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
🍎 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!
Good afternoon,
We would like to extend our sincere apologies for an error that occurred during this morning's 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony. Due to an oversight, several students who earned recognition on our 3-Year Honor Roll list, as well as one student who achieved a perfect 4.0 GPA for three consecutive years, were inadvertently omitted from the program.
We are incredibly proud of these students and regret that they were not recognized during the ceremony as intended. To ensure they receive the recognition they deserve, we have attached an image listing all of the students who were missed.
Students who were omitted from the list may stop by the school office at any time this week to pick up their medals.
We apologize for this mistake and appreciate your understanding as we work to correct it. Congratulations to all of our students on their accomplishments, and best wishes to our 8th-grade class as they move on to high school.
Thank you,
School Administration
We would like to extend our sincere apologies for an error that occurred during this morning's 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony. Due to an oversight, several students who earned recognition on our 3-Year Honor Roll list, as well as one student who achieved a perfect 4.0 GPA for three consecutive years, were inadvertently omitted from the program.
We are incredibly proud of these students and regret that they were not recognized during the ceremony as intended. To ensure they receive the recognition they deserve, we have attached an image listing all of the students who were missed.
Students who were omitted from the list may stop by the school office at any time this week to pick up their medals.
We apologize for this mistake and appreciate your understanding as we work to correct it. Congratulations to all of our students on their accomplishments, and best wishes to our 8th-grade class as they move on to high school.
Thank you,
School Administration
We are down to the last week of the school year! Tonight is the annual Sports Banquet at 6:00 pm. Monday will be the 8th grade promotion ceremony beginning at 9:00 am. Next Thursday (June 4th) is the last day of school for students and will be an early release (dismissal begins at 12:30 pm).
MEAL BOXES FOR SUMMER
REID PORTER - 8th Grade - May 2026 Student of the Month! Reid is very helpful and willing to lend a hand whenever asked. He stays on top of his work and tries his best.
SOPHIA HOLLAND - 8th Grade - May 2026 Student of the Month! Sophia is easy to work with and willing to go above and beyond. She is kind and friendly to others.
JENNY JANES-MAYNARD - 7th Grade - May 2026 Student of the Month! Jenny is quiet, thoughtful, and creative. She consistently works hard and produces high-quality work. Her love for drawing allows her creativity to flourish, and her artwork beautifully expresses her unique perspective.
BRAXTON EPLING - 7th Grade - May 2026 Student of the Month! Braxton is so polite, kind and respectful. His sense of humor and individuality make him a joy to have in class, and he isn’t afraid to be himself. Braxton works hard and stays engaged in his learning.
