Planning a trip or scheduling doctor appointments this school year? Our vacation planner is here to help! Use it to plan trips and make appointments around school breaks and early release days to help minimize absences and support your student's success!
Remember, every school day counts! Consistent attendance is critical to student success, so we encourage families to schedule vacations and appointments during school breaks whenever possible!
Remember, every school day counts! Consistent attendance is critical to student success, so we encourage families to schedule vacations and appointments during school breaks whenever possible!
Stay Connected with the HERD! 🦬
A new school year is almost here, and we want to make it easy for every Bison family to stay informed!
From important announcements and reminders to athletic updates, student celebrations, and school events, we share information in several places so you never miss what's happening at Buffalo Middle School.
Be sure to connect with us by:
🌐 Visiting our school website
📱 Joining Remind
📘 Following our Facebook pages
🎓 Joining the BMS News Group on Schoology
📸 Following us on Instagram
Our new "Stay Connected with the HERD" guide has everything you need in one convenient place! Save it, share it, and keep it handy throughout the school year.
We believe strong communication between school and home helps our students thrive. Thank you for partnering with us as we make this an incredible year for every member of the HERD!
#BuffaloMiddleSchool #BeHERDStrong #BMSFamily #StayConnected #FutureReady #BisonPride
A new school year is almost here, and we want to make it easy for every Bison family to stay informed!
From important announcements and reminders to athletic updates, student celebrations, and school events, we share information in several places so you never miss what's happening at Buffalo Middle School.
Be sure to connect with us by:
🌐 Visiting our school website
📱 Joining Remind
📘 Following our Facebook pages
🎓 Joining the BMS News Group on Schoology
📸 Following us on Instagram
Our new "Stay Connected with the HERD" guide has everything you need in one convenient place! Save it, share it, and keep it handy throughout the school year.
We believe strong communication between school and home helps our students thrive. Thank you for partnering with us as we make this an incredible year for every member of the HERD!
#BuffaloMiddleSchool #BeHERDStrong #BMSFamily #StayConnected #FutureReady #BisonPride
Tomorrow, August 6th, is our 6th grade orientation!
Drop off will be in the gravel lot at the school at 9 AM and pick up will be over at the BMS football field at 1 PM. We will serve them lunch, and they will learn about BMS, meet their teachers, and socialize with their friends!
Then, tomorrow night, at 6 pm, return to the school for a family orientation! New families to our school are also welcome to attend!
Drop off will be in the gravel lot at the school at 9 AM and pick up will be over at the BMS football field at 1 PM. We will serve them lunch, and they will learn about BMS, meet their teachers, and socialize with their friends!
Then, tomorrow night, at 6 pm, return to the school for a family orientation! New families to our school are also welcome to attend!
7th Grade Vaccine Addendum: We still have incoming seventh grade students who have not turned in their vaccination records. Until we receive records, those students are not allowed to participate in any school sanctioned extra-curricular activities or attend school. Please make sure you get us a copy before next Thursday. You can submit your records by bringing them by the school, faxing them to us (304-429-7245), or emailing to our school nurse, Carrie Perry (carrie.perry@k12.wv.us). If you need to check to see if your student is missing their record, you can give us a call at the school tomorrow between 9-2.
Back-to-School Health Reminder! 💙
As we prepare for a great school year, here are a few important reminders from the school nurse:
💊 Medications at School
Students taking medication during the school day must have new physician orders for the 2026–2027 school year.
A parent or guardian must bring all medications to the school office. Please do not send medications in your child's backpack.
Students who require emergency medications (EpiPens, seizure medications, inhalers, etc.) must have both a current doctor's order and their medication at school on or before the first day of school.
🩺 Incoming 7th Grade Families
West Virginia state law requires all students entering 7th grade to have:
✔️ TDAP Booster
✔️ MCV4 (Meningococcal) Vaccine
Please submit an updated immunization record before the start of school. Records may be dropped off, faxed, or emailed to carrie.perry@k12.wv.us.
📅 Help us make the first day of school safe and successful by completing these health requirements before school begins!
