BUCHANAN, MI - During halftime of our home varsity football game on September 6th, Buchanan Community Schools proudly celebrated its 2024 Hall of Fame Inductees. Each year, a committee of school leaders and staff members reviews nominations in three categories: Contributions to Society, Performance in School-Related Activities, and Contributions to Buchanan Community Schools. This year's honorees exemplify the finest qualities of our district and community.

Donald Pears, Contributions to Society

Donald "Don" Roe Pears, a Buchanan High School alumnus, was recognized for his exemplary service in the military, educational system, and political sphere. Notably, he was the highest-ranking political figure ever achieved by a Buchanan graduate. His career included roles as Berrien County Register of Deeds, County Clerk, and Michigan House of Representatives member, where he served as Speaker. Active in various veterans' organizations, he also educated Buchanan High students on military and government roles. Don Pears, who passed away in July 1992, left a lasting legacy of dedication and service.

Michael Greene, Performance in School-Related Athletics Michael Greene was honored for his outstanding achievements in school athletics, particularly football. During the 1986-87 school year, he led the state in rushing yards with over 1,600 yards, earning All-State and All-American honors. His remarkable performance was a key factor in the Bucks' success. Greene continued his athletic career at Western Michigan University, where he further distinguished himself. His contributions remain a proud chapter in Buchanan's athletic history.

Ronald Stone, Contributions to Buchanan Community Schools

Ronald "Ron" E. Stone, a dedicated member of the Buchanan community since 1965, was celebrated for his significant contributions to the school district. After moving to Buchanan permanently in 1977, Ron coached the Buchanan floor hockey team for 25 years and later supported high school sports, including girls' softball and middle school football. Known for his unwavering support and enthusiasm, Ron was a beloved figure in Buchanan, known for his dedication to the community and its students. He passed away leaving behind a cherished legacy of commitment and community spirit.

The event was a heartwarming tribute to these remarkable individuals, celebrating their exceptional contributions and enduring impact on Buchanan Community Schools

Request For Board Member Nominations

We are excited to announce that there is a new foundation forming to support the ongoing needs of Buchanan Community Schools. A local group of volunteers has begun the process of establishing the Buchanan Community Schools Foundation. Our mission is to build a strong network of community supporters who fund the revitalization, growth and future development of Buchanan Community Schools through the collection and redistribution of resources.

Our current leadership is seeking nominations for board members who can help us support a successful launch. Our intent is to locate key members from organizations like yours, in the community, who already provide a positive impact on Buchanan Community Schools.

Our request is that you review this notice with your organization and determine if there is a volunteer from your group that would like to participate. We expect this foundation to have immediate and long-term impact on critical projects for our students, teachers and administrators. The more support we have, the better. We are looking for a total of 9-11 new board members and will fill the available spots as qualifying nominations are received.

The time commitment for board members will include a monthly meeting, active discussions with other board members to advance key initiatives, events to expand the reach of the foundation and fundraising to support the cause.

We are extremely excited about this launch. Buchanan is a fantastic community, and we know with time we will be able to fund extremely important items for Buchanan Community Schools. We hope your organization will provide a nomination for someone who can help.

You may submit a nomination by sending the person’s name, email address and phone number to buckcommunityschoolsfoundation@gmail.com. We kindly request that all nominations be sent by September 20th, 2024.

Any questions may be directed to Ryan McNeely (907) 854-9332

or Bryan Tumbleson (269) 876-2467.

Thank you for your time and consideration, Go Bucks!

Take a peek at Buchanan Community Schools fabulous 2024 scarecrows! The Buchanan Scarecrow Charities is a non-profit formed of volunteers from the Buchanan area and they have created scarecrows to decorate the downtown business area now through Halloween. All profits remain local and benefit the Buchanan area. Thank you Buchanan Scarecrow Charities for your numerous donations and student scholarship opportunities to Buchanan Community Schools!

As we process the news of another school shooting - the latest one in Georgia - we are sharing a list of resources that may be useful to you and your family. These events, no matter how far away, tend to reactivate gun violence survivors and communities that have experienced gun violence.

For Teens: Coping after Mass Violence

Talking to Children about Violence: Tips for Parents and Teachers

Parent Guidelines for Helping Youth after the Recent Shooting

Supporting children's mental wellness: Tips for families and caregivers

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We pledge our best efforts to make Buchanan Community Schools a premier school district, and we strive to create safe, welcoming, engaging, and innovative schools that develop all students’ academic, athletic, artistic, and social growth. We take pride in our community and we appreciate the support of our stakeholders! Thank you!

But we do realize that sometimes something might not go right, or you might have a question about what we do or how we do it. We welcome that communication, and we will work to solve your issue for you as efficiently as we can.

In order to do that, we ask that you follow our Chain of Command process shown in the diagram. On the left side of the process chart, you will see the common areas of district programming, and then following to the right would be the next step(s) in the Chain of Command for that district program area. Please start by contacting the staff member listed in the second box of each program area. The contact information for our leadership staff members with responsibility for addressing concerns is listed at the top of the diagram. Other contact information for building staff is available on our website in the “Staff Directory” section of each building’s web page. It is expected that most issues should be able to be resolved at these initial steps in the Chain of Command.

Buchanan Community Schools is a school district located in Buchanan, Michigan. In 2020, Buchanan was named the Nicest City in America and is known for its community concerts and parades. Buchanan Community Schools has over 1500 students and over 200 employees. The school district has four schools based on grade bands, Ottawa- PreK-1, Moccasin-2-4, Buchanan Middle School 5-7, and Buchanan High School 8-12.

Email: probinson@buchananschools.com
Website: https://www.buchananschools.com/
Location: 401 West Chicago Street, Buchanan, MI, USA
Phone: 269-695-8401
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To develop responsible, resilient, creative citizens capable of succeeding in a global society.