The Compass
"Unlock the Treasure in Every Child" - June 25, 2018
Thank you to everyone who made it out for Dinner in the Park on Thursday evening!
Dates, Dates, Dates!
Before and After school registration day
August 8 - 8am-12p
Forms Days (register for carpool numbers, drop off medication, register for before/after school care, and drop off any remaining registration documents). Providing specific times to manage these items will allow us to support families more efficiently on Meet the School/Teacher Night.
August 14 - 8-11:30
August 16 - 8-11:30
August 21 - 8-11:30
August 23 - 8-11:30
Meet the School/Teacher Night
*1st-5th Grade Class assignments will be provided to families at this time.
August 23 - 4pm-8pm
Kindergarten Meet the Teacher
August 31 - 12p-1p
K- 5th Open House
September 5 - 6p-8p
2018-2019 School Supply List
Meet our Crew!
@BuckhornCreekES
Ms. Hines ~ Instructional Assistant
Hi, my name Kate Hines, and I am very excited to join the Buckhorn Creek family as an Instructional Assistant! I grew up in Cary and am a graduate of Cary HS. I earned a BS in Biology at NC State in 1994, and started a short career in genetic and pharmaceutical labs prior to starting a family in 1996. I met my husband, Rob, in high school (though he attended Apex HS), we have lived in Holly Springs since 1999, and we have three wonderful boys!
I stayed home with our children for 17 ½ years before becoming a TA at Hunter Elementary in Raleigh in 2013, where I was already very involved in PTA and volunteer work. As a teacher assistant I have worked mostly in Kindergarten and 1st grade. In my spare time I enjoy cooking and nutrition, exercising, the beach, the lake, and spending time with my family and our pup!
Ms. Hancock - AIG
I am excited to join the Buckhorn Creek community as the AIG teacher. I grew up an Army brat but call NC home having lived here since middle school. I attended West Millbrook Middle School, Sanderson High School and NC State University. I howl loudly for the Wolfpack as I was the Female Wolf during my time there!
Teaching is a 2nd career for me having started out in Radio/TV Broadcasting and Public Relations upon graduation from NCSU. I followed my heart and after working in the “real world” for 5 years, quit my job and enrolled in Meredith College to obtain my certification in Elementary Education.
I landed my first job in Wake County teaching 5th grade at Lincoln Heights G/T Magnet in 1994. After three years, I decided to teach internationally and traveled to Caracas, Venezuela where I taught 5th grade for three years at Escuela Campo Alegre. While there, I completed my Master’s Degree in Elementary Ed with international educators from all parts of the globe! I returned to my roots at Lincoln Heights where I taught 3rd and 4th grades, was an Instructional Resource Teacher, Intervention and AIG teacher. I started at Yates Mill Elementary in 2012 teaching 4th grade, Intervention, and most recently AIG.
I will split my time between YMES and Buckhorn Creek as the AIG teacher at both schools. I am a passionate educator who loves to inspire and encourage students to think critically, creatively and often! I am married, have three children, and two Boxer puppies. In my free time I love to travel, spend time with friends, my family, read, and laugh!
Mr. "B" - Building Manager
Hello! My name is Brendan Nigg. My family and I have lived in Holly Springs for the past 18 years. I graduated from Holly Springs High School in 2015. After High School I attended Wake Tech and began working for a construction company managing their warranty and shipping departments. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my family and taking care of my large collection of pets. My mini- zoo includes a Bearded Dragon, a Crested Gecko, Poison Dart Frogs, a Pac-Man Frog, Saltwater Fish, and a Soft shell Spiny Turtle. I look forward being a Buccaneer and to getting to know each and everyone of you.
About Us.
Email: dsimons@wcpss.net
Website: www.wcpss.net/BuckhornCreekES
Phone: (919) 694-8970
Twitter: @BuckhornCreekES