Buckingham Primary School has been recognized as a Virginia Project ADAM Heart Safe School through the Children’s Hospital of Richmond, highlighting its commitment to a safe and prepared school environment. A special thank you to School Nurse Katie Bryant, who spearheaded this effort and helped make this achievement possible!

Congratulations to Nadia Exantus, 5th grader, for her 2nd Place Award in the 2026 VSBA Art Contest!



We were honored to present a resolution recognizing the life and legacy of Betty Ruth Elliott 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 May Senior of the Month, Sa'Nyah Gregory!


Congratulations to our April Senior of the Month, Lillie Palmore!


Here at BCHS, we want to send a HUGE Congratulations to Mrs. Lowe & Mrs. Agee's students on passing their W!SE Financial Literacy test!
76 students tested and 76 students passed!!
We are so proud of you!
76 students tested and 76 students passed!!
We are so proud of you!




🌈BCES COLOR RUN IS COMING MAY 2ND! 🏃♂️
Time: 11 am - 3 pm
Get ready for a day full of color, fun, and community! 🎉
✨ ALL ages are welcome — kids 4 and under are FREE!
✨ You do NOT need to be a member of BES to attend — this event is open to everyone!
Bring your family, invite your friends, and enjoy an unforgettable day with:
🎨 Color stations & fun zones
🍔 Local food trucks & businesses
🎈 Activities for all ages
For a look into what our event will be like, watch the YouTube video below:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=NSd6Tv4DDcQ
🎟️ LIMITED-TIME GIVEAWAY!
Purchase your tickets online within the next 48 HOURS, and you’ll be entered into a drawing to win FREE event t-shirts for your entire group! 👕🎉
Don’t miss out on the fun—walk, jog, run, or relax and watch!
👉 Grab your tickets now and join us for an amazing day of color and community!!
Link to purchase tickets:
https://myfunrun.com/bes-color-run-2026
Time: 11 am - 3 pm
Get ready for a day full of color, fun, and community! 🎉
✨ ALL ages are welcome — kids 4 and under are FREE!
✨ You do NOT need to be a member of BES to attend — this event is open to everyone!
Bring your family, invite your friends, and enjoy an unforgettable day with:
🎨 Color stations & fun zones
🍔 Local food trucks & businesses
🎈 Activities for all ages
For a look into what our event will be like, watch the YouTube video below:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=NSd6Tv4DDcQ
🎟️ LIMITED-TIME GIVEAWAY!
Purchase your tickets online within the next 48 HOURS, and you’ll be entered into a drawing to win FREE event t-shirts for your entire group! 👕🎉
Don’t miss out on the fun—walk, jog, run, or relax and watch!
👉 Grab your tickets now and join us for an amazing day of color and community!!
Link to purchase tickets:
https://myfunrun.com/bes-color-run-2026


The BCHS ROTC Department is proud to announce our 2nd National-level Scholarship recipient, Maira Portillo.
This scholarship is worth between $120,000 to $130,000. It's a three-year ride, and James Madison University will pick up the 4th year.
"Maira is one of the hardest-working kids I've had in my 18 years at Buckingham HS."
- Sgt. Grazier
Please congratulate this soon-to-be Army Officer. This is an extremely hard Scholarship to receive and the second national-level scholarship the ROTC students have earned this year, which is a HUGE accomplishment.
This scholarship is worth between $120,000 to $130,000. It's a three-year ride, and James Madison University will pick up the 4th year.
"Maira is one of the hardest-working kids I've had in my 18 years at Buckingham HS."
- Sgt. Grazier
Please congratulate this soon-to-be Army Officer. This is an extremely hard Scholarship to receive and the second national-level scholarship the ROTC students have earned this year, which is a HUGE accomplishment.

This week, we honor the leaders who keep our schools running strong. Thank you, vice principals, for your commitment to our students, staff, and community!