#BackToSchool #SchoolHealth #StudentSafety #7thGrade #Immunizations #MedicationReminder #SchoolNurse #ReadyForSchool
As we prepare for a great school year, here are a few important reminders from the school nurse:
💊 Medications at School
Students taking medication during the school day must have new physician orders for the 2026–2027 school year.
A parent or guardian must bring all medications to the school office. Please do not send medications in your child's backpack.
Students who require emergency medications (EpiPens, seizure medications, inhalers, etc.) must have both a current doctor's order and their medication at school on or before the first day of school.
🩺 Incoming 7th Grade Families
West Virginia state law requires all students entering 7th grade to have:
✔️ TDAP Booster
✔️ MCV4 (Meningococcal) Vaccine
Please submit an updated immunization record before the start of school. Records may be dropped off, faxed, or emailed to carrie.perry@k12.wv.us.
📅 Help us make the first day of school safe and successful by completing these health requirements before school begins!
#BackToSchool #SchoolHealth #StudentSafety #7thGrade #Immunizations #MedicationReminder #SchoolNurse #ReadyForSchool
The county is implementing multiple new features this year which require us to have families’ cell phone numbers in our system. Please complete the form using the QR code below or the link to update our information. https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/wxek7nziJF
6TH GRADE ORIENTATION
Wayne County virtual school enrollment for this school year is open until this Friday, August 7th at noon. You can access the registration form by using the QR code on the attached photo or clicking this link: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=S7AZ4AwzekaLrgn7FzdNaqOHD6gCMPZFiFYtKT39gsBUQ1ozTkNESjhTODRQQU03R0MyVTlOMjRDUC4u&origin=QRCode&route=shorturl
6th Grade Orientation is This Week! 🦬
We can't wait to welcome our newest Buffalo Middle School Bison!
🎉 6th Grade Orientation
📅 Thursday, August 6
🕘 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
🌭 Lunch will be provided
During orientation, students will:
✅ Get to know their new school
✅ Reconnect with friends
✅ Get a head start before the school year begins
Parent Information:
🚗 Drop-off: 9:00 AM in the gravel lot
🏈 Pick-up: 1:00 PM at the BMS football field behind the old Buffalo High School
❤️ Please let us know at drop-off if your child has any medical conditions, allergies, medications, or other health information we should be aware of during orientation.
👨👩👧 Family Orientation
🕕 August 6 at 6:00 PM
This is a great opportunity to learn about Buffalo Middle School, meet our staff, and prepare for an exciting school year. We look forward to seeing all of our new 6th grade students and their families!
#BuffaloMiddleSchool #BuffaloBison #6thGradeOrientation #BisonPride #BackToSchool
We can't wait to welcome our newest Buffalo Middle School Bison!
🎉 6th Grade Orientation
📅 Thursday, August 6
🕘 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
🌭 Lunch will be provided
During orientation, students will:
✅ Get to know their new school
✅ Reconnect with friends
✅ Get a head start before the school year begins
Parent Information:
🚗 Drop-off: 9:00 AM in the gravel lot
🏈 Pick-up: 1:00 PM at the BMS football field behind the old Buffalo High School
❤️ Please let us know at drop-off if your child has any medical conditions, allergies, medications, or other health information we should be aware of during orientation.
👨👩👧 Family Orientation
🕕 August 6 at 6:00 PM
This is a great opportunity to learn about Buffalo Middle School, meet our staff, and prepare for an exciting school year. We look forward to seeing all of our new 6th grade students and their families!
#BuffaloMiddleSchool #BuffaloBison #6thGradeOrientation #BisonPride #BackToSchool
🍎 Every Child Deserves the Opportunity to Succeed
Did you know that under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act, children and youth experiencing housing instability have educational rights and support available?
Housing instability may include: 🏠 Living with another family due to hardship 🏨 Staying in a hotel or motel 🚗 Living in a vehicle or campground 🏚️ Living in inadequate housing or without utilities 🛋️ Staying with friends or relatives because there is nowhere else to go.
If your family—or a family you know—is facing one of these situations, please know you are not alone, and help is available.
Our goal is simple: to ensure every child has the opportunity to attend school, succeed, and thrive—regardless of their housing situation.
Please don't hesitate to reach out to the Wayne County Schools Office of Attendance & Student Support Services using the contact information on the flyer.
