Buchanan Community Schools

08/31/2026

Important Bus Notice: Elementary drop-off times are running 20 to 45 minutes late today. Our drivers are working hard to bring everyone home safely. Thank you so much for your patience! 🚌

08/31/2026

September 2026 KEY DATES

Wacky Wednesday Release times are as follows:
Ottawa 8:40am-3:10pm
Moccasin 8:45am-3:15pm
Buchanan Middle School 7:30am-1:55pm
Buchanan High School 7:40am-2:07pm

Wednesdays are ALWAYS an early release day! (Unless a half-day or no school.)

08/31/2026

Hello Buchanan Community Schools families!

We are reaching out to you in an effort to make sure our students’ needs are met with relative ease in the coming school year, and to keep you abreast of any and all changes to our health-related protocols.

In keeping with medical best-practice and in an effort to keep our students as safe as possible, the district’s medication policy will now require a physician-signature for administration of over-the-counter medications, including topical medications.

We appreciate your patience as this extra step is integrated into our medication policy as we work to ensure the health and safety of our students.

Below you will find said Medication Authorization form. One form is required per medication.

-District Administered Medication Consent Form: https://www.buchananschools.com/boardpolicy/5703-f-2-consent-for-district-administered-medication-form/
-Self-administered Medication Consent Form: https://www.buchananschools.com/boardpolicy/5703-f-3-consent-for-student-to-self-administer-medication-form/

Thank you and hope you have a wonderful school year!
Cat Comer, RN

08/31/2026

08/31/2026

Welcome back to school Bucks!

Have a GREAT first day! 🦌

08/27/2026

Our staff spent this past week prepping, planning, and filling the halls with fresh energy. Now, the only thing missing is our incredible students!

We can't wait to open our doors and welcome everyone back this Monday morning. Rest up this weekend, get those backpacks ready, and let's make it an amazing school year.

See you all bright and early on Monday! 🎒📚✨

08/27/2026

Proof that our administrators have harmony on and off the stage! Huge shoutout to Mrs. Denison and Mr. Babcock for kicking off professional development with an impromptu duet of "Islands in the Stream." Dolly Parton herself would be proud! 🎤✨

08/27/2026

🍎 New Staff Spotlight! 🍎

Please join us in giving a warm Ottawa Elementary welcome to Jessica McManus, our newest 1st-grade teacher! 🎉

First grade is such a magical, foundational year filled with big milestones in reading, hands-on math, and building lifelong friendships. We are so excited to have Ms. McManus bringing her energy, passion, and dedication to our classrooms to guide our young learners through this amazing journey.

Welcome to the Ottawa family, Ms. McManus!

08/26/2026

Today, our teachers gathered at the Loading Dock to learn about important updates to school regulations and what they mean for our work moving forward. Staying informed, staying prepared, and continuing to grow because great schools are built on great educators who never stop learning! 🦌

08/25/2026

Members of the high school football teams welcoming back students to Moccasin Elementary! We love seeing this tradition!✏️🦌 GO BUCKS! 🙌