The Blue & Gold
Volume 3, Issue 2 - August 9, 2015
Buckhorn High School
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Location: 4123 Winchester Road, New Market, AL, United States
Phone: 256-851-3300
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Music: "Perspectives" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
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Parent Survey
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/7969146 .
Please be assured that your responses to this survey will be anonymous. Your honest opinion is appreciated. Thank you for your time and attention to this matter. Go Bucks!
AUGUST
11 (T) Balfour Parent Night, Cafeteria, 5-7PM
12 (W) Balfour Orders (Cap & Gown, Announcements, Class rings), Cafeteria, 8AM
13 (TH) Balfour Orders, (Cap & Gown, Announcements, Class rings), Cafeteria, 8AM
14 (F) Football, Laundry Bowl Scrimmage, 7PM
18 (T) Prom Committee Interest Meeting, Mrs. Graham's Room (#158), 8AM or 3:30PM
21 (F) Jamboree, Varsity Football vs. MCHS, Home, 7PM
24 (M) F/JV Football @ Grissom, Away, 5PM/6:30PM
25 (T) NHS Applications are due. Apply online: http://tinyurl.com/BHSNHSapply
27 (TH) JV/V Volleyball @ New Hope / DAR, 4:30PM/5:30PM
28 (F) Varsity Football vs. Austin, Senior Night, Home, 7PM
28-29 V Volleyball @Hoover, TBD
31 (M) F/JV Football @ Austin, Away, 5PM/6:30PM
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Coming Soon...
Preview the entire coupon book HERE and see how you can save hundreds of dollars instantly! To purchase a coupon book, please email Ms. Suzanne Sullins: ssullins@madison.k12.al.us
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Buckhorn Cross Country
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BHS Football has Title Ambitions in O'Connor's Third Season
By Jimmy Lay | AL.com
on August 08, 2015 6:59 AM
Read the full article here --> http://s.al.com/K5Wy5LC
INOW Parent Portal is Now Open
The iNow Parent Portal is now open. There are new login procedures. 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
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!
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Delta Gems Applications - Due August 17th
Returned applications and recommendation letters must be postmarked no later than Monday, August 17, 2015. Completed applications should be sent to the following address:
Attn: Delta GEMS
Huntsville Alumnae Chapter
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
P.O. Box 3373
Huntsville, Alabama 35810
All required application documents are to be submitted together as one application packet. If an application packet does not contain all items listed as criteria for membership, it will be considered incomplete. Application packets received after the postmark date will not be reviewed.
Any questions may be sent to huntsvilledeltagems@gmail.com.
GEMS Application: http://goo.gl/C2KDA1
GEMS Renewal Application: http://goo.gl/Ut0LHY
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2015-16 BREAKFAST & LUNCH PRICES REMAIN THE SAME
BREAKFAST
K-12 $1.75
Reduced $0.30
MCBOE Employee $2.25
Visitor $2.75
LUNCH
K-8 $2.25
9-12 $2.50
Reduced $0.40
MCBOE Employee $3.00
Visitor $4.00
Student Visitor, K-8 $2.75
Student Visitor, 9-12 $3.00
Free & Reduced Meal Online Application
