Buffalo Gap High School

Good Afternoon from Buffalo Gap High School

Thank you Bison for all your support and Positive & Classy Spirit as we end another school year!

End of the Year Events:

5/6 CRES Graduation Walk 9am (Graduating Seniors arrive @830am)

5/7 Fine Arts Award Banquet 6pm

5/14 FFA Banquet 6pm

5/17 Graduation Practice 1pm (Seniors arrive @1130am)

5/18 Graduation 9am (Graduating Seniors arrive @8am)

Letter From Dr. Bond our Superintendent

Dear Parent/Guardian/Caregiver,

Augusta County Public Schools is preparing for the end-of-the-year administration of the Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL) assessments as required by the state and federal Departments of Education. The SOL assessments are used to verify a student’s course credit for graduation.  Augusta County Public Schools will administer spring SOL tests starting April 29 through the last day of school. All state tests will be administered under secure, standardized testing conditions in the presence of school personnel.  School administration will communicate with families on the specific dates and times of testing.

Like previous test administrations, parents/guardians/caregivers will be notified of their student’s performance on state assessments through the Virginia Assessment Parent Portal. This is a web-based portal where you will use an online account to access your child's test results for SOL statewide assessments. For guidance on creating an account and accessing your child’s state test reports, please visit the ACPS website https://www.augusta.k12.va.us/page/pearson-parent-portal. You can also scan the QR code to access the ACPS Virginia Assessment Parent Portal webpage.

Respectfully, 

Eric W. Bond, Ed.D.

Division Superintendent

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Exam Exemptions

Exam Exemptions are in place for students that have achieved a 90 percentile or above. SOLs/PBAs are considered End of Course exams, therefore a final or other EOC is not required/needed. Non SOL courses should have a cumulative project/presentation or exam for the course. Therefore cumulative project/presentation (exam) could take place earlier or over multiple days.

BGHS Students that are exempt from an exam should turn in a parent excuse note if they are going to be absent from school during the exam class period or any other related missed class time.

CRES Graduation Walk

Graduating Seniors that attended Craigsville Elementary School are invited to a ceremony in their honor Monday May 6th at 9am (arrive by 830am).

9th-12th graders are reminded to bring their fully charged Chromebook to school. Cell phones are not required for instruction and are not to be used in classes. Students are expected to dress appropriately for an educational environment. Please see the ACPS Dress code and other school policies located in the Secondary Student Handbook. Thank you for your support.

Updated Information from ACPS or BGHS

Please check out our Augusta County Public Schools Website and our Buffalo Gap High School Website for Updated Information for Students and Parents.

Please check out all Parent and Student resources from Augusta County Public Schools on the website under the Menu/Parents and Students

Safety, Security and Guidance

The safety, security and well being of your students is our highest priority at BGHS. Our counselors, administrators and teachers are available for students with safety concerns or for those in need of guidance and support. 

Information regarding Weapons Detectors

Students and visitors will not have to remove things such as keys, phones, lunch boxes, or water containers from their backpacks or pockets when walking through the detectors. Student Chromebooks, other types of laptops, and large notebooks will need to be carried and passed to staff as students move through the detectors. The metal spine of Chromebooks, laptops, and large notebooks will cause the detector to alert because the shape and density of the metal spine are similar to a potential weapon. Since these items will not go through the detectors and will not be searched individually in order to ensure efficient entry into the building when the detectors are in use, students will no longer be allowed to carry zip-up binders/notebooks that could conceal a weapon.

Parents please share with your students the importance of making safe choices and the availability of guidance and counseling if needed.

Students please make good choices for your educational environment and future career success! Dress appropriately for an educational environment, use technology to support academic achievement and be positive with each other, staff and community members! 

Come Cheer on the Bison

Please show Positive and Classy leadership, joining our Cheerleaders, Band, Staff and Community in supporting our Bison! We encourage you to join in and cheer on the Bison as they take on our opponents! Addressing referees/officials, coaches or the other team will not assist our Bison. Also, please help our custodial staff by picking up your area when you exit the stadium or gym. Thank you! #WeAreBison #PositiveAndClassy

"Bison In Good Standing" Policy

This serves as notification of the return of policy developed in order to address student attendance and behavior issues for Buffalo Gap High School grades 9 through 12.

Description:

Under the Code of Virginia, the Commonwealth Compulsory Attendance Law requires that students attend school regularly. Student attendance is vital in their academic success.

The student is considered “Not in Good Standing” if the following occurs per semester:

Unexcused and/or Suspension

·        Accumulates 10 unexcused tardies to school or

·        Accumulates 10 unexcused early dismissals or

·        Accumulates 10 unexcused absences or suspensions from school

Third party documentation (doctor’s notes or court subpoena) may be required for excusing a tardy, early dismissal, or absence after reaching 10 unexcused in each category.

BGHS students not in good standing may not participate in and/or attend extra-curricular activities (including dances-prom, sporting events, sport team participation, etc.). Students may lose their driving privileges to school and will not be allowed to be exempt from final exams.

Exception: students may be allowed to participate in co-curricular activities (band/choral concerts, drama productions, etc.…) as this pertains to the regular class curriculum and is a requirement for a grade. 

