January 19-23, 2026
What's going on at BCHS & BMS this week?!?
What's going on at BCHS & BMS this week?!?
📅 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.
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.
Thank you to everyone who came out and packed the house last night 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!
We are so proud of our student-athletes and cheerleaders for their hard work, energy, and Knight pride!
📣 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!
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!
Have you ever dreamt of traveling the British Isles? Have you ever wanted to see the Irish countryside, or the Scottish castles? The London Tower or where Shakespeare changed the world with his stories and his plays?! An unbelievable opportunity awaits you!
Calling all current 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, and even 12th graders - join us for an informational meeting on how you can experience the beauty of our world on a 9 day tour of one of Euprope's most picturesque landscapes and tours as we travel to Ireland, Scotland, and England in Summer 2027. Your group leader, Mrs. Chelsie Pankey, is excited to take on Great Britain with her fellow world travelers as she partners with EF Tours for this amazing opportunity.
Meeting details:
📅 Date: January 29
🕒 Time: 6:30 PM
📍 Location: BCHS Library
👉 RSVP here to join us: https://rsvp.eftours.com/6su7v3b
We’ll also open enrollment during the meeting—spots are limited, and I would love to help you secure this experience for your child.
In the meantime, please visit EF’s website to get answers to common parent questions. EF Tours is our trusted travel partner, and they have 60 years of experience helping students explore the world safely and affordably.
Please note, this is a non-school sponsored trip.
Calling all current 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, and even 12th graders - join us for an informational meeting on how you can experience the beauty of our world on a 9 day tour of one of Euprope's most picturesque landscapes and tours as we travel to Ireland, Scotland, and England in Summer 2027. Your group leader, Mrs. Chelsie Pankey, is excited to take on Great Britain with her fellow world travelers as she partners with EF Tours for this amazing opportunity.
Meeting details:
📅 Date: January 29
🕒 Time: 6:30 PM
📍 Location: BCHS Library
👉 RSVP here to join us: https://rsvp.eftours.com/6su7v3b
We’ll also open enrollment during the meeting—spots are limited, and I would love to help you secure this experience for your child.
In the meantime, please visit EF’s website to get answers to common parent questions. EF Tours is our trusted travel partner, and they have 60 years of experience helping students explore the world safely and affordably.
Please note, this is a non-school sponsored trip.
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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
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
🖤🏀 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! ⚔️💚
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! ⚔️💚
Knights Power resumes this week on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays under the 21st Century Grant.
This program provides remediation and enrichment for our middle school students to help our students grow and succeed.
Check out what's going on at BCHS & BMS this week!!
Great things are happening in Buckingham schools!! Buckingham County Public Schools has been awarded the Comprehensive Literacy State Development Grant!
It's report card day at BCHS & BMS!
Report cards for the high school and middle school can be found on PowerSchool.
On Wednesday, January 28th, the BCHS Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will be held immediately following the JV Basketball game, around 6:30 PM. Players inducted must have graduated from BCHS at least five years ago to be eligible for the Hall of Fame. Coaches and ADs qualify at any time. The ceremony will be the first induction in over a decade. We are excited about this special night and look forward to seeing you there!
Tomorrow, Tuesday, January 6th, is a regular school day and the start of the second semester. We are thrilled to have our students back in the buildings and can't wait to see what amazing adventures 2026 will bring to Buckingham County Public Schools! Welcome back, Knights!
Welcome back, students!
Here's what's going on at BCHS & BMS this week!
Come out and support our Knights!
Here's what's going on at BCHS & BMS this week!
Come out and support our Knights!
Congratulations to our 2025-2026 Teachers of the Year! Each teacher is now in the running for Division Teacher of the Year. Thank you all for your hard work and dedication to our students!
Buckingham Preschool - Emilie Moore
Buckingham Primary - Lindsay Absher
Buckingham Elementary - Olivia Surface
Buckingham Middle School - Latasha Harper
Buckingham High School/CTE - Ashley Carter
Buckingham Preschool - Emilie Moore
Buckingham Primary - Lindsay Absher
Buckingham Elementary - Olivia Surface
Buckingham Middle School - Latasha Harper
Buckingham High School/CTE - Ashley Carter
This message serves as a reminder that on Tuesday, December 16th, and Wednesday, December 17th, regular, full schedules will be in effect. Winter Break will be from Thursday, December 18th, to Monday, January 5th. January 5th is a teacher workday, and all students and staff will return to a regular schedule on Tuesday, January 6th. BCPS wishes our students, staff, and community a safe and happy holiday season!
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