Knightly News
The Adventure Begins with the RITE Stuff!
Proud National Blue Ribbon School
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March 23, 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!
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Important Dates and Reminders
Important Dates and Reminders
Office Hours: Monday-Friday from 7:30 AM-3:45 PM
Spring Break - Monday, April 6th - Friday, April 10th
STAMP Language Test for 8th Graders - Monday, April 20th - Thursday, April 23rd
Buist-A-Mania - Thursday, April 23rd from 5:30-7:30
Spring Spirit Week - Monday, April 27th - Friday, May 1st
Early Dismissal at 1:00 PM - Friday, May 1st
5th Grade PYP Exibition and Graduation - Thursday, May 21st at 8:30 AM
8th Grade Graduation - Tuesday, May 26th at 9:00 AM
IB Diversity and Inclusion Focus
Arab-American Month
Earth Month
National Volunteer Month
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
SCReady Testing Dates
SCReady Testing Dates
Please review the SCReady Testing Dates. On these days, we will be testing in a staggered start, with all students beginning testing before 8:45 AM. It is important that your students receive a good night's rest, a filling breakfast, and arrive at school on time each day of testing.
Lost and Found
Lost and Found
Please come and check Lost and Found. We have a lot of articles of clothing and water bottles. We will be sending the items to Goodwill at the end of the week on Friday, April 3rd.
CHAMP AWARD RECIPIENTS
CHAMP AWARD RECIPIENTS
Janell Wilson
Janell Wilson
George Hunter
George Hunter
This year we will congratulate Janell Wilson and George Hunter as our CHAMP Award Recipients. These students have overcome life's challenges and came through it with a great attitude and a resilient spirit. This award recognizes that some students are thriving within their communities and doing great things as others are working very hard to put the pieces of their lives back together and doing it with vigor and humility while inspiring others. The District will celebrate Janell and George with other deserving students in 8th and 12th grade on May 7th, at the Omar Shrine Center on Patriot's Point. We, your Buist Family, are so proud of you!
Spring Break Is Coming!
Spring Break Is Coming!
It is very hard to believe that Spring Break is right around the corner from April 6th through April 10th. Next week, be safe, take time to relax with your students, and celebrate the successes that they have had thus far! We will see you on Monday, April 13th.
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!
Buist Foundation Upcoming Board Vacancies
Buist Foundation Upcoming Board Vacancies
The Buist Academy Foundation is actively seeking applications for upcoming board vacancies. Please complete the board membership application (https://www.buistacademyfoundation.org/apply). The Foundation is specifically looking for individuals with (but not limited to) expertise in finance (CPA a plus but not required) and grant writing. The application deadline is April 1st of each year. Please reach out to Krista Stackley (kadzur@gmail.com), who serves as Board Parliamentarian and Membership Chair, with any questions about board member responsibilities. If you have grant writing experience and do not feel that you are in a position to commit to board membership at this time, but would be willing to assist with an exciting project on the horizon, please reach out to Board President, Jennifer Whipple
Morgan at jenwhipmorg@gmail.com.
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.
The deadline to purchase an 8th grade graduation yard sign is less than a month away. Be sure to place your order and pay by April 20th. Just a reminder that yard signs will be available the week of May 1st, in plenty of time for graduation celebrations. Please direct any question ls to Jennifer Whipple Morgan at jenwhipmorg@gmail.com.
Get Your Yearbook Today!
Get Your Yearbook Today!
Click on this link to secure your yearbook purchase today!
Only 73 left for purchase!
Math Challenge - Grades 3-6
Math Challenge - Grades 3-6
Challenge 13 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
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Community Events
Community Events
STEM Saturday Academy:
Saturday STEM + Agriculture Academy takes place twice a month on Saturdays. This is a wonderful opportunity to bring a partnership to serve CCSD Scholars, who will one day become 1890 Agriculture Scholars. Please click here for more information.
She's That Girl Conference
She's That Girl Conference
The 'She's THAT Girl' Conference is coming to Charleston, SC and is looking for middle and high school girls to serve on their Youth Advisory Board!
The Youth Advisory Board (YAB) aims to empower teen girls to actively participate in decision-making processes for the youth mental health empowerment conference, ‘She’s THAT Girl’. The board serves as a platform for youth voices to be heard and implemented, throughout the entire process of planning and facilitating the STG Conference. This is a conference FOR teens, BY teens!
This is a volunteer-based position, in which each member will receive community service hours and a reference letter after the conference. However, a stipend may be available with the availability of sponsorship opportunities afforded to the conference.
We are hoping to facilitate the conference in October 2026 in Charleston, SC! Therefore, meetings will be held starting April 2026 leading up to the conference.
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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