Buckingham County Public Schools

Dear BCPS Families, Please be reminded that this Thursday, December 19th, and Friday, December 20th will be early dismissal days for all students. They will be dismissed at 12:30 PM. Thank you.

ADVERTISEMENT FOR LETTERS OF INTEREST The Buckingham County School Board has a vacancy, effective January 1, 2025, created by the resignation of the District 1 School Board member. Qualified voters of District 1 in Buckingham County who may be interested in seeking an appointment for the position are encouraged to apply. Applicants must submit a Statement of Interest not to exceed 300 words, 25 signatures from registered voters in District 1, and a resume to the Clerk, Buckingham County School Board at 15595 West James Anderson Highway Buckingham, Virginia 23921 no later than 5:00 p.m. on January 14, 2025. The School Board anticipates announcing the names of all persons being proposed for the interim appointment and making available for inspection each person's resume and any other materials required by the Board on January 15, 2025. The Board anticipates interviewing applicants in a closed meeting on February 5, 2025. The Board will make the appointment at its meeting on February 12, 2025.

The Buckingham County School Board will be taking the next step in the process of hiring a new superintendent by seeking public input on qualifications. The school board has created a survey related to superintendent criteria, which is available on the home page of the division website. Hard copies of the survey will also be available at the school board administration office, at each school, and at the public library. In addition to the survey, the board will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, January 15th, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. in the Buckingham Middle School Cafeteria. This is the link for the website of the survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BuckinghamSearch2025 Also, here is the news release including the timeline for selecting a new superintendent: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yfZkOZbgsXNrCIIohB-lRvekWqkvsT__/view?usp=drive_link

Congratulations to our school board chair, Joii Goodman, for receiving a Certificate of Recognition from the Virginia School Board Association!

This is a reminder that winter sports will have their team pictures tomorrow, December 12th. Please see the attached flyer for more information.

Congratulations to the December Employee of the Month, Kim Page!

Congratulations to our December Senior of the Month, Avery Schaeffer!

We are excited to announce the First Annual Winter Break Meal Pick-Up for Buckingham County Public School! 📍 Location: Buckingham County Middle School 📅 Date: December 23rd 🕑 Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM 🍴 Details: Families will receive 10 days’ worth of breakfast and lunch for students. Action Required: To participate, parents or guardians must complete the sign-up form by December 16th at this link: https://bit.ly/MealPickUpForm. Once the form is submitted, we’ll prepare your meals for easy pick-up. Upon arrival, sign in to confirm distribution. Don’t miss this opportunity to ensure your family is ready for winter break!

Buckingham County High School Families, December 10th and 11th are SOL testing days at BCHS. If your student is testing, a letter will come home indicating the subject and date of the test. Letters indicating testing subjects and days will be sent home with students on Monday, December 2nd, and Tuesday, December 3rd. All students will receive a letter letting them know if they are virtual or not. For students who are not testing, December 10th and 11th will be counted as virtual days. They will be marked present and should complete their classwork at home via Google Classwork.

Join us on Friday, November 29, 2024, at 7:00 PM to cheer on the Knights as they face off against the Strasburg Rams in the Regional Championship Game! If you'd like to ride the charter bus to the game, see the information below. 🚌 Bus Trip Info: • Cost: $30 per person (includes round-trip transportation) • Game Ticket: $8 Seats are limited to 56, so act fast! It’s first paid, first served. 📩 Contact Lindsey Winrow Day to reserve your spot today. (lday@bcpschools.org) Let’s fill the stands and show our team spirit! Go Knights! 💛💚

Join us as we honor veterans, first responders, police officers, and other heroes in our community! Let’s celebrate their courage, service, and dedication. Date: December 6, 2024 Time: 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM Location: Buckingham County Middle School Address: 1184 High School Road, Buckingham, VA 23921 For more details, contact Buckingham County Public Schools. Don’t miss this opportunity to express your gratitude to our community heroes!

The Buckingham County School Board will be holding a special meeting on December 4th at 1:00 p.m. at the Maintenance and Transportation Complex with the Virginia School Boards Association for the purpose of beginning the process of searching for a superintendent.

This National School Psychology Week, we want to take a moment to express our deepest gratitude to Kelly Acevedo for her unwavering dedication and exceptional service to Buckingham County Public Schools. Your work inspires growth, sparks discovery, and helps our students shine in ways that are immeasurable. From providing critical support to students and families to collaborating with staff to foster a nurturing learning environment, your contributions create lasting impacts across our community. Your compassion, expertise, and commitment ensure that every child has the opportunity to thrive. Thank you, Kelly, for all that you do to help our students and schools succeed. You are truly a cornerstone of our educational family, and we are so fortunate to have you! #SchoolPsychWeek 💙

The BCHS SCA is holding its Annual Cookies with Santa on Saturday, December 14, 2024, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Buckingham County High School. The cost is $5 per person and includes all the listed activities. See the posted flyer for details. In addition to the Cookies with Santa, they are also hosting a Holiday Bazaar that is free to enter during that time.

Congratulations to our November Employee of the Month, Russ Gowin!

Congratulations to our November Senior of the Month, Annalee Duty!

Tomorrow, Buckingham County Public Schools will honor our veterans with a special Veterans Day Drive-Through Parade! All veterans and their families are welcome to attend. Join us at 8:30 AM at Buckingham County High School for the opening ceremony, followed by a procession to other schools in the district. Don’t forget to invite any veterans you know to join in! Let’s show our appreciation for their service.

This is a reminder that Buckingham County Public Schools will hold our annual Veterans Day Drive-Through Parade on Monday, November 11th. All veterans and their families are invited to join us! The event begins with a ceremony at Buckingham County High School at 8:30 AM, followed by a procession to the Preschool, Middle School, Elementary School, and Primary School. Please feel free to invite any veterans you know to participate in this special day of recognition. We look forward to celebrating with our community!

Join us in honoring our veterans! Buckingham County Public Schools invites all veterans, along with their families, to our annual Veterans Day Drive-Through Parade on Monday, November 11th. The event will start with a ceremony at Buckingham County High School at 8:30 AM, followed by a caravan visiting our Preschool, Middle School, Elementary School, and Primary School. Please invite any veterans you know to participate in this special event. We look forward to celebrating and showing our gratitude to all who served!

Dear BCPS Families and Community, Please be advised that Buckingham County Public Schools will have an early dismissal at 12:30 PM on Tuesday, November 5th, for all students and staff for Election Day.