Come out on October 14, 2023, to support Buckingham County High School Raider JROTC. Scottsville VFW will be hosting a Spaghetti Dinner at the Scottville VFW Post (8169 2977 W. River Rd Scottsville Va 24590) from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. The price of the dinner is a donation to JROTC.
In accordance with school board policy I[AA-TEXTBOOK SELECTION, ADOPTION, AND PURCHASE and the Virginia Literacy Act, Buckingham County Public School District is currently examining materials for adoption to be used in K-5 language arts classes. Literacy committees reviewed materials and determined two approved K-3 series and two preliminary approved 4-5 series met the state pillars of literacy standards: Amplify Education, Inc. Core Knowledge Language Arts, 2e (2022) K-5 Benchmark Education Company, LLC Benchmark Advance (2022) K-5. Both texts will be available for review at Buckingham Elementary School on October 10th and 12th from 5:00 - 6:00 PM. There is a sign up online and included at the bottom of this message. Please bring your picture identification for school check-in. Teachers, parents, and members of the public are welcome to review the materials being evaluated. Written evaluation forms will be available. This feedback will aid the team in its final recommendation of selected K-5 material to the Buckingham County School Board during its November meeting. As a reminder, the state board of education has the authority to approve textbooks and other instructional materials used in the state. Local school boards enter into written contracts with publishers whose textbooks have been approved by the board. The price of a textbook sold in Virginia is not to exceed the lowest price the same textbook is sold at in any other part of the United States (VA. CODE ANN. § 22.1-241). If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact Kristin Janssen, Director of Instruction at 434. 969.6100 or kjanssen@bcpschools.org. Sign up Form: https://forms.gle/oG7QdNcPnoJthJ3a6
If you are unable to attend the additional night options for the Language Arts textbook review, please view these online materials of the textbooks and direct any feedback on the attached review forms (Amplify: https://forms.gle/6tFuBMEBT7N4f3XH6, Benchmark:https://forms.gle/QnG4fBc951cjEKnv7) or to Kristin Janssen, Director of Instruction, at kjanssen@bcpschools.org.
Amplify https://amplify.com/caregiver-hub/amplify-ckla/
Benchmark Benchmark Advance Landing Page (https://www.benchmarkeducation.com/benchmark-advance-adelante#about), where a Program Overview video can be found. Virtual Samplers (https://goto.benchmarkeducation.com/acton/fs/blocks/showLandingPage/a/34723/p/p-0441/t/page/fm/0) are available for each grade level, as well, and include samples of the Student Consumable Books, Weekly & Unit Assessments, and a peek into a Teacher Resource System.
Evening Option Sign up Form: https://forms.gle/oG7QdNcPnoJthJ3a6
If you are unable to attend the additional night options for the Language Arts textbook review, please view these online materials of the textbooks and direct any feedback to Kristin Janssen, Director of Instruction, at kjanssen@bcpschools.org.
Amplify
https://amplify.com/caregiver-hub/amplify-ckla/
Benchmark
Benchmark Advance Landing Page (https://www.benchmarkeducation.com/benchmark-advance-adelante#about), where a Program Overview video can be found.
Virtual Samplers (https://goto.benchmarkeducation.com/acton/fs/blocks/showLandingPage/a/34723/p/p-0441/t/page/fm/0) are available for each grade level, as well, and include samples of the Student Consumable Books, Weekly & Unit Assessments, and a peek into a Teacher Resource System.
In accordance with school board policy I[AA-TEXTBOOK SELECTION, ADOPTION, AND PURCHASE and the Virginia Literacy Act, Buckingham County Public School District is currently examining materials for adoption to be used in K-5 language arts classes. Literacy committees reviewed materials and determined two approved K-3 series and two preliminary approved 4-5 series met the state pillars of literacy standards: Amplify Education, Inc. Core Knowledge Language Arts, 2e (2022) K-5 Benchmark Education Company, LLC Benchmark Advance (2022) K-5 Both texts will be available for review at Buckingham Elementary School on October 10th and 12th. There is a sign up online and included at the bottom of this message. Please bring your picture identification for school check-in. Teachers, parents, and members of the public are welcome to review the materials being evaluated. Written evaluation forms will be available. This feedback will aid the team in its final recommendation of selected K-5 material to the Buckingham County School Board during its November meeting. As a reminder, the state board of education has the authority to approve textbooks and other instructional materials used in the state. Local school boards enter into written contracts with publishers whose textbooks have been approved by the board. The price of a textbook sold in Virginia is not to exceed the lowest price the same textbook is sold at in any other part of the United States (VA. CODE ANN. § 22.1-241). If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact Kristin Janssen, Director of Instruction at 434. 969.6100 or kjanssen@bcpschools.org. Sign up Form: https://forms.gle/oG7QdNcPnoJthJ3a6
Buckingham County Public Schools will be closed on Monday, October 9, 2023, in observance of Columbus Day.
