Soccer ⚽
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Larken Watson - First Team - Midfielder
Ben Snoddy - Second Team - Defender
Grayson Dunn - Second Team - Midfield
Memphis Bishop - Second Team - Forward
Softball 🥎
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Lilly Palmore - First Team - Outfielder
Alana Meadows - First Team - First Base
Alivia Barton - Second Team - Pitcher
Primary Teacher K-2
Primary Special Education Teacher
Elementary Teacher 3-5
Elementary Special Education Teacher
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To apply: https://www.bcpschools.org/
Due to the upcoming weather, tonight’s girls' softball game at home will now begin at 4:15 PM. Both teams, along with the umpires, mutually agreed to move the start time earlier in an effort to beat the storm.
As a result, admission for tonight’s game will be FREE! 🥎
Both teams are already on the field and preparing to play. Come out early and support our Lady Knights! 💚💛
Updates to the softball and baseball games today, May 21st, 2026.
Softball 🥎 will now host Nottoway at 4:30 today! This is a change.
Baseball ⚾ & JV Softball 🥎 travel to Nottoway - Game now at 5:00. This is a change, too!
** Please note.......The weather could affect today's games. The final call will be at 2:00 pm, as both schools monitor the radar and updated forecasts.
🎓We are incredibly proud of the Class of 2026 and all they have accomplished. We wish our graduates the very best in their future endeavors and are excited to see all they achieve in the years ahead!
Buckingham County Public Schools is seeking feedback regarding the 2026 Buckingham County High School graduation ceremony held at the Liberty University Vines Center.
We appreciate everyone who helped make this year’s graduation a memorable celebration for our graduates and families. We are asking graduates, families, staff, and community members to complete a short survey about their experience to help guide future graduation planning decisions.
📝 Complete the survey here:
https://forms.gle/Dkz4iBoYu9Th2ygMA
⏰ Please respond by Tuesday, May 26th.
Survey results will be shared with the Buckingham County School Board during the June 10th school board meeting.
Thank you for your feedback and support of Buckingham County Public Schools! 💚💛
THIS IS A CHANGE: The last regularly scheduled Knights' Armor Food Pantry pick up will be held on Wednesday, May 20th. To schedule a pickup, please contact Ms. Richardson at 434-969-6100 ext. 22112.
We are monitoring this situation very closely and have been working on a daily basis with Piedmont Health District Director Dr. Maria Almond. She has provided direct guidance to the division, and we have followed that guidance carefully. We are fully in compliance with the recommendations provided by the Health District.
Out of an abundance of caution, we began reviewing student immunization records last week. We have also been in contact with parents and guardians of students who, based on our records, may not be fully immunized and may be of higher risk of acquiring the infection. This outreach is intended to help families understand any steps they may need to take and to support the continued health and safety of our schools.
We will continue to follow guidance from public health officials, monitor developments closely, and share additional updates if there is new information that impacts our schools.
Come out and celebrate the BCHS Class of 2026 as they parade through Dillwyn!
Find a good spot along the route and let's cheer on our graduates!
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Please join us in welcoming Dr. Darnesha Stith as the Elementary Assistant Principal for the upcoming 2026-2027 school year!
Message from Dr. Stith: I am excited to join the Buckingham Elementary School team as Assistant Principal. I am a dedicated educational leader with 7 years of experience serving students across various grade levels from PreK–6.
Throughout my career, I have served in multiple instructional and leadership roles, including classroom teaching and serving as a VTSS Data Analyst. I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies, a Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education Leadership, an Education Specialist degree in Curriculum and Instruction, and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership.
I believe every child deserves to feel safe, valued, encouraged, and inspired each day they walk through the school doors. I am excited to work alongside the students, staff, families, and community of Buckingham Elementary School to continue building a positive, supportive, and high-achieving environment where everyone can thrive. I cannot wait to begin this journey and become part of such a special school community!
🌲 The Buckingham 4H Forestry Team won the State Forestry Contest at Mountain Gateway Community College and will advance to compete at the National 4H Forestry Contest in West Virginia this July. Congratulations to Owen Anderson, Kaylee Staton, Collin Snoddy, and individual state champion Luke Llewellyn!
🌲 Our Senior Division FFA Forestry Team placed 2nd overall in the state forestry contest and will advance to the Big E Contest in Massachusetts this fall. Congratulations to Bryan Haldane, Ben Gilliam, Sarah Bryant, and Luke Gilliam on their outstanding performances!
