Buckingham County Middle School

The Buckingham Middle School Volleyball game against Nottoway tonight, September 10th, has just been canceled by Nottoway due to an emergency on their end. The players will instead have practice as usual at BCMS.

At this month’s Buckingham County School Board meeting, we were pleased to recognize the NAACP Youth Council and show our appreciation for their support of Buckingham County Public Schools students. In partnership with local churches, the Youth Council collected and donated school supplies to help ensure our students had the resources they needed to start the school year ready for success. We are grateful for young people who are making a difference in their community and for the local churches and community members who joined them in supporting our students. Thank you to the NAACP Youth Council for demonstrating leadership, service, and a commitment to our Buckingham community!

At this month’s Buckingham County School Board meeting, we were proud to recognize the Buckingham County High School JROTC Program for earning the designation of Honor Unit with Distinction for the 2025–2026 school year! This outstanding recognition reflects the hard work, leadership, discipline, and commitment demonstrated by our JROTC cadets and instructors throughout the year. We are incredibly proud of these students and their continued dedication to excellence. Please join us in congratulating our JROTC program on this well-deserved achievement!

It was a true honor to recognize Rolf Leon Jones, Jr. by presenting a resolution to his family at tonight’s Buckingham County School Board meeting. Mr. Jones’ years of dedicated service, commitment, and lasting contributions to Buckingham County Public Schools made a meaningful impact on our schools and community. We are sincerely grateful for the opportunity to honor his life and legacy, recognize his many years of service, and share this special moment with his family. His dedication to Buckingham County Public Schools will be remembered with gratitude for years to come.

Congratulations to our September Senior of the Month, Utoria Wright!

FFA & 4-H Blue Ribbon Craft Day

We're getting ready for the Five County Fair and hope that you are, too. A special FREE after-school workshop will take place on Tuesday, September 15th, from 3:30-5:00 PM at the CTE Building for youth in grades 3-8. Youth will visit various stations led by FFA and 4-H teens to make crafts. They will leave the crafts with us, and we will enter them in the fair on their behalf. You can pick up the crafts from the fair on September 28th, or from the Extension Office later that week. Register at the link below:

FFA & 4-H Blue Ribbon Craft Day Registration Link - https://bit.ly/BlueRibbonFair2026

📚💚💛 BMS Parent-Teacher Conferences 💛💚📚

Buckingham Middle School families, please mark your calendars! Parent-Teacher Conferences will now be held on Monday, September 21st, from 4:00–6:00 PM.

📅 Please note: The conference date has been changed due to the Homecoming Parade on the original date.

Parent-Teacher Conferences are a great opportunity to connect with your child’s teachers, discuss their progress, ask questions, and work together to help make this school year a success.

📍 Buckingham Middle School
📅 Monday, September 21st
⏰ 4:00–6:00 PM

We look forward to seeing our BMS families! 💚💛🏰

WE REMEMBER. WE HONOR. WE WILL NEVER FORGET

Buckingham County High School and the BCHS SCA invite our community to join us on Friday, September 11 at 8:45 a.m. as we pause to remember and honor the lives lost on September 11, 2001.

This special remembrance ceremony will also recognize the first responders, service members, and community service members who dedicate themselves to protecting and serving others. ❤️🤍💙

🚒🚑🚓 We would especially love to have our local first responders, military members and veterans, law enforcement officers, healthcare and emergency personnel, and other community servants join us as our honored guests.

📅 Friday, September 11, 2026
⏰ 8:45 a.m.
📍 Buckingham County High School

For more information, please contact Mary Stearrett at stem@bcpschools.org or (434) 315-3582.

Please join our students, faculty, and staff as we come together as a community to remember those we lost, honor those who served, and ensure that we never forget. 🇺🇸

#NeverForget #September11 #PatriotDay #BCHSKnights #BuckinghamCounty #CommunityStrong

​Attention BCPS Staff, Students, Families, and Community,
We hope you are off to a wonderful start to the school year. Quick reminder, the Knights' Armor Food Pantry is now open for the school year. As a reminder, the pantry is open on Fridays from 9 am - 2 pm (closed on the 2nd Friday). Pick-up is by appointment only and must be made no later than 1:00 pm on Wednesday of the week you desire to pick up. To schedule, please contact Ms. Richardson at 434-969-6100, direct extension 22112.

🌍✈️ TRAVEL WITH THE KNIGHTS!

