Principal, Mr. Todd Markham

Athletic Director, Mr. David Carroll

Assistant Principal, Mr. Frankie Davidson

Assistant Principal, Ms. April McCutcheon

Curriculum Specialist, Mrs. Sarah Fanning

Email: ssullins@madison.k12.al.us
Website: https://www.madison.k12.al.us/Schools/bhs
Location: 4123 Winchester Road, New Market, AL, United States
Phone: 256-851-3300
Facebook: facebook.com/buckhornhighschool
Twitter: @buckhorn_high

23 (M) Progress Reports

23 (M) Softball @ Sparkman, JV-4:30PM V-6PM

23 (M) Tennis, VG vs. Hazel Green, @ BHS, TBA

24 (T) ACT WorkKeys Make-Up Test

24 (T) Archery, New Hope Middle School

24 (T) Tennis, VB vs. HGHS, @ BHS, 3:30PM

24 (T) Softball @ Oxford, V-4PM, JV-6PM

24 (T) Soccer @ Hazel Green, JVB/VG-4:30PM, VB-6:30PM

24 (T) Cheerleading, Mandatory Parent Meeting, BHS Cafeteria, 6PM

25 (W) FCCLA Meeting, Mrs. Webster's Room, 8:00AM

25 (W) Scholars' Team, County Competition #5, Career Academy, 2:45-5:30PM

26 (TH) JOOI Club Meeting, Ms. Clements' Room. 8:05AM or 3:35PM

26 (TH) Tennis, VG/VB @ Bob Jones, 3:30PM

26 (TH) Baseball, FR @ Huntsville High, DH, 4:00PM / 6:30 PM

26 (TH) Baseball, JVB vs. Huntsville High, DH @ BHS, 4:30PM / 6:30PM

26 (TH) Softball vs. Scottsboro, @ BHS, V-4:30PM, JV-6PM

26 (TH) VB Soccer vs. Butler, @ Milton Frank, 5PM

27 (F) Spanish Club, Nacho Day, Break, $2.00

27 (F) LC Basketball vs. Hartselle, 10:30AM

27 (F) VB Soccer vs. Whitesburg Christian, @BHS, 4:30PM

27 (F) V Baseball vs. Athens, DH @ BHS, 4:30PM / 6:30PM

27-28 Softball, Decatur Invitational, Wilson Morgan Park

28 (S) Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church Career Fest, 10AM-12:30PM

28 (S) JV Scholars' Team, ASCA State Championship, Hoover High School, B'ham, AL

28 (S) V Baseball @ James Clemens, DH, 11AM / 1PM

28 (S) FR Baseball vs. Huntsville, @ BHS, 1PM

28 (S) Military Ball, VBC, 6:00 - 11:00PM

All athletic events were retrieved from the c2cschools' website on Saturday, February 21. Game dates/times are subject to change. Please visit the c2cschools' website or the specific team's website for up-to-date information. Go Bucks!

Game dates/times are subject to change. Please visit the Buckhorn Softball Website for up-to-date announcements and game information. Go Lady Bucks!!

Match dates/times are subject to change. Please visit the Buckhorn Tennis Website for up-to-date announcements and game information. Go Bucks!!

The makeup administration of the ACT WorkKeys will be February 24, 2015 at 8:30 a.m. Seniors should report to their assigned testing site (see below). Please bring #2 pencils, photo ID, and a permitted calculator.

For the most current information on the ACT calculator policy, please visit: http://www.actstudent.org/faq/calculator.html

For more information concerning ACT WorkKeys please visit: http://www.act.org/products/workforce-act-workkeys/

Match dates/times are subject to change. Please visit the Buckhorn Tennis Website for up-to-date announcements and game information. Go Bucks!!

Game dates/times are subject to change. Please visit the Buckhorn Softball Website for up-to-date announcements and game information. Go Lady Bucks!!

Game dates/time are subject to change. Please visit the Buckhorn Soccer Website for up-to-date announcements and game information. Go Bucks!!

There will be a MANDATORY Parent/Cheer Candidate meeting February 24, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. in the BHS cafeteria for any student entering 9-12 grade this fall who wishes to try out for the 2015-2016 BHS Cheerleading Squad. This meeting must be attended by both the parent and cheer candidate in order to try out.

2015-2016 BHS Cheerleading Tryouts: March 9-11, 2015 3:30-5:00

All information will be given at the meeting February 24, 2015.

Please visit the Buckhorn Cheerleading Website for more information.

Please visit the Madison County Scholars' Bowl Website for competition results, team standings, and individual statistics.

Match dates/times are subject to change. Please visit the Buckhorn Tennis Website for up-to-date announcements and game information. Go Bucks!!

Game dates/times are subject to change. Please visit the Buckhorn Softball Website for up-to-date announcements and game information. Go Lady Bucks!!

