BUCKINGHAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - Staff, Students, Parents, Community "Together For Success!

We have some exciting news to share from our Spelling Bee Afterschool Club! After some impressive work, two of our 3rd-grade students, Tia Qiang and Empress McKay, have been named school finalists.

They will be competing at the Regional Spelling Bee at UMES on March 7th. During our upcoming club sessions, we will be focusing our efforts on helping Tia and Empress prepare for the competition.

Please join us in wishing them the best of luck!

Good evening, BES family! Let’s show out in RED tomorrow ❤️as we stand together in support of women’s heart health! ❤️Dr. Jackson & Mrs. Miller

Ready to take the next step in your career? Join Worcester County Public Schools for our Job Fair on Saturday, March 7, from 10:00–11:30 a.m. at Stephen Decatur High School.

Meet our team and explore opportunities in teaching, administrative services, food service, operations & transportation, and technology! Register by March 5 at 6 p.m. We hope to see you there! #WeAreWorcester

Good morning, 3rd grade families!
We invite you to join us for Donuts with Grown-Ups this morning from 9:30–10:15 AM. Please remember to bring a valid ID and check in at the front table to receive your visitor sticker for the day.
We look forward to seeing you! 🍩

Good morning BES Staff!
As you arrive this morning, please be careful in all lots. The county is coming through to salt.
See you soon!

Hello families!
Reminder- Tomorrow, Wednesday Feb. 4th is a 1/2 day for students. Car riders will begin dismissal at 11:50am and buses will dismiss as they arrive starting at 12:00pm. No after school academy.
Thank you!

Families!

Did you know we’re here to support you? Arriving at school on time each day, ready to learn, helps your scholar make the most of their time at Buckingham.

If you are experiencing challenges connecting with a mental health therapist, getting to school consistently, or need additional food supports, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Ms. Chaffee, Mrs. Long, and Ms. Runyon are here to help you and your family.

This week is National School Counseling Week, and we want to take a moment to recognize our incredible counselor, Mrs. Long.

From helping students navigate academic hurdles to providing a listening ear during tough moments, Mrs. Long’s impact on our school community is immeasurable.

Thank you, Mrs. Long, for your endless patience, your advocacy for our students, and for being such a vital part of our team. We are so lucky to have you at BES! 🍎✨

Due to the half day tomorrow, February 4, Before and After School Academies will not be in session. Thank you!

Title I Parent Survey

Buckingham Elementary School is asking families to complete our Title I Parent Survey by February 27. Your feedback helps us improve family events, communication, and learning supports for students.
Class Challenge: The class with the most survey responses will win a pizza party.

Survey link: https://forms.office.com/r/UbrLHfggKE

Thank you for helping us strengthen Title I at BES.

With wintry weather again in the forecast, we want to share with families that as of today, WCPS has utilized only one (1) of its three (3) days built into the 2025-2026 calendar for inclement weather. In accordance with our virtual day learning plan, all three days will be exhausted prior to utilizing virtual learning.

WCPS families can find below information on where to find inclement weather notifications. For those extended family members who may not receive notifications directly from us, you can stay in the know by downloading our mobile app and enabling notifications:

Download from the Apple App Store: https://apple.co/41QgE9c
Download from the Google Play Store: https://bit.ly/426TLOp

As a reminder, we endeavor to communicate any decisions by 5:30 a.m. at the latest. However, we ask for your patience and understanding in these difficult decisions. Our team not only monitors multiple forecasts and collaborates with other agencies, but they actively travel roads across all regions of the the county to ensure the safety of students and staff. #WeAreWorcester #SafetyMatters

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It’s official, BES! Our One School, One Book title has been revealed!
This year, our whole school will be reading The World According to Humphrey by Betty G. Birney — and yes… our tiny hero has a huge personality. 🐹

Watch today’s video of 4th grade welcoming Humphrey to school!

Our schoolwide reading program begins on February 2 (see the attached reading calendar), so get ready for daily chapters, fun surprises, and family-friendly activities along the way.

Let the Humphrey adventures begin!

Good evening families! Wednesday, Jan. 28th and Thursday, Jan. 29th are early dismissal days. BES Car riders will be dismissed beginning at 12:50 p.m. and our buses are scheduled to dismiss at 1:00 p.m. Please share this information with family members who may be picking up your child. This time is different from our typical early dismissal schedule to accommodate high school exams. Schools are closed for teacher professional development on Friday. Jan. 30th.

Wednesday, Jan. 28th and Thursday, Jan. 29th are early dismissal days. BES Car riders will be dismissed beginning at 12:50 p.m. and our buses are scheduled to dismiss at 1:00 p.m.
Please share this information with family members who may be picking up your child. This time is different from our typical early dismissal schedule to accommodate high school exams. Schools are closed for teacher professional development on Friday. Jan. 30th.

Due to inclement weather conditions, Worcester County Public Schools will open one hour late on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. Buses will operate accordingly. All school programs will begin following the one-hour delay.

Due to inclement weather conditions, Worcester County Public Schools will be closed on Monday, January 26, 2026. All after school, evening and Adult Education classes are also cancelled.

Good afternoon, due to scheduled early dismissal days, morning and after school academies will not be in session on Jan 28 & 29. Thank you.