Come dunk your favorite (or not so favorite) teacher, principal, or even the Superintendent Dr. Keeler at the SkillsUSA Dunk Tank, located near the Flag Pole at BCHS Football Field!
In accordance with school board policy I[AA-TEXTBOOK SELECTION, ADOPTION, AND PURCHASE and the Virginia Literacy Act, Buckingham County Public School District is currently examining materials for adoption to be used in K-5 language arts classes. Literacy committees reviewed materials and determined two approved K-3 series and two preliminary approved 4-5 series met the state pillars of literacy standards:
Amplify Education, Inc. Core Knowledge Language Arts, 2e (2022) K-5
Benchmark Education Company, LLC Benchmark Advance (2022) K-5
Both texts will be available for review at Buckingham Elementary School on October 4th and 5th. There is a sign up online and included at the bottom of this message. Please bring your picture identification for school check-in. Teachers, parents, and members of the public are welcome to review the materials being evaluated. Written evaluation forms will be available. This feedback will aid the team in its final recommendation of selected K-5 material to the Buckingham County School Board during its November meeting.
As a reminder, the state board of education has the authority to approve textbooks and other instructional materials used in the state. Local school boards enter into written contracts with publishers whose textbooks have been approved by the board. The price of a textbook sold in Virginia is not to exceed the lowest price the same textbook is sold at in any other part of the United States (VA. CODE ANN. § 22.1-241).
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact Kristin Janssen, Director of Instruction at 434. 969.6100 or kjanssen@bcpschools.org.
Sign up Form: https://forms.gle/R2jpMMaQqYkvxLdA7
Good afternoon,
Due to a need to provide training to staff to implement Governor Youngkin’s ALL In plan, Buckingham County Public Schools will be changing the scheduled half day for students on October 13, 2023, to a full teacher workday. Students will not report to school on October 13, 2023. Teachers and staff will report all day to receive training for high-intensity academic tutoring scheduled to begin October 16, 2023. Teachers will also be finalizing quarter 1 grades during this workday.
BCHS Homecoming Parade, October 5th!
Buckingham shocks undefeated Central in varsity football on the road 13-10 in Victoria on Monday Night! Congratulations to Coach Wilkerson , his staff, and players on a huge district win!
Tonight's varsity football game against Central Lunenburg has been postponed by Central until Monday, September 25th at 7:00 PM.
The Buckingham County School Board will hold a special closed meeting on Wednesday, September 27th, at 3:00 p.m. in the Cafeteria of the Buckingham County Middle School. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss personnel.
Join us as we play for a cure! Cancer patients and survivors receive free admission to the BCHS volleyball matches on October 16. Come out to support our student athletes and raise awareness!
Congratulations to the BCPS Employee of the Month, Emily Hogge!
Congratulations to the BCPS September Senior of the Month, Gabby Gunter!
Under the Lights Friday Night - Battle of the Bridge this Friday, September 15th!
Buckingham County Public Schools has the following openings for the 2023-2024 school year. Come and join our team!
BCPS needs bus drivers for the 2023-2024 school year! Please apply at www.bcpschools.org and click on "Employment."
Congratulations to the following middle school kids for placing in the Top 7 in the cross-country meet today at Madison……..Langston Goodman, Isaac Carter, and Ava Shumaker! The middle school team continues to improve in their inaugural season! Their next meet is Wednesday at Appomattox.
Good afternoon Buckingham Knights! We have a lot to celebrate! The Virginia Department of Education released official school accreditation information today. We are so proud to announce our Primary and Middle schools are both accredited with conditions and our Elementary and High schools are fully accredited! The hard work of our students and staff during the 2022-2023 school year has definitely paid off. We have a lot to be proud of and to build upon. We are truly slated for success and are well on our way to being fully accredited as a division in the 2023-2024 school year.