Game dates/times are subject to change. Please visit the Buckhorn Baseball Website for up-to-date announcements and game information. Go Bucks!!

Game dates/time are subject to change. Please visit the Buckhorn Soccer Website for up-to-date announcements and game information. Go Bucks!!

Game dates/time are subject to change. Please visit the Buckhorn Baseball Website for up-to-date announcements and game information. Go Bucks!!

Game dates/time are subject to change. Please visit the Buckhorn Soccer Website for up-to-date announcements and game information. Go Bucks!!

Game dates/times are subject to change. Please visit the Buckhorn Softball Website for up-to-date announcements and game information. Go Lady Bucks!!

Game dates/time are subject to change. Please visit the Buckhorn Baseball Website for up-to-date announcements and game information. Go Bucks!!

Ron Clark, who has gained national acclaim for his out-of-the-box teaching techniques and his ability to help at-risk students become high achievers, gave the keynote address at the Principally Speaking Network Session 4 on February 19th and BHS administrators and teachers attended the highly anticipated event. Presented by The Schools Foundation, Clark spoke to local education foundation leaders, administrators, and educators at the VBC. Ron thoroughly captured the audience's attention by engaging participants with song, dance and inspiring classroom stories.

A teacher since 1995, Clark has taught in some of the most challenging schools in the country. In 2008, he was named to “People Magazine’s” Heroes Among Us and in 2000 received Disney’s American Teacher of the Year Award. Clark told participants that he sets high academic expectations for all of his students and taps into students’ interests and pop culture to help engage them in learning.

“I look for anything those kids love – chocolate milk, rap music, double-dutch jump rope, video games – and I pull those things into the classroom to help me teach,” he said. Clark sang and danced throughout his presentation, demonstrating how he uses popular music to help students learn concepts, as well as release energy so that they can better focus on learning.

While Clark’s teaching techniques may be unconventional, his classroom management style is much more traditional. Since he began teaching, Clark has developed 55 classroom rules ranging from basic manners and etiquette to respecting others and having a positive attitude. When talk-show host Oprah Winfrey heard about Clark’s rules, she recommended that he write a book about them. The book, “The Essential 55,” was published in 2003 and quickly became a best seller.

Clark used the proceeds from his book, and subsequent books, to create “the school of his dreams” in inner-city Atlanta. The Ron Clark Academy is a private middle school staffed by some of the most innovative teachers in the country and incorporates a curriculum based on worldwide travel. By the time students graduate from the school, they will have the opportunity to visit six continents, he said.

“Not only do we teach our children about the world, but we take them there to experience it,” Clark said, explaining how his school integrates lessons on history, culture, geography, economics to prepare students before their journeys. “We want our students to know about different nations, cultures and religions. If you’re going to be successful in the future in our country, you’ve got to have a global perspective.”

Known to many as "America's Educator," Ron Clark is a two-time New York Bestselling author, the subject of a television movie and founder of The Ron Clark Academy. Ron is regularly featured on network and cable television (The Today Show, CNN and Oprah) and was dubbed by Oprah Winfrey as her first "Phenomenal Man."

For more information about Ron Clark and The Ron Clark Academy, please visit: http://www.ronclarkacademy.com/

The Principally Speaking Network (PSN) is designed to build a sustainable network of professional support among principals. Principals meet to enhance leadership skills and to network and learn from each other, focusing on improving performance of teachers, resulting in improved academic achievement for students.

Source: The Schools Foundation

Lauren Blake, BHS sophomore, was recently crowned the 2015 Miss Alabama Junior National Teenager for America's National Teenager Scholarship Organization. She will compete at Nationals in Nashville on July 28th, 2015.

ANTSO recognizes young women for their academic achievement, school and community involvement, communication and leadership skills, as well as individuality.

Buck Nation News, student meteorologist, Aaron Ayers, kept us informed during our winter weather events. Thank you Aaron!!

Check out his BNN Special Report: Winter Weather Woes and his field reporting below.

On Friday, March 13, the Buckhorn Scholars' Bowl Team is hosting the school's first ever trivia night. The event will feature a dinner catered by Buckhorn's own Dr. Gayle Chumbley and a forty five question trivia competition.Both adults and students are invited to put together teams of one to eight people. Over six hundred dollars in prizes will be split between the top three teams. Tickets can be purchased for twenty dollars from Dr. Matt Dean or any Scholars' Team member. Ticket sales will end on March 6th.

See the event website at http://bhstrivianight.weebly.com for more information.

Feel free to email mdean@madison.k12.al.us with questions or ticket orders.

Prom Tickets are currently $125.00 per person. On March 1st, the price will go up to $150.00 per person. See Mrs. Penny Wood before/after school or during break to purchase your prom ticket!

The future Buck Nation News Broadcasting Team is selling "Enjoy the City" Coupon Books for $20. Please help us raise money to purchase the equipment needed to stream our broadcasts within the school and to the surrounding community.

