The Blue & Gold
Volume 11, Issue 21, February 23, 2024
Website: https://www.mcssk12.org/buckhornhighschool
Location: 4123 Winchester Road, New Market, AL, United States
Phone: 256-851-3300
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REMINDER: Wednesday, February 28 is an eLearning Day.
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BUCKS WIN REGION, ADVANCE TO FINAL FOUR
Congratulations to the Bucks, Coach Harding, and his entire staff on the HUGE win!!!
Top-ranked Buckhorn is heading back to Birmingham to defend their state title! The Bucks defeated Cullman, 62-37. Caleb Holt led all scorers with 22 points, nine rebounds, and four steals. Fred Derrick added 15 points. Jeremiah Wilson scored nine to go with three assists.
#NWRegionChampions
#GoBucks
Congratulations to Caleb Holt (MVP), Fred Derrick, and Jeremiah Wilson, All-Tournament Team!!!
***IMPORTANT TICKET INFORMATION***
All ticket prices for the AHSAA State Finals are $12 per day. A ticket includes eight games per day for semi-final action or six games per day for finals action (with no passes out). In addition to the facility rental fee charged to the AHSAA, the BJCC charges $1 per ticket, bringing the total cost of a ticket purchased, at the gate, to $13.
The State Finals is the only AHSAA championship event where GoFan, the AHSAA’s digital ticket provider, cannot be used due to the BJCC’s contract with Ticketmaster. All fees associated with an online ticket purchase for the State Finals go directly to Ticketmaster, not the AHSAA, bringing the total cost of a digital ticket to $17.22. Therefore, the AHSAA recommends you purchase all tickets at the gate. We encourage fans to arrive early for game times to avoid long delays at the gate’s box office.
Again, the AHSAA State Finals ticket is $12 per day. All additional ticket fees are charged by the BJCC and Ticketmaster. For information on parking, traffic, Âlive-streaming or TV please go to http://ahsaa.com.
GET YOUR SPIRIT BUTTONS BEFORE THE STATE FINALS
BHS Yearbook Club has 3" Spirit Buttons available in 6 different styles for $2.00/EA
Email Mrs. Freeman vfreeman@mcssk12.org if you're interested!
DISTRICT ONE HONOR BAND
Congratulations to Andrew Lewis, Elijah Winslett, Gabrielle Williams, Sophia Hoffman, and Hayden Williams for their part in this year’s District 1 Honor Band last weekend!
AHSAA STATE WRESTLING TOURNAMENT
Congratulations to Alex Barrere, Caleb Barry, Cooper Madere, Dylan Mays, and Nathan Sayle for competing in last week’s AHSAA State Wrestling meet. Dylan finished 2nd while Caleb and Alex finished 5th!! #BuckPride #GoBucks
FCCLA VOLUNTEERS AT MANNA HOUSE
FCCLA students volunteered at The Manna House last
Saturday as a community service opportunity! #ServiceLeaders
VARSITY BASEBALL EARNS BACK-TO-BACK WINS
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Varsity Bucks pick up the win against a good Huntsville team 6-4.
Peyton Joiner 3 IP 1 ER 5 Ks
Zack Bradford 3.2 IP 3 ER 4 Ks
Josh Henson 1-2 with a HR
Isaac Sayle 2-2 with 1 RBI
Jack Rupe with 2 Runs scored
Kyler Campbell 1-3
JV Bucks fall 7-3 in the night cap.
Thursday, February 22, 2024
Fly The W
Varsity beats a good Cullman team 2-1
Jack Rupe 6 IP 1 ER 2H 6Ks
Josh Henson 1 IP 2Ks
Andrew Oelke 1-3 1 RBI
Josh Henson 1-2 2 Runs
JV falls 6-1
FRESHMEN BASEBALL HOME OPENER
Freshmen play at home for the first time this afternoon. Come out and support our guys!!
