The Blue & Gold
March 22, 2015 - Volume 2, Issue 28
Buckhorn High School
Athletic Director, Mr. David Carroll
Assistant Principal, Mr. Frankie Davidson
Assistant Principal, Ms. April McCutcheon
Curriculum Specialist, Mrs. Sarah Fanning
Email: ssullins@madison.k12.al.us
Website: https://www.madison.k12.al.us/Schools/bhs
Location: 4123 Winchester Road, New Market, AL, United States
Phone: 256-851-3300
Facebook: facebook.com/buckhornhighschool
Twitter: @buckhorn_high
MARCH
23-27 Spring Break
23-25 Softball, Gulf Coast Classic, Gulf Shores, AL, TBA
24 (T) V Baseball@ Franklin, 4PM; @ Blackman, 6:30PM
26 (TH) V Baseball @ Franklin Cty, 4:30PM; @ Siegal, 7PM
27 (F) V Baseball @ Lebanon, 5PM; @ Mt. Juliet, 8PM
27-28 Winter Guard, SCGC Championships, Nashville, TN
28 (S) Percussion, SCGC Championships, Nashville, TN
28 (S) Track & Field, James Clemens Invitational, James Clemens High School
28 (S) V Baseball @ East Hamilton, 10AM; @ Oakland, 3PM
Please visit the BHS C2CSchools website for complete sports schedules.
AMCOM (A@A) 2015
Application Deadline: April 3rd
A@A is a developmental opportunity for rising 9th -12th graders that will expose students to engineering, logistics, business, technical, and acquisition missions on Redstone Arsenal. This program will be offered to 20-25 students from across the Tennessee Valley the week of July 13-17, 2015.
Pick up and return application packets from/to Mr. Schwanke in the guidance department by Friday, April 3rd at 5:00PM. Only application packages that are received in their entirety via FAX will be considered.
Congratulations BHS Archery - Regional Champions!
Nikki Costello - 1st Place at Tannehill's Feud at the Furnace!
Kelly Lopez - 8th Place at Tannehill's Feud at the Furnace!
Señora Laura White - Spanish
March 16, 2015
Señora Laura White's Spanish students created a video (below) to showcase their latest grammar objectives. Great job!!Ms. Donna Taylor - Creative Writing
March 16, 2015
Ms. Donna Taylor's Creative Writing students created some beautiful concrete poems (pictures made with words)...check them out below:Redstone Arsenal's JROTC Day
March 17, 2015
The BHS JROTC cadets had an awesome time at Redstone Arsenal's JROTC Day on Tuesday, March 17th. Our cadets joined almost 600 other cadets from 16 area schools. Cadets were able to meet a number of Arsenal officials, including General Dennis Via, Commanding General of the Army Materiel Command.
Stages were also set up around the field, giving the students a glimpse into the possibilities of military life. At one stage, they could use a remote control to power the Minotaur, a robotic mine detector. At another stage, they climbed inside a combat helicopter. There was also a chance to see one of the arsenal’s military dogs in training.
The event serves two purposes: to promote arsenal programs and to encourage students to participate in the US military and government.
Click here for Team Redstone's pictures on Facebook.
Below picture credits: SFC Keith Lewis
Nhi Vu - 2015 Soroptimist Violet Richardson Award Recipient
March 17, 2015
CONGRATULATIONS to Nhi Vu, recipient of the 2015 Soroptimist Violet Richardson Award! Nhi was honored yesterday, March 17th at a luncheon held at the Ledges in Huntsville, Alabama. The Violet Richardson Award is a recognition program for young women between the ages of 14 and 17 who are engaged in volunteer action within their communities or schools. The award is given to young women whose activities make the community and world a better place.
Thank you Nhi for making BHS, our community, and the world a better place!!! #BuckPride
Picture credit: Mrs. Kim Tran
Ninth Grade Four-Year Plans
Mrs. Dee Gordon, BHS Counselor, spent the day going over four-year plans with ninth graders in Ms. Allen's, Ms. Mask's and Mr. Livermore's career prep classes. She also showed students how to use the Alabama Career Planning System to plan for education and prepare for careers. #BuckPride
Tara Durboraw - Top Ten Soccer Performance for March 11-17
March 18, 2015
Congratulations to Tara Durboraw!!! Tara made 12 saves in a 1-0 win over Florence, putting her in the top ten soccer (boys & girls) performances in the Tennessee Valley for the week of March 11th - 17th!! Great job Tara!!! #BuckPrideZach McCord - 2015 AASSP District 8 Scholarship Winner
March 19, 2015
Congratulations to Zach McCord, winner of the 2015 AASSP District 8 scholarship presented annually by secondary principals from our district!BHS Leaders in Action!
A special thank you to Cassidy Ambrose, Cindy Guo, and Jessica Martinez for changing out the Bulletin Boards in the Freshman Academy this week. Great job ladies!