If you have questions or would like assistance with the process, you are also welcome to contact our Buffalo Middle School Social Worker, Julia Dean, MSW, LSW at (304) 429-6062 (Ext.190) or julia.dean@k12.wv.us.
We are here to help, and all conversations are handled with care, compassion, and confidentiality.
❤️ At Buffalo Middle School, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to learn, grow, and succeed. If you know a family who may benefit from this information, please share this post. You never know whose life it may touch.
Please help us by sharing this post. You never know who may need this information.
As we get ready to welcome our students back for an exciting new school year, we are thrilled to share our suggested school supply list!
These items will help students start the year prepared and ready to learn. Please remember that this is a *suggested* list. We understand that every family's situation is different, and we never want school supplies to be a source of stress. If you're unable to provide some or all of these items, please don't worry; we're here to help, and every student will be welcomed and supported.
You'll also notice a Teacher Wish List at the bottom. These are optional classroom items that help teachers keep supplies stocked throughout the year for projects, shared classroom use, and students who may need a little extra support. If you're able to donate one or two of these items, it is always appreciated and makes a meaningful difference for our classrooms. Thank you for helping us create the best possible learning environment for all of our students!
The first day of school is the beginning of new friendships, new opportunities, and new adventures. We can't wait to see our Bison back in the building, reconnect with familiar faces, and welcome those who are joining our school community for the first time.
Enjoy the rest of your summer, and we'll see you soon for another amazing year. Here's to a year of learning, growth, and being HERD Strong!
#BackToSchool #WelcomeBack #HERDStrong #FutureReady #BisonPride
These items will help students start the year prepared and ready to learn. Please remember that this is a *suggested* list. We understand that every family's situation is different, and we never want school supplies to be a source of stress. If you're unable to provide some or all of these items, please don't worry; we're here to help, and every student will be welcomed and supported.
You'll also notice a Teacher Wish List at the bottom. These are optional classroom items that help teachers keep supplies stocked throughout the year for projects, shared classroom use, and students who may need a little extra support. If you're able to donate one or two of these items, it is always appreciated and makes a meaningful difference for our classrooms. Thank you for helping us create the best possible learning environment for all of our students!
The first day of school is the beginning of new friendships, new opportunities, and new adventures. We can't wait to see our Bison back in the building, reconnect with familiar faces, and welcome those who are joining our school community for the first time.
Enjoy the rest of your summer, and we'll see you soon for another amazing year. Here's to a year of learning, growth, and being HERD Strong!
#BackToSchool #WelcomeBack #HERDStrong #FutureReady #BisonPride
Don't forget to purchase your 25-26 yearbook - the deadline is August 1st! Please see the attached picture for the QR code to order. Yearbooks will be in at the beginning of next school year. If your student is headed to the high school, we will deliver them to the high school when they arrive here. You can also order using this link: https://www.treering.com/purchase?PassCode=1015150760334178
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EXCITING NEWS
If you missed picking up your report cards, there will be someone in the office from 9-1 today and tomorrow!
Don't forget to purchase your yearbook! Please see the attached picture for the QR code to order. The deadline to purchase is August 1st. Yearbooks will be in at the beginning of next school year. If your student is headed to the high school, we will deliver them to the high school when they arrive here. You can also order using this link: https://www.treering.com/purchase?PassCode=1015150760334178
Please complete this survey to help the school counselor improve communication efforts next school year! https://forms.office.com/r/fNpwtqwdgh
We have printed report cards. Any students who are at school today will come home with theirs. If you would like to come by to pick up your student's copy, we will be in the office tomorrow, Monday, and Tuesday from 9 AM - 1 PM. If you do not pick it up, we will save them and send them home with students at the beginning of next school year!
This is the video we showed during the 8th grade promotion ceremony. We wanted to make sure it was available for all those who may have missed it. Thanks to our 8th grade Science teacher, Holly Hanna, for all the work she put into making this! https://youtu.be/Nw-xllwn7VQ
Today is the last day of the school year! It is also an early dismissal beginning at 12:30 pm. We hope everyone has an amazing safe summer break, and we will see everyone back at school on Thursday, August 13th!
