🎓 It’s Getting Real, Class of 2026! 🎓
Today, our seniors received their caps and gowns, and graduation is right around the corner!
The countdown is on, and the excitement is building as we get closer to the big day.
📅 Graduation: May 20
📍 Liberty University – Vines Center (Lynchburg)
We can’t wait to celebrate this amazing class! 💚💛
Today, our seniors received their caps and gowns, and graduation is right around the corner!
The countdown is on, and the excitement is building as we get closer to the big day.
📅 Graduation: May 20
📍 Liberty University – Vines Center (Lynchburg)
We can’t wait to celebrate this amazing class! 💚💛
🌟🎓 Congratulations to Our Newest Jr. Beta Inductees! 🎓🌟
We are proud to welcome our newest members into the National Junior Beta Club at Buckingham County Middle School!
Your hard work, dedication, and commitment to excellence have truly paid off. 👏
Keep striving, keep leading, and keep shining—the future is bright for each of you! 💚
We are proud to welcome our newest members into the National Junior Beta Club at Buckingham County Middle School!
Your hard work, dedication, and commitment to excellence have truly paid off. 👏
Keep striving, keep leading, and keep shining—the future is bright for each of you! 💚
🎓 Junior College Night – Don’t Miss It!
Join us on March 18 from 6:00–7:00 PM in the Buckingham County High School Cafeteria for an informative evening focused on preparing for life after high school.
Students and families will learn about:
✔️ College planning & preparation
✔️ Scholarships
✔️ Financial aid
Hear from guest speakers including Mr. C, Ms. Ranson, Mr. Witcher, and more!
🍕 Food will be provided (pizza & drinks)
We hope to see you there as we help our students plan for a successful future!
Join us on March 18 from 6:00–7:00 PM in the Buckingham County High School Cafeteria for an informative evening focused on preparing for life after high school.
Students and families will learn about:
✔️ College planning & preparation
✔️ Scholarships
✔️ Financial aid
Hear from guest speakers including Mr. C, Ms. Ranson, Mr. Witcher, and more!
🍕 Food will be provided (pizza & drinks)
We hope to see you there as we help our students plan for a successful future!
Check out what's going on at BCHS & BMS this week!
***BMS Beta Induction begins at 5:30. Students need to be at the school by 5:15.***
***Tuesday's Tennis Match is postponed to April 1st.***
Don't forget the online bookfair is still going on!
https://www.bookfair.org/welcome/?ref=MOIOF29
The 4th Brigade Best of the Best Raider Competition was held at Fort Bragg, NC, on March 14, 2026. The Female Team defeated teams from North Carolina, Maryland, and South Carolina and was named the 4th Brigade Best of the Best Raider Champions. The Male Team placed 3rd overall out of 10 Teams, from Maryland, South Carolina, Washington, D.C., and North Carolina.
This meet was a Raiders Nationals Qualifier, and BCHS JROTC qualified two teams for the Raider Nationals, to be held in October at Fort Knox, KY. Below are links to videos of the two teams competing in the rope bridge portion of the competition. Our teams placed first in this event, which is extremely difficult at this level.
Female Rope Bridge March 14th Competition Video
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ALsGbJE_9G9vG-asicYZVc0yP_ljd02n/view?usp=drive_link
Male Rope Bridge March 14th Competition Video
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BrlK0mHdnV2fmWHmnBiNkyRMDiYmi8CS/view
Congratulations to both teams!
This meet was a Raiders Nationals Qualifier, and BCHS JROTC qualified two teams for the Raider Nationals, to be held in October at Fort Knox, KY. Below are links to videos of the two teams competing in the rope bridge portion of the competition. Our teams placed first in this event, which is extremely difficult at this level.
Female Rope Bridge March 14th Competition Video
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ALsGbJE_9G9vG-asicYZVc0yP_ljd02n/view?usp=drive_link
Male Rope Bridge March 14th Competition Video
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BrlK0mHdnV2fmWHmnBiNkyRMDiYmi8CS/view
Congratulations to both teams!
DE Computer Information Systems students have now passed Word 365 and PowerPoint 365.
We are moving on to Excel this week!
We are super proud of these students!
Alexis Carroll
Ava Taylor
Emma Wright
Kayla Heuler
Memphis Bishop
Krystiaan Powell
Traniyah Childress
Vaiden Taylor
Emerson Edwards
Camryn Wilson
Lillie Palmore
Anna Snoddy
Malia Charles
Larken Watson (not pictured in one of the pictures)
Abigail Bryant
Micah Clark-Reed
Dylan Vallejo
We are moving on to Excel this week!