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SEPTEMBER
1 (T) JV/V Volleyball @ BHS, Hazel Green/Randolph, 4:30PM/6:30PM
3 (TH) JV/V Volleyball @ James Clemens
3 (TH) NHS Meeting, Mrs. Durboraw's Room (#210), 8AM or 3:30PM
4 (F) Staff Development (1/2 day for students)
4 (F) Football vs. HGHS, Cotton Classic, Home, 7PM
5 (S) JV Volleyball, Bob Jones Tournament, TBD
7 (M) Labor Day
8 (T) JV/V Volleyball @ Sparkman/Madison County, 4:30PM / 5:30PM
8 (T) F/JV Football @ HGHS, Away, 5PM/6:30PM
10 (TH) 6-Week Progress Report
10 (TH) JV/V Volleyball @ BHS, Catholic/Arab, 4:30PM/6:30PM
11 (F) Football @ Huntsville, Away, 7PM
11-12 V Volleyball @ Bayside Tournament, Daphne, AL, TBD
12 (S) ACT
14 (M) F/JV Football vs. Huntsville, Home, 5PM/6:30PM
15 (T) JV/V Volleyball @ Lee/Madison County, 5:30PM/6:30PM
17 (TH) JV/V Volleyball @ BHS, Gadsden City, 4:30PM/5:30PM
18 (F) Football @ James Clemens, Away, 7PM
18-19 V Volleyball @ Hartselle, Eddie Preuitt Ford Invit'l, TBD
21 (M) F/JV Football vs. James Clemens, Home, 5PM/6:30PM
22 (T) JV/V Volleyball @ BHS, Huntsville, 4:30PM/5:30PM
24 (TH) Swimming vs. Cullman & Huntsville @ Cullman, 4:45PM
24 (TH) JV/V Volleyball @ Madison County, County Tournament, TBD
25 (F) Homecoming Game, Bucks vs. J.O. Johnson, 7PM
26 (S) JV/V Volleyball @ Austin Tournament, TBD
26 (S) Homecoming Dance, BHS Cafeteria, 7-11PM, $15/single or $25/couple
28 (M) JV Football @ Madison County, Away, 6PM
29 (T) Swimming vs. Boaz & Guntersville @ Alabama A&M, 7PM
29 (T) JV/V Volleyball @ BHS, Grissom, 4:30PM/5:30PM
OCTOBER
1 (TH) JV/V Volleyball @ Gadsden
1 (TH) NHS Meeting, Mrs. Durboraw's Room (#210), 8AM or 3:30PM
2 (F) End of Nine Weeks
2 (F) Football @ Bob Jones, Away, 7PM
3 (S) V Volleyball @ Chick-fil-a Invit'l, Guntersville, TBD
3 (S) JV Volleyball @ James Clemens Tournament, TBD
5-9 Fall Break (Students/Teachers)
6 (T) V Volleyball @ Grissom. 4PM
6 (T) F Football vs.Bob Jones, 6:30PM
8 (TH) V Volleyball @ Huntsville, 4PM
8 (TH) Football @ Sparkman, Away, 7PM
10 (S) V Volleyball @ James Clemens Tournament, TBD
12 (M) V Volleyball @ BHS, Westminster (Senior Night), 5PM
12 (M) F/JV Football vs Sparkman, Home, 5PM/6:30PM
13 (T) V Volleyball @ Madison County/James Clemens, 5:30PM/6:30PM
13 (T) Swimming vs HGHS & JPII @ Alabama A&M, 7PM
15 (TH) Report Cards
15 (TH) V Volleyball @ Guntersville/Arab/Plainview, 4:30PM/5:30PM/6:30PM
16 (F) Football vs. Grissom, Home, Youth Night, 7PM
17 (S) V Volleyball @ Cullman Tournament, TBD
19 (M) V Volleyball @ Area Tournament, TBD
19 (M) Swimming @ Scottsboro Invitational, 5PM
19 (M) F Football @ NGA-Fayetteville, Away 5PM
19 (M) JV Football @ Lincoln County, Away, 6:30PM
22-24 V Volleyball @ Super Regional Tournament, Huntsville, TBD
23 (F) Football @ Gadsden City, Away, 7PM
24 (S) ACT
27 (T) Swimming, Madison County Championships @ Alabama A&M, 6PM
28-29 V Volleyball @ State Tournament, Birmingham, AL, TBD
29 (TH) 3-Week Progress Report
29 (TH) Football vs. Muscle Shoals, Home, 7PM
NOVEMBER
5 (TH) NHS Meeting, Mrs. Durboraw's Room (#210), 8AM or 3:30PM
7 (S) Swimming, SportsMED North Alabama Championships, HSV Natatorium, 11AM
10 (T) Staff Development (1/2 day for students)
10 (T) Veterans Day Breakfast & Assembly
10 (T) Swimming @ Dublin Invitational, 6PM
11 (W) Veterans Day