Preview the entire coupon book HERE and see how you can save hundreds of dollars instantly! To purchase a coupon book, please email Ms. Suzanne Sullins: ssullins@madison.k12.al.us

Thank you for your support! Go Bucks!

Thank you Dr. Steve L. Sullins (Sullins Eye Care) for supporting BNN Broadcasting!!

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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2014-15 MADISON COUNTY SCHOOLS' CALENDAR

MARCH

2 (M) JVB Soccer @MCHS, 5:30PM

3 (T) LC Basketball @ James Clemens

3 (T) JV Baseball @ Madison Academy, DH, 4:30PM / 6:30PM

3 (T) V Baseball vs. James Clemens, DH, 4:30PM / 6:30PM

3 (T) Softball @ Gadsden City, JV-4:30PM, V-6PM

3 (T) VB Soccer vs. Grissom, 5:30PM

3 (T) Tennis, VG/VB @ Huntsville High

3-4 BMS 8th Grade Tours

4 (W) FCCLA Meeting, Mrs. Webster's Room, 8:00AM

5 (TH) JOOI Club Meeting, Ms. Clements' Room. 8:05AM or 3:35PM

5 (TH) LC Basketball vs. Decatur

5 (TH) Baseball vs. Lee, JV-4:30PM, V-6:30PM

5 (TH) Softball vs. Lawrence County, JV-6PM, V-4:30PM

5 (TH) Soccer @ MCHS, VG-5PM, VB-7PM

6 (TH) Last Day to Buy Trivia Night Tickets

6 (F) Spanish Club, Nacho Day, Break, $2.00

6 (F) Scholars' Team, County Tournament, All Teams, Central Office, All day

6 (F) Baseball @ Athens, FR - DH, 5PM / 7PM; JV - DH, 5:00PM / 6:30PM

6-7 Softball, Wallace State Tournament, Cullman, AL

6-7 VG/VB Soccer, River City Shoot Out, Hartselle, AL, TBA

7 (S) Track & Field, Red Coat Invitational, Bob Jones High School

7 (S) Varsity Scholars' Team, ASCA's Regional Tournament, Arab Junior High

7 (S) Tennis, VG/VB @ Gadsden City, 1PM

7 (S) V Baseball vs. MCHS, 11AM; vs. Madison Academy, 5PM

8 (Su) Choir, Chamber Choir Masterwork Performance with Huntsville Youth Orchestra

8 (Su) Daylight Saving Time Begins (Move clocks forward one hour)

9 (M) Golf, VG/JVB vs. Sparkman @ Colonial

9 (M) Tennis, VG/VB @ James Clemens

9-11 Cheerleading, Try-Outs, 3:30PM-5PM

9-11 Drama, Dress Rehearsals, "A Midsummer's Night Dream"

10 (T) Choir, State Choral Performance Assessment

10 (T) Golf, VB vs. Sparkman @ Colonial

10 (T) Baseball @ Bob Jones, JV-DH 4PM / 6PM, V-DH 4PM / 6PM

10 (T) Softball vs. Grissom, JV-4:30PM, V-6PM, Student Day

10 (T) FR Baseball @ Sparkman, DH, 5PM / 7PM

10 (T) JVB Soccer @ West Limestone, 6PM

10 (T) VB Soccer @ Huntsville High, 7PM

11 (W) FCCLA Meeting, Mrs. Webster's Room, 8:00AM

11 (W) VG Soccer vs. Florence

12 (TH) LC Basketball, State Basketball Tournament

12 (TH) JOOI Club Meeting, Ms. Clements' Room. 8:05AM or 3:35PM

12 (TH) VG Golf, Yellow Jacket Invitational, RTJ Silverlakes

12 (TH) Baseball @ Lee, JV-4:30PM, V-6:30PM

12 (TH) Softball vs. Sparkman, JV-6PM, V-4:30PM

12 (TH) Tennis, VG/VB vs. Bob Jones

12 (TH) Drama Performance, "A Midsummer Night's Dream", TBA

12-13 Archery, Regional Championship, Buckhorn Middle School

13 (F) End of Grading Period

13 (F) Spring Picture Day

13 (F) Spanish Club, Nacho Day, Break, $2.00

13 (F) Tennis, VG/VB vs. Hazel Green, 3:30PM

13 (F) V Baseball vs. Alexandria @ A&M, 1PM; vs. Hartselle @ Grissom, 4PM

13 (F) Soccer @ Gadsden City, VG-5:30PM, VB-7:30PM

13-14 JV Softball, Buckhorn JV Bash, TBA

13-14 JVB Soccer @ Westminster Christian Tournament

13 (F) Scholars' Team, Trivia Night, BHS Cafeteria, 6PM, Email: mdean@madison.k12.al.us

