Buckingham County Public Schools

January 19-23, 2026 What's going on at BCHS & BMS this week?!?

Thank you to everyone who came out and packed the house to support our Middle School Knights in their final home game of the season! 🖤🏀 We are so proud of our student-athletes and cheerleaders for their hard work, energy, and Knight pride!

Congratulations to BCHS Senior, Sarah Bryant, for receiving the Youth Achievement Award from the Buckingham Chamber of Commerce. We are so proud of you for all of your achievements! Sarah was nominated by her teacher, Mrs. Casey Davis. #KnightPride #BCPSchools

📅 Reminder for Families
There will be no school on Monday, January 19, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. We encourage our students and families to take time to reflect on Dr. King’s legacy of service, equality, and justice.

📣 TONIGHT is the Night – Pack the House! 🖤🏀

We're excited to host the first-ever student section at tonight's middle school basketball games, and we want to see the stands FULL!

1️⃣ First 20 students receive FREE admission — arrive early!
2️⃣ Black Out Night — wear black 🖤
3️⃣ Student section location: directly behind the cheerleaders
4️⃣ Game times:
🏀 Girls' game starts at 5:00 PM
🏀 Boys' game begins immediately after

Let's bring the energy, show our school spirit, and PACK THE HOUSE for our teams! 💪⚔️

We can't wait to see you there!

Students Shine at SkillsUSA Cosmetology Competition!

Our students delivered an outstanding performance at the recent SkillsUSA competitions, proudly representing BCHS with talent, professionalism, and creativity.

Omauria Dibble excelled in the Natural Hair Braiding competition, impressing judges with precision, creativity, and professionalism. Judges praised Omauria for demonstrating undeniable talent and for adhering to all competition rules to the letter—an achievement that truly set her work apart.

Bri Corner and Jaylasha Miles also made a powerful impression in the Total Fantasy Look competition. Their artistic vision and flawless execution “knocked it out of the park,” especially when showcased on their model, Kylah Austin. The overall presentation reflected exceptional teamwork, skill, and attention to detail.

Awards will be announced on Tuesday, January 20, at 5:30 PM, and we look forward to celebrating their hard work.

Congratulations to Buckingham County Public Schools' Teachers of the Year! Buckingham Preschool- Emilie Moore Buckingham Primary School - Lindsay Absher Buckingham Elementary School - Olivia Surface Buckingham Middle School - Latasha Harper Buckingham High School - Ashley Carter A special congratulations to Buckingham's Division Teacher of the Year, Latasha Harper! Thank you all for what you do everyday and for being an inspiration for us all!

Congratulations to our January Senior of the Month, Piper Scialdo!

On January 10th, 2026, Daniel Flores traveled to the ACE Center at Virginia Randolph and competed in the SkillsUSA Virginia District 2 Welding contest. Daniel competed against 3 other contestants from ACE and Powhatan HS in building a weldment coupon. The contest required the students to read a blueprint, cut, fit, and build their projects using drawing/welding symbol interpretation techniques, as well as various hand/power tools and welding processes. Daniel represented Buckingham CTE and BCHS with great poise and integrity; he learned many things about himself and the trade during the event, and even received a job offer from two judges!

Winners will be announced at the SkillsUSA District 2 awards ceremony at the ACE Center at Heritage in Richmond next Tuesday, January 20th. Winners will move on to the SkillsUSA State Championships in Virginia Beach, March 9-11.

Congratulations, Daniel, on putting yourself out there, and best of luck!

This week, we proudly join Governor Youngkin and VDOE in celebrating Virginia School Principals Appreciation Week!
We are incredibly grateful for the leadership, dedication, and heart our principals bring to their schools every day. Thank you for inspiring excellence, supporting staff, and championing student success across every grade level.

🌟 Thank you to our outstanding principals:
• Damon Talley – High School
• Jeffery Garrett – Middle School
• Cristin Morris – Elementary School
• Denise Bryant – Primary School
• Sarah Walker – Preschool

Your impact reaches far beyond the classroom, and we are thankful for all that you do for our students, families, and community. 💙

#VAPrincipalAppreciationWeek #ElevateEducatorsVA #ThankYouPrincipals #EducationalLeadership

Buckingham Elementary’s 3rd-grade students are learning all about ecosystems. They are challenging themselves by using the information they are learning to keep a terrestrial and aquatic ecosystem alive in their classrooms! 🐟🌱

Tired of cooking by the end of the work week?
Come on out to Pinos in Dillwyn on Thursday, January 15, and get a delicious meal while supporting the BCHS Class of 2026!🎓
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See you there! (4 PM till Closing)

🖤🏀PACK THE HOUSE! 🏀🖤
We’re launching the FIRST EVER Middle School Student Section this Thursday night, January 15, and we want YOU there!
📣 Student Section Details:
🔥 The first 20 students get FREE admittance — arrive early!
🖤 BLACK OUT — students and parents, wear BLACK!
📍 Student section will be directly behind the cheerleaders
⏰ Girls game: 5:00 PM
⏰ Boys game: Immediately following
Bring the energy. Bring the noise. Let’s show our Knights some love! ⚔️💚

Last night at the Buckingham Board of Supervisors meeting, FFA members were recognized for receiving the highest degree in the National FFA Organization, the American FFA Degree. Amiah Porter, Noah Jones, and Jenna Oliver (not pictured) have joined the less than 1% of FFA members nationally to earn the American FFA Degree.

Attention Buckingham Elementary students and parents, our Beyond the Bell program will resume on January 21st!

Good luck to Kyla Austin, Brianna Croner, Omauria Dibble, Jalaysha Miles, and Mrs. Woodson as they travel to the SkillsUSA District Cosmetology competition this afternoon!
We are proud of you!

Knights Power resumes this week on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays under the 21st Century Grant.
This program provides remediation and enrichment opportunities for our middle school students, enabling them to grow and succeed.

Who wants to make a tie-dye shirt??
Calling all primary students… if you have 0 unexcused absences during the third quarter, you get to tie-dye your own knight shirt!! 💚💛

Check out what’s going on at BCHS and BMS this week!

Great things are happening in Buckingham schools!! Buckingham County Public Schools has been awarded the Comprehensive Literacy State Development Grant!