LC BUCKS WIN AGAIN
Wow! What a game! With the student body roaring in the background, the LC Bucks were able to hold on to the lead and beat a very good James Clemens team by ONE point, 32-31!!!! #GoBucks
INDOOR PERCUSSION, FIRST PLACE
Congratulations on the WIN and the HIGHEST score of the day!!! #BuckPride
WINTER GUARD, THIRD PLACE
Congratulations!!! #BuckPride
BUCKHORN THEATRE, SPRING SHOW REHEARSALS
Rehearsals are even better when you add in lighting! The spring show is underway!
MOUNTAIN BIKE TEAM, FIRST RACE OF THE SEASON
And, they're off to their first race in T-town today!!!
Good luck, Bucks!
GIRLS SOCCER, 2ND PLACE FALCON FEST
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Congratulations to Buckhorn Girls Soccer who came in 2nd place in the Falcon Fest this weekend. Catie David had a total of 40 saves. Go Bucks!
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FRESHMAN & JV BOYS SOCCER, SUPERCUP TOURNAMENT
The Supercup continues today and tomorrow! Come support the Freshman and JV Bucks!!
SOFTBALL BUCK BASH @ METRO KIWANIS SPORTSPLEX
Join us this weekend. Varsity and JV will be in action Friday and Saturday!!!
Lady Bucks Schedule:
Varsity vs Brewer Friday at 3:30, ACA Saturday at 9:00 and Hayden at 12:00
JV vs Central Florence Friday at 6:30, Huntsville Saturday at 1:30
YOUTH ART MONTH
Congratulations to senior Kennedy Leggett and sophomore Yoselin Sanchez Miguel! Kennedy's art is representing Buckhorn in this year's Juried Youth Art Month Exhibit at the Huntsville Museum of Art. And Yoselin's art was selected as a Blue Ribbon Finalist in this year's Alabama Visual Art Achievement Program. This is the first time in over a decade that a Buckhorn student has won this title! Yoselin's art will be at the Art Museum this Sunday. Then, it will travel to Montgomery and be on view at the Alabama State Council of the Arts.
Come see the Buckhorn student art and more this Sunday, February 25th, at the Huntsville Museum of Art's FREE Community Day.
BHS TRAVEL MEETING, FEBRUARY 29
BHS Travel is going to Ireland, Wales, Scotland, and England in June 2025!
Please use the link to RSVP for our FINAL interest meeting on February 29th!
TRACK & FIELD ZAXBY'S NIGHT
Save the date, February 29, 2024, and leave your receipts to support the BHS Track and Field Team!!
UA Early College, Virtual Information Event - this Tuesday, February 27, at 6:30pm (Central Time).
Register HERE.
SPRING SCHEDULING TIMELINE
AP EXAM INFO
NATIONAL TECHNICAL HONOR SOCIETY APPLICATIONS
National Technical Honor Society applications are now open for graduating seniors. Students can apply to exclusive scholarship opportunities and may qualify for purple honors cords once approved. Students and parents of seniors may contact their Career Technical education teacher for more information and the Google Form Application. Applications close on March 8, 2024.
Agriculture: Scott Cheyne (stcheyne@mcssk12.org)
Human Services (Early Childhood Development): Samantha Maynor (smaynor@mcssk12.org)
Hospitality & Tourism: Gayle Chumbley (gchumbley@mcssk12.org)
PLTW Biomedical Sciences: Madelynn Marr (mmarr@mcssk12.org)
All general NTHS questions can be sent to NTHS advisor, Madelynn Marr (mmarr@mcssk12.org).
LET THE BHS VOLLEYBALL TEAM "EGG" YOUR YARD
JUNIORS: ACT TESTING, APRIL 9
FOOTBALL PRESENTS THE 2024 JEEP SHOW
The 3rd Annual 2024 Buckhorn Jeep Show is coming back on April 27th.
Mark your calendars and tell your friends!!!
PROM TICKETS ON SALE NOW
***PROM TICKETS ARE ON SALE***
Stop by Room 177 to purchase your ticket.