Mrs. Katie Moore - Spanish I Fashion Show
Mrs. Katie Moore's third block Spanish I students put on an awesome 'demostración de moda' (fashion show) today! Students described their group members' outfits in Spanish as they were modeled on the MPR stage!! What a great way to get the students engaged in the lesson! #ExcellenceinActionBHS
BHS Drama Rehearse for Spring Performance: April 2nd-4th
BHS NHS Volunteers at A New Leash on Life
March 19, 2015
On Thursday, March 19, Buckhorn High School National Honor Society spent the afternoon volunteering at A New Leash on Life Lodge in Brownsboro, AL. NHS members helped with chores and had some puppy snuggle time! We love seeing our students actively making a difference to improve our community!
#BuckPride #ExcellenceinActionBHS
Pictures via Twitter:
Shanika Parker @Shanikateresa
Jonathan Mendoza @jonnephin
Lauren Oliver @lauren_oliver3
Congratulations Mrs. Jennifer Brewer
March 20, 2015
Mrs. Brewer was selected to represent Madison County Schools at the All-Alabama School District Space Academy for Educators. She will get to participate in an action-packed week and have an experience of a lifetime! Space Academy for Educators is a professional development program designed for teachers to learn innovative techniques to educate and inspire their students about STEM education and careers.
Thanks to generous support from the Alabama Legislature, the U.S. Space & Rocket Center will host an educator from each school district during the All-Alabama School District Space Academy. The dates of the All-Alabama School District Space Academy are Thursday, June 25 – Monday, June 29, 2015.
Picture credit: Mrs. Christina Krentel
Señora Laura White - International Service Project
March 20, 2015
As part of an international service project, Señora Laura White's Spanish class students collected 4,500 vitamins to send to Guatemala. They will be delivered this week.
Thank you to Señora White and her students for making a difference in the lives of other children around the world! We are so blessed to have such compassionate teachers and students at Buckhorn!! #BuckPride #Service#Leaders
Picture credit: Señora Laura White
JV Bucks Baseball vs. Sparkman Senators
Varsity Bucks Baseball vs. Sparkman Senators
Will Ignont picks up sixth SEC Offer
March 20, 2015
The Buckhorn rising junior linebacker/running back got his first offer from Charlotte on Jan. 25, and Alabama and Southern Miss followed six days later. That's when the floodgates opened. Ignont has since been extended offers by Troy (Feb. 12), LSU (Feb. 21), Ole Miss (Feb. 25), Auburn (March 7), Tennessee (March 10) and Georgia (March 20).Picture credit: @WillIgnont
Winter Guard - 1st Place
March 21, 2015
Congratulations to the BHS Winter Guard* for their 1st place win on Saturday, March 21st. They’re scheduled to compete in the Championships on March 28, 2015 at Stewarts Creek Middle/High School Campus in Smyrna, Tennessee!! #BuckPride
*2014-15 Winter Guard: Katie Jaramillo, Sierra Richardson, Miranda Cox, Siara Latham, Kimberly O’Connor, Shelby Reavis, Taylor Rosenblum, Micaiah Bulluck, Sarah Nguyen, Emily O’Connor, and Samantha Bodine.
Student Ambassador Interest Meeting - March 31st
There will be a Student Ambassador Interest Meeting for the 2015-2016 school year on Tuesday, March 31st during break in Ms. Lemberg’s room, 134. This is for current sophomores and juniors only.
Spanish Club Field Trip • "In the Heights" • Bob Jones
All Spanish club members should see Señora White regarding information for a spring field trip to see "In the Heights" at Bob Jones High School. Cost is $10 and tickets are first-come, first-serve for Spanish Club members.
SENIORS: Turn in Scholarship Awards by May 1st
It is time for you to turn in your scholarship awards to Mr. Schwanke. Please turn in any scholarships that you have received even if you are not planning on attending the institution that offered you the scholarship. You will be recognized only for the college/university that you will be attending. Please include any church or organizational scholarships as well. The Senior Awards Day will be May 7, 2015 at 9:00 AM in the Gold Gym. Deadline to turn in scholarships to be recognized at awards day will be May 1st, 2015. Please do not wait until the last minute, if you know what school you will be attending and have received a scholarship, please turn it in now.
Minority Youth Science Academy (MYSA) at Samford University. MYSA is a four-day program offering college prep and mentoring for outstanding minority students who aspire to careers in the sciences. If you have questions about these programs, please contact Denise Gregory at minorityyouthscienceacademy@samford.edu or 205-726-2614.
Duke Summer Academy for High School Students
Deadline is April 15th
Have fun and enjoy personal enrichment classes with academically-motivated students from around the world in Duke University’s Summer Academy for High School Students. Students currently in grades 9 - 12 are eligible to apply.
There are still openings for:
- The Global Entrepreneur: learn problem solving skills and learn about the needs, opportunities and complexities of the global market.
