February 9th, 2024 the Block and Bridle Horse Hippology Contest was held on the campus of Virginia Tech. This was a large event with over 100 participants in each age level division with members competing from 4H and FFA.
The Horse Hippology Contest is a test of knowledge related to the equine (horse) industry. Members must be able to identify tools, feeds, and breeds of horses along with a test that could cover a range of topics encompassing anatomy, history, and genetics. They must also place classes of horses based on their conformation and other desirable characteristics. The Senior Division team members were Anna Snoddy, Abigail Palmore, Amiah Porter, and Sarah Bryant. The team placed 41st overall out of 60 teams. Piper Scaldio competed as an individual in the Senior Division.
The Block and Bridle Club is an organization at Virginia Tech that is based around agriculture and animal science and holds similar values to the FFA.
Picture Caption: Senior Team left to right: Anna Snoddy, Abigail Palmore, Sarah Bryant, Piper Scaldio, and Amiah Porter
On February 6th, Treyson Hartless traveled to Richmond Technical Center to compete in the SkillsUSA District 2 Welding competition. On February 10th, Todd Clark, James Falvella, and Ashlyn Stout traveled to ACE Virginia Randolph in Glen Allen for the SkillsUSA District 2 Welding Fabrication contest. Hartless finished 4th, with the fab team placing second. Please congratulate each of these student welders when you see them on their exemplary accomplishments.
Spring Sports Tryouts Begin Soon!
** Must have a completed VHSL Physical Form to try out and be in good standing with BCPS.**
Varsity Softball - February 20
JV Softball - February 20
Girls Tennis - February 20
Soccer - February 20
Varsity Baseball - (After Basketball )
JV Baseball - February 20
Boys Track - March 4
Girls Track - March 4
This is a reminder that Buckingham County Public Schools will be closed for students tomorrow, Friday, February 16th, for teachers' professional development. Schools will be closed for all students and staff on Monday, February 19th, in observance of President's Day. Everyone will return on Tuesday, February 20th.
Congratulations to our February Employee of the Month, Katie Bryant!
Congratulations to our February Senior of the Month, KorDonte Williams!
Our very own Dr. Garrett is Vice-Chair of the Superintendent’s Investigative Panel of the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE). The panel plays a role in reviewing and issuing recommendations on licensure cases to the State Superintendent and the Board of Education. The panel reviews applications for initial licensure, requests for renewal and reinstatement, and petitions for the revocation or suspension of a license. Way to represent Buckingham, Dr. Garrett!
Congratulations to our division spelling bee participants! They all did an amazing job and we couldn't be more proud of them.
Our division Spelling Bee Runner-Up is Chance Garrett and our Spelling Bee Champion is Bailey Gentry! She will compete in Richmond in the regional Richmond Times Dispatch Spelling Bee next month. We wish her the best of luck and know she will represent us well.
Group Picture:
left to right: (front row) Carmello Toney, Addison Ragland, Zoey Orange, Madison Warner, Emmett Scott, Brent Roberts; (back row) Chance Garrett, Bailey Gentry, Josh Somers, Damien Leonard
left to right: Chance Garrett, Dr. Keeler, Bailey Gentry
We are hiring and we want YOU to join our team!
The BCHS Horticulture Department Classes are selling flower arrangements, candy bouquets, and chocolate-covered strawberries for Valentine's Day. Please consider supporting these students. Orders must be prepaid by cash or check. This link is for BCHS students/staff only at this time. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Mrs. Casey Davis at cdavis@bcpschools.org.
https://forms.gle/ZN1pq8ahftbKkVAx6
Thank you,
BCHS Horticulture Students
Are you ready to come to school tomorrow? Watch this video to see how Sir-Knights-a-lot gets ready for school and shares how important good attendance is and what YOU can do to be ready for school.
There are so many benefits of good attendance including higher grades in classes, improved test scores, greater social skills due to time spent with peers, advanced reading skills, greater citizenship, and more!
https://bit.ly/KnightlyAttendance
See how Buckingham is leading the way in Virginia through the ALL In VA plan! VDOE recently released a video highlighting the plan with a focus on the tutoring occurring in school systems. They came to film Buckingham staff and students as we implemented early and showed great success.
https://youtu.be/uhKMRzFX9UY?si=pnkLTsBXXpetsXCc
Buckingham County Public Schools will be closed today, Friday, January 19th, due to the inclement weather. Please stay safe!
Buckingham County Public Schools will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday, January 17th, due to the hazardous road conditions and low temperatures. Please stay safe!
Buckingham County Public Schools will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, January 16th, due to the inclement weather. Please stay safe!
Congratulations to our January Senior of the Month, Noah Jones!
Congratulations to our January Senior of the Month, Noah Jones!
Congratulations to our January Employee of the Month, Kyle Bryan!
Buckingham County Public Schools will operate on a normal schedule tomorrow, Thursday, January 11th. We look forward to seeing our students and staff tomorrow!
This is a correction to the previous message regarding the school board meeting on Thursday, January 11th, 2024. The open session will now begin at 3:00 pm and closed session will follow, in the Buckingham County Middle School Cafeteria.
