The Blue & Gold

20 (F) Varsity Baseball, Home vs. Sparkman, 6PM

20-21 Softball, Border Battle @ Lincoln County HS

21 (S) B.A.S.S. Fishing Club, Alabama Bass Trail, Ingalls Harbor, Decatur, AL

21 (S) Track & Field, Huntsville Big Cat Invitational, Milton Frank Stadium, 8AM

23 (M) Girls Golf, Hoover HS Tournament @ Timberline GC, Calera, AL

23 (M) Soccer, Away @ Hartselle, JVB-4:30PM, VB-6PM, VG-7:30PM

23 (M) Softball, Away @ Hartselle, V-4:30PM, JV-6PM

23 (M) Basketball Cheer, Parent/Student Interest Meeting, Library, 6PM

24 (T) Walk at School Day, BHS Track (Rain Location: Gold Gym)

24 (T) B.U.C.K.S. Advisory, Progress Reports

25 (W) LAST DAY TO PURCHASE A 2017-2018 YEARBOOK, $80, www.balfour.com

25 (W) RFCU Guest Speaker, Financial Literacy, MPR, 2nd Block

25 (W) Boys Golf vs. New Hope @ Gunter's Landing, Guntersville, AL

25 (W) Soccer, Away @ Lee, VB-5PM, VG-7PM

26 (TH) Varsity Softball, Home vs. Scottsboro, 4:30PM

26 (TH) VG Soccer, Away @ Sparkman, 7PM

28 (S) Softball, Away @ Plainview Tournament, Rainsville, AL

In an effort to improve system practices, the Madison County Board of Education is conducting a Parent Survey.

We value your opinion and ask that you take the time to complete this survey. In order to complete the survey, please go to: http://www.advanc-ed.org/survey/public/1195704

Please be assured that your responses to this survey will be anonymous. Your honest opinion is appreciated. Thank you.

Picture credit: Taylor McCrary

Congratulations to Coach Alvin Rauls! Coach Rauls was formally inducted into the Huntsville-Madison County Athletic Hall of Fame during the annual induction banquet on April 9, 2018 at the North Hall of Von Braun Center.

"Al Rauls, a graduate of Florida A&M University, has been a veteran all-sports coach, but primarily in baseball and softball, at a variety of Madison County schools – including Bob Jones, Butler, Sparkman and New Hope – for the past four decades. He was also the head baseball coach at Alabama A&M University from 1981-84. Rauls is currently teaching and coaching softball at Buckhorn High School." (Source)

Congratulations to Mrs. Gina Henshaw and the BHS Rover Challenge team:

Elaina Walker

Tyler Walker

Austin Jones

Mason Wilson

Neil Hudson

Tori Westbrook

BHS won first place overall in the high school division with 84 points and first place for the Featherweight Award, high school division.

"Teams were awarded points based on the successfully navigation of obstacles and completion of tasks.

Nearly 100 high school and college teams took part in the competition, coming from 23 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, as well as several different countries, including Brazil, Germany, India and Mexico.

The competition, managed by Marshall's Academic Affairs Office, is one of many NASA initiatives to encourage students to study the STEM fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics, and to inspire the next generation of explorers."

A huge THANK YOU to Rolando Franco (Franco's Nursery) for his donation of plants, mulch, labor and time, to help beautify our campus in preparation for Earth Day. We'd also like to thank Ms. Natalia Franco and her Spanish I & II classes for helping out!! #EarthDay2018

---

Franco's Nursery

Rolando and Carolyn Franco

15 Consuelo Lane

Elora, Tennessee 37328

Phone: 931-937-6921

Email: cfranco1115@gmail.com

Congrats to the Buckhorn High School Varsity Boys soccer team! They beat Sparkman in their final home game 5-4 in PK's. They were tied at 0 at the end of regulation. At the end of 2 five minute overtimes, they were still tied at 0. After the first set of 5 PK's, they were tied at 4. Goalie, Tyler Wilson (6 saves), saved the first PK of the second set of PK's. McKenzie Cross placed their first shot in for the game winner. Seniors finished their last home game with an area win!!

2017 - 2018 BHS Yearbooks:

Now - 04/25/18 $80

*We now offer the option to ship to home for $10 extra through the online store! Only pre-orders will be filled! 2017-2018 Yearbooks will NOT be sold after 4/25/18. You can either purchase online at www.balfour.com or turn in check to Mrs. Krentel. Please email Mrs. Krentel at ckrentel@mcssk12.org with any questions.

