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
We are still in need of volunteers for Career Day on Friday, October 16th. Please see the attached pictures for open clusters. If you are available to volunteer for all or even part of the day, please fill out this form to let us know: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/BUSEpKtBRq
🤟 Today is International Day of Sign Languages!
International Day of Sign Languages celebrates the languages, cultures, and identities of Deaf people and sign language users around the world. Sign languages are complete, natural languages, not simply gestures or signed versions of spoken languages.
Today, we’re celebrating Bison Sign Language Day, and we have a challenge for the Herd: How many signs can you learn today?
During lunch, we also challenge you to greet someone without speaking! Try using a sign, a wave, a facial expression, or another gesture to communicate.
As we celebrate today, remember a few simple ways to communicate respectfully with someone who is Deaf or hard of hearing: get their attention before you begin communicating, face them when you communicate, avoid unnecessarily covering your face, and remember that not every Deaf or hard-of-hearing person communicates in the same way.
Let’s learn something new, communicate in a new way, and make sure everyone feels like part of the Herd.
🤟 Many ways to communicate. One Herd. 🦬
International Day of Sign Languages celebrates the languages, cultures, and identities of Deaf people and sign language users around the world. Sign languages are complete, natural languages, not simply gestures or signed versions of spoken languages.
Today, we’re celebrating Bison Sign Language Day, and we have a challenge for the Herd: How many signs can you learn today?
During lunch, we also challenge you to greet someone without speaking! Try using a sign, a wave, a facial expression, or another gesture to communicate.
As we celebrate today, remember a few simple ways to communicate respectfully with someone who is Deaf or hard of hearing: get their attention before you begin communicating, face them when you communicate, avoid unnecessarily covering your face, and remember that not every Deaf or hard-of-hearing person communicates in the same way.
Let’s learn something new, communicate in a new way, and make sure everyone feels like part of the Herd.
🤟 Many ways to communicate. One Herd. 🦬
Students being invited to join Beta are bringing home a paper tonight with information. Please join the Remind account, so that you receive all updates from Mrs. Roark. The paper also describes the fees for membership and convention. All fees are due back to the office by October 1st. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Roark at Buffalo Elementary or through email: mroark@k12.wv.us
Next week is homecoming spirit week!! See the picture for each day's theme!
📢 Community Notice: School Crisis Drills Today
Buffalo Middle School will be conducting crisis drills today as part of our ongoing commitment to school safety and emergency preparedness.
🚨 Please be aware that these are PRACTICE DRILLS ONLY. There is no emergency or threat at our school.
During these drills, students and staff will practice appropriate procedures for responding to emergency situations. These exercises help ensure that everyone knows what to do and can respond safely and effectively if a real emergency were ever to occur.
We wanted to make our families and community aware in advance so there is no cause for alarm if you notice or hear about increased safety activity at the school today.
Thank you for your understanding and continued support as we work together to keep our Bison safe! 🦬💙
#BuffaloMiddleSchool #BisonSafety #SchoolSafety #Preparedness
Buffalo Middle School will be conducting crisis drills today as part of our ongoing commitment to school safety and emergency preparedness.
🚨 Please be aware that these are PRACTICE DRILLS ONLY. There is no emergency or threat at our school.
During these drills, students and staff will practice appropriate procedures for responding to emergency situations. These exercises help ensure that everyone knows what to do and can respond safely and effectively if a real emergency were ever to occur.
We wanted to make our families and community aware in advance so there is no cause for alarm if you notice or hear about increased safety activity at the school today.
Thank you for your understanding and continued support as we work together to keep our Bison safe! 🦬💙
#BuffaloMiddleSchool #BisonSafety #SchoolSafety #Preparedness
Families: did you know you could set up weekly or daily grade report emails from Schoology? Check out this video to learn more! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MGYpqU0fu6U If you do not have a parent account attached to your child's Schoology account, please contact us for your unique code!
📣 Career Day Volunteers Needed! 🦬💙
Buffalo Middle School is preparing for our upcoming Career Day, and we are looking for community members, parents, family members, and local professionals who would be willing to share their careers with our students!
