Please complete this Google Form with a baby picture and an updated picture of your 8th Grader so we can use it for the slideshow on Friday.

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4 days ago, Buford Middle School
School Supply Lists for 2026-27 are available now!
22 days ago, Buford Middle School
Buford Middle School 2026-27 School Supply List: 6th: 1 - Binder, Durable, View, 3 Inch, Blue, Avery 1 - Divider, Avery, 5 Tab, Multicolor, Big Tab Write On 1 - Headphones, HamiltonBuhl Kids, HA2, Asst. Colors 10 - Pencil, Ticonderoga, Sharpened, No 2, 10 Pk 1 - Sheet Protector, Plastic, 30 Pkg, Avery; 7th: 1 - Binder, Durable, View, 2 Inch, Blue, Avery 1 - Colored Pencils, Crayola, 12 Ct 1 - Divider, Avery, 8 Tab, Multicolor, Big Tab Write On 1 - Earbuds, HamiltonBuhl, Tangle Free Cord, Asst Colors 5 - Pencil, Ticonderoga, Sharpened, No 2, 10 Pk 1 - Pencil Pouch, Front View, 7 x 10, 3 Ring, Asst Color 1 - Pencil Sharpener, Canister, 2 Hole 8th: 1 - Colored Pencils, Crayola, 12 Ct 4 - Composition Book, Wide Ruled, Black, 100 Ct, Pacon 1 - Earbuds, HamiltonBuhl, Tangle Free Cord, Asst Colors 1 - Highlighter, Pen Style, Chisel, Clip, 3 Pack, Yellow, Blue, Pink 7 - Pencil, Ticonderoga, Sharpened, No 2, 10 Pk 1 - Pencil Pouch, Clear, 9 x 10.5, 3 Ring 1 - Pencil Sharpener, Canister, 2 Hole; Fundamentals of Computing: 1 - Dry Erase Markers, Expo, 4 Color Set, Chisel 1 - Index Cards, 3 x 5, Ruled, White, 100 Ct 1 - Markers, Crayola, Classic, 08 Ct, Thick 1 - Paper, Construction, 9x12, Asst Colors, 50 Ct 1 - Paper, Filler, Wide, 100 Ct 1 - Tape, Scotch, Roll/Dispenser, 3/4 x 300; Self Contained: 1 - Binder, Durable, View, 2 Inch, Blue, Avery 1 - Sheet Protector, Plastic, 10 Pkg, Avery
Congratulations to our very own Mrs. Merrill!
about 23 hours ago, Buford Middle School
Congratulations to Hannah Merrill for being a Lancaster County teacher of the year finalist. BMS is so proud of you!
BMS Field Day 2026

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1krp4Rd_KZ5LEh4aulzt59yTyqWG-vm7W/view?usp=sharing
6 days ago, Buford Middle School
BMS Field Day May 22
16 days ago, Buford Middle School
BMS 2026 Field Day A Day of Fun to Finish the Year. Friday May 22. **We are asking students to bring a bagged lunch, towel, and water bottle. All Day Event/Reach out to a StuCo Teacher sponsor with any questions
Many congratulations to our BMS winners!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eKEUS1AbQMfQAzGp0gfbwGe99BsqO67t/view?usp=sharing
17 days ago, Buford Middle School
Mark your calendars to join us for some summer fun!
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18 days ago, Buford Middle School
Lil Jacket Cheer Camp: Cheers, dances, motions, games, stunting, jumps, tumbling, a pep rally and much more! $50 per cheerleader, includes camp shirt June 22-25 5:30-7:30 BMS Gym For more info: susan.hopkins@lcsd.k12.sc.us
Youth Serve is a local non-profit, Christian based organization that runs a camp for teens age 13 through the summer after graduation during which we complete home repairs as well as community service projects.