🎨 Eleanor Hensley was recognized for having her artwork selected to represent the LCVA’s Art Youth Month exhibit.
⭐ Buckingham County High School senior Grace Martin was recognized for her appointment to Governor Youngkin’s 2025–2026 Student Advisory Board. Grace is one of only eight seniors in Virginia selected to represent their Superintendent’s Region and provide student voice to the Virginia Board of Education.
🛡️ John Miller was recognized for his dedication and enthusiasm as our school mascot, Sir Knights A Lot.
💪 Our JROTC Raider Team was also recognized for placing 3rd in the JROTC National Raider Challenge at Fort Knox. Congratulations to Maria Portillo, Shianne Schaeffer, Ava Shumaker, Haileys Sangronis, Elise Lake, Allison Martin, Olivia Miller, Eden Reese, Paulette Battle, Peyton Stout, Peyten Beam, and Bonnie Browning!
We are incredibly proud of these students for representing Buckingham County with excellence, leadership, talent, and hard work. #EveryKnightEveryDay #TheBuckinghamWay
The BCHS Tennis match originally scheduled for today, May 11th, has been changed again due to a scheduling conflict, and will now be moved to Wednesday, May 13th, at 4:30 pm at Randolph-Henry.
Don’t forget — all online tickets and paper forms must be turned in by Thursday, May 14th. If you miss the deadline, no worries — tickets will still be available for purchase the day of the event!
Come join our school and community for an amazing day filled with color, laughter, and fun with family and friends! 💛
👟 Reminder: All students must have an adult complete the track with them.
👕 We recommend wearing a white shirt and clothes you don’t mind getting colorful!
🌟 Our colorful dyes are 100% safe for everyone.
Get your tickets now: https://myfunrun.com/bes-color-run-2026
Let’s make it a day to remember! 🎨🏃♂️
Buckingham County Public Schools is sharing this message from Dr. Maria Almond, Health Director/ Piedmont Health District (VDH) received on May 10, 2026.
Regional Press Release from late 5/8: Virginia Health Officials Investigating a Measles Case in the Central Region - Newsroom
Several TV channels have been reporting on this news.
We are now seeing over the past few days increased outreach by those affected with measles to healthcare providers due to severity of symptoms.
Measles is highly contagious. The first days 4-5 days prior to rash onset with flu/cold-like symptoms are when many spread illness. It is important to isolate immediately with any flu-like symptoms if unvaccinated and/or had a known exposure and to notify public health.
Vaccination remains the best protection against measles. Two doses of the vaccine provide 97% protection against measles while one dose provides 93% protection.
Ideally the public health department should be notified after an exposure to measles. Receiving vaccine, if not already immune, within 72hrs of exposure significantly helps prevent likelihood of infection. Notably, pregnant women and infants <6months cannot receive the vaccine. but there are options for receipt of immunoglobulin within 6 days of exposure (for pregnant women this is an IV infusion).
Thank you for your work in reaching out to any students who may have previously opted to delay or not receive vaccines to discuss current increased risk. Already some families have called into health departments to get up-to-date. Please also check in with employees to encourage checking vaccine records (thankfully MMR vaccination is widespread amongst most adults). Parents may check child records by calling pediatrician or Request Immunization Record - Immunization.
Please note that due to assumed circulation of the measles virus with reported multiple cases, VDH is now recommending for those living in or travelling to the Buckingham area an early dose for infants between 6mon-12mon infants in addition normal schedule, and also consideration of an accelerated schedule for children or those never vaccinated to receive a 2nd dose 28 days after first dose (routine is at 12-15mon and then 4-5yr).
Infants ages 6 to 11 months are advised to get an early dose of the MMR vaccine. Infants who receive an early dose of MMR vaccine before their first birthday should receive two more doses at the recommended ages and at least 28 days apart.
Children aged 12 months or older and adults who have not yet been vaccinated or never had measles infection are advised to get an MMR vaccine dose with a second dose at least 28 days after the first dose.
Children aged 12 months or older who have previously received only one MMR dose are advised to get a second MMR vaccine dose at least 28 days after the first dose.
Adults who have previously received only one MMR dose should consider a second MMR vaccine dose at least 28 days after the first dose.
Buckingham County residents can call 434-969-4244 to schedule a vaccination appointment.
Prince Edward/Cumberland County residents can call 434-392-8187
All other health depts: Locations & Contact Us - Piedmont Health District
