Buckingham County Elementary School

Hello BCPS Families and Community members,

I am pleased to announce the official opening of the Knights' Armor Food Pantry. While the pantry is housed at our High School location, it is open to all Buckingham County residents, regardless of age or student affiliation.

The pantry offers a wide selection of non-perishable food items, including:

Canned fruits and vegetables

Pasta, potatoes, rice, and beans

Breakfast cereals and oats

And more

Hours of Operation:
Fridays, 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM

To schedule a pick-up time, please contact Ms. Richardson (school social worker) at (434) 969-6100 ext. 22112.

For emergency food needs, individuals may contact their student's school counselor or administrator to coordinate an emergency pick-up.

Please be on the lookout for a flyer coming home with your student for reference to the details above.

Congratulations to our September Senior of the Month, Micah Clark-Reed!

Sir Knights a Lot surprised the elementary school by helping to bestow the Golden Plunger to the grade with the cleanest bathroom. Fifth grade won that title. Next were the Silver Tray awards for the classes with the cleanest lunch table. Third grade was Mrs. Tyler, 4th grade was Mrs. Ragland, and 5th grade was Mrs. Price. The last award was the Golden Tray and that was a tie between 4th and 5th grades. #EveryKnightEveryDay. #TheBuckinghamWay!

You may or may not have heard, but Buckingham Elementary School is holding a craft fair on November 15 from 11:00-3:00!

If you're crafty or a kitchen wizard and you have items to sell, the fee is $25 and that goes directly to the school to fund all the fun things we want to do this year! We are providing full length (12 foot) cafeteria tables, or you can bring your own.
We are also seeking Food Trucks!!!

Contact the following for an application or stop by the school:
lruffner@bcpschools.org; cmorris@bcpschools.org or dterrell@bcpschools.org

If you are not crafty, please come and buy something! This will be a great place to pick up holiday gifts and we will really appreciate your support.

B.E.S. Families and Community...
We have started our first fundraiser for the school year. Please support our Elementary students by clicking the link or scan the QR code on the flier.
www.SpiritGearDirect.com/Shop

Thank you for your support as always!
#UknightedInBuilingOur Future

Buckingham Elementary School K-5 Technology Teacher/Gifted Specialist Linda Ruffner served on a panel discussion at the Virginia Consortium of Gifted Education Administrators (VCGEA) today in Charlottesville. Mrs. Ruffner answered educator questions from across the commonwealth on gifted instruction. Way to represent Buckingham County, Mrs. Ruffner!

Good evening BCPS Families! This message is a reminder that BCPS schools will be closed on Monday, September 1, 2025, in observance of Labor Day. We wish you all a relaxing and safe holiday and look forward to seeing students and staff again on Tuesday morning.

FFA and 4H are working together to host a Blue Ribbon Craft Day on September 9, 2025. Students, 3rd - 8th grade, are invited. Students will create crafts that will be entered into the Five County Fair. Space is limited! Please RSVP by August 29, using the QR code in the flyer, or contact Mrs. Casey Davis at cdavis@bcpschools.org or 434-969-6100 Ext 102, or Mrs. Ruth Wallace at ruwallac@vt.edu or 434-969-4261.

Buckingham Elementary will be having their first Craft Fair on Saturday, Nov. 15th from 11 am - 3pm.
We are seeking vendors that would like to participate. For more information and to receive an application, please email dterrell@bcpschools.org, lruffner@bcpschools.org, or cmorris@bcpschools.org.

September is Attendance Awareness Month. Buckingham County Elementary School is promoting a poster palooza to help raise awareness of the importance of good attendance. Posters are due by September 12th. See the flyer for poster requirements and additional information.

September is Attendance Awareness Month. Your child's attendance today directly impacts their success in the future. Buckingham County Elementary School has an attendance spirit week from September 15th to 19th to celebrate and promote the importance of school attendance. See the attached Flyer for themes for each day.

📣 Attention Home School Families!
Your desk is waiting… come learn with us! ✨

Buckingham County Public Schools is opening our doors for families who may be considering a return to public school. This is a great opportunity to:
✔️ Meet our staff
✔️ Tour the school
✔️ Reconnect with BCPS

📅 September 2–5
🕙 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

We know the choice to educate your child is a personal one, and we want you to know our teachers, programs, and community are here to support your child’s success.