13 (F) Drama Performance, "A Midsummer Night's Dream", TBA

14 (S) Pi Day

14 (S) Track & Field, Huntsville Panther Invitational, Milton Frank Stadium

14 (S) V Baseball vs. Randolph @ UAH, 9:30AM; vs. Pell City @ Mad. Acad., 12PM

14 (S) Drama Performance, "A Midsummer Night's Dream", TBA

15 (S) Mountain Biking, Race#1, The Feud at the Furnace, Tannehill State Park, AL

16 (M) Golf, VG/VB vs. HGHS, TBA

16 (M) FR Baseball vs. James Clemens, DH, 5PM / 7PM

16 (M) Soccer vs. Austin, VB-5PM, JVB-7PM

16-20 Tennis, County Tournament, @Buckhorn High School

17 (T) Golf, VG/VB vs. MCHS, RTJ

17 (T) V Baseball vs. Bob Jones, DH, 4PM / 6PM

17 (T) Softball @ Huntsville, JV-6PM, V-4:30PM

18 (W) FCCLA Meeting, Mrs. Webster's Room, 8:00AM

19 (TH) Report Cards

19 (TH) JOOI Club Meeting, Ms. Clements' Room. 8:05AM or 3:35PM

19 (TH) Softball @ HGHS, JV-4:30PM, V-6PM

19 (TH) VB Soccer vs. Butler, 5PM

20 (F) Spanish Club, Nacho Day, Break, $2.00

20 (F) Track & Field, Cullman Classic, Cullman High School

20 (F) Baseball vs. Sparkman, JV-DH, 4:30PM / 6:30PM, V-DH, 4:30PM / 6:30PM

20 (F) Soccer vs. Gadsden City, VG-5:30PM, VB-7:30PM

21 (S) FR Baseball @ Athens, DH, 12PM / 2PM

23-27 Spring Break

23-25 Softball, Gulf Coast Classic, Gulf Shores, AL, TBA

24 (T) V Baseball@ Franklin, 4PM; @ Blackman, 6:30PM, Murfreesboro, TN (BOTH)

26 (TH) V Baseball @ Franklin Cty, 4:30PM; @ Siegal, 7PM, Murfreesboro, TN (BOTH)

27 (F) V Baseball @ Lebanon, 5PM; @ Mt. Juliet, 8PM, (BOTH)

28 (S) Track & Field, James Clemens Invitational, James Clemens High School

28 (S) V Baseball @ East Hamilton, 10AM; @ Oakland, 3PM, (BOTH)

30 (M) VB Golf, Patriot Invitational, The Ledges

30 (M) VG Golf, Athens Invitational, Canebrake

30 (M) Softball vs. Pisgah, V-4:30PM, JV-6PM

30 (M) JVB Soccer vs. West Limestone, 5PM

30 (M) JV Baseball vs. HGHS, DH, 5:00PM / 7:00PM

31 (T) Golf, VG/VB vs. MCHS, RTJ

31 (T) Archery, Legacy Elementary

31 (T) FR Baseball vs. Bob Jones, DH, 4PM / 6PM

31 (T) Softball vs. Athens, V-4:30PM, JV-6PM

31 (T) VG Soccer @ Huntsville, 4:30PM

31 (T) Baseball @ Grissom, JV-4:30PM, V-6:30PM

31 (T) Soccer @ Sparkman, VB-5PM, JVB-7PM

31 (T) Tennis, JVG/JVB vs. James Clemens

APRIL

1 (W) FCCLA Meeting, Mrs. Webster's Room, 8:00AM

1 (W) Golf County Tournament, Colonial

2 (TH) JOOI Club Meeting, Ms. Clements' Room. 8:05AM or 3:35PM

2 (TH) Tennis, VG/VB vs. Grissom, 3:30 PM

2 (TH) V Baseball vs. Grissom, DH, 4:30PM / 6:30PM

2 (TH) Soccer @ Lee, VG-5PM, VB-7PM

2-4 V Softball, Bob Jones Tournament, Palmer Park/Sportsplex

3 (F) Varsity Scholars' Team, Snead State Tournament, Snead State College, All day

