Students with zero unexcused absences—including those with perfect attendance—were rewarded with scratch tickets today! 🎉 Check out some of the great things they earned!
Reminder: If you miss school, please be sure to bring in an excuse when you return so your absence can be properly recorded.
📢 Buckingham Elementary School Parent Update
Dear Families,
We’re excited to share important updates and information with you! Please take a moment to stay informed and connected with everything happening at Buckingham Elementary.
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Thank you for your continued support!
📚✨ New year, new memories! ✨📚
Buckingham Elementary School yearbooks are now on sale! Don’t miss your chance to capture all the fun, friendships, and special moments from this school year.
Order yours today by visiting www.treering.com or scanning the QR code in the image!
Let’s make these memories last forever 💚
🍀 Happy St. Patrick’s Day from Buckingham Elementary! 🍀
Our students had a fantastic day filled with smiles and the color green! 💚✨
We’re also excited to share moments from our 4th grade field trip to the Science Museum! 🧪🔬 Our students explored, discovered, and learned through hands-on exhibits that sparked curiosity and excitement.
We’re so proud of our students for representing Buckingham Elementary so well—both in the classroom and out in the community!
🍀 Week at a Glance: March 16–20 🍀
It’s going to be a busy and exciting week at school!
📚 Book Fair Begins Monday
🍫 Chocolate Fundraiser Ends Monday
🚌 4th Grade Field Trip – Tuesday
📝 Benchmark Testing:
• 3rd Math – Tuesday
• 5th Science – Wednesday
• 5th Math – Thursday
• 4th Reading – Friday
👨👩👧 Title I Family Night – Thursday
📖 Reminder: Our Book Fair runs all week and ends Friday!
🔜 Coming Soon:
• March 24 – 3rd Reading Benchmark
• March 25 – 5th Integrated Reading & Writing Prompt SOL
• March 26 – 4th Math Benchmark
Have a great week of learning
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! 💛💚🎉
Reading time is even more fun with the Buckingham Knight! 📖🛡️ Our mascot visited primary and elementary students, shared a story, and celebrated our amazing learners. Thank you, Knight, for spreading school spirit and encouraging a love for reading!
4-H presentations are officially in the books for our 4th graders! 🎉💚
So proud of all of our students for their hard work, courage, and confidence as they shared their projects. From start to finish, they showed responsibility, creativity, and growth. Some students even earned a purple ribbon earning an invite to districts next weekend! Way to represent BES and shine in front of an audience! 🌟🍀
📚✨ The Book Fair is coming to BES March 16–20! ✨📚
Get ready for some exciting stories, new adventures, and books your child will LOVE! This is the perfect opportunity to grow home libraries and inspire a lifelong love of reading. ❤️
📚✨ 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!
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!
🍀 BES Week at a Glance: March 9–13 🌈
Let’s have a lucky and successful week! 💚✨
Read Across America week Day 5!! The Carter G. Woodson complex snuggled up with good books today!! 📗💛💚
Read Across America Day 4! The Carter G. Woodson complex is CRAZY about reading!! 👚👕🧦🌈
After a long, chilly winter indoors, there’s nothing better than sunshine, fresh air, and happy smiles! Our students loved taking their learning outside and enjoying some well-deserved playtime in the warm weather! ☀️
Read Across America Week Day 3!! The Carter G. Woodson complex is WILD about reading!! 🐅🐆🐄
Read Across America Week Day 2!! The Carter G. Woodson complex is Teaming Up and Reading !! 📚🤝