- The Global Healer: learn about his class the most pressing health issues facing the world today and about different cultural perspectives on medicine.
- The Global Leader: learn leadership skills and learn about diplomacy and Model United Nations.
Duke also offers Summer College for High School Students. Immerse yourself in an international college experience by enrolling in this elite program designed to provide the academic and residential environment conducive to collegiate success. Spaces are filling quickly! Check out our credit-bearing courses and apply soon.
Apply now while spaces are available: http://summersession.duke.edu/high-school-students/duke-summer-academy
Space Camp Scholarship
Deadline: April 30th
The Huntsville Air Defense Artillery Association (ADAA) has announced the 2015 Space Camp Scholarship program, open to 4th - 12th grade children of veterans or active duty military. More information and applications are available at their website: http://huntsvilleadaa.org and must be received via regular mail by 30 April 2015.Winners will be announced by 15 May 2015.
Leadership Huntsville/Madison County - Challenge Program
Deadline: May 1st
Leadership Huntsville/Madison County is offering Madison County students the opportunity to apply for the Challenge (High School Youth) Program. Challenge provides high school students the opportunity to improve and exercise leadership skills, increase understanding of the Huntsville/Madison County community, and develop a network of student leaders through a structured program emphasizing servant leadership. Challenge also provides a venue for exploring future educational options and career fields in the Huntsville/Madison County area.
This year’s Challenge will offer two programs, a three day program for rising 9th and 10th graders and a weeklong program for rising 11th and 12th grade students. The Challenge Program mirrors the Flagship Leadership and Connect Programs from Leadership Huntsville/Madison County with focus days concentrating on Economic Development, Public Safety, Education, Government, Humans Services, and Quality of Life. Challenge participants will engage local leaders in a variety of settings to increase awareness of the needs and issues facing our community while providing opportunities to impact the community with innovative solutions. As a capstone for the program, students will complete a service project that provides a lasting impression on the Huntsville/Madison County community. Sessions will take place at various corporations, non-profits, and governmental facilities in the Huntsville area.
The 9th and 10th grades program is July 8-10, 2015 and the cost is $250.
The 11th and 12th grades program is July 13-18, 2015 and the cost is $500
More information and applications can also be found at
http://www.leadershiphsv.org/page-706749.
Please contact Danielle Barnes at dbarnes@leadershiphsv.org or Todd Powers at wpowers@madison.k12.al.us if you have any questions.
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Thank you for your support! Go Bucks!
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2014-15 MADISON COUNTY SCHOOLS' CALENDAR
MARCH
30 (M) VB Golf, Patriot Invitational, The Ledges
30 (M) VG Golf, Athens Invitational, Canebrake
30 (M) Softball vs. Pisgah, V-4:30PM, JV-6PM
30 (M) JVB Soccer vs. West Limestone, 5PM
30 (M) JV Baseball vs. HGHS, DH, 5:00PM / 7:00PM
31 (T) Student Ambassador, Interest Meeting, Ms. Lemberg's Room, Break
31 (T) Golf, VG/VB vs. MCHS, RTJ
31 (T) Archery, Legacy Elementary
31 (T) FR Baseball vs. Bob Jones, DH, 4PM / 6PM
31 (T) Softball vs. Athens, V-4:30PM, JV-6PM
31 (T) VG Soccer @ Huntsville, 4:30PM
31 (T) Baseball @ Grissom, JV-4:30PM, V-6:30PM
31 (T) Soccer @ Sparkman, VB-5PM, JVB-7PM
31 (T) Tennis, JVG/JVB vs. James Clemens
31 (T) Volleyball Tryouts, Gold Gym, 3:45 - 5:15, *Bring Current Physical / Report Card
APRIL
1 (W) Volleyball Tryouts, Gold Gym, 3:45 - 5:15