Senior Website & Canvas Group:

SENIORS: Please visit the Senior Website for IMPORTANT information and reminders!!

Senior Website: http://buckhornseniors.weebly.com/,

PARENTS OF SENIORS: You can join the Senior Canvas Group as an observer to view important announcements posted by senior class sponsor, Mrs. Meg McLawhorn.

Parent Observer directions: http://bit.ly/2ahZURb

Cap & Gown Payments

Reminders about paying for cap & gown:

You will NOT pay the school - the $85 goes directly to Balfour. You can pay in 3 ways:

Call and pay with card over the phone: (205) 733-1060
Mail in payment to them as a check:
Balfour, Ricky Phillips
869 Tulip Poplar Drive, Birmingham, AL 35244
Pay the PayPal site:

http://www.alabamabalfour.com/make-a-payment.html

Submit Scholarship Awards by May 1, 2018

Seniors, It is time for you to turn in your scholarship awards to Mr. Schwanke. Please turn in any scholarships offers (physical hard copy of each offer) 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 4th, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. in the Gold Gym. Deadline to turn in scholarships to be recognized at awards day will be May 1st, 2018. 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

Freshmen Boys and JV Boys practice starts May 29th and will end on June 14th. Next year's teams will be selected on the last day of team camp. If you were unable to attend the meeting last month, you can contact Coach Blevins (mblevins@mcssk12.org) for additional information.

There will be a basketball camp held on May 29 - June 1 from 12-3:30. Cost is $100, make checks payable to Buckhorn Boys Basketball and return with application.

Huntsville Hospital Foundation, SPEAK Student Ambassador Program

Huntsville Hospital Foundation is now accepting applications for its 2018-2019
SPEAK Student Ambassador Program. The program is open to upcoming high school sophomores, juniors and seniors in Huntsville City, Madison City, and Madison County Schools.

SPEAK Student Ambassadors are responsible for promoting suicide prevention and awareness among other students, teachers and faculty in their schools. All ambassadors receive training for crisis intervention and awareness, and help provide resources on topics such as suicide, feelings, self-esteem, bullying, depression, and anxiety through the SPEAK North Alabama mobile app and other
initiatives.

We are looking for SPEAK student ambassadors who are thoughtful leaders and advocates in their schools. Suicide is the third leading cause of death for ages 15 through 24 in the state of Alabama. The SPEAK suicide prevention program seeks to address and reduce that number by providing education and prevention resources. Our ambassadors are crucial to this effort.

The 2017-2018 class of SPEAK Student Ambassadors was comprised of 47 student ambassadors representing 15 area public and private schools. If you know a student who would be interested in applying, please share the following link with him or her - https://goo.gl/DyifPY

Deadline: May 4, 2018

J.F. Drake Summer Bridge Program

J.F. Drake State Community and Technical College is offering a paid ($32 per day) four-week summer bridge program to rising juniors and seniors as well as graduating seniors. The program offers classes in Computer Information Systems, Biology, Mathematics, Physics, and Nanotechnology. Please see the application link below for details.

Application: https://goo.gl/BF65R7

Sharon Johnston Pool - Lifeguard Positions

Sharon Johnston Pool is currently accepting applications for LIFEGUARD positions. Applicants must possess current lifeguard and CPR for the professional rescuer certifications, pass a physical and drug test, and meet listed job requirements.

For a list of lifeguard certification classes, please visit the Red Cross website at: http://rdcrss.org/2C1ksHS. Classes are also offered at the UAH Fitness Center. Please contact the center for information and class schedule. Please obtain certification by April 30, 2018.

Job listing may be found on the Madison County, AL website at:http://www.madisoncountyal.gov/…/madison-county…/job-listing

Questions may be directed to the Sharon Johnston Park office at 256-379-2868.

Posting is for LIFEGUARD positions ONLY.

Members of Civic Organizations, Clergy or School Systems (non-family members), you are eligible to nominate these deserving students! It's just that EASY! [Open to all Teen Students who reside/attend school in the Madison County Alabama area...Home, Private, & Public School teen students]

You may go to http://mystar99.com/?cat=4

Who's your TEEN HERO? We'd love to hear about him/her! Please Nominate!

