PAISLEE BAILEY - 6th Grade - May 2026 Student of the Month! Paislee is a personable and kind student who treats everyone with respect. Her strong work ethic stands out, as she consistently puts forth her best effort and never takes shortcuts in her learning.
Yesterday, Buffalo Bots spent the day visiting Spring Valley’s CTE Program, where our students got a first‑hand look at the incredible opportunities in engineering and robotics.
A huge thank‑you to Mr. Stacy and his students for welcoming us, answering questions, and showing our future Wolves what this pathway can offer their futures. Experiences like this help our kids dream bigger, plan smarter, and see themselves in the next chapter of their robotics journey.
🖤 Proud of our Buffalo Bots and excited for what’s ahead. 🖤
A huge thank‑you to Mr. Stacy and his students for welcoming us, answering questions, and showing our future Wolves what this pathway can offer their futures. Experiences like this help our kids dream bigger, plan smarter, and see themselves in the next chapter of their robotics journey.
🖤 Proud of our Buffalo Bots and excited for what’s ahead. 🖤
Today is the last day for student athletes to RSVP for the sports banquet that is next week.
The Sports Banquet includes student athletes who participated in:
Cross Country
Soccer
Football
Cheer
Volleyball
Girls Basketball
Boys Basketball
Wrestling - CK and Vinson athletes are included
Track and Field - CK and Vinson athletes are included
Softball
Baseball
The Sports Banquet includes student athletes who participated in:
Cross Country
Soccer
Football
Cheer
Volleyball
Girls Basketball
Boys Basketball
Wrestling - CK and Vinson athletes are included
Track and Field - CK and Vinson athletes are included
Softball
Baseball
Dear Students and Families,
Congratulations to students who earned the Golden Horseshoe Award or placed at the Regional or State Social Studies Fair! These students will be recognized by the Wayne County Board of Education on Tuesday, May 26th at 6:00 p.m. in the auditorium at Spring Valley High School. We apologize for the late notice and hope you will be able to attend as we celebrate these accomplishments. Congratulations again!
Congratulations to students who earned the Golden Horseshoe Award or placed at the Regional or State Social Studies Fair! These students will be recognized by the Wayne County Board of Education on Tuesday, May 26th at 6:00 p.m. in the auditorium at Spring Valley High School. We apologize for the late notice and hope you will be able to attend as we celebrate these accomplishments. Congratulations again!
Reminder: Tonight is the Spring Fling Dance. This is a fundraiser for our Robotics club. Please direct any questions you may have to Mindy Roark at Buffalo Elementary School, as she is the Robotics sponsor and in charge of this event!
8th Grade Families:
If you ordered 8th grade shirts, those were passed out today. Students should be bringing them home this afternoon.
If you ordered 8th grade shirts, those were passed out today. Students should be bringing them home this afternoon.
📚✨ A day filled with books, smiles, and the joy of reading!
Our Read to Me students had a wonderful time delivering books to our Pre-K and elementary students thanks to our amazing Read Aloud Coordinator. Seeing the excitement on the students’ faces made the day even more special!
To top it all off, our Read to Me students were also gifted books of their very own to keep and enjoy at home. ❤️📖
Moments like these remind us how powerful reading can be in bringing students together and inspiring a lifelong love of learning.
Our Read to Me students had a wonderful time delivering books to our Pre-K and elementary students thanks to our amazing Read Aloud Coordinator. Seeing the excitement on the students’ faces made the day even more special!
To top it all off, our Read to Me students were also gifted books of their very own to keep and enjoy at home. ❤️📖
Moments like these remind us how powerful reading can be in bringing students together and inspiring a lifelong love of learning.
Congratulations to our raffle basket winners!!
Incoming 7th Grade Students Must Provide Shot Records in order to start school in the Fall. If your student has already had their well child visit, please email or fax us your records. If they don’t have their appointment until the summer, you can turn it in starting August 3rd. Our fax number is 304-429-7245.
It is that time of the year again! Please see the attached picture for the QR code to order your yearbook from this school year. The deadline to purchase is August 1st. Yearbooks will be in at the beginning of next school year. You can also order using this link: https://www.treering.com/purchase?PassCode=1015150760334178
Update on Dance: The Spring Fling Dance is this Friday from 6-8 pm. This is not a formal dance, and it is only for current Buffalo Middle School students. We do not allow students to bring significant others or friends from other schools. This is a fundraiser for our Robotics program. Please direct any questions you may have to Mindy Roark at Buffalo Elementary, who is our Robotics sponsor.