1 (W) FCCLA Meeting, Mrs. Webster's Room, 8:00AM
1 (W) Golf County Tournament, Colonial
1 (W) Softball vs. Scottsboro @ BHS, V-4:30PM; JV-6PM
2 (TH) JOOI Club Meeting, Ms. Clements' Room. 8:05AM or 3:35PM
2 (TH) Tennis, VG/VB vs. Grissom, 3:30 PM
2 (TH) V Baseball vs. Grissom, DH, 4:30PM / 6:30PM
2 (TH) Soccer @ Lee, VG-5PM, VB-7PM
2-4 Drama, "A Midsummer Night's Dream", 7PM, $5.00
2-4 V Softball, Bob Jones Tournament, Palmer Park/Sportsplex
3 (F) Varsity Scholars' Team, Snead State Tournament, Snead State College, All day
3 (F) FR Baseball @ Grissom, DH, 5PM / 7PM
3 (F) JV Baseball vs. Madison Academy, DH, 4:30PM / 6:30PM
3 (F) Tennis, VG vs. Sparkman
4 (S) V Baseball @ Madison Academy, 11AM; vs. TBA (@M.A.), 1PM
6 (M) LAST DAY TO ORDER A 2015 YEARBOOK - SEE MRS. KRENTEL TO ORDER
6 (M) Golf, VG/VB vs. Grissom, Valley Hill
6 (M) JV Baseball @ HGHS, DH, 5PM / 7PM
6 (M) JVB Soccer @ Madison Academy, 6PM
7 (T) Employee Wellness Screening, 8-11AM, 12:15-3PM
7 (T) Softball vs. Gadsden City, V-4:30PM, JV-6PM, Sponsor Day
7 (T) Baseball @ Huntsville, JV-4:30PM, V-6:30PM
7 (T) VG Soccer @ Grissom, 5PM
7 (T) Tennis, VG/VB vs. Lee
8 (W) FCCLA Meeting, Mrs. Webster's Room, 8:00AM
8 (W) Golf, VG/VB, Metro Tournament, RTJ
8 (W) Softball vs. Lawrence County @ BHS, V-4:30PM; JV-6PM
8 (W) VB Soccer vs. Huntsville High, 6PM
9 (TH) 3-Week Progress Reports
9 (TH) JOOI Club Meeting, Ms. Clements' Room. 8:05AM or 3:35PM
9 (TH) V Baseball vs. Huntsville, DH, 4PM / 6PM
9 (TH) Softball vs. BJHS, V-4:30PM, JV-6PM, Senior Night
9 (TH) VB Soccer @ Grissom, 5:30PM
9 (TH) Tennis, VG/VB @ Hazel Green
9-11 Choir, All-State Choir Festival
10 (F) Archery, State Championships, Montgomery, AL
10 (F) Varsity Scholars' Team, ASCA's State Tournament, Jefferson State C.C.
10 (F) JVB Soccer vs. Sparkman, 5PM
10 (F) FR Baseball @ James Clemens, DH, 5PM / 7PM
10-11 Softball, Middle School Tournament, TBA
11 (S) V Baseball @ Priceville, 11AM; @ MCHS, 1PM (BOTH)
11 (S) Prom, VBC, 8PM-12AM
12 (S) Mountain Biking, Race #2, The Crank Down in Tiger Town, Chewacla State Park, AL
13 (M) Golf, VG/VB, Panther Invitational, RTJ
13 (M) Softball @ Lawrence County, V-4:30PM, JV-6PM
13 (M) JVB Soccer vs. Madison Academy, 5PM
13 (M) 23rd Annual Hall of Fame Induction Banquet, North Hall, Von Braun Center
13-16, Tennis, Sectionals, TBA
14 (T) Softball @ Grissom, V-4:30PM, JV-6PM
14 (T) Soccer vs. Hazel Green, VG-4:30PM, VB-6:30PM
14 (T) Baseball @ Gadsden, JV-4:30PM / V-6:30PM
15 (W) National Signing Day (Basketball/Baseball/Swimming/Golf)
15 (W) FCCLA Meeting, Mrs. Webster's Room, 8:00AM
15 (W) Softball vs. Hazel Green @ BHS, JV-4:30PM; V-6PM
15-17 FR Baseball, Post Tourney, TBA
16 (TH) JOOI Club Meeting, Ms. Clements' Room. 8:05AM or 3:35PM
16 (TH) V Baseball vs. Gadsden, DH, 4:30PM / 6:30PM
16 (TH) VG Soccer @ Florence, 4:30PM (*Early Release)
16 (TH) JVB Soccer @ Westminster Academy, 6PM
17 (F) Teacher Professional Development (1/2 Day for Students)
17 (F) VG Golf, Scottsboro Invitational, Goosepond
17-18 V Softball, Wildcat Classic, Scottsboro, AL
17 (F) Hypnosis Fun Show, BHS Gym, $12 & $15, 7:00PM
18 (S) Football Super Saturday, Winchester Road Baptist Church, 7AM-3PM
18 (S) ACT Test
18 (S) Track & Field, Huntsville Big Cat Invitational, Milton Frank Stadium
18 (S) JV Baseball vs. Franklin Cty, DH - 1PM / 3PM
18 (S) V Baseball @ Franklin Cty, TBA; vs. TBA, @ Franklin Cty, TBA
19-21 VB Golf vs. Oxford/Gadsden, Cider Ridge/Twin Bridges
20 (M) Quality Core End of Course Testing Begins (Algebra I & English 10)
20 (M) Softball, @ Hazel Green, V-4PM, JV-5:30PM
20 (M) VG Soccer vs. Huntsville, 4:30PM
20 (M) VB Soccer @ Whitesburg Christian, 4:30PM
21 (T) V Baseball vs. HGHS, DH, 4PM / 6PM
21 (T) Softball vs. Huntsville, V-4:30PM, JV-6PM, Faculty/Staff Day
21 (T) JVB Soccer vs. HGHS, 5PM
22 (W) Administrative Professionals' Day
22 (W) FCCLA Meeting, Mrs. Webster's Room, 8:00AM
22 (TH) Golf, VG/VB vs. SHS, RTJ
23 (TH) Take Your Child to Work Day