3 (F) FR Baseball @ Grissom, DH, 5PM / 7PM

3 (F) JV Baseball vs. Madison Academy, DH, 4:30PM / 6:30PM

3 (F) Tennis, VG vs. Sparkman

4 (S) V Baseball @ Madison Academy, 11AM; vs. TBA (@M.A.), 1PM

6 (M) Golf, VG/VB vs. Grissom, Valley Hill

6 (M) JV Baseball @ HGHS, DH, 5PM / 7PM

6 (M) JVB Soccer @ Madison Academy, 6PM

7 (T) Employee Wellness Screening, 8-11AM, 12:15-3PM

7 (T) Softball vs. Gadsden City, V-4:30PM, JV-6PM, Sponsor Day

7 (T) Baseball @ Huntsville, JV-4:30PM, V-6:30PM

7 (T) VG Soccer @ Grissom, 5PM

7 (T) Tennis, VG/VB vs. Lee

8 (W) FCCLA Meeting, Mrs. Webster's Room, 8:00AM

8 (W) Golf, VG/VB, Metro Tournament, RTJ

8 (W) VB Soccer vs. Huntsville High, 6PM

9 (TH) 3-Week Progress Reports

9 (TH) JOOI Club Meeting, Ms. Clements' Room. 8:05AM or 3:35PM

9 (TH) V Baseball vs. Huntsville, DH, 4PM / 6PM

9 (TH) Softball vs. BJHS, V-4:30PM, JV-6PM, Senior Night

9 (TH) VB Soccer @ Grissom, 5:30PM

9 (TH) Tennis, VG/VB @ Hazel Green

9-11 Choir, All-State Choir Festival

10 (F) Archery, State Championships, Montgomery, AL

10 (F) Varsity Scholars' Team, ASCA's State Tournament, Jefferson State C.C.

10 (F) JVB Soccer vs. Sparkman, 5PM

10 (F) FR Baseball @ James Clemens, DH, 5PM / 7PM

10-11 Softball, Middle School Tournament, TBA

11 (S) V Baseball @ Priceville, 11AM; @ MCHS, 1PM (BOTH)

11 (S) Prom, VBC, 8PM-12AM

12 (S) Mountain Biking, Race #2, The Crank Down in Tiger Town, Chewacla State Park, AL

13 (M) Golf, VG/VB, Panther Invitational, RTJ

13 (M) Softball @ Lawrence County, V-4:30PM, JV-6PM

13 (M) JVB Soccer vs. Madison Academy, 5PM

13 (M) 23rd Annual Hall of Fame Induction Banquet, North Hall, Von Braun Center

13-16, Tennis, Sectionals, TBA

14 (T) Softball @ Grissom, V-4:30PM, JV-6PM

14 (T) Soccer vs. Hazel Green, VG-4:30PM, VB-6:30PM

14 (T) Baseball @ Gadsden, JV-4:30PM / V-6:30PM

15 (W) National Signing Day (Basketball/Baseball/Swimming/Golf)

15 (W) FCCLA Meeting, Mrs. Webster's Room, 8:00AM

15-17 FR Baseball, Post Tourney, TBA

16 (TH) JOOI Club Meeting, Ms. Clements' Room. 8:05AM or 3:35PM

16 (TH) V Baseball vs. Gadsden, DH, 4:30PM / 6:30PM

16 (TH) VG Soccer @ Florence, 4:30PM (*Early Release)

16 (TH) JVB Soccer @ Westminster Academy, 6PM

17 (F) Teacher Professional Development (1/2 Day for Students)

17 (F) VG Golf, Scottsboro Invitational, Goosepond

17-18 V Softball, Wildcat Classic, Scottsboro, AL

18 (S) ACT Test

18 (S) Track & Field, Huntsville Big Cat Invitational, Milton Frank Stadium

18 (S) JV Baseball vs. Franklin Cty, DH - 1PM / 3PM

18 (S) V Baseball @ Franklin Cty, TBA; vs. TBA, @ Franklin Cty, TBA

19-21 VB Golf vs. Oxford/Gadsden, Cider Ridge/Twin Bridges

20 (M) Quality Core End of Course Testing Begins (Algebra I & English 10)

20 (M) VG Soccer vs. Huntsville, 4:30PM

20 (M) VB Soccer @ Whitesburg Christian, 4:30PM

21 (T) V Baseball vs. HGHS, DH, 4PM / 6PM

21 (T) Softball vs. Huntsville, V-4:30PM, JV-6PM, Faculty/Staff Day

21 (T) JVB Soccer vs. HGHS, 5PM

22 (W) Administrative Professionals' Day

22 (W) FCCLA Meeting, Mrs. Webster's Room, 8:00AM

22 (TH) Golf, VG/VB vs. SHS, RTJ

23 (TH) Take Your Child to Work Day

23 (TH) JOOI Club Meeting, Ms. Clements' Room. 8:05AM or 3:35PM

23 (TH) Softball @ Pisgah, V-4:30PM, JV-6PM

23 (TH) VB Soccer vs. Lee, 5PM

24-25 Track & Field, Sectionals, James Clemens High School

26 (S) Mountain Biking, Race #3, The Rumble on the Ridge, Oak Mountain State Park, AL