👉 Scan the QR code on the flyer or click here to schedule your appointment: https://bit.ly/BCPSHomeSchoolOpenHouse

We look forward to welcoming you back to BCPS!
#EveryKnightEveryDay #BuckinghamWay

Buckingham County Elementary School is hosting its Back to School Night from 5:45 PM to 7:00 PM on Wednesday, August 27, 2025. There will be classroom visits, free books, and a school-wide scavenger hunt for BES students and their families.

Congratulations to our August Senior of the Month, Camryn Wilson!

Good Morning, Team Buckingham! Today (August 11th) is the start of our 1st full week of school! If you have not already enrolled your child in school, please do so. We are happy to assist you with getting your child enrolled and set up for success this year. If you have any questions regarding student enrollment, bus transportation, athletics, and extracurricular activities, etc, please call the School Board Office at (434) 969-6100. #EveryChildEveryDayTheBuckinghamWay! #GoKnights!

🎉 Buckingham County Public Schools Convocation 2025 🎉 What an inspiring start to the new school year! Today, we gathered as a division to celebrate the incredible work ahead and to reaffirm our shared commitment to student success. Dr. Reasoner energized us with her message centered on the Four Pillars that will guide our year: Communication, Collaboration, Transparency, and Teamwork. Her words set the tone for a year rooted in connection and collective impact. We proudly introduced and recognized our new employees across the division — welcome to the BCPS family! 💛🖤 The morning brought energy and excitement with a lively round of “Let’s Make a Deal,” where teams showed their school spirit and raffle prizes added some extra fun to the day! We were honored to have our JROTC Color Guard present the flags and thrilled to welcome a special guest appearance from Sir Knights A Lot! This year, we are united under the theme: “Every Knight. Every Day. The Buckingham Way.” We are committed to excellence in all we do — together. Here’s to a fantastic 2025–2026 school year! #BCPSStrong #EveryKnightEveryDay #TheBuckinghamWay

Good Evening, Team Buckingham! We look forward to greeting our students, parents, and
families on Friday, August 1st, for the Open House and Orientation session. A complete list of all
Open House and Orientation times are attached to this message. When you come for the Open
House, please remember the following:

Please provide updated email addresses, phone numbers, and emergency contact
information to your child’s school.

If there has been an update to your child’s medical status, which could include
medication or school recommendations from a licensed medical provider, please provide
documentation to your child’s school prior to August 6th.

If you are not already set up with a Parent Portal account, please stop by the sign-up
table at your child’s school. We will need your name and email address.

If you are in need of specific supplies or support to help prepare your child for back to school, please contact the school administrators and/or school counselors.

Thank you for your continued support of Buckingham County Public Schools. Go Knights!

A welcome message from Chasity Steger, Dean of Students, Carter G. Woodson Education Complex:

I’m Chasity Steger, and it’s truly an honor to introduce myself as the new Dean of Students at the Carter G. Woodson Education Complex.

This division and this community mean the world to me. I’m a proud third-generation graduate of Buckingham County Schools, and I’ve spent my entire life rooted in this place, from walking the halls as a student to now walking them as an educator and leader. After earning my degree in Elementary Education from Longwood University in 2014, I returned home. Since then, I’ve taught both 3rd and 4th grade, and for the past few years, I’ve served as a Math Interventionist, all right here at BES.

Over the years, I’ve continued to grow as an educator, completing my Master’s in Curriculum and Instruction in 2023 and my Educational Leadership endorsement in 2025. But even as I’ve pursued new goals, my heart has never left Buckingham. My husband and our children also graduated from here.

Outside of school, I’m a wife and a proud stepmom to three amazing kids. I love spending time with my family (including my four dogs and one cat), reading, and getting lost in music, which helps to keep me grounded and inspired.

This new role is more than a job to me; it’s a calling. I care deeply about our students, our staff, and our families, and I’m committed to helping every child feel seen, supported, and encouraged to succeed. I’m looking forward to building strong relationships and working together to make this year one of growth, joy, and connection. It brings me so much joy to now serve the very community that raised me and continues to raise my family.

Thank you for welcoming me into this new chapter. I can’t wait to get started!

To help us celebrate and "kick-off" Convocation and our first teacher work-day, Archer's Barbeque food truck will be at the BCMS parking lot on Wednesday, July 30th, beginning at 11:45 A.M. for lunch (for purchase- on your own). The community is welcome to join us! Archer's Barbeque's menu is attached for your convenience. Thank you for your continued support of Buckingham County Public Schools!