We are super proud of these students!
Alexis Carroll
Ava Taylor
Emma Wright
Kayla Heuler
Memphis Bishop
Krystiaan Powell
Traniyah Childress
Vaiden Taylor
Emerson Edwards
Camryn Wilson
Lillie Palmore
Anna Snoddy
Malia Charles
Larken Watson (not pictured in one of the pictures)
Abigail Bryant
Micah Clark-Reed
Dylan Vallejo
Friday afternoon, FFA members competed in the Southeast Area FFA Rally at Appomattox High School.
High school and middle school members represented many contests, showcasing their knowledge and skills! Congratulations to these members for their accomplishments!
Middle School Contests:
Small Animal Care - Nekhi Whitehead (13th)
Mechanics - 4th Place Team: Brantley Mills 5th, Sawyer Taylor 6th and Owen Anderson
Plant Science - 4th Place Team: Grayson Clabo 7th, Ann Kate Gilliam
High School Contests:
Creed Speaking - 🥈2nd Place Bryan Haldane
Sr. Stockmen's - 🥇1st Place Team: 🥈Kaylee Staton 2nd, Anna Jones 4th, Collin Snoddy 5th, Jackson Harris 6th
Horse Hippology - 🥈 2nd Place Team: 🥇Cadence Perkins 1st, Alaina Page 5th
High school and middle school members represented many contests, showcasing their knowledge and skills! Congratulations to these members for their accomplishments!
Middle School Contests:
Small Animal Care - Nekhi Whitehead (13th)
Mechanics - 4th Place Team: Brantley Mills 5th, Sawyer Taylor 6th and Owen Anderson
Plant Science - 4th Place Team: Grayson Clabo 7th, Ann Kate Gilliam
High School Contests:
Creed Speaking - 🥈2nd Place Bryan Haldane
Sr. Stockmen's - 🥇1st Place Team: 🥈Kaylee Staton 2nd, Anna Jones 4th, Collin Snoddy 5th, Jackson Harris 6th
Horse Hippology - 🥈 2nd Place Team: 🥇Cadence Perkins 1st, Alaina Page 5th
The BCHS Girls Tennis match at Randolph-Henry scheduled for today has been postponed until April 1st due to low temperatures.
The Buckingham County School Board will hold a joint FY26-27 budget work session with the Buckingham County Board of Supervisors on Wednesday, March 18th, at 6:00 p.m., at the Buckingham County Administration Building. Immediately following the budget work session, the school board will hold a closed session to discuss personnel.
Due to the forecast for severe weather including high winds and possible tornadoes, Buckingham County Public Schools will be closed tomorrow (Monday, March 16, 2026) for all students and staff. We hope everyone stays safe!
We are proud to recognize Rayasia Barbour, a senior at Buckingham County High School, for serving on the Virginia School Counselor Association (VSCA) Advisory Board We are proud of her leadership and the way she represents BCHS and our community!
Congratulations to Mr. Damon Talley for being named Administrator of the Year from the Virginia Student Councils Association at this evening’s awards banquet at Orange County High School! 💛💚🎉
Our Middle School Online Book Fair is Already Half Over! The book fair will run until March 20th and is open to EVERYONE!
This book fair is completely online with BookFair.org. It’s easy to participate.
1. Visit https://www.bookfair.org/welcome/?ref=MOIOF29
2. Shop for the books you can’t wait to read; every book on the website is eligible for our book fair.
3. Read your awesome new books.
We earn 25% of every book purchase!
There are more than 200,000 books available, from baby books to young adult books.
Please forward this information along to friends and family and post it to your social media accounts!!
Happy Reading!
This book fair is completely online with BookFair.org. It’s easy to participate.
1. Visit https://www.bookfair.org/welcome/?ref=MOIOF29
2. Shop for the books you can’t wait to read; every book on the website is eligible for our book fair.
3. Read your awesome new books.
We earn 25% of every book purchase!
There are more than 200,000 books available, from baby books to young adult books.
Please forward this information along to friends and family and post it to your social media accounts!!
Happy Reading!
BCHS is proud to announce our ParaEducator of the Week, Amber Mangialetti.
Amber is recognized for her exceptional dedication, compassion, and commitment to fostering an inclusive learning environment for students. Through her patience, encouragement, and genuine care for every learner, she helps create a classroom where all students feel valued, supported, and empowered to succeed. Pictured with Ms. Mangialetti are Mr. Damon Talley, Principal, and Ms. Stephani Jones, BCHS SPED Coordinator.