23 (TH) JOOI Club Meeting, Ms. Clements' Room. 8:05AM or 3:35PM
23 (TH) Softball @ Pisgah, V-4:30PM, JV-6PM
23 (TH) VB Soccer vs. Lee, 5PM
24-25 Track & Field, Sectionals, James Clemens High School
26 (S) Mountain Biking, Race #3, The Rumble on the Ridge, Oak Mountain State Park, AL
27/30 Softball, Area Tournament, TBA
28 (T) ACT Plus Writing (11th Grade), BHS, 8:30AM
28 (T) VB Golf, Sectionals, Twin Bridges
28 (T) VG Golf, Sectionals, Goosepond
29 (W) FCCLA Meeting, Mrs. Webster's Room, 8:00AM
30 (TH) 6-Week Progress Report
30 (TH) ELL ACCESS Testing Begins
30 (TH) JOOI Club Meeting, Ms. Clements' Room. 8:05AM or 3:35PM
MAY
1 (F) DEADLINE TO TURN IN SCHOLARSHIP INFO TO MR. SCHWANKE
1 (F) Alabama Alternative Assessment Online, All submissions are due by 5PM
1-2 Track & Field, State Meet, Gulf Shores, AL
3 (S) Mountain Biking, Race #4, State Championship, Sokol Park, Tuscaloosa, AL
3-9 Teacher Appreciation Week
4-8 School Nutrition Employee Week
6 (W) School Nurse Day
6 (W) FCCLA Meeting, Mrs. Webster's Room, 8:00AM
7 (TH) JOOI Club Meeting, Ms. Clements' Room. 8:05AM or 3:35PM
7 (TH) Senior Awards Day, Gold Gym, 9:00AM
7-8 Archery, National Championships, Louisville, KY
8-9 Softball, Regional Tournament, Sportsplex, TBA
9 (S) Tennis Banquet, TBA
12 (T) ACT Plus Writing Makeup (11th Grade), BHS, 8:30AM
12 (T) Choir, Spring Concert, TBA
13 (W) FCCLA Meeting, Mrs. Webster's Room, 8:00AM
14 (TH) JOOI Club Meeting, Ms. Clements' Room. 8:05AM or 3:35PM
15-16 Softball, State Tournament, Montgomery, AL, TBA
19 (T) Graduation Practice, VBC, 10AM (Mandatory)
19 (T) Graduation, VBC, 7PM
20 (W) Exams (1/2 Day)
21 (TH) Exams / Last Student Day (1/2 Day)
22 (F) Teacher Workday / End of School Year
25 (M) Memorial Day
28 (TH) Report Cards Mailed (Please send a self-addressed, stamped envelope)
Turn in Scholarship Awards by May 1st
It is time for you to turn in your scholarship awards to Mr. Schwanke. Please turn in any scholarships that you have received even if you are not planning on attending the institution that offered you the scholarship. You will be recognized only for the college/university that you will be attending. Please include any church or organizational scholarships as well. The Senior Awards Day will be May 7, 2015 at 9:00 AM in the Gold Gym. Deadline to turn in scholarships to be recognized at awards day will be May 1st, 2015. Please do not wait until the last minute, if you know what school you will be attending and have received a scholarship please turn it in now.
Class of 2015 - Senior Website
Please visit the senior website frequently for important information and up-to-date announcements: www.buckhornseniors.weebly.com
Senior Activities Fee
Please see Mrs. Christina Phipps Krentel to pay your senior activity fees, $50 (cash only). These fees include the senior breakfast and the senior picnic.
Yearbook Sponsor - Mrs. Christina Phipps Krentel
Senior Sponsor - Mrs. Carrie Bates
Senior Counselor - Mr. Dan Schwanke
New scholarships will be highlighted in the Blue & Gold the week they are announced.
NAECU Scholarships
1st Place $1,500 Scholarship / 2nd Place $750 Scholarship
Application: http://naecu.org/Pdfs/2015_01_scholarship2.pdf
Stonewall Jackson Memorial Fund Repayable Scholarship
Deadline: April 1st
The Alabama Department of History and Archives recently asked the ALSDE to help get the word out to high school counselors about the Stonewall Jackson Memorial Fund Repayable Scholarship. In order to qualify, applicants must submit an essay of 1,500 - 2,500 words on a topic or issue that relates to the life of Stonewall Jackson.
A cover page and an annotated bibliography of sources must accompany the essay. The scholarship functions as a repayable no-interest loan that must be repaid after graduation from college. The scholarship evaluation committee will award repayable scholarships of the following amounts: 1st place, $3,000; 2nd place, $2,000; and 3rd place, $1,000. The application deadline is April 1, 2015.
