The Blue & Gold
Volume 3, Issue 33 - April 22, 2016
Buckhorn High School
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Email: ssullins@mcssk12.org
Website: www.buckhornhighschool.net
Location: 4123 Winchester Road, New Market, AL, United States
Phone: 256-851-3300
APRIL
25 (M) JV Boys Soccer, Away @ Madison Academy, 6PM
25 (M) Bowling, Parent/Athlete Interest Meeting, BHS Cafeteria, 6:30PM
26 (T) National Reach Higher/College Signing Day (Wear your college attire!)
26 (T) VG Soccer, Away @ MCHS, 5PM
26 (T) JV Boys Soccer, Away @ Huntsville High, 5:30PM
26 (T) Swim Team Interest Meeting, Multi-Purpose Room, 6PM
27 (W) Prom Meeting, Cafeteria, 1st Block
28 (TH) Fun, Safe, & Sober - Prom Safety Assembly, Gold Gym, 9AM
28 (TH) VG Soccer, Home vs. Lee High, 5PM
29 (F) FCA Huddle, Choir Room, 7:45AM
29-30 Varsity Track & Field, Section Championships, James Clemens High School, 9AM
30 (S) 4th Annual Super Saturday-Rummage, Market & Old-Fashioned Fair, 7AM-3PM
30 (S) Prom, Huntsville Depot Roundhouse, 7PM - 11PM
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THE SPRINGS PERFORMING LIVE - APRIL 28TH
It's prom season and Buckhorn High School is promoting "Having Fun, Being Safe, & Staying Sober!" The BHS Guidance Department and Safety Club will host our Fun, Safe, & Sober - Prom Safety Assembly on Thursday, April 28th, with The Springs performing live! There will also be presentations from the Alabama ABC Board, Children's Hospital, Department of Transportation, and 911 to name a few. Special thank you to Lara Bryant and State Farm Insurance for their continued support.
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#BUCKHORNPROM16
Saturday, April 30, 2016
Huntsville Depot Roundhouse
7PM - 11PM
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Meteorologist: Dalton Blitch
Executive Producer: Hampton Morgan
Executive Director: Langston Stewart
Faculty Advisor: Ms. Suzanne Sullins
Community Sponsors: Baron Weather, Buckhorn High School, Buckhorn Middle School, Mr. Dan Evans, Mr. Jerry Hill, Guitar Center, Sullins Eyecare Center, and Voya Financial.
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2016 GIRLS STATE REPRESENTATIVES
Autumn Ball and Amelia Harrison
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2016 BOYS STATE REPRESENTATIVES
Trevor Suddarth and Aaron Zawacki
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FCCLA FIELD TRIP TO GEORGIA AQUARIUM
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JERRY DAMSON - PROUD SUPPORTER OF BUCKS FOOTBALL
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TRACK & FIELD - BIG CAT INVITATIONAL
Kelsey Barrett - 5th Place - 800M Run
Amelia Harrison - 9th Place - 1600M Run, 1st Place - 3200M Run
Keira Larson - 9th Place - 3200M Run
Tess Stoner - 4th Place - 300M Hurdles
Girls 4x800 Relay - 4th Place (Amelia Harrison, Keira Larson, Cheyenne Carden, Kelsey Barrett)
Nickie Rivers - 3rd Place - 100M Dash, 4th Place - 200M Dash
RD Ford, 5th Place - 400M Dash
Steven Jones Jr. - 6th Place - Discus
Boys 4x100 Relay - 2nd Place (Quincy Coleman, RD Ford, Tyler Carter, Nickie Rivers)
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HUNTER HOWARD
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IAN SCHMOOCK
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2016 SUMMER ATHLETIC CAMPS
Click HERE for a printable PDF file
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For updated schedules and announcements, please visit:
Website: http://www.buckhornbaseball.net/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Bucks_Baseball
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For updated schedules and announcements, please visit:
Website: http://www.bhsladybucks.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/LadyBucks_SB
SENIOR SOFTBALL PLAYERS
(L to R) 2B-Ivy McKee, P-Kayla Holt, 1B-Bailey Kern, LF-Tekla Alexander, C-Brooke Miller and RF-Kelly Johnson. Picture via Bucks Softball Facebook Page
LADY BUCKS HOLD STRONG AS #3 IN THE STATE
CONGRATULATIONS ZOIE EMRICK
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For updated schedules and announcements, please visit:
Website: http://buckhornsoccer.weebly.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Buckhorn_Soccer
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/buckhornsoccer
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For updated schedules and announcements, please visit:
Website: http://ladybuckssoccer.weebly.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Buckhorn_Soccer
