
Bucktail MS/HS
Keystone Central School District

Message From the Principal
Bucktail Students and Families,
Now that it is April, quarter 4 has officially arrived! While most of the school year has passed us by, we still have a few months to go. I want to personally thank you on behalf of our school community for your continued support of our school. The last quarter of the year is always an exciting time for students between summer break fast approaching as well as end of the year activities such as field trips. I would like to remind our students to continue to follow our PBIS expectations and to continue to strive for excellence both academically and in all of their other endeavors as well. We also have spring break approaching in April and I would like to wish all of you a safe and well deserved spring break.
Mr. Poleto
Upcoming Activities
March 28th – 3hr Early Dismissal, 11:30
April 5th - Bucktail Sophomore/Junior Prom
April 10th – Exotic Adventures Assembly, 4:00 for families
April 15th - Senator Dush visits Bucktail Campus - Presentation of Hynerpeton
April 18th-21st – Spring Break
April 22nd, 23rd, 24th – ELA PSSA
April 28th, 29th – Mathematics PSSA
April 30th, May 1st – Science PSSA
LOOKING AHEAD TO MAY/JUNE
May 3rd - Band Competition Trip
May 10th Senior Ball
May 17th - Girls Senior Tea
May 19-21 Senior Trip
May 22nd - Spring Music Concert
May 28th - Senior Class Picnic
June 1st - Bacculaurate
June 2nd - Awards Day
June 3rd - Class Day
June 3rd - Graduation
June 4th - Senior Breakfast
Keystone Conversations
This year, we will be offering monthly ‘Keystone Conversations’ in an effort to provide our parents and guardians with information they feel would be most helpful to assist in closing the gap between home and school. We would love to hear from parents / guardians to know what training or information they would like to receive. We would like all parents / guardians to complete this short form to let us know what you need.
Messages and Updates through Class Dojo
KCSD has moved back to ClassDojo as our messaging app. Please be sure to connect (or reconnect) so you don't miss any important information from your child's school or teachers.
Stay informed about:
- School events and activities
- Important deadlines and assignments
- Emergency alerts and school delays/dismissals/closures
Federal Programs
Family Connections
ESL
Math: Learning Together at Home
Math is everywhere! When you measure an ingredient for a recipe, tell time, pay a bill, or look at the daily temperature, you are using math. These activities offer ideas on how to make math fun at home and start building some math skills that kids will use as they get older. Click to learn more!
Video (Spanish Only)
Translation Services
If your family speaks a language other than English, the district has access to translators and interpreters that can accompany you in meetings with teachers and school members. If you would like to be connected with a translator or interpreter please reach out to your child’s teacher or the school guidance counselor. The accessibility features in the top right corner of this Smore allow you to translate this page.
ATTENDANCE MATTERS
We're so excited to have our schools filled with students and teachers where we can all grow and learn together!
There is so much awesomeness that can be achieved when we're present at school. If something is getting in the way of your student coming to school, please reach out to your student's teacher, school counselor, district social worker, or school nurse. We want to make sure that your student is receiving whatever supports necessary to help them be successful.
REMNDER: As we start a new school year, excuses need to be turned in within 3 days of an absence. Use your school's attendance email to make sure that the excuse notes get turned in on time.
BUCKTAIL PROUD: Attendance Matters Now!
Counseling Connection
SAP
If you are concerned about a student for any reason, you can make a SAP referral. The SAP referral can potentially lead to any needed services and/or supports the student may need to be successful.
Scan the QR code on the picture to make a referral!
Bucktail Counseling
Dear Family,
Please get in touch with me for any assistance that you may need.
Reminder for Seniors to complete scholarship applications on Schoology!
Thank you for helping us make our school a safe and supportive place where everyone can learn!
Respectfully,
Jamie Bressler
School Counselor
VOLUNTEER INFORMATION
The link in the button above should take you to our Volunteer Application.
You may also apply on-line at https://www.applitrack.com/kcsd/onlineapp/ instead of using a paper form.
Clearances and Mandated Reporter training are also required. Here are the links:
· Clearances
· (Act 34) PA State Police https://epatch.pa.gov/home
· (Act 151) PA Child Abuse https://www.compass.state.pa.us/cwis/public/home
· (Act 114) FBI https://www.identogo.com/locations/pennsylvania
Use service code to receive the correct clearance: 1KG6XN
Mandated Reporter Training http://www.reportabusepa.pitt.edu/
Elizabeth Nace is our Personnel Secretary & Volunteer Specialist, you can use the information below to contact her, and she said she is happy to help you and answer questions!
570-893-4900 x 2319
https://www.kcsd.us/district-offices/human-resources/volunteer-information
86 Administration Drive, Mill Hall, PA 17751
ATHLETICS & ACTIVITIES
Check out our School websites for Bucktail Athletics
Safety & Security
Safety & Security
Officer Scott VanGorder - Central Mountain High School
Officer Cory Beaver - Bucktail High School & Renovo Elementary
Officer Luke Motter - Central Mountain Middle School
Officer Mike Fetzer - Elementary district-wide and District Attendance Officer
Officer Todd Brian - District-wide
Keeping Up With Keystone
Keystone Central Career & Technical Center
Quick Links
School Contact Information
Phone: (570) 893-4900 ext.3503
Email: jpoleto@kcsd.us
Dean of Students: Micheal Poorman
Phone: (570) 893-4900 ext.3524
Email: mpoorman@kcsd.us
School Secretary: Dionne Werts
Phone: (570) 893-4900 ext.3501
Email: dwerts@kcsd.us
School Guidance Counselor: Jamie Bressler
Phone: (570) 893-4900 ext.3519
Email: jbressle@kcsd.us
School Nurse: Caitlyn Wagner
Phone: (570) 893-4900 ext.3507
Email: cwagner@kcsd.us