Good Afternoon from Buffalo Gap High School
#WeAreBison2022-23
#PositiveAndClassy
Bison Parents/Guardians, we unfortunately experienced some power outages today (9-12-22) during the school day. All services and classrooms continued to operate. BGHS Administration continually monitored the situation to ensure the safety of students and staff.
Groundbreaking Ceremony and Presentation
Buffalo Gap Middle School - Tuesday, September 13th
Groundbreaking at 5:00 pm on-site
Presentation in the BGHS William R. Deardorff Auditorium at 6:00 pm
Student Parking Spaces During Construction
Some Student Parking Spaces may be disrupted temporarily as our construction partners make new parking available for them. If your student's parking space is disrupted they will be directed to an open visitor or staff space at the front or side of the school.
Reminders
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
Our student section will be Positive and Classy, joining our Cheerleaders and Marching Band in supporting our Bison! We encourage you to join in and cheer on the Bison as they take on our opponents! #WeAreBison #PositiveAndClassy
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.
Change in Ticket price for the Shenandoah District
Unfortunately, there is a change in the Shenandoah District ticket price to $6. We are sorry for the change and any inconvenience it may cause.
Parking for Events at Gap
Please be mindful that there are less parking spaces in our side lot near the main gate and there may be less parking in the side areas as construction of our new Buffalo Gap Middle School progresses.
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Buffalo Gap Sports Information 2022-23
Any student interested in participating must have a valid VHSL Physical as well as a Concussion Form and an Athlete's Pledge 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 below is the sign up link:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0e4aa8a622abf9ce9-fall
Athletic Events: Home and Away
Upcoming Events:
9/12/22 Golf Fort & Draft @ Gap
9/14/22 VB @ Waynesboro This Game was originally 9/13 6:00 PM
9/14/22 JVFB East Rockingham 6:00 PM
9/16/22 VFB @ East Rockingham 7:00 PM
9/17/22 XC Augusta County Invite@ Wilson
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.
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.
Parents please share with your students the importance of making safe choices and the availability of guidance and counseling if needed.
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 22-23
Online Fee Payment access will be available 8/2/22. 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
2021-2022 Indicator 8 Parent Survey
The School Year (SY) 2021-2022 Indicator 8 Parent Survey collection period will soon be upon us. Please note that the methodology for dissemination of the Indicator 8 survey has not changed from last year.
The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) encourages that you have parents complete this year’s survey using the online links listed below for versions in English and Spanish. The online survey will open June 1, 2022. The VDOE will also work with our parent agency partners to make the availability of the online survey known to parents across the Commonwealth, as well as sending it out through our social media links and GovDelivery messaging platform.
English Version---- English Version of the 2021-22 Indicator 8 Parent Survey
Spanish Version--- Spanish Version of the 2021-22 Indicator 8 Parent Survey
Printed surveys and postage paid return envelopes will be sent to each local educational agency (LEA) special education administrator for direct dissemination to parents of children with disabilities. The printed surveys will be shipped directly to LEAs by the middle of May 2022, in quantities to match each LEA’s December 1 child count, plus an additional ten percent. This will be the same for the English and Spanish versions of the printed surveys.
The VDOE is asking for your assistance to promote completion of the survey by each of your families who has a child with a disability who is provided special education services through an Individualized Education Program (IEP), by whatever means you deem appropriate. Families who have more than one child receiving special education services should complete a separate survey for each of their children.
This year’s deadline to complete and submit survey responses, in any modality, is December 16, 2022.
Thank you for your ongoing commitment toward ensuring that we involve all parents in their child’s special education program. If you have questions or need assistance concerning this survey process, please contact Chiquita Seaborne, via telephone, at (804) 225-3898 or via email, at Chiquita.Seaborne@doe.virginia.gov.