In addition to spiritual growth and learning to serve others, YS is also a great way to get service hours. Just 5 days equals 33 hours! This year's camp is Jun15th-19th. Visit our website for details or to register as a student or to complete a home repair application. Deadline May 15th! We would also welcome any adults with construction skills! For reference, we complete a lot of wheelchair ramps, decks repair/replacements, siding, flooring, pressure washing, and painting.
Feel free to call 803-320-9972 with any questions!

https://www.kershawyouthserve.org/
19 days ago, Buford Middle School
Youth Serve June 15-19 Register at Kershawyouthserve.org. Space is limited!
In honor of Teacher of Appreciation Week, here is the entire list of 2025-26 Pride of the Hive recipients: https://canva.link/j3emya8dkmw5w5m
26 days ago, Buford Middle School
Pride of the Hive: In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, we would like to highlight our entire list of Pride of the Hive recipients for the 2025-26 school year. These dedicated educators have been nominated by their peers and deserve all the love and recognition they can get.
It's National Principal's Day! Let's celebrate Mrs. Bradley!
29 days ago, Buford Middle School
Happy National Principal's Day, Ashley Bradley! Buford Middle School loves you!
Congratulations to each of these winners!
30 days ago, Buford Middle School
Congratulations to our winners for the 2025-26 school year! Teacher of the year: Hannah Merrill; Beginning TOY: Susan Stroud; Staff Member of the Year: Tammie Funderburk
Wellness week April 27-May 1
about 1 month ago, Buford Middle School
Wellness Week: Week of April 27-May 1. Monday: Write it out Monday and wear blue and yellow; Tuesday Thinking Cap Tuesday and wear a hat; Wednesday It's ok to not be okay wednesday. Mismatch day; Thursday: coping skill Thursday- Wear calming colors; Friday Feel Good Friday-Wear comfy clothes
Rising 6th Grade informational meeting!
about 1 month ago, Buford Middle School
Informational Meeting When: Tues, April 28; Time: 6:00pm; Where: BMS Cafeteria; open to all rising 6th graders and their parents/guardians. meet teachers/learn transition information
BMS Cheer is hosting BINGO Night for our community on Monday, April 20th. Cost is $5 to play 5 BINGO games and hotdog plates will be sold separately for $5. Please RSVP at https://bit.ly/BMSapril
Gather your family and friends for an evening of food, fun and fellowship!
Supper sold at 5:00* pre-order only, BINGO begins at 5:30.
about 2 months ago, Buford Middle School
BMS Cheer is hosting BINGO Night for our community on Monday, April 20th. Cost is $5 to play 5 BINGO games and hotdog plates will be sold separately for $5. Please RSVP at https://bit.ly/BMSapril Gather your family and friends for an evening of food, fun and fellowship! Supper sold at 5:00* pre-order only, BINGO begins at 5:30.
All LCSD Schools and Offices will be closed April 6-10, 2026 for Spring Break. We hope you have a wonderful break, and we look forward to seeing you on Monday, April 13, 2026.
about 2 months ago, Lancaster County School District
Spring Break April 6-10, 2026
Check out the April 2026 Community Newsletter - The Connector - hhttps://app.smore.com/n/q8ctf
about 2 months ago, Lancaster County School District
The Connector - April 2026
Share what you did over spring break and it may appear on the Stinger On Air's Middle School Moment!

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FhQmnTOnDRojKkjLVCKRP-2kBmm87vc4/view?usp=drive_link
about 2 months ago, Buford Middle School
Summer Camp opportunities at USC-Columbia

https://sc.edu/uofsc/posts/2026/01/summer_camps_2026.php?utm_campaign=USCNews&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=homepage&utm_term=?utm_campaign=USCNews&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=homepage&utm_term=032726
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about 2 months ago, Buford Middle School
Mark your calendars for the car show at the Lancaster Career Center May 2nd!
about 2 months ago, Buford Middle School
Cruise-In Car show. at the Lancaster Career Center. $10 car entry. Food, music, open greenhouse. For more info 803-287-0156
Check out Middle School Moment- so many cool things happening in our classes and with our students!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GpJTKZusGWk
2 months ago, Buford Middle School