Buckingham County Primary School

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

🌈BCES COLOR RUN IS COMING MAY 2ND! 🏃‍♂️ Time: 11am - 3pm 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 come 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 just 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

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!

Today we celebrate National Librarian Day by recognizing someone truly special—Mrs. Biggers! 📚✨ Thank you for inspiring a love of reading, guiding our students with care, and making the library a welcoming place for everyone at the Carter G. Woodson Complex. Your dedication does not go unnoticed, and we are so grateful for all that you do!

🌈🏃‍♀️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! 🎨💥

The Primary school had a very special visitor today!! 🐰

💚💛 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

Preschool Registration for 26-27 is now open! Do you have a child who will be 3 or 4 years old by September 30, 2026? Head Start and Buckingham Preschool are accepting applications! Call 434-969-4490 to schedule an appointment. Check out the video below:

Preschool Registration Video
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SlTVAOEs39_mo_Y6_taE6TXysIpVOpk2/view

💙❤️💛 Autism Awareness Spirit Week is coming to BCPS! 💛❤️💙

Join us as we celebrate neurodiversity, promote inclusion, and show our support for individuals with autism. Together, we can help create a more understanding and accepting community!

🧩 Spirit Week: March 30 – April 2
🔹 Monday: Blue Out – Wear blue to show support
🔹 Tuesday: Puzzle Power – Rock puzzle-themed or bold outfits
🔹 Wednesday: Comfy & Cozy Day – Celebrate sensory-friendly comfort
🔹 Thursday: Rainbow Day – Wear your favorite colors to honor diversity

Did you know:
• Autism affects 1 in 36 children in the United States
• It is a spectrum, meaning every individual experiences autism differently
• Acceptance and inclusion make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals with autism

Let’s come together to celebrate differences and build a more inclusive school community! 🌈🧩
#AutismAwareness #InclusionMatters #EveryKnightEveryDayTheBuckinghamWay

Today, BCMS agriculture class and FFA members read "Farm Boots" to second grade classes at Buckingham Primary School. This event was held in partnership with Buckingham Farm Bureau and the Virginia Agriculture in the Classroom program. BCMS FFA members read to help promote National Agriculture Literacy Week and share the importance of agriculture at a young age. Thank you, BCMS, for being awesome role models for our young Knights! 💚

The SCA Movie Night, originally planned for Saturday, March 28th, has been postponed. Information will be shared when details of a rescheduled date are available.

Second graders went on a field trip to Literacy Day at Hampden-Sydney College —where stories come to life and young readers grow! 📚

Come join the team at Buckingham County Public Schools. Apply at https://www.bcpschools.org/, an equal opportunity employer.

Openings for 2026-2027

Primary School Principal
Primary School Counselor
Anticipated Primary Sped Teacher
Elementary School Assistant Principal
Elementary School Counselor
Middle School Science Teacher
Anticipated Middle School Sped Teacher
Anticipated Middle School Counselor
High School Library Media Specialist
Anticipated Behavior Intervention Specialist
Speech & Language Pathologist
Instructional Technology Resource Teacher

The Knights' Armor Food Pantry will be closed on Friday, April 3rd, due to the start of Spring Break. To ensure individuals can access the pantry before the week-long closure, we will offer a pantry pickup on Wednesday, April 1st. Appointments for this pickup must be made by Monday, March 30th. To schedule a pickup, please contact Ms. Richardson at
434-969-6100 ext. 22112.

Big smiles, busy hands, and curious minds! 🎨🚌 Our kindergarten crew had an unforgettable day exploring, learning, and playing at the children’s museum in Richmond—full of imagination, laughter, and little moments that made big memories. 💛✨

Due to last week’s schedule change, our Title I Night & Family Book Fair Shopping Night has been rescheduled for tomorrow evening! 🍽️ Free dinner will be served starting at 5:45 PM We hope you and your family can join us for a fun evening of reading, learning, and community! Thank you for your flexibility—we can’t wait to see you there! 💙📖

🍀 Happy St. Patrick’s Day from Buckingham Primary School! 🍀

Due to the forecast for severe weather including high winds and possible tornadoes, Buckingham County Public Schools will be closed tomorrow (Monday, March 16, 2026) for all students and staff. We hope everyone stays safe!

We are proud to recognize Rayasia Barbour, a senior at Buckingham County High School, for serving on the Virginia School Counselor Association (VSCA) Advisory Board We are proud of her leadership and the way she represents BCHS and our community!