Career Day is a great opportunity for our Bison to learn about the many possibilities available to them after school and hear firsthand about different career paths. Whether you work in healthcare, skilled trades, education, business, public service, technology, the arts, or another field, we would love to have you!
👷♀️👨⚕️👩🏫👨🚒👩💻👨🔧👩⚖️
As a volunteer, you'll have the opportunity to:
✨ Tell students about your career and what a typical day looks like
✨ Share the education, training, or skills needed for your profession
✨ Talk about what you enjoy about your career
✨ Answer questions and encourage students as they begin thinking about their futures
Interested in volunteering? Please contact Lauren Hensley (lnshaw@k12.wv.us) or complete our Career Day volunteer sign-up form: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/BUSEpKtBRq (or use the QR code on the picture).
Help us show our students just how many possibilities are waiting for them beyond the classroom!
🦬 It takes a Herd to prepare our Bison for the future! 💙
#BuffaloMiddleSchool #BuffaloBison #CareerDay #FutureReady #CommunityPartners #ItTakesAHerd
Buffalo Middle School is preparing for our upcoming Career Day, and we are looking for community members, parents, family members, and local professionals who would be willing to share their careers with our students!
Career Day is a great opportunity for our Bison to learn about the many possibilities available to them after school and hear firsthand about different career paths. Whether you work in healthcare, skilled trades, education, business, public service, technology, the arts, or another field, we would love to have you!
👷♀️👨⚕️👩🏫👨🚒👩💻👨🔧👩⚖️
As a volunteer, you'll have the opportunity to:
✨ Tell students about your career and what a typical day looks like
✨ Share the education, training, or skills needed for your profession
✨ Talk about what you enjoy about your career
✨ Answer questions and encourage students as they begin thinking about their futures
Interested in volunteering? Please contact Lauren Hensley (lnshaw@k12.wv.us) or complete our Career Day volunteer sign-up form: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/BUSEpKtBRq (or use the QR code on the picture).
Help us show our students just how many possibilities are waiting for them beyond the classroom!
🦬 It takes a Herd to prepare our Bison for the future! 💙
#BuffaloMiddleSchool #BuffaloBison #CareerDay #FutureReady #CommunityPartners #ItTakesAHerd
PICTURE DAY - WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 16, 2026
6TH GRADE FIELD TRIP
Please see the attached images with information about the annual Academy Days. For more information, visit https://www.capito.senate.gov/academy-nominations
Reminder: Today is Instrument Night for our Band families - come out to school from 4-6 pm to meet with Music and Arts and discuss renting an instrument for your student.
SEPTEMBER 26 MENU
BETA CLUB
ROBOTICS CLUB
📣 BMS FAMILIES & COMMUNITY: WE NEED YOU! 🦬
At Buffalo Middle School, we believe preparing students for the future goes beyond the classroom, and our families and community members are an important part of making that happen!
This fall, our students will participate in two hands-on, real-world learning experiences, and we need volunteers to help make them a success:
💰 Reality Store Program
📅 Thursday, September 17
⏰ 7:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Seventh grade students will experience a financial simulation where they are given a career, income, and family situation and must make real-life decisions about housing, transportation, groceries, insurance, child care, entertainment, utilities, and more. Volunteers will help staff the different stations and guide students through their decisions.
🌟 Get a Life Program
📅 Thursday, November 5
⏰ 7:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Get a Life launches students into the future as high school graduates with full-time jobs, monthly incomes, and real-world expenses. Students travel through stations where they make decisions about homes, cars, food, and other needs and wants all while trying to balance their budgets! They’ll even have the opportunity to “Level Up” by attending college or trade school and see firsthand how additional education can impact their career opportunities and income. Volunteers help staff the stations, guide students through their purchases, and bring a valuable real-world perspective to the experience.
Parents, grandparents, family members, local businesses, organizations, and community members are all invited to volunteer! You don't need any special experience, just a willingness to spend a morning encouraging and supporting our students. ❤️
📲 Ready to help? Scan the QR code on the flyer to complete our volunteer sign-up form or click the link below: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/SWBchFzx1K
Have questions? Contact Lauren Hensley at 304-429-6062 or Lnshaw@k12.wv.us
Your time can make a lasting impact. Help us give our Bison opportunities to practice real-world skills, make smart decisions, and charge confidently into their futures! 🦬
Together, we are the HERD!