The opportunity to explore Europe is here! We are excited to announce that enrollment is now OPEN for two incredible educational travel experiences! 🎉

ITALY — SUMMER 2027
📍 Rome & Sorrento

FRANCE — SUMMER 2028
📍 Paris, Normandy & Brittany

These trips are open to rising 6th graders, current 6th–8th grade students, and parents/family members! Whether you’re dreaming of the Colosseum, the beautiful Amalfi Coast, the Eiffel Tower, or the historic beaches of Normandy, these trips will be experiences you’ll never forget! 🗺️❤️

✨ Enrollment is open NOW!
France 2028: www.eftours.com/3093419AT
Italy 2027: www.eftours.com/2959942EX

Have questions or want more information? Please reach out to the group leader, Emma Wettstein, at ewettstein@bcpschools.org.

🌎 Don’t miss your chance to travel, learn, and make memories that will last a lifetime!

💚💛 Go Knights!
#BCPSKnights #TravelWithTheKnights #EducationalTravel #Rome #Sorrento #Paris #Normandy #Brittany #TravelTheWorld

Diabetes is a condition that:

* Affects how the body uses sugar (glucose)
* Leads to high and low blood sugar levels
* Can occur in children and teens
* Needs ongoing management to stay healthy

Check out the Diabetes Information for Parents Flyer below to learn more about symptoms and connect to additional helpful resources from the VDOE and the VDH.


Diabetes Information for Parents Flyer - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xJ3HPoIjLa2VszNMV3IUubS7OUkSi2vJ/view?usp=drive_link

BMS Picture Day 📸

Dear families,

A quick friendly reminder! Our Paris, Normandy, and Brittany (summer 2028) and Italy (summer 2027) informational meeting is coming up, and I don’t want your family to miss out. This trip could be a turning point in your child’s life—building confidence, curiosity, and global awareness.

If interested in any information on Italy or France tours you must RSVP!
👉 Find meeting info and RSVP here: https://rsvp.eftours.com/3thvhvm

Reminder:
- $250 discount available for early enrollees.
- Enrollment opens at the meeting—first come, first served.
- Learn more about our travel partner, EF Educational Tours, at www.eftours.com.

I can’t wait to share how this journey can shape your child’s future. See you there!

Best,
Emma Wettstein

Good evening, BMS families,

Buckingham Middle School will be holding its first state-mandated lockdown drill of the school year the week of August 17-21, 2026.

Thank you and have a great evening!

Buckingham County Public Schools extends a special thank you to James River Equipment and the American Heart Association for their generous donation of two CPR training kits for our secondary schools! These kits will provide our students with valuable hands-on opportunities to learn lifesaving CPR skills, increase their knowledge, and build our schools’ capacity to respond in an emergency. We are grateful for community partners who invest in our students and help us build safer, stronger schools. 💚💛 Thank you for supporting our students and helping prepare them with skills that can truly save a life!

Congratulations to our 2026-2027 Buckingham County School Board Student Liaisons, Nikayshia Bolden and Ava Taylor! Thank you, Nikayshia and Ava, for stepping into this important leadership role and representing the voices of our students. We look forward to hearing your perspectives and having you serve as a valuable connection between our students and the Buckingham County School Board.

Congratulations to our August Senior of the Month, Lily Jones!

Buckingham Elementary School is currently seeking vendors for its 2nd Annual Holiday Craft Show. The BES Holiday Craft Show will be held on Saturday, November 21st, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM. Vendor space is $35 per 10' x 10' space. There will be handmade goods, unique finds, arts, crafts, and boutiques. All proceeds support students and programs at Buckingham Elementary. If you are interested or want more information, contact Linda Ruffner at lruffner@bcpschools.org.

📣 BCMS Students & Families — Join Us for Family Engagement Night!

We’re excited to welcome Christopher Collins, speaker, author, and leader, for an inspiring evening focused on motivation, goal-setting, connection, and helping students prepare for success!

💡 Get inspired. Get connected.
Come hear an encouraging message for students and families as we kick off the school year with purpose and positivity.

📅 Tuesday, August 11, 2026
⏰ 5:40 PM
📍 BCMS Cafeteria
🍽️ Dinner is provided!

All students and families are welcome! We hope to see you there!

👉 Check out the graphic for event details and RSVP information.
Google Form Link: https://forms.gle/dffKAa6Z4QNcCcmd7

#FamilyEngagementNight #BCMS #GEARUP #KnightsPower #CoolSpeak #FamilyEngagement #StudentSuccess #GoalSetting #BackToSchool

Family Engagement Night