27/30 Softball, Area Tournament, TBA

28 (T) ACT Plus Writing (11th Grade), BHS, 8:30AM

28 (T) VB Golf, Sectionals, Twin Bridges

28 (T) VG Golf, Sectionals, Goosepond

29 (W) FCCLA Meeting, Mrs. Webster's Room, 8:00AM

30 (TH) 6-Week Progress Report

30 (TH) ELL ACCESS Testing Begins

30 (TH) JOOI Club Meeting, Ms. Clements' Room. 8:05AM or 3:35PM

MAY

1 (F) Alabama Alternative Assessment Online, All submissions are due by 5PM

1-2 Track & Field, State Meet, Gulf Shores, AL

2 (S) Read Across America

3 (S) Mountain Biking, Race #4, State Championship, Sokol Park, Tuscaloosa, AL

3-9 Teacher Appreciation Week

4-8 School Nutrition Employee Week

6 (W) School Nurse Day

6 (W) FCCLA Meeting, Mrs. Webster's Room, 8:00AM

7 (TH) JOOI Club Meeting, Ms. Clements' Room. 8:05AM or 3:35PM

7-8 Archery, National Championships, Louisville, KY

8-9 Softball, Regional Tournament, Sportsplex, TBA

9 (S) Tennis Banquet, TBA

12 (T) ACT Plus Writing Makeup (11th Grade), BHS, 8:30AM

12 (T) Choir, Spring Concert, TBA

13 (W) FCCLA Meeting, Mrs. Webster's Room, 8:00AM

14 (TH) JOOI Club Meeting, Ms. Clements' Room. 8:05AM or 3:35PM

15-16 Softball, State Tournament, Montgomery, AL, TBA

19 (T) Graduation Practice, VBC, 10AM (Mandatory)

19 (T) Graduation, VBC, 7PM

20 (W) Exams (1/2 Day)

21 (TH) Exams / Last Student Day (1/2 Day)

22 (F) Teacher Workday / End of School Year

25 (M) Memorial Day

28 (TH) Report Cards Mailed (Please send a self-addressed, stamped envelope)

Game dates/times are subject to change. Please visit the c2cschools' website or the specific team's website for up-to-date information. Go Bucks!

Game dates/time are subject to change. Please visit the Buckhorn Baseball Website for up-to-date announcements and game information. Go Bucks!!

Game dates/time are subject to change. Please visit the Buckhorn Soccer Website for up-to-date announcements and game information. Go Bucks!!

Game dates/times are subject to change. Please visit the Buckhorn Softball Website for up-to-date announcements and game information. Go Lady Bucks!!

Match dates/times are subject to change. Please visit the Buckhorn Tennis Website for up-to-date announcements and game information. Go Bucks!!

Class of 2015 - Senior Website

Please visit the senior website frequently for important information and up-to-date announcements: www.buckhornseniors.weebly.com

Senior Activities Fee

Please see Mrs. Christina Phipps Krentel to pay your senior activity fees, $40 (cash only). These fees include the senior breakfast and the senior picnic.

Yearbook Sponsor - Mrs. Christina Phipps Krentel

Senior Sponsor - Mrs. Carrie Bates

Senior Counselor - Mr. Dan Schwanke

Scholarship deadlines are rapidly approaching. Make sure students look at TuitionFundingSources.com soon. They have millions of available scholarships and they are sponsored exclusively by Wells Fargo. TFS also posts a new scholarship everyday on their Twitter, Facebook and Instagram accounts. Most scholarships are not well known and are available to all students.

Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church Career Fest

Saturday, Feb. 28, 2015 from 9:50 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

292 Cemetery Road, New Market, Alabama

This FREE event brings together professionals from various careers to discuss their road to success. Professional athletes, broadcast journalists, engineers, pharmacists, attorneys, are just a few of the career fields being represented. Parents are encouraged to attend workshops specifically tailored for them. Parents will find information on winning scholarships, completing college applications, graduation requirements and so much more. Contact Hopewell Church at 256-379-3250; or on the web at www.hopewellmbc.org.

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Murray State University Racer Days Open House

March 11, 2015. Students may obtain more information at www.murraystate.edu/racerdays

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Covenant College Campus Preview Weekends

March 26-28, 2015. Students may register online at www.covenant.edu/cpw

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UAH Open House

April 11, 2015

Students may register online: uah.edu/admissions/events.

For more information call 256.824.2773 or email: uahadmissions@uah.edu

The Honors College will be holding information sessions at this event. The session will give prospective students all the information they need about the Honors College as well as the opportunity to meet current Honors students and Honors staff and take a tour of Honors College community housing in Frank Franz Hall. The deadline to apply is May 1st.

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Jacksonville State University Annual Spring Preview Days

April 11, 2015. Students may register at www.jsu.edu/previewday

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Auburn College of Architecture, Design and Construction

War Eagle Day Tours at 2:00 p.m. If students would like more information on CADC events, please visit: cadc.auburn.edu/events

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New York Film Academy Open House https://www.nyfa.edu/about/open_house.php#nyc

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Auburn DIG High School Leadership Conference

http://www.ag.auburn.edu/students/future/events/DIG/DIG.php

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Auburn University College of Agriculture Recruitment Events

www.ag.auburn.edu

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Vanderbilt University’s Office of Undergraduate Admissions is preparing for the annual Vanderbilt Road Show. The Road Show travels to 48 cities across the country this August and September. Each 90-minute program typically features a media presentation led by Vanderbilt admissions officers, a question-and-answer session, and VU alumni, current students, or parents as guest speakers. Students will learn more about Vanderbilt’s unique campus, premier academic programs, the admissions process, and excellent financial aid programs. If Buckhorn students are interested: dates, locations, & other information can be found:

http://admissions.vanderbilt.edu/travel/roadshow.php?utm_source=RSAug2

This program is geared toward junior and senior students, in particular. Students are asked to register in advance to help them plan appropriately for the event.

