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September 8, 2026
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Important Dates
Important Dates
Volunteer 101 Meeting @ 9:00 AM - Wed. Sept. 9th
Fall Pictures - Fri. Sept. 11th
(Wear your uniform, the 8th Grade Dress Down will be Sept. 4th)
Constitution Day - Thurs. Sept. 17th
Renaissance House Pep Rally - Fri. Sept. 18th
Parent Attendance Information Meeting @ 9:00 AM - Wed. Sept. 23rd
IB Diversity and Inclusion Focus
Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15th-Oct. 15th)
National Preparedness Month
Sickle Cell Awareness Month
2026-2027 Academic Calendar -Please review this calendar as you prepare for the 26-27 school year. En español-Calendario académico
2026-2027 Buist Academy Family Handbook En español-Buist Academy for Advanced Studies Manual del Alumno y la Familia 2026-2027 AÑO ESCOLAR
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
2026-2027 Student Fees
2026-2027 Student Fees
Student Fees
($75)
Pay fees online now or at Fact & Fee https://buistacademy.revtrak.net/
Make Checks Payable to Buist Academy
Credit Card payments will be available at Fact & Fee
Student fees cover a wide variety of instructional costs including but not limited to workbooks, agendas, books, online instructional programs, classroom supplies, copy paper, and select field trips. These fees help Buist Academy to go above and beyond to support the needs of our students. As funds are depleted, teachers may make donation requests later in the academic year.
Please bring cash, credit cards, or checks to purchase uniform tops and other school spirit items for sale. Online sales will be available soon.
Transportation Information
Transportation Information
Bus Riders
Bus stops will be available on July 14, 2026
FirstView Bus Tracking & Notification App
Registration will be available on July 31, 2026
Download the FirstView 1.0 if you are a new user
First View District Code: N6G3F
Utilize the Bus Stop Lookup Tool to locate your bus stop.
To request a bus stop, complete the School Bus Stop Request Form. All bus stop requests must be submitted on this form.
Stop requests received and approved by July 25th will start August 11th
Stop request received and approved by August 24th will start September 1st
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.
Car Rider Procedures
Car Rider Procedures
Please respect fellow Buist families and the surrounding community by following the correct car rider procedures.
East Bay St. to George St.
George St. to Anson St.
Do Not Block the Intersection (3 way stop) or Menotti entrance
Review the Map Below
This route helps to ensure the safety of our school community. It also helps to show respect for our neighbors by not blocking driveways on George St. or the intersection.
Mock Trial TryOuts
Mock Trial TryOuts
Mock Trial will have tryouts tomorrow, Wednesday, Sept. 9th from 3:15pm-5:00pm, for 6th, 7th, or 8th graders interested in participating.
Lockdown Drill
Lockdown Drill
Tomorrow, we will hold our first lockdown drill of the school year. Please feel free to discuss the drill with your student before or after the drill.
Meet the Related Arts, Foreign Language and Support Staff Educators
Meet the Related Arts, Foreign Language and Support Staff Educators
Fun Run T-shirt Sizes (2026)
The Buist Academy Foundation is providing Royal Fun Run T-shirts for all students to wear during the fundraising event. Please use this form to provide your child(s) t-shirt size. Click here to complete the form.
If your 8th-grade student plans to take the PSAT in the fall, please use this link to pay for the test.
The test will be on Tuesday, October 13th. This test will be used to identify SC Junior Scholars.
Testing is optional. A limited amount of test fee waivers are available to students who qualify. Contact Principal Conyers if financial assistance is needed.
Click here to find out more about the SC Junior Scholars program.
Parent Portal & Attendance Monitor
Parent Portal & Attendance Monitor
Did you know that you can enter why your child is absent right in the parent portal? For any parent notes or explanations, you simply type it right into the portal and the data clerk can view it and code attendance.
*Note: Medical notes from physicians still need to be turned in in the front office.
Login to your parent portal. Scroll down to the bottom of the menu on the left side, choose attendance monitor. Choose report new attendance. Type in your reason and the dates, then hit submit.
Parent Attendance Meeting Q & A
Have questions about attendance, truancy, or chronic absenteeism? We have answers! Please RSVP here to attend a meeting on Wednesday, September 23, 2026 at 9 AM in the media center.
Buist Academy Clickable 2026-2027 Flyer.pdfBuist Academy Clubs
Buist Academy Clubs
Throughout the year, we offer 5 different dates that we have clubs during the school day. Students will be selecting a club in the next couple of weeks. (They get 3 choices and will be placed in one of the three.) Each teacher sponsors a club. We have created a wishlist (still adding items) that parents can use to donate to a club. If you wish to donate, please click this link.
Charleston County Vacation Planner
Charleston County Vacation Planner
Please plan family travel during scheduled school breaks to maximize instructional time and support student attendance. Regular attendance supports student success. Every Day Counts!
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.
Yearbooks For Sale
Yearbooks For Sale
Community Events
Community Events
STEM Saturday Academy:
Registration for these sessions typically requires reserving a spot via the official SC State 1890 Coastal Extension Facebook Page
The Charleston Learning Center is pleased to offer two new workshops designed for Middle School parents - AI for Middle School Students and Everyday STEM Saturday. Both these classes will be held on Saturday, September 26, 2026. Please note there is an attendance limit of 25 and 10 students respectively for these two classes.
I would be most appreciative if you would share this with your parents. As you may know, Charleston Digital is committed to offering unique and affordable classes and workshops to help students level up and understand how to use AI responsibly.
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