BGMS Bulletin
April, 2026
What truly sets Ms. Turner apart for Mr. Lunger is her absolute trustworthiness and her willingness to roll up her sleeves and jump into all of the work it takes to run a school. She's a dedicated educator who leads by example every single day. We are incredibly blessed and truly lucky to have Ms. Turner's leadership and heart at Buffalo Gap. Thank you for all you do!
We are so excited to share that Mrs. Allison Lotts has been selected as the Buffalo Gap Middle School Teacher of the Year! Mrs. Lotts teaches Ag and leads our award winning FFA program, but that only scratches the surface of her excellence. Mrs. Lotts contributes and leads wherever she is needed. She loves students and brings passion into her classroom. She sees a need and throws herself into helping others. She doesn't do these things for accolades and attention - it is just who she is. Mrs. Lotts invests in others and is an ambassador for agriculture in our region, state and country. We are blessed that she is a Bison and our community is a better place because of her. Congratulations Mrs. Lotts!
SOLs for the 2025-2026 are right around the corner! If your family has a conflict and your student will not be at school on one of these days, please contact Ms. Turner at turner.sm@augusta.k12.va.us, or by calling the BGMS office at 540-414-0510. We will schedule your student for a make-up testing time.
IRW- April 14th
Civics- April 28th
Science - April 30th
Reading- May 5
Math- May 7
We love chances for families to participate in the life of BGMS. We have many opportunities throughout the year for families to join us on field trips, supervise events and help in classrooms. If you would like the school to have a volunteer form on file, please download the attached form, fill it out, and send it back to school with your student.
As the year begins, we want to remind you that STOPit is still here to support your student’s safety and well-being. The app provides a safe, anonymous way for students to report concerns, get help, or find resources—anytime, anywhere.
With STOPit, students can:
- Submit a Tip — Share something serious without giving their name
- Crisis Text Line — Connect 24/7 with a trained mental health counselor
- Resources — Access help for needs like food, shelter, bullying, or anxiety
Your encouragement can make a difference—please take a moment to remind your student how to access STOPit:
- Open the app or download it from the Apple App Store or Google Play
- Search for our school in the list or enter the school code
- Accept the terms—and they’re ready to go!
Thank you for helping us keep our school community safe and supported.
BISON COMMUNITY COUNCIL - MEETING April 7th
Calling all parents! The Bison Community Council is our new parent organization and they need your participation.
The mission of the Bison Community Council is to:
● Support the teachers, staff, and students of Buffalo Gap Middle School;
● Encourage family and community involvement in the life of the school;
● Promote a culture of volunteerism and engagement within the school;
● Strengthen relationships between the school, families, and the greater Buffalo Gap
community.
Please consider ways you can help support our school this year. Many hands make light work!
Cafeteria Information
Breakfast and Lunch are offered free again this year for ALL students. A la carte items can be purchased during your student's lunch period. Students may either pay in cash or by having money on their account.
Safety
Students and visitors will enter the building and move through our weapons detectors daily. Just as last year, note that zippered binders are not permitted due to weapons detector procedures. Regular notebooks/binders and zippered pencil pouches are acceptable; however, some items must be removed from the backpack and reviewed by our staff at the detector stations. Items such as Chromebooks, umbrellas, glasses cases, large scissors, and certain other metal items must be removed before students are able to pass through the detectors.
Chromebook Charging
Students are asked to charge their Chromebooks each evening so they are ready for use each day.
Cell Phones/Smart Watches
Cell phones and smart watches can be a huge distraction in the educational setting. Since our students have Chromebooks, they have all the technology they need for the academic setting. Phones and smart watches must be turned off and stored in backpacks, and students are not allowed to use these during the day at school. If you need to contact your child for an emergency, please call the front office. Students may also come to the office to call home if needed.