More information about the scholarship, as well as the application, can be found here:
National Coalition 100 Black Women Scholarship
Deadline: April 3rd
The National Coalition100 Black Women, Incorporated- Greater Huntsville Area Chapter is hosting our annual signature S.I.S.T.E.R. Conference on April 18, 2015. As a special part of the 2015 S.I.S.T.E.R. Conference, we will be presenting scholarships to deserving high school seniors from the Greater Huntsville Area.
Please visit http://www.100bwhsv.com/ncbw-scholarship.html for the scholarship application.
ESP Scholarship Application
Deadline: April 9th - 4:30PM
Madison County High School Seniors who have a Parent/Grandparent that is employed with or has retired from the Madison County Board of Education. The Parent/Grandparent MUST be a MEMBER of the Educational Support Professionals Organization for at least one year. This ONLY includes the SUPPORT employees of the Madison County Board of Education. Link to application: http://goo.gl/oK9pV0
2015 Alabama F.A.M.E. AMT Scholarship
Deadline: April 14th at 11:59 p.m.
The Alabama F.A.M.E. Advanced Manufacturing Technician Program (AMT) includes a two-year technical Associate degree that combines cutting-edge curriculum that supports advanced manufacturing technology, paid working experience, along with learning highly sought after business principles and best practices of a world class manufacturer.
Fraternal Order of Eagles Scholarship
2015 Miranda Bouldin Scholarship Program Essay Contest
Deadline: April 17th
Inspire and Achieve is proud to present to you the 2015 Miranda Bouldin Scholarship Program Essay Contest. The Miranda Bouldin Scholarship Program is designed to encourage students to pursue study in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) and, upon graduation, use that knowledge in support of the Defense Industry. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Marissa Wright via email, mwright@inspireandachieve.net or by phone, (256) 533-5789 Ext. 237.
E.H. Wilbourn Scholarship
Deadline: Postmarked April 17th
Amount $750.00
Application: http://goo.gl/B0ZW2k
ShipDig Scholarship
Deadline for submission: September 15th
Finalist notification: September 30 (annually)
Incoming students and current students alike who are US citizens are eligible and urged to apply. Applicants will write a short 500-1000 word essay which will be judged on how well-written, compelling and persuasive they are. More details of our scholarship, rules and application eligibility requirements can be found at shipdig.com/scholarship.
Tuition Funding Sources
University Open Houses & Events
Covenant College Campus Preview Weekends
March 26-28, 2015. Students may register online at www.covenant.edu/cpw
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UAH Open House
April 11, 2015
Students may register online: uah.edu/admissions/events.
For more information call 256.824.2773 or email: uahadmissions@uah.edu
The Honors College will be holding information sessions at this event. The session will give prospective students all the information they need about the Honors College as well as the opportunity to meet current Honors students and Honors staff and take a tour of Honors College community housing in Frank Franz Hall. The deadline to apply is May 1st.
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Jacksonville State University Annual Spring Preview Days
April 11, 2015. Students may register at www.jsu.edu/previewday
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Calhoun Community College Senior Day
Tuesday, April 28, 2015
Senior Day topics will include:
•FAFSA
•College Applications
•Admissions and Advising Processes
•Placement Testing
Department and Campus Tours
•"Major Decisions" - Advice on choosing a major
•And more...
They will be partnering with college and community representatives to bring this event to our students.
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Auburn College of Architecture, Design and Construction
War Eagle Day Tours at 2:00 p.m. If students would like more information on CADC events, please visit: cadc.auburn.edu/events
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New York Film Academy Open House https://www.nyfa.edu/about/open_house.php#nyc
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Auburn DIG High School Leadership Conference
http://www.ag.auburn.edu/students/future/events/DIG/DIG.php
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Auburn University College of Agriculture Recruitment Events
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Vanderbilt University’s Office of Undergraduate Admissions is preparing for the annual Vanderbilt Road Show. The Road Show travels to 48 cities across the country this August and September. Each 90-minute program typically features a media presentation led by Vanderbilt admissions officers, a question-and-answer session, and VU alumni, current students, or parents as guest speakers. Students will learn more about Vanderbilt’s unique campus, premier academic programs, the admissions process, and excellent financial aid programs. If Buckhorn students are interested: dates, locations, & other information can be found:
http://admissions.vanderbilt.edu/travel/roadshow.php?utm_source=RSAug2
This program is geared toward junior and senior students, in particular. Students are asked to register in advance to help them plan appropriately for the event.
JUNIORS - CLASS OF 2016
Save the Date - Tuesday, April 28, 2015
All 11th grade students will take the ACT Plus Writing at BHS during the school day. The Alabama State Department of Education is requiring that all 11th grade students in the state of Alabama take the ACT on the selected date. Students will not be required to pay a fee for the ACT given on April 28th.
