🍎 Free & Reduced Meal Applications Are Now Available! 🍎
Help ensure your student has access to nutritious meals throughout the school year. Families are encouraged to complete a Free & Reduced Meal Application as soon as possible.
Even if your child receives free breakfast or lunch through school programs, completing an application may help your family qualify for additional benefits and supports.
📋 Apply today to avoid delays and ensure your eligibility is determined for the new school year.
If you have questions or need assistance with the application, please contact your school's office.
https://www.augusta.k12.va.us/page/online-application-for-free-and-reduced-meals
📣 Buffalo Gap Middle School Football – It's Almost Time! 🏈
Offseason workouts begin Monday, August 3 and will be held every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 3:30–5:00 PM.
📍 Meet promptly at 3:30 PM in the BGHS Weight Room
👕 Proper athletic attire is required.
💪 Workouts will include weightlifting, conditioning, technique, and scheme.
🏈 Official practice begins Monday, August 17, with practices held Monday–Friday from 3:30–5:30 PM.
📋 A current sports physical is required before participating. Any athlete without a completed, up-to-date physical must sit out until it is on file.
2026 Game Schedule
📅 Sept. 10 – Wilson (Home)
📅 Sept. 17 – @ Riverheads
📅 Sept. 24 – Fort (Home)
📅 Oct. 1 – @ Rockbridge
📅 Oct. 8 – Perry McClure (Home)
📅 Oct. 15 – @ Staunton
📅 Oct. 22 – Waynesboro (Home)
📅 Oct. 29 – @ Stuarts Draft
📅 Nov. 5 – Bye Week
We can't wait to see our Bison athletes back to work. Let's have a great season! 🦬💙💛
Offseason workouts begin Monday, August 3 and will be held every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 3:30–5:00 PM.
📍 Meet promptly at 3:30 PM in the BGHS Weight Room
👕 Proper athletic attire is required.
💪 Workouts will include weightlifting, conditioning, technique, and scheme.
🏈 Official practice begins Monday, August 17, with practices held Monday–Friday from 3:30–5:30 PM.
📋 A current sports physical is required before participating. Any athlete without a completed, up-to-date physical must sit out until it is on file.
2026 Game Schedule
📅 Sept. 10 – Wilson (Home)
📅 Sept. 17 – @ Riverheads
📅 Sept. 24 – Fort (Home)
📅 Oct. 1 – @ Rockbridge
📅 Oct. 8 – Perry McClure (Home)
📅 Oct. 15 – @ Staunton
📅 Oct. 22 – Waynesboro (Home)
📅 Oct. 29 – @ Stuarts Draft
📅 Nov. 5 – Bye Week
We can't wait to see our Bison athletes back to work. Let's have a great season! 🦬💙💛
*Please see the updated times for the Cross Country Open Run Schedule*
📣 Bison Cross Country Announcement! 🦬🏃
Cross Country Open Runs are just around the corner! If you're planning to run this season, all runners must have a current physical on file before participating.
📅 Open Run Schedule:
🗓️ August 5–6 & August 10–11
⏰ 3:30–5:00 PM
🗓️ August 12–14 & August 17–18
⏰ 3:15–4:45 PM
📌 Commitment Date: August 19
We can't wait to see our Bison athletes back on the course! Make sure your physical is completed and come ready to work hard, have fun, and prepare for an exciting season.
📣 Bison Cross Country Announcement! 🦬🏃
Cross Country Open Runs are just around the corner! If you're planning to run this season, all runners must have a current physical on file before participating.
📅 Open Run Schedule:
🗓️ August 5–6 & August 10–11
⏰ 3:30–5:00 PM
🗓️ August 12–14 & August 17–18
⏰ 3:15–4:45 PM
📌 Commitment Date: August 19
We can't wait to see our Bison athletes back on the course! Make sure your physical is completed and come ready to work hard, have fun, and prepare for an exciting season.
🥫 Bison Bites is Here to Help! 💛
Everyone deserves access to nutritious meals. Bison Bites provides free food bags to support students and families who may be experiencing food insecurity or could use a little extra help with meals at home.
🛍️ Food bags are sent home every Thursday or Friday with students who are enrolled in the program.
✅ No cost to participate
✅ Confidential for all families
✅ Quick and easy to sign up
If your family could benefit from this program, we encourage you to register today:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc2dWlO4i8Uv8AUr8bd5MSObwItg4-LG5em-FHMrahX5tXQ1Q/viewform
Please help us spread the word by sharing this post with others in our school community. Together, we can help ensure every student has access to the nourishment they need. 💙💛
#BisonBites #SupportingStudents #SchoolCommunity #FoodSupport #TogetherWeCan
Everyone deserves access to nutritious meals. Bison Bites provides free food bags to support students and families who may be experiencing food insecurity or could use a little extra help with meals at home.
🛍️ Food bags are sent home every Thursday or Friday with students who are enrolled in the program.
✅ No cost to participate
✅ Confidential for all families
✅ Quick and easy to sign up
If your family could benefit from this program, we encourage you to register today:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc2dWlO4i8Uv8AUr8bd5MSObwItg4-LG5em-FHMrahX5tXQ1Q/viewform
Please help us spread the word by sharing this post with others in our school community. Together, we can help ensure every student has access to the nourishment they need. 💙💛
#BisonBites #SupportingStudents #SchoolCommunity #FoodSupport #TogetherWeCan
📣 Attention Rising 6th Grade Families! 🦬
Join us for Herd Huddle on Thursday, July 30!
Students should be dropped off by 9:30 AM and picked up at 11:30 AM. During Herd Huddle, our rising 6th graders will have the opportunity to tour Buffalo Gap Middle School, meet classmates, and spend time getting to know their fellow rising 6th graders before the first day of school. Pizza will be provided in the cafeteria.
