🏰💚💛 Buckingham Attendance Spirit Week is coming! 💛💚🏰
Get ready to SHOW UP, DRESS UP, and celebrate being at school! ⭐ September 21–25, we’re making attendance extra fun with a different spirit theme each day!
✨ Monday: Shine Bright Monday – wear bright colors, neon, sparkles & stars!
🧸 Tuesday: Teddy Bears & Wild Things Day – bring a teddy bear or wear animal print!
🤠 Wednesday: Western Wednesday – cowboy hats, boots, bandanas & plaid!
🌴 Thursday: Rio Day – tropical shirts, bright colors, leis, sunglasses & carnival fun!
💚💛 Friday: Green & Gold Friday – show your Buckingham pride!
Every knight. Every day. Attendance matters! Being at school helps our students learn, grow, build friendships, and achieve their very best. 🌟
We can’t wait to see our Knights participate! BE HERE. BE READY. BE A KNIGHT! 🏰⚔️💚💛
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
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.
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.
THIS IS A CORRECTION:
Back-to-School Literacy Night at Buckingham Primary is on Thursday, August 27, 2026, from 5:30 to 7:00 PM. Click on the link below to view the full flyer and to RSVP.
BP Literacy Night Flyer - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QBE1Bsh_OAu7KxnSWHrxJ_qRG_mViS9d/view?usp=drive_link
Back-to-School Literacy Night at Buckingham Primary is on Thursday, August 27, 2026, from 5:30 to 7:00 PM. Click on the link below to view the full flyer and to RSVP.
BP Literacy Night Flyer - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QBE1Bsh_OAu7KxnSWHrxJ_qRG_mViS9d/view?usp=drive_link
💚💛 Buckingham Knights Family Vacation Planner! 💛💚
Planning a family trip this school year? ✈️ Be sure to check out our 2026–2027 school breaks, long weekends, half days, and days off so you can plan ahead while keeping attendance in mind!
📅 LONG WEEKENDS
• September 5–7 — Labor Day Weekend
• October 10–12 — Columbus Day Weekend
• January 16–18 — MLK Jr. Weekend
• February 13–15 — Presidents’ Day Weekend
🌴 SCHOOL BREAKS
• Thanksgiving Break: November 25–29
• Winter Break: December 17–January 4
• Spring Break: March 26–April 4
⏰ HALF DAYS — Dismissal begins at 12:30 PM
• September 23
• October 7
• November 3
• December 15–16
• February 24
• March 10
• May 19–20
🇺🇸 SPECIAL DAY OFF
• November 11 — Veterans Day
🎓 LAST DAY OF SCHOOL: May 20, 2027
✨ Remember: Every school day matters! Whenever possible, plan family vacations and appointments around the school calendar so our Knights can make the most of every learning opportunity.
Plan ahead. Make memories. We can’t wait for a great year! ⚔️📚💚💛
📚💚💛 EVERY DAY COUNTS FOR EVERY KNIGHT! 💛💚📚
We’re excited to kick off a new school year and encourage our Buckingham Knights to SHOW UP, BE READY TO LEARN, and MAKE EVERY DAY COUNT! ⚔️
📅 Attendance Tracker: August–May
📝 Parent Notes: Families may submit 5 parent notes per semester — 10 total for the school year.
🎯 Goal: Perfect attendance every day!
⭐ Why attendance matters:
• Good attendance helps students learn, grow, and succeed.
• Missing 18 or more days, excused or unexcused, is considered chronic absenteeism.
• Every day at school is an opportunity to learn something new!
Let’s work together to make attendance a priority and have a successful school year! 💚💛
Buckingham Knights — Show Up, Ready to Learn! ⚔️📚
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
* 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
Parents/guardians,
Please see the link below to access the August Parent Newsletter - https://app.smore.com/n/hy54g
Please see the link below to access the August Parent Newsletter - https://app.smore.com/n/hy54g
🚗💚 PT ARRIVAL & DISMISSAL REMINDERS! 💛
Help us keep arrival and dismissal safe, smooth & moving!
🌅 Arrival: 7:45–8:10 AM
• Drop-off in the PT loop at the Primary School.
• After 8:10 AM, students must be escorted to the office with a photo ID.
🌇 Dismissal: 3:10–3:30 PM
• Pick-up begins at 3:10 PM.
• Pick-up is at the bridge in front of the Primary building.
• 🚫 No parking in the PT or Bus loop from 2:30–3:30 PM.
• After 3:30 PM, check your child out through the office with your ID.
🚶 Walking your child in? Please park in a designated parking spot to avoid holding up traffic.
Thank you for helping our Knights stay SAFE, SMOOTH & MOVING! 💚💛
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.
🎬🍿 MOVIE NIGHT AT BCHS! 🍿🎬
Grab your family and friends and join BCHS SCA for a night of movies, snacks, and fun! 🎥✨
📅 Saturday, August 8, 2026
📍 BCHS High School Auditorium
🎟️ First Movie: 5:00 PM
🎟️ Second Movie: 7:00 PM
🍿 FREE SNACKS!
🎟️ Admission is 2 cans of unexpired goods OR 1 new clothing item (no undergarments except socks) to donate.
🎥 Featuring:
⭐ Inside Out (2015) — for ages 12 & under
⭐ Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018) — for ages 13 & up
Want to stay for BOTH movies? Bring one extra donation item!