Thank you for your attention to this matter and let's make it a great Spring semester!

Dr. Marshall

Principal BGHS

Senior privilege and Passengers

Seniors earn a 4 min. Early Dismissal that allows them to exit the building early each day. If a sibling or other underclassmen (9-11th grade) student needs to ride with a Senior they will need a note on file from a parent.

Important for Students and Parents

Students are not to stay after school before games unless they are part of the event participants under the supervision of their coach. Students will need to exit the campus and arrange transportation for their return for the game.

Spring 2024 Entrance and Parking for Events at Gap

Sport fans please use the signed posted entrance gate on the far side of the Tennis Courts. Parking will be in the front of the school for Soccer and Tennis, the lower lot for Softball and on the Mezzanine for the Baseball field. Traffic will flow will be directed in and out using the side access road by the tennis courts for sport activities during the Spring 2024 season.

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Buffalo Gap Sports Information 2023-24

Any student interested in participating must have a valid VHSL Physical as well as a Concussion Form and an on file to participate.

If you have questions regarding BGHS Athletics please visit our website ,call our office (540-337-6021) or email our Athletic Department:

Assistant Principal/ Athletic Director: Rod Bowers

Athletic Trainer: Michelle Ayers

Concession Stand Sign Up

If you are interested in helping in our concession stand for sporting events please see a member of our wonderful Sportsmans Club! We appreciate your support!

Events: Home and Away

Upcoming Events:  

5/6/24    B-TNS    @Riverheads        4:30

5/6/24    G-TNS    Riverheads        4:30

5/6/24    VBB    Alleghany HS    from 4/3    5:30

5/7/24    JVBB     Wilson    2 hr time limit no new inning    5:00

5/7/24    VBB    Wilson    7 pm or 40 minutes after JV    7

5/7/24    VSFTB    @ Wilson        

5/7/24    JVSFTB     Wilson        5:30

5/7/24    Soccer    Wilson        6

5/8/24    Track    @Wayensboro        5

5/8/24    VBB    Luray    Make up from 3/22    6

5/8/24    JVBB    @Luray      Make  up from 3/22    6

5/9/24    B-TNS      Waynesboro        4:30

5/9/24    G-TNS     @ Waynesboro        4:30

5/10/24    VBB     Fort        5:30

5/10/24    VSFTB     Fort        5:30

5/10/24    JVBB    @ Fort        5:30

5/10/24    JVSFTB    @ Fort        5:30

5/10/24    Soccer    @ Fort        6

If you would like to view these events you will need to subscribe to the NFHS Network. Please go to the following link for information on how to sign up.  https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/subscribe/retail

Here are the links to watch your BGHS events:

Have questions? Contact customer support customersupport@nfhsnetwork.com

Chromebook Pick Up/Exchange

Bison families if you need to Pick Up/Exchange a school Chromebook please call 337-6021 between the hours of 8:30am - 4:00pm.

Use of Personal Devices and Social Media

Personal devices including cell phones will be put away during classes. Students are to have phones away when they enter the classroom. Students will still be able to access personal devices in the event of an emergency or during personal time before/after school, between classes and at lunch.

Student use of Social Media, SnapChat, Yik-yak, Tik-tok, Anonymous Apps, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Texting and Email: Our primary purpose at Buffalo Gap is that every student, staff member and parent should feel emotionally and physically safe every day they enter our school. Social Media, Texting and Email use that is abusive/ harassing or posting comments/photos/videos targeting students and others are addressed quickly through Administration and/or Law Enforcement. BGHS administrators have approached these matters as a learning experience for our students hoping that legal consequences could be avoided for bullying, harassment, stalking, slander/defamation, threats and other inappropriate behavior. That any BGHS student would be involved in this kind of behavior is inexcusable. Our focus has been on addressing those responsible as well as raising the issue and consequences of social media abuse with all of our students. Please take this opportunity to speak to your friends, family and students regarding the legal, social and safety consequences of using electronic media or posting/sending abusive or inappropriate 

comments/photos/videos.

Academic Progress of Your Student

Parents we are sending out electronic notifications regarding missing assignments and student grades are posted in Infinite Campus. We will be notifying students and parents regarding course progress. Please contact teachers with questions about your student and their progress in coursework. If you need to access our staff for questions please email or call 337-6021 between the hours of 8:30am - 4:00pm.

Please call to schedule an appointment time if you need to physically come to the building. Scheduling is necessary to ensure that we can provide the best personal experience for your family and make sure appropriate staff is available.

Fee and Student Schedule Appointments for 23-24

Fee Appointments and Schedules will be available online or if needed by in-person appointment. Please call our office at 337-6021 between the hours of 8:30am - 3:30pm or email to schedule an in-person appointment with our Bookkeeper and/ or Guidance Department (see below). Scheduling is necessary to ensure that we can provide a meaningful experience.

If you have questions regarding your student's schedule please contact their Guidance Counselor via email or phone (337-6021). Due to our current staffing parameters on staffing there will be limited options available for any changes regarding schedules. 

Mrs. Reed (Student Last Name A-K): reed.c@augusta.k12.va.us 

Mr. Coombe (Student Last Name L-Z coombe.wr@augusta.k12.va.us

Thank You from BGHS Administration