There's still time to register! If your student would like to attend Herd Huddle, please call the school to sign up.
We can't wait to welcome our newest Bison to the herd! 💙💛
Join us for Herd Huddle on Thursday, July 30!
Students should be dropped off by 9:30 AM and picked up at 11:30 AM. During Herd Huddle, our rising 6th graders will have the opportunity to tour Buffalo Gap Middle School, meet classmates, and spend time getting to know their fellow rising 6th graders before the first day of school. Pizza will be provided in the cafeteria.
There's still time to register! If your student would like to attend Herd Huddle, please call the school to sign up.
We can't wait to welcome our newest Bison to the herd! 💙💛
Get ready, Bison Volleyball! 🏐
Volleyball season is almost here, and we can't wait to see everyone back in the gym!
Open Gyms
📅 August 5 | 3:30–5:30 PM
📅 August 6 | 3:30–5:30 PM
Tryouts
📅 August 10–12 | 3:30–5:30 PM
Open gyms are a great opportunity to get back in the gym, sharpen your skills, and prepare for tryouts. We look forward to seeing all returning players and welcoming new athletes ready to be part of Bison Volleyball!
Dear ACPS Families and Employees,
Please read the attached letter from Dr. Troxell regarding the safety concern at Buffalo Gap High and Middle Schools today.
Thank you.
Letter to ACPS Families May 13, 2026
Letter to ACPS Families from Dr. Troxell Regarding National Canvas Cybersecurity Incident - Please see the link below for information.
Canvas Cybersecuity Incident
Here is a copy of the May lunch menus. Breakfast and lunch menus can also be located in the dining section of the BGMS webpage and in the May Newsletter.
The May 7, 2026 School Board Meeting will be held at The Center for Instruction and Professional Learning (58 Cedar Green Rd, Staunton; formerly BMMS). We will begin with the Whole Village Awards at 5:30 PM, followed by the regular School Board Meeting at 6:30 PM.
April School Board Meeting: The Augusta County School Board is usually scheduled for the first Thursday of the month. However, the first Thursday in April occurs during Spring Break for Augusta County Public Schools. Therefore, the meeting will be held on April 9, 2026 at the Augusta County Government Center at 6:30 PM.
After-School Activities on March 2, 2026:
All ACPS after-school activities and evening building use rentals for today are cancelled. All students are to go home immediately upon dismissal.
All ACPS after-school activities and evening building use rentals for today are cancelled. All students are to go home immediately upon dismissal.
Calendar Change for April 2026:
Due to the special election called by Governor Spanberger on April 21, 2026, ACPS has made an adjustment to the current school calendar to accommodate voting in our buildings. Monday, April 20, 2026 was originally scheduled as a day off for students and teacher workday/professional development. April 20th will now be a regularly scheduled school day. Tuesday April 21, 2026, will now be the workday/professional development day for teachers with schools being closed for students.
Thank you
Due to the special election called by Governor Spanberger on April 21, 2026, ACPS has made an adjustment to the current school calendar to accommodate voting in our buildings. Monday, April 20, 2026 was originally scheduled as a day off for students and teacher workday/professional development. April 20th will now be a regularly scheduled school day. Tuesday April 21, 2026, will now be the workday/professional development day for teachers with schools being closed for students.
Thank you
Due to below freezing temperatures overnight and the potential for icy road conditions tomorrow morning, Augusta County Schools will operate on a two-hour delay tomorrow - Monday, February 23, 2026.
School Calendar Change:
Due to the recent extended school closing, the 3rd Quarter will now end on March 17th with Report Cards available on March 24th. The 4th Quarter will begin on March 18th.
For Middle Schools only:
In addition to the above changes, the following adjustments for the 6-weeks rotations will be made to help even out the instructional time:
-4th 6-weeks will now end on 2/24/2026 (27 days)
-5th 6-weeks will run from 2/25/2026 - 4/10/2026 (27 days)
-6th 6-weeks will run from 4/13/2026 - 5/21/2025 (28 days)
If you have any questions, please contact your student's school.
Due to the recent extended school closing, the 3rd Quarter will now end on March 17th with Report Cards available on March 24th. The 4th Quarter will begin on March 18th.
For Middle Schools only:
In addition to the above changes, the following adjustments for the 6-weeks rotations will be made to help even out the instructional time:
-4th 6-weeks will now end on 2/24/2026 (27 days)
-5th 6-weeks will run from 2/25/2026 - 4/10/2026 (27 days)
-6th 6-weeks will run from 4/13/2026 - 5/21/2025 (28 days)
If you have any questions, please contact your student's school.
Due to a required system update, the ACPS Infinite Campus site will be unavailable starting on Wednesday, February 11 at 6 pm through Thursday, February 12 at 6 am. The update will affect access to the Parent Portal and Student Portal.
We apologize for the inconvenience.
We apologize for the inconvenience.
Here is an updated lunch menu for February.
February Menus are now available! Thank you to our awesome nutritional staff!
Augusta County Public Schools will be closed tomorrow, Monday, February 2, 2026. 12-Month Employees should report on time.
We will check road conditions again tomorrow and hope to reopen schools as soon as it is safe to do so. Thank you for your understanding.
We will check road conditions again tomorrow and hope to reopen schools as soon as it is safe to do so. Thank you for your understanding.
The Augusta County School Board will hold a public hearing on Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 6:30 PM to receive input as it pertains to the 2026-2027 budget. The meeting will be held at the Augusta County Government Center in Verona, Virginia. All interested parties are invited to attend. Details for those wishing to speak are available on the "School Board" tab of the Augusta County Public Schools website. The regular board meeting will follow.