JUNIORS - CLASS OF 2016

Save the Date - Tuesday, April 28, 2015

All 11th grade students will take the ACT Plus Writing at BHS during the school day. The Alabama State Department of Education is requiring that all 11th grade students in the state of Alabama take the ACT on the selected date. Students will not be required to pay a fee for the ACT given on April 28th.

Registration will also take place prior to the actual test date at BHS, so there is no need to register online. Please keep in mind that the April 28th test date will not appear on the ACT website because this date has been selected specifically for 11th grade students in the state of Alabama.

Students will receive more information regarding the April 28th test date as we get closer to that time. A username and password for online ACT test prep will be provided to all current eleventh graders prior to the ACT test in April.

ACT study packets can be picked up in the guidance office.

The make-up date for the ACT Plus Writing assessment will be Tuesday, May 12, 2015.

Counselor Contacts: Mrs. Dee Gordon, Mr. Dan Schwanke, Mrs. Stephanie Wheeler

ACT Results - Students can create an account at www.actstudent.org. If a student has an existing account, he/she can log in to the account to check the state ACT testing scores. If you have questions, please e-mail ACT-WebAccount@act.org.

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2015 ACT Test Dates & Deadlines

Test Date: April 18, 2015

Registration Deadline: March 13, 2015 | Late Fee Required: March 14–27, 2015

Test Date: June 13, 2015

Registration Deadline: May 8, 2015 | Late Fee Required: May 9–22, 2015

ACT Online Registration

ACT Test Prep

ACT Online Test Prep

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2015 SAT Test Dates & Deadlines

Test Date: March 14, 2015

Late Registration: March 3, 2015

* Deadline expires at midnight, EDT (U.S.).

Test Date: May 2, 2015

Registration Deadline: April 6, 2015 | Late Registration: April 21, 2015

* Deadlines expire at midnight, EDT (U.S.).

Test Date: June 6, 2015

Registration Deadline: May 8, 2015 | Late Registration: May 27, 2015

* Deadlines expire at midnight, EDT (U.S.).

SAT Online Registration

SAT Website

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2014-15 Madison County Schools' Testing Schedule, All Grade Levels.

Parents, or individuals acting in that capacity, are responsible for seeing that each student under his/her care and control follows school system policy and local school rules and regulations. It is also the responsibility of parents to know such policies, rules and regulations.

Car Riders

Students are NOT allowed to walk to Winchester Road to get in a car after school. ALL cars must pull onto campus to safely pick up car riders. Students who do not follow this rule will be suspended, per Mr. Markham. Thank you for helping us keep our students safe.

Outside Food

Please remember that it is Buckhorn High School's Policy to NOT allow any outside food to be delivered to the school during regular school hours. (This policy does not apply to a 'brown bag' lunch that is prepared at home and brought to school by the student).

Checking Student Out of School

It is Buckhorn High School's policy to NOT allow student check-outs after 3:15 p.m.

Only custodial parent(s) will be allowed to check a student out of school, unless the custodial parent(s) has specifically designated someone else to check the student out of school. School officials will keep accurate records as to whom, what time, and for what reason students are checked out of school. [MCBOE 2014-2015 Code of Conduct, page 21 of 32, Approved July 10, 2014]

Student Publications

The Board of Education authorizes school officials to allow students to have student sponsored publications within the school, and expects the administration to monitor such publications to the extent that disruptions do not result from the contents. Student publications are subject to and will be expected to meet standards associated with responsible journalism. The principal and student publication sponsor are responsible for the content of such publications.

Student publications not approved by the Principal are not allowed, and the Principal shall not allow distribution of publications without prior approval. A certified person shall be appointed to be responsible for supervising student publications, and shall report directly to the Principal in the production of such publications. [Madison County Board of Education 2014-2015 Code of Conduct, page 5 of 32, Approved July 10, 2014]

Media Coverage of School Events

Occasionally local news media visit schools in Madison County to do special reports or follow up on certain news events. As a part of their coverage they often film certain aspects of the school.

It is the principal’s decision whether to allow news media to come into the schools and cover certain events. Extra precautions are taken when the media is covering a sensitive topic or event that might have a negative impact on the school, staff and students.