19 (TH) 6-Week Progress Reports
20-21 Swimming, North Sectionals, HSV Natatorium, 9AM
23-27 Thanksgiving Break
DECEMBER
3 (TH) NHS Meeting, Mrs. Durboraw's Room (#210), 8AM or 3:30PM
4-5, Swimming, State Meet, Auburn, AL
12 (S) ACT
19 (F) End of Nine Weeks
21-Jan 5 Winter Break
JANUARY
4 - 5 Staff Development / Workdays
6 (W) Second Semester Begins
7 (TH) NHS Meeting, Mrs. Durboraw's Room (#210), 8AM or 3:30PM
7 (TH) Report Cards
18 (M) Martin Luther King Jr. Day
28 (TH) 3-Week Progress Report
FEBRUARY
4 (TH) NHS Meeting, Mrs. Durboraw's Room (#210), 8AM or 3:30PM
6 (S) ACT
12 (F) Staff Development (1/2 day for students)
15 (M) President's Day
18 (TH) 6-Week Progress Report
MARCH
3 (TH) NHS Meeting, Mrs. Durboraw's Room (#210), 8AM or 3:30PM
11 (F) End of Nine Weeks
14-18 Spring Break
24 (TH) Report Cards
APRIL
7 (TH) NHS Meeting, Mrs. Durboraw's Room (#210), 8AM or 3:30PM
7 (TH) 3-Week Progress Report
9 (S) ACT
15 (F) Staff Development (1/2 day for students)
19 (T) ACT Plus Writing, 11th Grade, BHS, 8:30AM
28 (TH) 6-Week Progress Report
30 (S) 4th Annual Super Saturday-Rummage, Market & Old-Fashioned Fair, 7AM-3PM
30 (S) Prom, Huntsville Depot Roundhouse, 8PM - Midnight
MAY
3 (T) ACT Plus Writing, Make-Up, 11th Grade, BHS, 8:30AM
5 (TH) NHS Meeting, Mrs. Durboraw's Room (#210), 8AM or 3:30PM
16 (M) Weather Day
24 (T) Last Student Day, End of Nine Weeks
25 (W) Teacher Workday
25 Graduation, VBC, 3PM
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2015-16 Holidays
Student Half-Day (Teacher PD): September 4th
Labor Day: September 7th
Fall Break: October 5th - 9th
Student Half-Day (Teacher PD): November 10th
Veterans Day: November 11th
Thanksgiving Break: November 23rd - 27th (full week)
Winter Break: December 21st - January 5th
MLK Day: January 18th
Student Half-Day (Teacher PD): February 12th
Presidents Day: February 15th
Spring Break: March 14th - 18th
Student Half-Day (Teacher PD): April 15th
Weather Day: May 16th
Last Student Day: May 24, 2016
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- Mr. Todd Markham, Principal
- Mr. David Carroll, Athletic Director
- Mrs. Sarah Fanning, Curriculum Specialist
- Mr. Frankie Davidson, Assistant Principal
- Ms. April McCutcheon, Assistant Principal
- Mrs. Royce Balch, CNP Manager
Mrs. Carrie Bates, Senior Sponsor
- Mrs. Beth Countess, Administrative Assistant
- Mrs. Paige Craig, Library Media Specialist / Technology Integration Mentor
- Mrs. Ashley Downes, Bookkeeper
- Mrs. Dee Gordon, Counselor, 11th grade & 9th grade, A through G
- Mrs. Angie Gothard, Bookkeeper
- Ms. Tina Hill, Attendance
- Mrs. Christina Krentel, Yearbook Sponsor
- Ms. Laura McFarlen, Nurse
- Mrs. Margaret Norman, Registrar
- Mrs. Sherry Ricketts, Attendance
- Mr. Dan Schwanke, Counselor, 12th grade & 9th grade, H through M
- Mrs. Stephanie Wheeler, Counselor, 10th grade & 9th grade, N through Z
- Deputy Jonas Wilson, SRO
- 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.
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DONATE SCHOOL SUPPLIES
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 ssullin@madison.k12.al.us
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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.
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.