Buford High School Newsletter

Volume 1 | September 1, 2023

News & Information

The 2023-2024 school year is off to a great start! We are proud of our students and teachers for their dedication to excellence in Academics, Athletics and the Arts.

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EXCELLENCE IN ACADEMICS

Benchmark Week

Benchmark Week is fast approaching! We encourage all students to take advantage of available academic supports to prepare for their exams.

Zero Period

BHS offers Zero Period each day from 7:10am - 7:35am, which is an opportunity for students to receive academic assistance.

Schedule for Zero Period

Mondays & Thursdays -

Math & Language Arts

Tuesday & Wednesdays -

Science & Social Studies

Fridays - All Electives

On Wednesdays, we offer after school assistance from 3:00pm - 4:00pm in the Media Center. Students who live in district and need transportation can ride the bus home at 4:00pm.

If students have missing assignments due to absences that can still be completed, they should arrange with their teachers to attend the “Make-Up Zone” in the Buford Room on Tuesdays & Wednesdays from 3:00pm-4:00pm and in Mrs. MacAdam’s Room (2218) on Tuesdays from 6:40am-7:30am.

Math Tutoring is available every morning from 7:10am - 7:30am in the Media Center. No appointments required. Math Tutoring begins on September 5, 2023.

The Writing Center is available every morning from 7:10am - 7:30am in the Media Center. The Writing Center opens September 11, 2023. Appointments are encouraged, but not required. (Make an appointment.)

EXCELLENCE IN ATHLETICS

Please join us to cheer on the Wolves!

The Buford Football team is off to a great start with wins over Jones County, St. Frances Academy, and Mallard Creek, NC. We are thankful for all the green and gold in the stands as they Defend the B!

The Buford Tennis program is excited to host their first annual tennis tournament!

Student Athletics Pass

A student All Sports Pass to athletic events is now available on GoFan. To purchase a pass, visit www.GoFan.co and enter the student's 6-digit student number in the promo code box. Once the student number is entered, the $50.00 price will appear, select one ticket, add additional information, and check out.

EXCELLENCE IN THE ARTS

BUFORD BAND OF WOLVES

The 2023 Halftime Show for the Band of Wolves is called The Shape of Things to Come and features music from Caroline Shaw’s Partita for Eight Voices, Symphonic Metamorphosis by Paul Hindemith, and the Cyndi Lauper classic - True Colors.

We hope you enjoy their performances under the Friday Night Lights!

DANCING WITH THE WOLVES

September 28, 2023

6:30 PM

Buford HS Performing Arts Center

STUDENT LIFE

Yearbook & School Picture Information

SENIOR PICTURES

All students who are Seniors need to have their Senior Pictures taken with Lily McGregor Photography for the yearbook. Please call Lily McGregor Photography at 770.317.5599 as soon as possible to make an appointment so that your student can be photographed on a day that is most convenient for you. To view session options, visit this section of the McGregors' website.

To appear in the yearbook, you will need to be photographed prior to the school deadline of September 30.

SENIOR ADS

Parents who wish to purchase a Senior Ad to honor their senior in the yearbook can visit the Jostens site to purchase and create an ad. The final purchase deadline is November 10, and parents can receive a discount by purchasing early.

SCHOOL PICTURES for GRADES 9-11

Parents of students who were photographed during the August 24th BHS Picture Day will receive an email from Lily McGregor photography through PhotoDay that includes a link and an access code that is specific to their student so parents can view and order their student's portrait. Parents who have multiple students at BHS will receive a separate email for each of their students. If a parent has not received an email with this information by September 15th, the parent should email info@lilymcgregorphotography.com to gain access to their student's portrait gallery.

Students who were absent on August 24th can take a photo for no charge at Retakes Day during lunch on September 26. Students who want a retake because they do not like their original photo must bring $5 (cash or check) with them to Retakes Day if they want to take a new photograph.

PURCHASE A YEARBOOK ONLINE

Please visit the Jostens website to order your 2023-2024 yearbook today!

Yearbooks are currently $90; the price increases to $95 on October 1. The last chance to order / final deadline is Friday, February 23, 2024.

Please consider the “donate yearbook” option at check out to sponsor a yearbook for a student experiencing hardship this year. When choosing to donate, please enter “Wolves Care” in the first/last name fields and select “other” from the drop down

grade list.

HOMECOMING 2023

HOMECOMING PARADE

Friday, September 15 @ 3:00 pm

Click here to view parade route.

HOMECOMING DANCE

Saturday, September 16 @ BHS

7:00pm -10:00pm in the Buford High School Courtyard.

Non-driving students need to be picked up from the high school by 10:20pm.

Tickets are $25 and will be on GoFan starting Monday, Aug 28th until Friday, Sept 15th at 11:59pm

Tickets will be sold at the door for $30, cash preferred.

Guest Forms can be found on GoFan or your class Canvas page.

Resources for Students

Counselor

Contact Information

The BHS Counseling Department is looking forward to a great school year.

Please contact your child's counselor if you have any questions:

9th Grade Students:

Heidi Rider

heidi.rider@bufordcityschools.org

10th - 12th Grade Last Names A-Gl:

Tia Vincent

tia.vincent@bufordcityschools.org

10th - 12th Grade Last Names Go-Ol:

Cassandra Palmer

cassandra.palmer@bufordcityschools.org

10th - 12th Grade Last Names Or-Z:

Tamekia Bradshaw

tamekia.bradshaw@bufordcityschools.org

College & Career

Carmen Borja

carmen.borja@bufordcityschools.org

Information from Curriculum Night

Curriculum Night was held on Tuesday, August 29, 2023. If you were unable to join us, please review the following presentations for more information about Buford High School.

General Information about BHS Curriculum

Information for 9th Grade Parents

Information for 12th Grade Parents