Kindergarten registration for the 2026-2027 school year is now open. Open enrollment days are Friday, April 17th, 8:45 AM to 2:00 PM; Friday, April 17th, 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM; Saturday, April 18th, 8:00 AM to 12 Noon; and Monday, April 20th, 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Enrollment is also available by appointment. Please call 434.505.0001 for an appointment or additional information. Don't delay, register today!




Buckingham FBLA students represented our school with the utmost professionalism this weekend at our FBLA Leadership Conference in Reston, VA.
We are so incredibly proud of how hard they worked and how much dedication they showed this weekend.
The competition was tough, but we came home with a trophy for Luca Meli for Website Coding and Design.
Please join BCHS in congratulating all of our FBLA students for a successful weekend!
We are so incredibly proud of how hard they worked and how much dedication they showed this weekend.
The competition was tough, but we came home with a trophy for Luca Meli for Website Coding and Design.
Please join BCHS in congratulating all of our FBLA students for a successful weekend!



We are excited to share some wonderful news about our FCCLA students and their outstanding performance at the Virginia State Competition held this weekend in Virginia Beach, with over 750 competitors.
Please join BCHS, Mrs. Dunkum, and Chef Fridley in congratulating Dustin Harmon, Alexis Carroll, and Rayona Barbour on their outstanding accomplishments over the weekend.
Dustin and Alexis earned 2nd-place gold medals in the Repurpose and Redesign event, while Rayona Barbour received a 3rd-place silver medal in the Teach or Train event in her first year competing. These are significant accomplishments, and we are incredibly proud of their hard work and dedication.
All three students have qualified to advance to the FCCLA National Competition, which will be held in Washington, D.C. this July.
In addition, Dustin and Alexis were each awarded a $3,000 scholarship in recognition of their exceptional performance.
Congratulations to these students on their achievements, and we wish them continued success as they prepare for nationals!
Please join BCHS, Mrs. Dunkum, and Chef Fridley in congratulating Dustin Harmon, Alexis Carroll, and Rayona Barbour on their outstanding accomplishments over the weekend.
Dustin and Alexis earned 2nd-place gold medals in the Repurpose and Redesign event, while Rayona Barbour received a 3rd-place silver medal in the Teach or Train event in her first year competing. These are significant accomplishments, and we are incredibly proud of their hard work and dedication.
All three students have qualified to advance to the FCCLA National Competition, which will be held in Washington, D.C. this July.
In addition, Dustin and Alexis were each awarded a $3,000 scholarship in recognition of their exceptional performance.
Congratulations to these students on their achievements, and we wish them continued success as they prepare for nationals!





Back to the grind!
BCHS & BMS are ready to finish the year out strong!
Keep up with important events going on each week here!
BCHS & BMS are ready to finish the year out strong!
Keep up with important events going on each week here!

Back to the grind this week and by Wednesday, April 15, you know we will be exhausted again so why not come out or call in an order to Pinos and support the BCHS Prom!?!
It's going to be an amazing Knight!
See you there!
💃🍕🕺🏾

We hope everyBUNNY has a great Easter and enjoys their Spring Break!
We will see you back at BCHS on April 13, and the countdown will be on!
Prom, SOLs, awards, end-of-year events, and graduation are just around the corner!
***Bonus points if you can guess who is behind the ears!!
Hint: She's ALWAYS the most school-spirited on EVERY spirit day!!
We will see you back at BCHS on April 13, and the countdown will be on!
Prom, SOLs, awards, end-of-year events, and graduation are just around the corner!
***Bonus points if you can guess who is behind the ears!!
Hint: She's ALWAYS the most school-spirited on EVERY spirit day!!

We hope everyBUNNY has a great Easter and enjoys their Spring Break!
We will see you back at BCHS on April 13, and the countdown will be on!
Prom, SOLs, awards, end-of-year events, and graduation are just around the corner!
***Bonus points if you can guess who is behind the ears!!
Hint - She's ALWAYS the most school spirited on EVERY spirit day!!
We will see you back at BCHS on April 13, and the countdown will be on!
Prom, SOLs, awards, end-of-year events, and graduation are just around the corner!
***Bonus points if you can guess who is behind the ears!!
Hint - She's ALWAYS the most school spirited on EVERY spirit day!!