Just a reminder: The National Junior Honors Society Induction Ceremony is tomorrow at 6 pm. All students participating (new inductees & those who have been nominated to read at the ceremony) need to arrive by 5:30 pm. All students who are participating met with Mrs. Hanna on Friday to go over instructions, and they will be having practice during school tomorrow morning.
Several students will be bringing home raffle tickets for the Possum Festival Raffle. There are two baskets to win! Tickets are $3 for 1 or $5 for 2.
If you would like to purchase tickets, please send the ticket stub with your name and phone number, along with cash or check, back to your child’s social studies teacher on Monday.
If your child did not receive tickets but you would still like to buy some, you may send money in on Monday. To guarantee tickets, please send an email or a Schoology message to Mrs. Tomblin, Mr. Blake, or Mrs. Aldridge.
If you do not wish to sell the tickets sent home, please return them to the teacher.
The drawing will take place Tuesday, May 19 at noon. Pictures of the baskets are included.
If you would like to purchase tickets, please send the ticket stub with your name and phone number, along with cash or check, back to your child’s social studies teacher on Monday.
If your child did not receive tickets but you would still like to buy some, you may send money in on Monday. To guarantee tickets, please send an email or a Schoology message to Mrs. Tomblin, Mr. Blake, or Mrs. Aldridge.
If you do not wish to sell the tickets sent home, please return them to the teacher.
The drawing will take place Tuesday, May 19 at noon. Pictures of the baskets are included.
Just a reminder that our National Junior Honors Society induction is this Tuesday, May 19th at 6 pm. Current members & those being inducted need to arrive at school by 5:30 pm.
Don't forget about our Spring Fling Dance next Friday from 6-8 pm. Entry is $5, and concessions will be available for purchase. All proceeds will go towards the Robotics program.
8th Grade families: be on the lookout for your student’s Personalized Education Plan (PEP)! 🎓 Every student has now received their plan.
This plan helps map out your child’s high school coursework, career interests, graduation requirements, and course requests for next year. It is an important tool that will guide students as they prepare for high school and begin exploring future career pathways.
Please take time to review the plan with your student, make any needed changes, and sign/date the form before returning it to school.
If you have questions about your student’s PEP, please contact the school counselor’s office.
This plan helps map out your child’s high school coursework, career interests, graduation requirements, and course requests for next year. It is an important tool that will guide students as they prepare for high school and begin exploring future career pathways.
Please take time to review the plan with your student, make any needed changes, and sign/date the form before returning it to school.
If you have questions about your student’s PEP, please contact the school counselor’s office.
Reminder: if your child is planning on attending any flex days this summer or playing a sport next school year, they will need an updated sports physical dated May 1, 2026 or later. Please see attached information on a free event being offered next month.
Please see the attached pictures for all of the upcoming events for the end of the school year! Remember: tonight is the Spring Band Concert at 6 pm at SVHS!
Today's testing went so well! This is a reminder that we are off school tomorrow. We will see everyone back to school on Wednesday, and we will continue testing the rest of the week!
📚 State Testing Begins Next Week! 📝
Our students have worked hard all year, and next week is their chance to show what they know! We appreciate your help in making sure they are prepared and ready to do their best. 💪🐂
✅ Testing Prep Reminders for Families
😴 Get a good night’s sleep each evening
🍳 Eat a healthy breakfast
⏰ Arrive at school on time each day
📵 Encourage students to stay positive and limit distractions the night before testing
Most importantly, remind your child to:
⭐ Take their time
⭐ Read carefully
⭐ Try their best
We believe in our students and know they are capable of great things. Let’s finish strong, Herd! 🖤🩶 #FutureReady #HERDStrong #StateTesting #BuffaloMiddle #TheHERD
Our students have worked hard all year, and next week is their chance to show what they know! We appreciate your help in making sure they are prepared and ready to do their best. 💪🐂
✅ Testing Prep Reminders for Families
😴 Get a good night’s sleep each evening
🍳 Eat a healthy breakfast
⏰ Arrive at school on time each day
📵 Encourage students to stay positive and limit distractions the night before testing
Most importantly, remind your child to:
⭐ Take their time
⭐ Read carefully
⭐ Try their best
We believe in our students and know they are capable of great things. Let’s finish strong, Herd! 🖤🩶 #FutureReady #HERDStrong #StateTesting #BuffaloMiddle #TheHERD