Ticket price $100 per person (until March 8th)
Ticket price increase to $125 per person (March 18th -April 12th)
MU ALPHA THETA MATH TUTORING
Members of the Buckhorn chapter of Mu Alpha Theta, the national math honor society, are offering tutoring for students in Geometry, Algebra 1, and Algebra 2 before and after school. Our math teachers have QR codes in their classrooms for students to "sign up" for tutoring sessions. See Mrs. Barron in room 172, or email lbarron@mcssk12.org, with any questions.
LOCAL HEALTH SCIENCE PROFESSIONALS NEEDED
2024 YEARBOOK ORDERS
Pre-orders for the 2023-2024 Yearbook are now open!
To pre-order go to www.yearbookordercenter.com,
enter School Order # 25060, and select ORDER A YEARBOOK.
Student may also bring a check or cash to Mrs. Freeman in LAB 117.
$85 each - through March 8, 2024 (LAST DAY to purchase).
We will not order any extra books. The only way to ensure receipt of one is to pre-order.
Class of '24 Cap and Gown pictures will be taken in the BLUE GYM on February 29th.
Choose your picture time using the link below. Please contact
Mrs. Freeman with any questions at vfreeman@mcssk12.org
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1nM9CJhw5flAy3DSZHYNSApNr7sax-03TxzEHkAt5udU/edit?usp=sharing
ALABAMA COLLEGE APPLICATION WEEK
SENIORS: Reminder that Alabama College Application Week starts February 19.
Take advantage of the free application codes & save money applying to colleges/universities.
This year, the dates are February 19-23, 2024
TRANSCRIPT REQUESTS
All transcripts need to be requested through Parchment.
Please click on the provided link and create an account.
You then can send your transcript to colleges, universities, or to yourself.
NORTH ALABAMA'S WEEKLY SPORTS ROUND-UP
To contribute to AL.com’s weekly spring sports roundups in North, Central, and South Alabama, please email complete results, with top performers for the past week to preps@al.com.
Information needs to come from a coach of the team.
Roundups will run each Monday.
T.O.C. ATHLETE OF THE WEEK
Every year the Athlete of the Year campaign, powered by Huntsville Hospital Sports Center,
TOC Sports and D1 Sports, looks for high school senior student athletes who excel
on the field, in the classroom and in our community.
From August to April, a panel of judges selects one Athlete of the Week. Applicants must be a high school senior, have a minimum GPA of 3.5 and display a history of athletic and academic accomplishments, as well as community/civic involvement.
At the end of the school year, all weekly winners are invited to a banquet held in their honor.
Two students are selected as Athletes of the Year and will each receive a $1,000 scholarship.
Apply here:
BASEBALL
Head Coach: Corey Goodson
Assistant Coaches: Matthew Duncan, Kyle Crabtree
Twitter: @Bucks_Baseball
Facebook: Buckhorn Baseball
BASKETBALL (BOYS)
Head Coach: Patrick Harding
Assistant Coaches: David Aguilar, Ryan Brown,
Trae Watkins, Dobye Willis, Gregg Wooten
Facebook: Buckhorn Bucks Basketball
Twitter: @BkbBucks
Instagram: @buckhornbasketball
B.A.S.S. FISHING CLUB
Facebook: Buckhorn Bass Fishing
You can order from an angler or message the BHS BASS Fishing page --> https://www.facebook.com/buckhornbass
BOWLING
Twitter: @BuckhornBowling
CHEERLEADING - BASKETBALL
Head Coach: Raven Southward
Assistant Coach: Gabby Malone
Instagram: @buckhornbasketballcheer
CHEERLEADING - FOOTBALL/COMPETITION
Head Coach: Amanda Faith
Assistant Coaches: Mindy Pierce, Julie Bagdonas
Twitter: @buckhorncheerl2
Instagram: @buckhorncheerleading
CROSS COUNTRY
Head Coach: Lisa Morgan
Assistant Coach: Jamie Smith
Facebook: @TrackFieldBHS
Twitter: @Track_FieldBHS
Instagram: @bhs_track_field
FOOTBALL
Head Coach: Matt Patterson
Assistant Head Coach/QB: Dobye Willis
Offensive Coordinator: Jordan Boatright
Defensive Coordinator: Kyle Crabtree
RB - Todd Harmon
WR - Darrell Dye
OL - Jude Fried
DL - Payton Wilson
LB - Will Ignont
LB - Jordan Barnett
DB - Stafford Henry
Website: buckhornfootball.net
Twitter: Bucks_Football1
GOLF
Head Coach: Trae Watkins