Amber is recognized for her exceptional dedication, compassion, and commitment to fostering an inclusive learning environment for students. Through her patience, encouragement, and genuine care for every learner, she helps create a classroom where all students feel valued, supported, and empowered to succeed. Pictured with Ms. Mangialetti are Mr. Damon Talley, Principal, and Ms. Stephani Jones, BCHS SPED Coordinator.
Academy Day 2026
Senator Mark Warner invites high school and middle school students, their parents or guardians, and school counselors to Academy Day 2026.
The event includes a seated program that will provide a comprehensive overview of the United States service academies and their admission processes. Information will also be shared regarding application procedures for congressional nominations and other military-related options that exist at higher education institutions in Virginia.
Following the program, attendees will be able to meet with officials from all five academies as well as representatives from Navy Talent Acquisition Group (NTAG) Richmond, ROTC programs at the University of Virginia, the United States Marine Corps, the Virginia Military Institute, the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets, the Virginia Women's Institute for Leadership at Mary Baldwin University, and the University of Mary Washington at their resource tables. Staff from Virginia congressional offices will also be available to answer questions.
As the event concludes, the University of Mary Washington will be offering campus tours. To participate, please meet at their resource table at 1:30 pm.
Date: Saturday, April 25, 2026
Time: 9:30 am - 1:30 pm, doors open at 9:00 am
Location: University of Mary Washington, Dodd Auditorium in George Washington Hall, 1301 College Ave, Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Register Here https://senwarner.ticketbud.com/academyday2026
If you have any questions about the event, please email academy_noms@warner.senate.gov.
Senator Mark Warner invites high school and middle school students, their parents or guardians, and school counselors to Academy Day 2026.
The event includes a seated program that will provide a comprehensive overview of the United States service academies and their admission processes. Information will also be shared regarding application procedures for congressional nominations and other military-related options that exist at higher education institutions in Virginia.
Following the program, attendees will be able to meet with officials from all five academies as well as representatives from Navy Talent Acquisition Group (NTAG) Richmond, ROTC programs at the University of Virginia, the United States Marine Corps, the Virginia Military Institute, the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets, the Virginia Women's Institute for Leadership at Mary Baldwin University, and the University of Mary Washington at their resource tables. Staff from Virginia congressional offices will also be available to answer questions.
As the event concludes, the University of Mary Washington will be offering campus tours. To participate, please meet at their resource table at 1:30 pm.
Date: Saturday, April 25, 2026
Time: 9:30 am - 1:30 pm, doors open at 9:00 am
Location: University of Mary Washington, Dodd Auditorium in George Washington Hall, 1301 College Ave, Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Register Here https://senwarner.ticketbud.com/academyday2026
If you have any questions about the event, please email academy_noms@warner.senate.gov.
Good evening. This is a reminder that tomorrow, Friday, March 13, 2026 will be a full school day for students.
Good afternoon, BCPS Families,
Due to inclement weather, Buckingham County Public Schools will dismiss early today, March 12, 2026, at 2:45 p.m. All after-school activities are canceled. Buses will run as usual with the earlier dismissal time. Please plan accordingly and stay safe.
Due to inclement weather, Buckingham County Public Schools will dismiss early today, March 12, 2026, at 2:45 p.m. All after-school activities are canceled. Buses will run as usual with the earlier dismissal time. Please plan accordingly and stay safe.
📚✨ Join us for Buckingham Elementary’s Title 1 Read Across America Night!
Celebrate the joy of reading on Thursday, March 19, from 5:45–7:00 PM with dinner, a book fair, fun reading activities, and prizes. Don’t forget to RSVP by March 16 using the QR code or paper form so we can prepare enough materials and food. Let’s read together!
Celebrate the joy of reading on Thursday, March 19, from 5:45–7:00 PM with dinner, a book fair, fun reading activities, and prizes. Don’t forget to RSVP by March 16 using the QR code or paper form so we can prepare enough materials and food. Let’s read together!
We were honored to present a resolution recognizing the life and legacy of Irene Stoneman Ellis and her meaningful contributions to Buckingham County Public Schools. Her dedication and commitment to our students and community made a lasting impact. The resolution was accepted by her family on her behalf, and we are grateful for the years she devoted to supporting education in Buckingham County and proud to celebrate her legacy.
Congratulations to our March Senior of the Month, Benjamin Snoddy!