WZDX - Valley's Top Teacher

Nominate your favorite teacher (K-12, public or private school) and they might be the next Valley's Top Teacher. Honored teachers will be featured on the WZDX News at 9:00, and have their story posted online.

Nominations can be made by students, parents, fellow teachers, staff, administrators, or members of the community. Winners will be selected and notified weekly.

Click HERE to nominate your favorite teacher!

#BuckPride

WHNT - Tools for Teachers

Send WHNT your nomination for a teacher, aide or coach!! Every week, a different recipient will receive $319 to be used in the classroom. The teacher will also be featured in a news story that airs on WHNT NEWS 19 on Wednesdays at 5 p.m.

Click HERE to nominate a deserving teacher!

#BuckPride

Sign Up to Round Up!

The Round Up Program was started by The Schools Foundation and Huntsville Utilities to support local public school systems. The Schools Foundation is a funding partner of Madison County Schools. The more residential and commercial locations that round up, the more funding we can receive. Estimates show that if just half of the residential Huntsville Utilities users rounded up, it would generate approximately $500,000 to support our schools! By rounding up your utility bill to the nearest dollar each month, you help invest in the future of our students!

You can easily sign up to round up online:

http://www.hsvutil.org/myhsvu…/checkbill/roundup/signup.html

It might be a penny, it might be 25 cents, it might be 99 cents, but it will be no more than $11.88 a year. It takes less than 1 minute to fill out.

Thank you for supporting one of our community partners! Go Bucks!

Make sure you get all of Buckhorn High School's Facebook updates! Go to our page, move your cursor to hover over the "Like" button until you see a drop down menu. Select "Get Notifications". You should also click on the "Follow" button beside the "Like" button.

Buckhorn High School Facebook Page

FOLLOW US ON OUR OTHER SOCIAL MEDIA SITES:

Buckhorn High School Web Page

Buckhorn High School Twitter

Buckhorn High School Google+

Buckhorn High School Instagram

Buckhorn High School YouTube Channel

Sign up for Parent Email Group & have our daily announcements delivered to your inbox!

INOW PARENT PORTAL

Check your child's grades and attendance through the INOW Parent Portal.

A parent/guardian must come to BHS and show a photo id to receive a new pin number. Please Note: Internet Explorer 10 (IE10) users should use compatibility view.

Login procedures for the iNow Parent Portal. Here is what a parent/guardian will need to do to access the site.

1. Go to this link ---> https://inow-madisonco.asc.edu/InformationNow/Login.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2finformationnow

2. Use these credentials when first prompted:

a. User Name: mcsparent

b. Password: ilovemyschool

3. Once you have successfully logged in to this site, use your current INOW user ID and password.

If you do not already have a username and password for the iNow Parent Portal, you must come to the school and present a government issued photo ID to receive one.

The INOW parent portal gives you a convenient way to access to your child's grades, classwork, homework, attendance, and more!

Mr. Todd Markham, Principal
Mrs. Whitney Boggus, Assistant Principal
Mr. David Carroll, Athletic Director
Mr. Frankie Davidson, Assistant Principal
Ms. Jennifer West, Assistant Principal
Mrs. Royce Balch, CNP Manager
Ms. Ashley Baggett, Bookkeeper
Mrs. Beth Countess, Administrative Assistant
Mrs. Paige Craig, Library Media Specialist / Technology Integration Mentor
Ms. Rosemary Gibbs, Computer Lab Aide
Mrs. Dee Gordon, Counselor, 11th grade & 9th grade, A through G
Mrs. Christina Krentel, Yearbook Sponsor
Ms. Laura McFarlen, Nurse
Mrs. Meg McLawhorn, Senior Sponsor
Mrs. Vicki Mudler, Attendance
Mrs. Margaret Norman, Registrar
Mr. Dan Schwanke, Counselor, 12th grade & 9th grade, H through M
Mrs. Lisa Thomas, Bookkeeper
Mrs. Debbie Turner, Attendance
Mrs. Stephanie Wheeler, Counselor, 10th grade & 9th grade, N through Z
Deputy Jonas Wilson, SRO
Visit the Madison County Schools' Website for district news and announcements.
Visit the Alabama State Department of Education Website for state news and announcements.

You can access the school wish list using this link: http://amzn.com/w/10J69RP7YUKEY

PLEASE NOTE : We will gladly accept in-kind donations of any of the requested items.