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/buckhornsoccer
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BLUE & GOLD VOLLEYBALL CAMP - JULY 14TH & 15TH
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WE LOVE OUR COMMUNITY SCHOOLS!! #BUCKNATION
2016 BUCKHORN FAMILY AWARDS DAY PROGRAMS
(F) May 13 - Buckhorn High School Senior Awards Day, Gold Gym, 9AM
(T) May 17 - New Market Elementary Pre-K Awards Day, 6PM
(W) May 18 - Riverton Intermediate 4th Grade Awards Day, 8-10AM
(TH) May 19 - Riverton Intermediate 6th Grade Awards Day, 8-10AM
(TH) May 19 - Riverton Intermediate 5th Grade Awards Day, 12:50 -2:10PM,
(TH) May 19 - New Market Elementary Kindergarten Awards Day, 6PM
(F) May 20 - Riverton Elementary Awards Day, 8AM-Kindergarten, 10AM-3rd Grade, 11:30AM-1st Grade, 1PM-2nd Grade
(F) May 20 - Mt. Carmel Elementary 1st - 3rd Awards Day, Mt. Carmel Elementary School Gym, 8AM-1st Grade, 10AM-3rd Grade, 12PM-2nd Grade
(F) May 20 - Mt. Carmel Elementary Kindergarten Graduation, Riverton Intermediate School Gym, 4:30PM
(M) May 23 - Buckhorn Middle School, Morning & Afternoon Program
(M) May 23 - Mt. Carmel Elementary Pre-K Celebration, Mt. Carmel Courtyard, 10:30AM
(M) May 23 - New Market Elementary 6th Grade Awards Day, 6PM
(T) May 24 - New Market Elementary 1st - 5th Awards Day, 8:30AM-1st & 2nd Grade; 9:30AM-3rd, 4th & 5th Grade
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INDIAN EDUCATION PROGRAM - PUBLIC HEARING
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE: Madison County Schools Indian Education Program will have a public hearing on April 26, 2016 at the Teacher Resource Center located at 146-A Shields Road, Huntsville, AL 35811. The public hearing will be held in Room B at 8:30 a.m. For more information you may contact: Becky Jones 256-852-2557 extension 62230 or email her @ rjones@mcssk12.org
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SCHEDULE CHANGE!
The weather day that was scheduled for May 16, 2016 will now be a full day of school!
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Huntsville/Madison County Leadership Challenge Application:
Click link for application --> https://goo.gl/mFSCul
Deadline: May 1, 2016
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INOW PARENT PORTAL
There are new 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
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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Final Transcripts
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Senior ACT WorkKeys Results
Seniors were given their ACT WorkKeys results.
One Memo to Examinee for each student.
One ACT WorkKeys Summary for each student.
For reference information about the ACT WorkKeys tests, please see: Using your ACT WorkKeys Scores: This document helps students interpret their performance on the ACT WorkKeys tests.www.act.org/workkeys/careerseekers/…/UsingWorkKeysScores.pdf
The Occupational Profiles: This online reference helps you compare a student's skills on the ACT WorkKeys tests to the skill levels of jobs or careers of interest to that student. The profiles are available atwww.act.org/workkeys/analysis/occup.html
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Important Dates
Saturday, April 30, Prom at the Roundhouse
Monday, May 2, Deadline to pay for Breakfast/Picnic, $60 (cash only), Mrs. Bates (#176)
Thursday, May 5, Scholarship Awards due to Mr. Schwanke
Friday, May 6, Senior Breakfast, BHS Cafeteria, 9AMFriday, May 13, Awards Day (Mandatory), Gold Gym, 9AM
Monday, May 16, Mandatory Graduation Practice, Gold Gym, 9AM
Monday, May 16, Senior Picture, 11AM & Senior Picnic, 12PM, Soccer Field
Tuesday, May 17, Senior Exams, Gold 1st & 2nd
Wednesday, May 18, Senior Exams, Blue 1st & 2nd
Thursday, May 19, Senior Exams, Gold 3rd & 4th (during 1st & 2nd Block)
Friday, May 20, Senior Exams, Blue 3rd & 4th (during 1st & 2nd Block)
Sunday, May 22, Baccalaureate, Hopewell Baptist Church, 2PM
Wednesday, May 25, Graduation Practice (Mandatory), VBC, 7:30AM
Wednesday, May 25, Commencement Ceremony, 3PM
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Turn In Scholarship Awards to Mr. Schwanke by May 5th
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Balfour Contact Information
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Recent Scholarship Announcements
Alabama Builders & Contractors North Alabama Scholarship
Please contact Ms. Luna, (256)828-3046, for any assistance you may need.