Registration will also take place prior to the actual test date at BHS, so there is no need to register online. Please keep in mind that the April 28th test date will not appear on the ACT website because this date has been selected specifically for 11th grade students in the state of Alabama.
Students will receive more information regarding the April 28th test date as we get closer to that time. A username and password for online ACT test prep will be provided to all current eleventh graders prior to the ACT test in April.
ACT study packets can be picked up in the guidance office.
The make-up date for the ACT Plus Writing assessment will be Tuesday, May 12, 2015.
Counselor Contacts: Mrs. Dee Gordon, Mr. Dan Schwanke, Mrs. Stephanie Wheeler
ACT Results - Students can create an account at www.actstudent.org. If a student has an existing account, he/she can log in to the account to check the state ACT testing scores. If you have questions, please e-mail ACT-WebAccount@act.org.
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2015 ACT Test Dates & Deadlines
Test Date: April 18, 2015
Late Fee Required: March 14–27, 2015
Test Date: June 13, 2015
Registration Deadline: May 8, 2015 | Late Fee Required: May 9–22, 2015
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2015 SAT Test Dates & Deadlines
Test Date: May 2, 2015
Registration Deadline: April 6, 2015 | Late Registration: April 21, 2015
* Deadlines expire at midnight, EDT (U.S.).
Test Date: June 6, 2015
Registration Deadline: May 8, 2015 | Late Registration: May 27, 2015
* Deadlines expire at midnight, EDT (U.S.).
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2014-15 Madison County Schools' Testing Schedule, All Grade Levels.
Parents, or individuals acting in that capacity, are responsible for seeing that each student under his/her care and control follows school system policy and local school rules and regulations. It is also the responsibility of parents to know such policies, rules and regulations.
Car Riders
Students are NOT allowed to walk to Winchester Road to get in a car after school. ALL cars must pull onto campus to safely pick up car riders. Students who do not follow this rule will be suspended, per Mr. Markham. Thank you for helping us keep our students safe.
Outside Food
Please remember that it is Buckhorn High School's Policy to NOT allow any outside food to be delivered to the school during regular school hours. (This policy does not apply to a 'brown bag' lunch that is prepared at home and brought to school by the student).
Checking Student Out of School
It is Buckhorn High School's policy to NOT allow student check-outs after 3:15 p.m.
Only custodial parent(s) will be allowed to check a student out of school, unless the custodial parent(s) has specifically designated someone else to check the student out of school. School officials will keep accurate records as to whom, what time, and for what reason students are checked out of school. [MCBOE 2014-2015 Code of Conduct, page 21 of 32, Approved July 10, 2014]
Student Publications
The Board of Education authorizes school officials to allow students to have student sponsored publications within the school, and expects the administration to monitor such publications to the extent that disruptions do not result from the contents. Student publications are subject to and will be expected to meet standards associated with responsible journalism. The principal and student publication sponsor are responsible for the content of such publications.
Student publications not approved by the Principal are not allowed, and the Principal shall not allow distribution of publications without prior approval. A certified person shall be appointed to be responsible for supervising student publications, and shall report directly to the Principal in the production of such publications. [Madison County Board of Education 2014-2015 Code of Conduct, page 5 of 32, Approved July 10, 2014]
Media Coverage of School Events
Occasionally local news media visit schools in Madison County to do special reports or follow up on certain news events. As a part of their coverage they often film certain aspects of the school.
It is the principal’s decision whether to allow news media to come into the schools and cover certain events. Extra precautions are taken when the media is covering a sensitive topic or event that might have a negative impact on the school, staff and students.
Parents who have concerns about their child possibly being filmed or photographed by the media should contact the principal. Principals will make every effort to accommodate the wishes of the parent, but it should be understood that it is very difficult to foresee every possible situation that might occur from media coverage of the schools and school events. [Madison County Board of Education 2014-2015 Code of Conduct, page 5 of 32, Approved July 10, 2014]
You may access the complete 2014-15 Code of Conduct through this link:
Click HERE if you do NOT want your child's picture/name published online.
If you have difficulty accessing/filling out the online form, please email Suzanne Sullins for assistance. Please include BHS Media Release as the subject of your email.
BHS Bell Schedule
8:00 a.m. - 8:25 a.m. The cafeteria is open for breakfast to all students.
8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. First Block
10:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. Break
10:20 a.m. - 11:50 a.m. Second Block
11:55 a.m. - 1:55 p.m. Third Block
2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Fourth Block
3:15 p.m. is the latest time a student may be checked out.
The building will close at 4:00 p.m.
The building will be open on regularly scheduled school days from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Students arriving on campus before the first bell should be dropped off in the back of the building (near the big buck, 'Bucky') and report directly to the cafeteria. Students are not allowed to roam the building before the first bell. If a student needs to go to a teacher's room before the the first bell, arrangements must be made for a teacher to escort a student to his or her room. If a student is staying with a teacher after school, he/she must remain with the teacher until a parent or guardian picks him/her up. The building will close at 4:00 p.m. each day, so please make arrangements to have your child picked up before this time. *This does not include athletic practices or conditioning that require the use of the facilities.