At Buffalo Middle School, we believe preparing students for the future goes beyond the classroom, and our families and community members are an important part of making that happen!
This fall, our students will participate in two hands-on, real-world learning experiences, and we need volunteers to help make them a success:
💰 Reality Store Program
📅 Thursday, September 17
⏰ 7:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Seventh grade students will experience a financial simulation where they are given a career, income, and family situation and must make real-life decisions about housing, transportation, groceries, insurance, child care, entertainment, utilities, and more. Volunteers will help staff the different stations and guide students through their decisions.
🌟 Get a Life Program
📅 Thursday, November 5
⏰ 7:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Get a Life launches students into the future as high school graduates with full-time jobs, monthly incomes, and real-world expenses. Students travel through stations where they make decisions about homes, cars, food, and other needs and wants all while trying to balance their budgets! They’ll even have the opportunity to “Level Up” by attending college or trade school and see firsthand how additional education can impact their career opportunities and income. Volunteers help staff the stations, guide students through their purchases, and bring a valuable real-world perspective to the experience.
Parents, grandparents, family members, local businesses, organizations, and community members are all invited to volunteer! You don't need any special experience, just a willingness to spend a morning encouraging and supporting our students. ❤️
📲 Ready to help? Scan the QR code on the flyer to complete our volunteer sign-up form or click the link below: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/SWBchFzx1K
Have questions? Contact Lauren Hensley at 304-429-6062 or Lnshaw@k12.wv.us
Your time can make a lasting impact. Help us give our Bison opportunities to practice real-world skills, make smart decisions, and charge confidently into their futures! 🦬
Together, we are the HERD!
📣 Benchmark Testing Update for Families 📚✏️
Our students have been working hard! STAR Reading and Math testing was completed this week and Fall Benchmark Testing will take place next week.
Benchmark assessments give our teachers valuable information about each student’s current academic progress and help us identify strengths, areas for growth, and ways we can provide additional support through classroom instruction and interventions.
📄 STAR Reading & Math Results
Students who scored in the 25th percentile or lower on STAR Reading and/or Math will bring home a form next week. This form will explain your child’s results and the interventions and supports being provided in the classroom.
If you would like to meet with your child’s teachers to discuss the results or interventions further, please complete the meeting request portion at the bottom of the form and return it to school.
📝 Fall Benchmark Testing – Next Week
Please help your child do their best by making sure they:
🏫 Attend school each day
⏰ Arrive on time
😴 Get a good night’s sleep
💪 Come ready to give their best effort
Thank you, families, for helping us make testing week a success! The information we gain from these assessments helps us make informed instructional decisions and ensure our students receive the support they need to continue growing. 💙🦬
We appreciate your partnership in helping every Bison succeed!
Our students have been working hard! STAR Reading and Math testing was completed this week and Fall Benchmark Testing will take place next week.
Benchmark assessments give our teachers valuable information about each student’s current academic progress and help us identify strengths, areas for growth, and ways we can provide additional support through classroom instruction and interventions.
📄 STAR Reading & Math Results
Students who scored in the 25th percentile or lower on STAR Reading and/or Math will bring home a form next week. This form will explain your child’s results and the interventions and supports being provided in the classroom.
If you would like to meet with your child’s teachers to discuss the results or interventions further, please complete the meeting request portion at the bottom of the form and return it to school.
📝 Fall Benchmark Testing – Next Week
Please help your child do their best by making sure they:
🏫 Attend school each day
⏰ Arrive on time
😴 Get a good night’s sleep
💪 Come ready to give their best effort
Thank you, families, for helping us make testing week a success! The information we gain from these assessments helps us make informed instructional decisions and ensure our students receive the support they need to continue growing. 💙🦬
We appreciate your partnership in helping every Bison succeed!
WCS CELL PHONE POLICY
Band Families: Music & Arts will be at school next Wednesday, the 26th from 4-6 pm. Students can pick instruments, and families can ask questions about band & will get more information about renting an instrument.