Alpha Delta Kappa Beta Psi Education Major Scholarship Application
Deadline: May 3, 2016
Dr. Joe L. Boyer Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: May 6, 2016
John L. Cashin, Sr. Scholarship
Kappa Foundation of Huntsville Scholarships
Mississippi State University - Toward Excellence Scholarship
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MAY
2 (M) AP Chemistry Exam/AP Environmental Science Exam, 8AM
3 (T) ACT Plus Writing, Make-Up, 11th Grade, BHS, 8:30AM
3 (T) AP Physics I Exam, 12PM
3 (T) Softball, Area Tournament, BHS, TBA
4 (W) AP Literature Exam, 8AM
5 (TH) AP Calculus Exam, 8AM
5 (TH) NHS Meeting, Mrs. Durboraw's Room (#210), 8AM or 3:30PM
5 (TH) Softball, Area Tournament, BHS, TBA
5 (TH) Choir, Spring Concert, Jackson Way Baptist Church, 6:30PM
5 (TH) Softball, Area Tournament, TBA
5-7 Varsity Track & Field, State Championship, Gulf Shores, Alabama
6 (F) AP US History Exam, 8AM
6 (F) Senior Breakfast, BHS Cafeteria, 9AM
6 (F) Cap & Gown Distribution, After Senior Breakfast
9 (M) AP Biology Exam, 8AM
10 (T) Swim Team Tryouts, Sharon Johnston Pool, 4:15PM
11 (W) AP Language Exam, 8AM
12 (TH) AP Stats Exam, 12PM
12-14 Softball, Regional Tournament, Sportsplex, TBA
13 (F) Mandatory Senior Awards Day, Gold Gym, 9AM
16 (M) Mandatory Graduation Practice, Gold Gym, 9AM
16 (M) Senior Picture, Football Field, 11AM; Senior Picnic, Soccer Field, 12PM
16 (M) Boys Basketball Tryouts, Gold Gym, Coach Mark Blevins
17 (T) Senior Exams, Gold, 1st & 2nd
18 (W) Senior Exams, Blue, 1st & 2nd
18-21 Softball, AHSAA State Tournament, Montgomery, Alabama
19 (TH) Exams - All Students, Gold, 3rd & 4th (during 1st & 2nd Block)
19 (TH) Band, Spring Concert, Huntsville High Auditorium, 6:30PM
20 (F) Exams - All Students, Blue, 3rd & 4th (during 1st & 2nd Block)
22 (Su) Baccalaureate, Hopewell Baptist Church, 2PM
23 (M) Exams, 9th - 11th, Gold, 1st & 2nd
24 (T) Exams, 9th - 11th, Blue, 1st & 2nd
24 (T) Last Student Day, End of Nine Weeks
25 (W) Mandatory Graduation Practice, 7:30AM
25 (W) Teacher Workday
25 (W) Graduation, VBC, 3PM
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2015-16 Holidays
Student Half-Day (Teacher PD/eLearning Day): 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/eLearning Day): February 12th
Presidents Day: February 15th
Spring Break: March 14th - 18th
Student Half-Day (Teacher PD/eLearning Day): April 15th
eLearning Day (Grades ( 9 & 12, only): April 19th
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
- 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. Dee Gordon, Counselor, 11th grade & 9th grade, A through G
- 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. Ashley Webster, Bookkeeper
- 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 ssullins@mcssk12.org
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For more information about Sullins Eye Care, please visit their website and social media sites:
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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.
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The Chill Factory • 2246 Winchester Road • Ste 103 • Huntsville, AL 35811 • (256) 859-2277
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Volume 3, Issue 33, April 22, 2016
Volume 3, Issue 32, April 15, 2016
Volume 3, Issue 31, April 8, 2016
Volume 3, Issue 30, April 1, 2016
Volume 3, Issue 29, March 25, 2016
Volume 3, Issue 28, March 11, 2016
Volume 3, Issue 27, March 4, 2016
Volume 3, Issue 26, February 26, 2016
Volume 3, Issue 25, February 19, 2016
Volume 3, Issue 24, February 12, 2016
Volume 3, Issue 23, February 5, 2016
Volume 3, Issue 22, January 29, 2016
Volume 3, Issue 21, January 22, 2016
Volume 3, Issue 20, January 15, 2016
Volume 3, Issue 19, January 8, 2016
Special Edition, Holiday Video Card, December 18, 2015
Volume 3, Issue 18, December 11, 2015
Volume 3, Issue 17, December 4, 2015
Volume 3, Issue 16, November 20, 2015
Volume 3, Issue 15, November 13, 2015
Volume 3, Issue 14, November 6, 2015
Volume 3, Issue 13, October 30, 2015
Volume 3, Issue 12, October 23, 2015
Volume 3, Issue 11, October 16, 2015
Volume 3, Issue 10, October 9, 2015
Volume 3, Issue 9, October 2, 2015
Volume 3, Issue 8, September 20, 2015
Volume 3, Issue 7, September 13, 2015
Volume 3, Issue 6, September 6, 2015
Volume 3, Issue 5 - August 30, 2015
Volume 3, Issue 4 - August 23, 2015
Volume 3, Issue 3 - August 16, 2015
Volume 3, Issue 2 - August 9, 2015
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.