SOCCER (BOYS)
Head Coach: Marco Cazzavillan
JV Coach: Scott Smith
Website: Buckhorn Boys Soccer
Facebook: Buckhorn-Boys-Soccer
Twitter: BucksBoysSoccer
Instagram: Buckhorn Boys Soccer
SOCCER (GIRLS)
Head Coach: Destiny Ferguson
Website: Lady Bucks Soccer
Facebook: Buckhorn High School Girls Soccer
Instagram: Lady Bucks Soccer
SOFTBALL
Head Coach: Courtney McFarlen
Assistant Coaches: Todd Harmon
Website: BHS Lady Bucks Softball
Facebook: Bucks Softball
Twitter: @LadyBucks_Sftbl
TRACK & FIELD
Coach: Lisa Morgan
Assistant Coaches: David Aguilar, Jamie Smith
Facebook: @TrackFieldBHS
Twitter: @Track_FieldBHS
Instagram: @bhs_track_field
VOLLEYBALL
Head Coach: Dena Clemons
Assistant Coaches: Shelby Bates, Libby Hastings,
Facebook: Buckhorn High School Volleyball
Twitter: @BuckVolleyball
FREE & REDUCED MEAL INFORMATION
Online free and reduced meal applications are available online at PayPams. A new application must be completed each school year to qualify for free or reduced meals. Your child's eligibility status carries over to the new school year for the first 30 school days, allowing parents time to re-apply. Only one application per household should be submitted and everyone living in the house must be included in the application. Applications are also available at the Madison County Schools central office. You may request a paper application from the school office.
Apply for Free/Reduced meal application using the link below:
Health coverage for children is one of the most important school supplies there is! If your children have ALL Kids Alabama, be sure you have renewed their coverage when you’re restocking the pens and notebooks! If your child needs health insurance, ALL Kids Alabama is low-cost, comprehensive healthcare coverage for eligible children under the age of 19 who reside in Alabama.
With ALL Kids Alabama, children and teens can get the immunizations, regular check-ups, eye exams, mental health and other care that helps them stay healthy so they flourish in school.
RENEW or APPLY TODAY:
MCSS Safe Schools Tip Line is an anonymous reporting hotline designed for students and parents to safely and quickly report any type of potential safety concern towards an individual or school. The goal of this tip line is to provide an extra measure of safety for students and parents as they report incidents involving students on or off campus.
By dialing or texting 256.536.8355, someone could possibly save the life of another. You may also email your concerns to 256TELL@madisoncountyal.gov.
This reporting hotline is monitored 24/7 by the Madison County Sheriff’s Department. All reports are forwarded to the School Resource Officer(s) who is assigned to the respective school. The school administration may be contacted as well.
HONOR A VETERAN
If you are interested in honoring your veteran and supporting the BHS JROTC program, please click the blue button below for more information and the order form.
To support BHS, sign up for Publix Partners (linked HERE) and select BUCKHORN HIGH SCHOOL. Then, enter your phone number at checkout each time you make an eligible purchase, it's that simple! Thank you for your continued support!
STAR 99.1 & NAECU Teacher of the Week
Star 99.1 and North Alabama Educators Credit Union want to honor our Tennessee Valley Teachers!
Do you have a teacher that you would love to honor? Well, you’re in the right spot!! All you have to do is fill out the form (link below) and tell us why you are nominating this wonderful person! The Early Morning Crew with Kevin & Leeann will announce the Teacher of the Week each and every Friday and present them with a $99 prize pack, which includes a $50 Visa gift card from N.A.E.C.U.!
Click HERE to nominate your teacher!
The Valley's Top Teacher
Click HERE to nominate your teacher!
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!
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:
https://www.hsvutil.org/community_resources/programs/sign_up_to_round_up.php
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!