Parents who have concerns about their child possibly being filmed or photographed by the media should contact the principal. Principals will make every effort to accommodate the wishes of the parent, but it should be understood that it is very difficult to foresee every possible situation that might occur from media coverage of the schools and school events. [Madison County Board of Education 2014-2015 Code of Conduct, page 5 of 32, Approved July 10, 2014]

You may access the complete 2014-15 Code of Conduct through this link:

2014-15 MCBOE Code of Conduct

This year, the Notice of Receipt encompasses all releases, including media coverage. In an effort to meet a parental request to NOT include your child's picture/name on any of our digital media platforms (i.e., the district/school websites, the Blue & Gold online newsletter, social media accounts, school broadcasts, online public service announcements, digital yearbook files, etc.), please complete the online form below, as soon as possible.

Click HERE if you do NOT want your child's picture/name published online.

If you have difficulty accessing/filling out the online form, please email Suzanne Sullins for assistance. Please include BHS Media Release as the subject of your email.

Please take a moment to read the following attendance policy and clarifications. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Tina Hill or Mrs. Sherry Ricketts. Thank you!

BHS Bell Schedule

The building will open at 8:00 a.m.

8:00 a.m. - 8:25 a.m. The cafeteria is open for breakfast to all students.

8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. First Block

10:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. Break

10:20 a.m. - 11:50 a.m. Second Block

11:55 a.m. - 1:55 p.m. Third Block

2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Fourth Block

3:15 p.m. is the latest time a student may be checked out.

The building will close at 4:00 p.m.

The building will be open on regularly scheduled school days from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Students arriving on campus before the first bell should be dropped off in the back of the building (near the big buck, 'Bucky') and report directly to the cafeteria. Students are not allowed to roam the building before the first bell. If a student needs to go to a teacher's room before the the first bell, arrangements must be made for a teacher to escort a student to his or her room. If a student is staying with a teacher after school, he/she must remain with the teacher until a parent or guardian picks him/her up. The building will close at 4:00 p.m. each day, so please make arrangements to have your child picked up before this time. *This does not include athletic practices or conditioning that require the use of the facilities.

• Mrs. Royce Balch, CNP Manager
• 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
• Mrs. Angie Gothard, Registrar
• Ms. Tina Hill, Attendance
  
• Deputy Kenneth Hooper, SRO
  
• Ms. Laura McFarlen, Nurse
• Mrs. Margaret Norman, Registrar
• Mrs. Sherry Ricketts, Attendance
  
• Mr. Dan Schwanke, Counselor, 12th grade & 9th grade, H through M
• Mrs. Kelley Waldon, Bookkeeper
• Mrs. Stephanie Wheeler, Counselor, 10th grade & 9th grade, N through Z
• 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.

The 2015-16 Madison County Schools' Calendar was approved on January 15, 2015.

Please be aware of the revisions that were made to this year’s calendar. Students return to school on August 3, 2015. The 2015-16 school calendar includes four half-days for professional development on September 4th, November 10th, February 12th, and April 15th. Students will attend the first half of the school day on each of these dates. Additionally, a weather day was added on May 16th.

2015-16 Observed Holidays

Labor Day: September 7th

Fall Break: October 5th - 9th

Veterans Day: November 11th

Thanksgiving Break: November 23rd - 27th (full week)

Winter Break: December 21st - January 5th

MLK Day: January 18th

Presidents Day: February 15th

Spring Break: March 14th - 18th

Last Student Day: May 24, 2016

2015-16 MADISON COUNTY SCHOOLS' CALENDAR

2014-15 MADISON COUNTY SCHOOLS' CALENDAR

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February 15, 2015 - Volume 2, Issue 23

February 8, 2015 - Volume 2, Issue 22

Feburary 1, 2015 - Volume 2, Issue 21

January 25, 2015 - Volume 2, Issue 20

January 18, 2015 - Volume 2, Issue 19

January 11, 2015 - Volume 2, Issue 18

January 4, 2015 - Volume 2, Issue 17

Special Publication - Holiday Video Card

December 14, 2014 - Volume 2, Issue 16

December 7, 2014 - Volume 2, Issue 15

November 26, 2014 - Volume 2, Issue 14

November 16, 2014 - Volume 2, Issue 13

November 9, 2014 - Volume 2, Issue 12

November 2, 2014 - Volume 2, Issue 11

October 26, 2014 - Volume 2, Issue 10

October 19, 2014 - Volume 2, Issue 9

September 28, 2014 - Volume 2, Issue 8

September 21, 2014 - Volume 2, Issue 7 (Homecoming Special Edition)

September 14, 2014 - Volume 2, Issue 6

September 7, 2014 - Volume 2, Issue 5

August 31, 2014 - Volume 2, Issue 4

August 24, 2014 - Volume 2, Issue 3

August 17, 2014 - Volume 2, Issue 2

August 10, 2014 - Volume 2, Issue 1

Special Edition, Summer Issue

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

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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

Buckhorn High School

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.