🌈🏃♀️BCES is Fundraising! 🏃♂️🌈
BCES is holding a Color Run!
It will be held at the Carter G. Woodson Complex.
🎉 Event Date: May 2nd
🌧️ Rain date will be set if needed
🎟️ Tickets:
Purchase online or the day of the event!
👉 Buying online = skip the line & easy entry!
Online Purchase Link:
https://myfunrun.com/bes-color-run-2026
👪Tickets are cheaper the more you buy, so bring the whole family to enjoy!
🏆 The race is ON to see which BCES classrooms will raise the most and earn some amazing prizes!
🏁Take a sneak peek at the course below to see all of the fun stations! (REMINDER: If you are not able to complete a station, you are free to skip it!)
👣The track itself is about 1 mile long, participants are free to complete the track at their own pace - walking, jogging, running... whatever works for you! Or if you want, just to watch, bring a chair and sit on the hill!
BCES Students...Don’t forget to share and keep raising money over Spring Break for our Color Run! Every donation helps support our students and makes this event even more exciting.
Let’s keep the momentum going—share, donate, and get ready for a FUN and colorful day! 🎨💥
BCES is holding a Color Run!
It will be held at the Carter G. Woodson Complex.
🎉 Event Date: May 2nd
🌧️ Rain date will be set if needed
🎟️ Tickets:
Purchase online or the day of the event!
👉 Buying online = skip the line & easy entry!
Online Purchase Link:
https://myfunrun.com/bes-color-run-2026
👪Tickets are cheaper the more you buy, so bring the whole family to enjoy!
🏆 The race is ON to see which BCES classrooms will raise the most and earn some amazing prizes!
🏁Take a sneak peek at the course below to see all of the fun stations! (REMINDER: If you are not able to complete a station, you are free to skip it!)
👣The track itself is about 1 mile long, participants are free to complete the track at their own pace - walking, jogging, running... whatever works for you! Or if you want, just to watch, bring a chair and sit on the hill!
BCES Students...Don’t forget to share and keep raising money over Spring Break for our Color Run! Every donation helps support our students and makes this event even more exciting.
Let’s keep the momentum going—share, donate, and get ready for a FUN and colorful day! 🎨💥


BCHS hosted our annual Career Fair today, and it was nothing short of AMAZING!!
There were 39 vendors set up for the students to explore options for their futures.
From colleges & universities to careers they can enter and grow with right out of high school.
Thank you to Mrs. Casey Davis and team for working so hard to make this event successful and meaningful for our students each year!
There were 39 vendors set up for the students to explore options for their futures.
From colleges & universities to careers they can enter and grow with right out of high school.
Thank you to Mrs. Casey Davis and team for working so hard to make this event successful and meaningful for our students each year!










💚💛 Happy Paraprofessional Appreciation Day 2026! 💛💚
Thank you to our amazing paraprofessionals at Buckingham County Public Schools for your dedication, support, and impact every day. Thank you for all that you do to support, strengthen, and inspire! You make a difference!
#EveryKnightEveryDayTheBuckinghamWay #ParaprofessionalAppreciation
Thank you to our amazing paraprofessionals at Buckingham County Public Schools for your dedication, support, and impact every day. Thank you for all that you do to support, strengthen, and inspire! You make a difference!
#EveryKnightEveryDayTheBuckinghamWay #ParaprofessionalAppreciation

🔥 Car Show Coming to Buckingham! 🔥
Get ready for an incredible lineup of trucks, classic cars, and bikes!
📅 April 18, 2026
⏰ 11AM–3PM
📍 Buckingham High School
💲 Registration opens at 10AM ($15)
Bring your friends, enjoy the show, and help support SkillsUSA! 🚗💨
Get ready for an incredible lineup of trucks, classic cars, and bikes!
📅 April 18, 2026
⏰ 11AM–3PM
📍 Buckingham High School
💲 Registration opens at 10AM ($15)
Bring your friends, enjoy the show, and help support SkillsUSA! 🚗💨