All students driving on campus must register their vehicle and receive a current school year parking pass before parking on campus. Any student that does not follow the required parking registration procedures to receive a parking sticker will be subject to parking fines, loss of driving privileges, and loss of good standing. All student parking spots are numbered and assigned by areas (senior section behind the cafeteria and between the soccer and baseball stadium). Junior and sophomore parking area is behind the football stadium only. Students must adhere to all Madison County Board parking policies and procedures. Parking registration will begin in July. Exact dates to be determined.
Parking Registration Procedures
Pick up a blue parking registration card from the Main Office.
The following documentation must be provided to acquire a parking sticker.
Return signed and completed parking registration card.
Copy of student driver license.
Copy of the vehicle insurance card (that the student will be driving).
Photocopy of car tag on the vehicle (must match vehicle driving).
Cost of the parking sticker is $40.00 (Madison County Board approved amount).
Students who drive more than one vehicle on campus must have each vehicle registered.
Parking stickers must be placed on the rear windshield of the passenger side, on the bottom corner.
Procedures For Driving And Parking On Campus
Drive safely on campus.
No speeding. Speed limit is 5 mph on campus.
ALL students must enter the school campus using the north entrance (located at the north traffic light -using the road by the softball field).
All students will exit the school campus using the south entrance (located at the south traffic light).
All students must park nose to nose (no backing in parking spots).
Parking Fines
Fines are $10.00, per occurrence, for the following violations:
No parking sticker.
No current school year parking sticker.
Speeding or reckless driving in the parking lot.
Parking backwards.
Parking in the wrong parking spot.
Parking in an employee parking spot.
Parking in any area NOT designated for student parking.
Vehicles are subject to being towed for failure to adhere to proper parking procedures, at the expense of the owner.
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.
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QUICK CONTACT LIST
- Mr. Lavell Everett, Principal
- Mrs. Whitney Boggus, Assistant Principal
- Mr. David Carroll, Athletic Director
- Mr. Frankie Davidson, Assistant Principal
- Mrs. Molly Riser, Assistant Principal
- Mrs. Beth Countess, Administrative Assistant
- Mrs. Paige Craig, Library Media Specialist/Technology Integration Mentor
- Mrs. Ashley Franzen, Counselor, 9th grade
- Mrs. Vickie Freeman, Computer Lab Aide/Student Accounts/Yearbook Sponsor
- Mrs. Dee Gordon, Counselor, 11th grade
- Mrs. Shenina Henderson, Bookkeeper
- Ms. Laura McFarlen, Nurse
- Mrs. Krista Thibeault, Senior Sponsor
- Mrs. Vicki Mudler, Attendance
- Mr. Dan Schwanke, Counselor, 12th grade
- Mrs. Monica Snyder, Attendance
- Mrs. Lisa Thomas, Bookkeeper
- Mrs. Debbie Turner, Registrar
- Mrs. Stephanie Wheeler, Counselor, 10th grade
- Deputy James Rives, SRO
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Volume 11, Issue 6, September 15, 2023
Volume 11, Issue 7, September 22, 2023
Volume 11, Issue 8, September 29, 2023
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Volume 11, Issue 10, October 20, 2023
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Volume 11, Issue 12, November 3, 2023
Volume 11, Issue 13, November 17, 2023
Volume 11, Issue 14, December 1, 2023
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Volume 11, Issue 18, February 2, 2024
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Disclaimer
The Madison County School System 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, sexual orientation, citizenship, non-English speaking ability, or homeless status. Students with disabilities will be provided with the same needed supports and services for extracurricular programs and activities that are provided during the school day unless doing so would fundamentally alter the nature of the program and activity.
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Madison County Board of Education
1275 Jordan Road, Huntsville, Alabama 35811
Mailing Address P.O. Box 226
Huntsville, Alabama 35804
(256) 852-2557
4123 Winchester Road
New Market, Alabama 35761
(P) 256-851-3300
(F) 256-851-3301
If you find inaccurate or inappropriate information on any of the external links, please contact Ms. Suzanne Sullins immediately. Thank you.