👨👩👧👦 Ages 12 & under must be accompanied by an adult. Teen chaperones bringing a younger sibling will need a note from a parent.
💚💛 Come out, support BCHS SCA, enjoy a great movie night, and help us bring our whole community together!
#BCHS #BCHSKnights #MovieNight #BCHSSCA #CommunityNight #KnightsTogether 🍿🎬
Grab your family and friends and join BCHS SCA for a night of movies, snacks, and fun! 🎥✨
📅 Saturday, August 8, 2026
📍 BCHS High School Auditorium
🎟️ First Movie: 5:00 PM
🎟️ Second Movie: 7:00 PM
🍿 FREE SNACKS!
🎟️ Admission is 2 cans of unexpired goods OR 1 new clothing item (no undergarments except socks) to donate.
🎥 Featuring:
⭐ Inside Out (2015) — for ages 12 & under
⭐ Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018) — for ages 13 & up
Want to stay for BOTH movies? Bring one extra donation item!
👨👩👧👦 Ages 12 & under must be accompanied by an adult. Teen chaperones bringing a younger sibling will need a note from a parent.
💚💛 Come out, support BCHS SCA, enjoy a great movie night, and help us bring our whole community together!
#BCHS #BCHSKnights #MovieNight #BCHSSCA #CommunityNight #KnightsTogether 🍿🎬
A message from the VDH about immunization. You may contact the Buckingham County Health Department at 434-969-4244 to schedule immunization appointments. Check out the VDH Flyer linked below for more information.
VDH Flyer Link - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YYcDMacwM4PHl14Y6sdQ0D41WRlyj_gS/view?usp=drive_link
VDH Flyer Link - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YYcDMacwM4PHl14Y6sdQ0D41WRlyj_gS/view?usp=drive_link
The wait is over! Tomorrow is the first day of the 2026-2027 school year! 🎉📚
Our Buckingham County School Board would like to extend a heartfelt welcome to all of our students, families, teachers, staff, and community as we begin another exciting year of learning and growth.
Our schools are ready, our classrooms are prepared, and we can't wait to welcome our students back through our doors. The smiles, laughter, and excitement that fill our buildings are what make BCPS such a special place.
Here's to a fantastic year of new opportunities, meaningful connections, and student success. Together, let's make the 2026-2027 school year our best one yet!
💚💛 Welcome back, BCPS! We can't wait to see everyone tomorrow!
#BCPSKnights #WelcomeBack #FirstDayOfSchool
Our Buckingham County School Board would like to extend a heartfelt welcome to all of our students, families, teachers, staff, and community as we begin another exciting year of learning and growth.
Our schools are ready, our classrooms are prepared, and we can't wait to welcome our students back through our doors. The smiles, laughter, and excitement that fill our buildings are what make BCPS such a special place.
Here's to a fantastic year of new opportunities, meaningful connections, and student success. Together, let's make the 2026-2027 school year our best one yet!
💚💛 Welcome back, BCPS! We can't wait to see everyone tomorrow!
#BCPSKnights #WelcomeBack #FirstDayOfSchool
📚✨ As we kick off an exciting new school year, here are a few important reminders to help your Knight have a successful start! From arrival and transportation to attendance and kindergarten schedules, we’ve got you covered. 💚💛
Please take a moment to review the information below. We can’t wait to see our Knights shine this year! 🛡️⭐
We look forward to greeting our students, parents, and families tomorrow, Friday, July 31st, for Open House and Orientation sessions. A complete list of all Open House and Orientation times is attached to this message. When you come to the Open House, please remember the following:
The first day of school for students is Wednesday, August 5th.
We will be utilizing our Open Gate security system again this school year.
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 5th.
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.
Kindergarten students with last names A-M will attend school on August 5th.
Kindergarten students with last names N-Z will attend school on August 6th.
All Kindergarten students will attend school on August 7th.
Thank you for your continued support of Buckingham County Public Schools. We can’t wait to see you tomorrow! Go Knights!
🏫 Open House & Orientation Schedule:
🟢 Buckingham Preschool
• Open House: 10:00 AM–12:00 PM or 4:00–6:00 PM
🟢 Buckingham Primary
• Kindergarten Orientation: 9:30–9:45 AM or 3:30–3:45 PM
• Open House & Book Bag Giveaway: 10:00 AM–12:00 PM or 4:00–6:00 PM
🟢 Buckingham Elementary
• 3rd Grade Orientation: 10:00–10:30 AM or 4:00–4:30 PM
• Grades 3–5 Open House: 10:30 AM–12:00 PM or 4:30–6:00 PM
🟢 Buckingham Middle
• 6th Grade Orientation: 2:30–3:30 PM
• Grades 6–8 Open House: 4:00–6:00 PM
🟢 Buckingham High
• Freshman Orientation: 1:00–3:00 PM
• Grades 9–12 Open House: 4:00–6:00 PM
We are looking forward to the return of our students! 💚 🏫 💚
Please see the Welcome Back Letter and the School Information document linked below.
Buckingham Primary Welcome Back Letter
2026-2027 BPS and BES School Information Document
Join us for Literacy Night on July 31! We can’t wait to welcome our kindergarten students and celebrate our 1st & 2nd graders as we kick off another year of reading, learning, and growing together. See you there! 💚📖
