The Blue & Gold
Volume 3, Issue 35 - May 6, 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
MAY
9 (M) AP Biology Exam, 8AM
9 (M) VG Basketball Tryouts, Gold Gym, 3:30-5PM
10 (T) Swim Team Tryouts, Sharon Johnston Pool, 4:15PM
10 (T) VG Basketball Tryouts, Gold Gym, 3:30-5PM
10 (T) Balfour Parent Night, Juniors (Class of 2017), Cafeteria, 5-7PM
11 (W) AP Language Exam, 8AM
11 (W) Balfour, Cafeteria, 8-9AM
12 (W) VG Basketball Tryouts, Gold Gym, 3:30-5PM
12 (TH) Balfour, Cafeteria, 8-9AM
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
19 (TH) Band, Fundraising Night @ Panera Bread, 4-8PM
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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SUPPORT THE BHS BAND - MAY 19TH
Thursday, May 19th--4-8PM--Band Fundraiser--Panera Bread Whitesburg Drive. Fliers available from Mr. Souder. Stop in and support your band!!! #BuckPride
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Community Sponsors: Baron Weather, Buckhorn High School, Buckhorn Middle School, Mr. Dan Evans, Mr. Jerry Hill, Guitar Center, PPG, Sullins Eyecare Center, and Voya Financial.
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2016 PROM QUEEN & KING, ALLY WILLIAMS & NATHAN KING
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2016 PROM PRINCESS & PRINCE
JULIA WOLFENBARGER & DALEN MORRIS
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HUNTSVILLE HOSPITAL ATHLETE OF THE YEAR BANQUET
Kelsey Beaufait and Drew Buller show off their awards at the Huntsville Hospital Athlete of the Year Banquet! #BuckPride
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SPANISH CLASSES CELEBRATE CINCO DE MAYO
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CLASS OF 2016 - SENIOR BREAKFAST
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Important Dates
Friday, 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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Final Transcripts
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2016 SUMMER ATHLETIC CAMPS
Click HERE for a printable registration form
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Click HERE for a printable registration form
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Click HERE for a printable registration form
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Click HERE for a printable registration form
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For updated schedules and announcements, please visit:
Website: http://www.bhsladybucks.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/LadyBucks_SB
2016 CLASS 7A, AREA 7 SOFTBALL CHAMPIONS
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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, 8th Grade Awards, 9AM; 7th Grade Awards, 1PM
(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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MEDICATION PICK-UP
Our last school day will be Tuesday, May 24. Please make plans now to pick up any medication that your student has in the office. All medications not retrieved by 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 24, will be destroyed in accordance with the Alabama School Health Service’s Medication Policy.
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END OF YEAR REPORT CARDS
Attention Students: In order to receive your end of the year report card, you must bring a self-addressed, stamped envelope and turn it in to the Guidance Office before you leave for the summer. Make sure it has the students name on the envelope and not the parent name.
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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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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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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.
- 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
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:
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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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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.