Knightly News
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March 2, 2026
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This year we will celebrate 40 Years of Excellence! Continue to view the Knightly News for activities and events surrounding our 40th Anniversary.
This year we will celebrate 40 Years of Excellence! Continue to view the Knightly News for activities and events surrounding our 40th Anniversary.
There is a schoolwide theme every year. It is a fun way to bring our school community together. The 25-26 theme is Racing Towards A Bright Future!
There is a schoolwide theme every year. It is a fun way to bring our school community together. The 25-26 theme is Racing Towards A Bright Future!
Para español:1. Haga clic derecho para acceder al menú.2. Elija "Traducir al inglés".3. Cuando se abra el nuevo cuadro, haga clic en los tres puntos.4. Seleccione "elegir otro idioma".5. Seleccione su idioma.6. Haga clic en Traducir y la página aparecerá en el idioma seleccionado.Si necesita ayuda para comprender esto, por favor póngase en contacto can la Srta. Chandler jill_chandler@charleston.k12.sc.us
Important Dates and Reminders
Important Dates and Reminders
Office Hours: Monday-Friday from 7:30 AM-3:45 PM
Friday, March 13th -Ides of March to Pi Olympics
Monday, March 16th - No School For Students (Teacher Workday)
Thursday, March 19th - Spring Pictures
Friday, March 20th and Saturday, March 21st - Beauty and the Beast Production
Tuesday, March 24th through Friday, March 27th - Spring iReady and MAP Testing
IB Diversity and Inclusion Focus
Black History Month
Chinese Lunar New Year - "Year of the Horse"
Ramadan
2025-2026 Academic Calendar -Please review this calendar as you prepare for the 25-26 school year. En español-Calendario académico
2025-2026 Buist Academy Family Handbook
Attendance Information Book - "Be Here, Be Great"! /Guía para padres para un regreso exitoso a la escuela
School Meal Application and Videos En español-la Solicitud de Comidas Gratuitas y Reducidas
Buist Academy Foundation (Parent-School Organization)
Buist Academy Dress Code - Please make sure your student is following the uniform and dress code policy. If you need assistance with uniforms, don't hesistate to contact Mr. Conyers. En español- Código de vestimenta
Buist Academy Information
Buist Academy Information
Congratulations Champions!
Congratulations Champions!
Congratulations to the 3rd Grade Buist Basketball Team for winning their league's Championship! Thank you to the time and effort to the volunteer coaches spent ensuring success with our students.
Way to go!
Ides of March to Pi
Ides of March to Pi
On Friday, March 13th, we will be having a schoolwide event called the Ides of March to Pi. Over the course of the school day, students will engage in olympic style games centered around Literacy and Math. To culminate the event, we would like all students to enjoy a slice of pie.
If you would like to donate a pie, please fill out the form below!
An Unforgettable Adventure Awaits Your Child in Scotland & England!
An Unforgettable Adventure Awaits Your Child in Scotland & England!
We’re thrilled to announce our upcoming trip to Scotland & England in Summer 2027, and your student is invited!
This trip is not a Buist sponsored event. It is through EF Tours.
This life-changing experience will help students build confidence, independence, and global perspective.
We’re holding a one-time informational meeting to share everything you need to know—and spots on this trip are limited:
Find meeting info and RSVP here: https://rsvp.eftours.com/99c4ett
attend?
- Learn about what we’ll see and do, safety, and trip cost
-Earn $200 early enrollment
-Come meet Mrs. Chandler, as your Group Leader (this is going to be my fourth tour!)
In the meantime, please visit EF’s website to get answers to common parent questions.
Thursday, March 12 5-6 PM in the Buist Media Center
This is for the rising 6th-8th grade students. Current 4th grade students who will be in 5th grade may attend if a parent accompanies them.
Parent Climate Survey
Parent Climate Survey
The 2025-26 State School Climate Parent Survey opened on February 23, and will be closed on April 17th.
Completing the Parent Survey is critically important for schools because some parent survey results will be displayed in school report cards, and survey results will be used for School Renewal Plans.
To complete the survey, Parents can log into their Parent Portal, and go to Forms. Detailed instructions are linked here: English version; Espanol Version.
Buist Foundation Seeking Donations
Buist Foundation Seeking Donations
The Buist Foundation is currently collecting items for an upcoming school auction and would love your help! If your family has anything you’d be willing to donate: a vacation home stay, tickets to a game or event, a hosted party, a special skill or service, or anything else that would make a fun auction item, we would be so grateful. Every contribution helps make the event a success and directly supports our school. Thank you for considering! If you do have anything you can donate please email Ashley Earl at ashley@simplyearl.com. Buist Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3), so all donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Thank you again!
Beta Club Request
Beta Club Request
We are currently looking for a working refrigerator to support the school store and to prepare for running concessions next year.
If any family is upgrading or has a refrigerator in good working condition that they would be willing to donate, it would make a meaningful difference for our students. We simply need a reliable, functioning unit.
Anyone interested can reach out to Ms. Cohen, Mr. Hanks, Mrs. Elliott, Mr. Conyers or Mrs. Nicole Clarke. Thank you so much for considering this request and for always supporting our students and their initiatives.
Picture Day-Coming Soon!
Picture Day-Coming Soon!
Spring pictures will be taken on March 19, 2026. Only students who order a prepaid package will have their photo taken. Parents, please log on to the link in the ad to order. Tumbleston is sending an email to each family with an access code. Please let Ms. Chandler know if you do not receive the code.
8th Grade Yard Signs Update
8th Grade Yard Signs Update
At the request of some 8th grade parents who did not want to
advertise their child's names in their front yards, we have added an option for parents to request a non-personalized yard sign. The price is the same and they will be identical to the other signs in every way except for including a name.
Get Your Yearbook Today!
Get Your Yearbook Today!
Math Challenge - Grades 3-6
Math Challenge - Grades 3-6
Challenge 11 is up on our Math in Action Site. We also have printed challenges in the front office. Please see the pictures below of students who went to the treasure box for completing the first challenge!!
Math Challenge is free and no sign-up is necessary.
All students 3rd to Grade 6th are invited to participate.
There will be 15 challenges during the 2025-2026 school year beginning on September 12, 2025.
Students who submit 12 challenges or more will be recognized at the end of the school year.
Refer to the Schedule Calendar for dates on when the challenges and their solutions will be available on this webpage.
Buist Sports Information
Buist Sports Information
Please click the picture to be directed to the website.
Please click the picture to be directed to the website.
Community Events
Community Events
Transportation Information
Transportation Information
Bus Riders
FirstView registration for the 25-26 school year will be available starting July 21, 2025. This year's code is: N6G3F
New Users- Download the FirstView App-Download the FirstView® Parent App Go to firstviewapp.com or find FirstView® in the App Store or Google Play. Follow the instructions to download the app to your smartphone.
Current Users-FirstView has been updated. You will need to add your students and routes that you were previously tracking.
Click here for additional bus transportation information.
Car Riders
Buist has a number dismissal system. Please make sure your child's number is visible through your driver's side windshield. Your student will receive a new number each year. Do not use your student's old number.
The car rider line will start to move faster after the first week or two of school. All students should be picked up by 3:20 pm.
Are you looking for ways to become more actively involved within the school community? Consider volunteering for 25-26 school events.
Click here for volunteer opportunities.
This is not a Buist Foundation volunteer form.
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