- Mrs. Royce Balch, CNP Manager
- Mrs. Beth Countess, Administrative Assistant
- Mrs. Paige Craig Library Media Specialist / Technology Integration Mentor
- Mrs. Dee Gordon, Counselor, 11th grade & 9th grade, A through G
- Mrs. Angie Gothard, Registrar
- Ms. Tina Hill, Attendance
- Deputy Kenneth Hooper, SRO
- Ms. Laura McFarlen, Nurse
- Mrs. Margaret Norman, Registrar
- Mrs. Sherry Ricketts, Attendance
- Mr. Dan Schwanke, Counselor, 12th grade & 9th grade, H through M
- Mrs. Kelley Waldon, Bookkeeper
- Mrs. Stephanie Wheeler, Counselor, 10th grade & 9th grade, N through Z
- Madison County Schools' High School Academic Guide and Course Catalog.
- Get instant access to final exam schedules, rehearsal/graduation schedules, and other general information for high school students at the Madison County Schools' Secondary Education Website.
- Visit the Madison County Schools' Website for district news and announcements.
- Visit the Alabama State Department of Education Website for state news and announcements.
The 2015-16 Madison County Schools' Calendar was approved on January 15, 2015.
Please be aware of the revisions that were made to this year’s calendar. Students return to school on August 3, 2015. The 2015-16 school calendar includes four half-days for professional development on September 4th, November 10th, February 12th, and April 15th. Students will attend the first half of the school day on each of these dates. Additionally, a weather day was added on May 16th.
2015-16 Observed Holidays
Labor Day: September 7th
Fall Break: October 5th - 9th
Veterans Day: November 11th
Thanksgiving Break: November 23rd - 27th (full week)
Winter Break: December 21st - January 5th
MLK Day: January 18th
Presidents Day: February 15th
Spring Break: March 14th - 18th
Last Student Day: May 24, 2016
March 15, 2015 - Volume 2, Issue 27
March 8, 2015 - Volume 2, Issue 26
March 1, 2015 - Volume 2, Issue 25
February 22, 2015 - Volume 2, Issue 24
February 15, 2015 - Volume 2, Issue 23
February 8, 2015 - Volume 2, Issue 22
Feburary 1, 2015 - Volume 2, Issue 21
January 25, 2015 - Volume 2, Issue 20
January 18, 2015 - Volume 2, Issue 19
January 11, 2015 - Volume 2, Issue 18
January 4, 2015 - Volume 2, Issue 17
Special Publication - Holiday Video Card
December 14, 2014 - Volume 2, Issue 16
December 7, 2014 - Volume 2, Issue 15
November 26, 2014 - Volume 2, Issue 14
November 16, 2014 - Volume 2, Issue 13
November 9, 2014 - Volume 2, Issue 12
November 2, 2014 - Volume 2, Issue 11
October 26, 2014 - Volume 2, Issue 10
October 19, 2014 - Volume 2, Issue 9
September 28, 2014 - Volume 2, Issue 8
September 21, 2014 - Volume 2, Issue 7 (Homecoming Special Edition)
September 14, 2014 - Volume 2, Issue 6
September 7, 2014 - Volume 2, Issue 5
August 31, 2014 - Volume 2, Issue 4
August 24, 2014 - Volume 2, Issue 3
August 17, 2014 - Volume 2, Issue 2
August 10, 2014 - Volume 2, Issue 1
Special Edition, Summer IssueThe Madison County School District does not discriminate in admission, treatment, or access to programs or activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, religious preference, disability, age, gender, citizenship, non-English speaking ability, or homeless status. Students with disabilities will be provided with the same needed supports and services for extra-curricular programs and activities that are provided during the school day, unless doing so would fundamentally alter the nature of the program and activity.
Contact for Title IX and Section 504
Mrs. Anna S. Watts
Telephone: 256.852.2557 Fax: 256.851.2127
Email Address: awatts@madison.k12.al.us
Some links will let you leave the school online newsletter. Some of the linked sites are not under the control of the school/district, and the school/district is not responsible for the contents of any linked site or any link contained in a linked site, or any changes or updates to such sites. The school/district is providing these external links to you only as a convenience, and the inclusion of any link does not imply endorsement of the site by the school/district.
Madison County Board of Education
Superintendent Matt Massey
1275 Jordan Road, Huntsville, Alabama 35811
Mailing Address P.O. Box 226
Huntsville, Alabama 35804
(256) 852-2557
Principal, Mr. Todd Markham
4123 Winchester Road, New Market, Alabama 35761
(256) 851-3300
If you find inaccurate or inappropriate information on any of the external links, please contact Ms. Suzanne Sullins immediately. Thank you.