Our Herdiculture club will be having a plant sale on Friday, May 1st from 10:30-12:00. Please see the attached graphics for more information and pictures of plants that will be for sale!
Yesterday, we had a delicious breakfast-for-lunch, and we were excited to feature locally sourced sausage provided by Rocky Knob Farm. Supporting local farms not only brings fresh, high-quality food to our students, but it also helps strengthen our community connections.
We are grateful to Jason Ekers for partnering with us and sharing the products of his hard work with our school. Opportunities like this allow our students to experience the value of locally grown food and the importance of supporting small businesses right here in our area.
Be sure to follow Jason Ekers on Facebook to learn more about Rocky Knob Farm and see all the great things happening on the farm!
We are grateful to Jason Ekers for partnering with us and sharing the products of his hard work with our school. Opportunities like this allow our students to experience the value of locally grown food and the importance of supporting small businesses right here in our area.
Be sure to follow Jason Ekers on Facebook to learn more about Rocky Knob Farm and see all the great things happening on the farm!
8th Grade Families - don't forget that SVHS Colorguard practices begin next week. The attached picture explains the eligibility and dates/times of tryouts. Any current 8th grade students are invited to participate. If they are chosen to be a part of the program after tryouts, they are required to take Band as a class. There is a form students have to get filled out by their teachers - this must be turned in by the May 21st tryout to make sure they are eligible. Extra copies of this form and the eligibility form are in the office.
Next week we are celebrating Purple Up Month with a spirit week. Every April, the Department of Defense Education Activity and school systems nationwide honor military-connected families by celebrating "Month of the Military Child" or "Purple Up Month." The color purple symbolizes military children across all branches as a combination of army green, marine corps red, and coast guard, air force, and navy blue. Attached you will find information about our spirit week themes as well as a proclamation from the governor about this week!
7th & 8th grade families: students will be bringing home consent forms today for a survey we will be completing on Monday, April 27th. This survey is anonymous and confidential and will help the WVDE better support our school. Please see the attached letter for more information. If you are fine with your student completing this, please complete the form and return to school by April 27th.
Don't forget about our Spring Fling Dance on Friday, May 22nd from 6-8 pm. This will be a fundraiser for the robotics program. Entry is $5, and concessions will be available for purchase.
We have a lot of activities happening in the next 8 weeks! Every day is important as we approach state testing, so please make sure students are present and on time! Please check out the attached pictures for all the end of year events, including Field Day and 8th grade promotion.
Congratulations to the following students who will have their work in the Portfolio Exhibit at the Huntington Museum of Art starting this Saturday, April 18th through May 15th. There will be a reception for the artists and award announcements on Saturday at 2:00 pm.
A few mid-week reminders:
Hoops for Heart is tomorrow. If students are not on a team and want to watch the games, it costs $3. There will also be concessions for sale. This event not only raises money for the American Heart Association but also our school's PE department.
If your child is attending Special Olympics Track and Field as an athlete or a hugger, please return permission slips and t-shirt money as soon as possible! We need to get our t-shirts ordered in time!
Finally, National Junior Honor Society dues ($20 one-time fee) are due today along with the New Member Response form. This form lets us know whether or not you plan to attend the induction ceremony or if you are choosing not to accept the membership - if you choose not to accept the membership, please go ahead and turn the form in so that we know who is joining & attending the ceremony!
Hoops for Heart is tomorrow. If students are not on a team and want to watch the games, it costs $3. There will also be concessions for sale. This event not only raises money for the American Heart Association but also our school's PE department.
If your child is attending Special Olympics Track and Field as an athlete or a hugger, please return permission slips and t-shirt money as soon as possible! We need to get our t-shirts ordered in time!
Finally, National Junior Honor Society dues ($20 one-time fee) are due today along with the New Member Response form. This form lets us know whether or not you plan to attend the induction ceremony or if you are choosing not to accept the membership - if you choose not to accept the membership, please go ahead and turn the form in so that we know who is joining & attending the ceremony!
We cannot believe that April begins tomorrow! Please see attached the monthly counseling newsletter as well as our breakfast and lunch menus for the month!
ZOEY HUGHES - 8th Grade - March 2026 Student of the Month! Zoey is always pleasant, happy, and a joy to be around. She works hard and tries her best in every situation.
BRISON BOWEN - 8th Grade - March 2026 Student of the Month! Brison is always ready to lend a helping hand. He puts forth tremendous effort and is ready to take on new challenges.
MAKYAH TOWLER - 7th Grade - March 2026 Student of the Month! Makyah is a dedicated student in all classes. She works diligently and stays on top of all her work. Makyah is so conscientious and driven to be at the top of the class.
PARKER LAYNE - 7th Grade - March 2026 Student of the Month! Parker is determined to understand the content presented to him. Parker is quietly the hardest worker in the room. He is very driven to succeed. He is a good friend to many.
BROOKE MASTERS - 6th Grade - March 2026 Student of the Month! Brooke is a joy to have in class because of her great personality and positive energy. She approaches every task with enthusiasm and effort, always trying her best. Brooke is friendly, thoughtful, and genuinely cares about the people around her.
EASTON HAZELETT - 6th Grade - March 2026 Student of the Month! Easton is always pleasant, respectful, and kind to both his classmates and teachers. He works hard to do the right thing even when no one is watching. Easton also sets a great example for his peers by consistently following directions and staying focused on his work.
🐃✨ Something was quietly happening at Buffalo Middle School last week… ✨🐃
While our students were learning and growing, our staff was secretly celebrating a “Underground Spirit Week,” and let’s just say… the Herd showed up in a BIG way.
From creative outfits to hidden theme days, there were smiles, laughter, and a whole lot of Bison pride happening behind the scenes. 🖤
Why keep it a secret? Because even when no one is watching, our staff knows how to build connection, boost morale, and keep the energy strong for our students every single day.
At Buffalo Middle School, it’s more than spirit week… It’s about being Honorable, Enthusiastic, Responsible, and Determined together as one HERD.
👀 Stay tuned… you never know what the Herd might be up to next!
Check out the links below for some videos from the week!
https://youtu.be/CAtzIAc3xE8?si=92i8N_F6WfayL0dk
https://youtube.com/shorts/aHFj6KHszwU?si=YakUQjMVfpYBc0Qd
While our students were learning and growing, our staff was secretly celebrating a “Underground Spirit Week,” and let’s just say… the Herd showed up in a BIG way.
From creative outfits to hidden theme days, there were smiles, laughter, and a whole lot of Bison pride happening behind the scenes. 🖤
Why keep it a secret? Because even when no one is watching, our staff knows how to build connection, boost morale, and keep the energy strong for our students every single day.
At Buffalo Middle School, it’s more than spirit week… It’s about being Honorable, Enthusiastic, Responsible, and Determined together as one HERD.
👀 Stay tuned… you never know what the Herd might be up to next!
Check out the links below for some videos from the week!
https://youtu.be/CAtzIAc3xE8?si=92i8N_F6WfayL0dk
https://youtube.com/shorts/aHFj6KHszwU?si=YakUQjMVfpYBc0Qd
This week is packed full with activities and due dates before Spring break begins - please check out the attached pictures with more information. There has been one change in dates - the NJHS Induction Ceremony had to be pushed back to Tuesday, May 19th.
Congratulations to our students who performed in the All-County Choir and Band performances the last few weeks!
Our BMS shirt sale deadline has been extended to Tuesday. Orders need to be turned in to students' social studies teachers. See attached picture for more details.