**There are approximately 800 items on the wish list ranging from ~$2 to ~$150, with a combined total of ~$7000 That is less than one item per family! Check it out and see how you can make a difference in the educational experiences of our students!!!**

If you have any questions, please contact Suzanne Sullins at ssullins@mcssk12.org

Dr. Sullins and his optical technicians work hard to bring their patients the latest in fashion and specialty frame lines. Leading designers from around the world have taken eye glass frames to a whole new level. No longer do frames get in the way of being fashionable - instead they are the height of fashion. Let Sullins Eye Care help you make your next fashion statement with frame lines and/or sunglasses by: Anne Klein, Aspex, Autoflex, bebe, Brooks Brothers, Chesterfield, Coach, Costa Del Mar, Dana Buchman, Disney, Dolce & Gabbana, EasyClip, Flexon, Fossil, J.LO, JOE Joseph Abboud, Kate Spade, Koali, Lilly Pulitzer, Marchon, Maui Jim, Nike, Nine West, Oakley, Original Penguin, Otis & Piper, Polo, Ralph Lauren, Ray-Ban, Saks Fifth Avenue, Sight for Students, Silhouette, Ted Baker, Tommy Bahama, Tres Jolie ,Tura, Vera Wang, Vogue Eyewear, and more!!

Dr. Sullins has two offices, conveniently located in Madison and Huntsville. If you are in need of an excellent optometrist, for all your eye care needs, you can call either of his offices to set up an appointment. (Madison: 256.464.6670 | Huntsville: 256.880.1966)

For more information about Sullins Eye Care, please visit their website and social media sites:

Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

It is easy to raise funds for your non-profit or school group at The Chill Factory®. They will dedicate four hours to your group to raise funds with their help. Your organization invites the public to attend, they provide the treats. Your organization will receive 20% of all yogurt sales to put towards your goal. Non-profit status is required for community groups. School groups must have permission from the school principal to fundraise.

Website • Facebook • Twitter • FourSquare

The Chill Factory • 2246 Winchester Road • Ste 103 • Huntsville, AL 35811 • (256) 859-2277

Disclaimer

The 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.

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

Buckhorn High School

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.

The Blue & Gold

Volume 5, Issue 25, April 20, 2018

The Blue & Gold

Volume 5, Issue 25, April 20, 2018

Buckhorn High School

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

PreACT TESTING FOR CURRENT 10TH GRADERS, 5/8/18

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

U.S. high school rankings by state — Most challenging schools

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

CONGRATULATIONS COACH ALVIN RAULS

Buckhorn Softball Coach Alvin Rauls Makes History

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

2018 GIRLS STATE REPRESENTATIVES

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

CONGRATULATIONS LAURYN MALONE

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

BHS ROVER CHALLENGE TEAM CLAIMS TOP AWARD

NASA Announces Winners of Weather-shortened Rover Challenge

Buckhorn High School, UAH dominate in their divisions during 2018 Human Exploration Rover Challenge

NASA Human Exploration Rover Challenge

NASA Rover Challenge (@RoverChallenge) | Twitter

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

CONGRATULATIONS BHS ARCHERY

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

FOOTBALL SPRING SIGNING DAY

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

BRITTON WHITE SIGNS WITH BRYAN COLLEGE

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

HANNAH O'BARR SIGNS WITH MISSISSIPPI COLLEGE FOR WOMEN

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

SARAH SUTTLE SIGNS WITH UNA

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

2018 ASCA CONFERENCE

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

B.A.S.S. FISHING CLUB

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

THE LAW OF INERTIA, MS. JENIFER MCCLENDON'S PHYSICAL SCIENCE CLASSES

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

KRISTEN COFFEY, ALL-COUNTY GOLF TEAM

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

H.O.S.A. MEMBERS VISIT LIFESOUTH

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

LEARNING COMMUNITY MEMBERS VOLUNTEER AT FREE 2 TEACH WAREHOUSE

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

THANK YOU ROLANDO & CAROLYN FRANCO OF FRANCO'S NURSERY

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

VB SOCCER 5 - SPARKMAN 4

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS POPPING UP AT BHS

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

BUCKHORN STUDENTS SHOW THEIR RESPECT FOR FALLEN OFFICER KEITH EARLE

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

2017 - 2018 BHS Yearbooks:

Class Rings, Yearbooks and Graduation Products for High School, College, Championships and the Military

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Senior Website & Canvas Group:

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Cap & Gown Payments

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Submit Scholarship Awards by May 1, 2018

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -