BUCHANAN MIDDLE SCHOOL — School Calendar 2026-27

Meeting Agenda:  https://go.boarddocs.com/fl/sdhc/Board.nsf/Public

Meeting Agenda:  https://go.boarddocs.com/fl/sdhc/Board.nsf/Public

PTA General Assembly @ 5:30 in the CafeteriaFamilies are encourage to attend and join our Bay Crest PTA. Help support our school community and become involved in special events and plan our student incentives for the year.Open House in classrooms at 6:00, 6:30, and 7:00Each grade level will present important curriculum information. Come learn the best ways to support your child academically this school year. Each presentation will be the same, so you can visit all grade levels you need to!

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Math Homework Hotline (MHH) offers a free service to students for math help. On select Thursdays, the live show is broadcast from 6 to 7 p.m. featuring a specific math topic while students call in with any of their math questions. The tutors will begin taking calls at 5:30 p.m.More information >>  

Math Homework Hotline (MHH) offers a free service to students for math help. On select Thursdays, the live show is broadcast from 6 to 7 p.m. featuring a specific math topic while students call in with any of their math questions. The tutors will begin taking calls at 5:30 p.m.More information >>  

Every student will have their school pictures taken wearing their regular school uniforms. Our school uniform includes red, navy, light blue or white polo shirts with khaki or navy bottoms.Pictures are available for purchase from Strawbridge Pictures.

Bay Crest would like to recognize Grandparents' Day by inviting these special family members to a breakfast in our cafeteria.

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Meeting Agenda:  https://go.boarddocs.com/fl/sdhc/Board.nsf/Public

Auditorium

Math Homework Hotline (MHH) offers a free service to students for math help. On select Thursdays, the live show is broadcast from 6 to 7 p.m. featuring a specific math topic while students call in with any of their math questions. The tutors will begin taking calls at 5:30 p.m.More information >>  

Math Homework Hotline (MHH) offers a free service to students for math help. On select Thursdays, the live show is broadcast from 6 to 7 p.m. featuring a specific math topic while students call in with any of their math questions. The tutors will begin taking calls at 5:30 p.m.More information >>  

Auditorium

with the Sandy Hook Promise

Math Homework Hotline (MHH) offers a free service to students for math help. On select Thursdays, the live show is broadcast from 6 to 7 p.m. featuring a specific math topic while students call in with any of their math questions. The tutors will begin taking calls at 5:30 p.m.More information >>  

Students can retake the Algebra End of Course assessment for their graduation benchmark.

Topic:  Policies and TBDMeeting Agenda:  https://go.boarddocs.com/fl/sdhc/Board.nsf/Public

Topic:  Policies and TBDMeeting Agenda:  https://go.boarddocs.com/fl/sdhc/Board.nsf/Public

Grassy Field near the PE covered Area.

Math Homework Hotline (MHH) offers a free service to students for math help. On select Thursdays, the live show is broadcast from 6 to 7 p.m. featuring a specific math topic while students call in with any of their math questions. The tutors will begin taking calls at 5:30 p.m.More information >>  

Students in grade 8 will take the PSAT 8/9, the foundation for the SAT Suite, to establish a readiness baseline and provide early insight into students’ core reading, writing, and math skills.

Select seniors needing their math and/or reading benchmark(s) will take a non-college reportable version of the digital SAT with extended time.

Students in grades 9 - 11 will take the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test.

Picture Day Packets will be distributed beforehand

Math Homework Hotline (MHH) offers a free service to students for math help. On select Thursdays, the live show is broadcast from 6 to 7 p.m. featuring a specific math topic while students call in with any of their math questions. The tutors will begin taking calls at 5:30 p.m.More information >>  

**Tentative Hurricane Make-Up Day(s) if needed: October 12, November 11, November 23-25, January 4

**Tentative Hurricane Make-Up Day(s) if needed: October 12, November 11, November 23-25, January 4

**Tentative Hurricane Make-Up Day(s) if needed: October 12, November 11, November 23-25, January 4

**Tentative Hurricane Make-Up Day(s) if needed: October 12, November 11, November 23-25, January 4

Qualifying students will go to Busch Gardens Tampa.

Math Homework Hotline (MHH) offers a free service to students for math help. On select Thursdays, the live show is broadcast from 6 to 7 p.m. featuring a specific math topic while students call in with any of their math questions. The tutors will begin taking calls at 5:30 p.m.More information >>  

Math Homework Hotline (MHH) offers a free service to students for math help. On select Thursdays, the live show is broadcast from 6 to 7 p.m. featuring a specific math topic while students call in with any of their math questions. The tutors will begin taking calls at 5:30 p.m.More information >>  

Donate $1 and wear as much pink as you can! All funds raised will go directly to Susan G. Komen Foundation to fight Breast Cancer

Share the love of reading with your child! Every class will have an opportunity to shop our fall book fair, so be sure to ask your teacher what is your shopping day. To make it easy for your child to shop, you can even set up an eWallet by visiting: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/baycrestelementaryschool.

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Ceremony ScheduleDay 18:00 AM – 1st & 2nd Grade8:45 AM – 3rd & 4th GradeDay 28:00 AM – PreK & 5th Grade8:45 AM – Kindergarten

For any new students, or anyone who missed our 9/10 picture day, retakes will be available. If you were unsatisfied with the picture package you received, please return it with your child for retakes. Students should wear follow our regular school uniform dress code.

Math Homework Hotline (MHH) offers a free service to students for math help. On select Thursdays, the live show is broadcast from 6 to 7 p.m. featuring a specific math topic while students call in with any of their math questions. The tutors will begin taking calls at 5:30 p.m.More information >>  

Math Homework Hotline (MHH) offers a free service to students for math help. On select Thursdays, the live show is broadcast from 6 to 7 p.m. featuring a specific math topic while students call in with any of their math questions. The tutors will begin taking calls at 5:30 p.m.More information >>  

Families are invited to join us for a fun evening of hands-on learning!

Come join us for an evening of fun Science, Math and Technology stations! New Worlds Reading will be on campus to sign students up for free monthly books delivered to your door.

United Skates - PTA Event

Shows are in the theater during the day. Periods 2 and 6 for students and staff.

Help encourage our students to Say No to Drugs and Bullies!

The School Advisory Council (SAC) meets monthly to discuss continuous school improvement.

Select seniors needing their Reading benchmark will take the ACT English (it is non-college reportable with extended time).

Math Homework Hotline (MHH) offers a free service to students for math help. On select Thursdays, the live show is broadcast from 6 to 7 p.m. featuring a specific math topic while students call in with any of their math questions. The tutors will begin taking calls at 5:30 p.m.More information >>  

Math Homework Hotline (MHH) offers a free service to students for math help. On select Thursdays, the live show is broadcast from 6 to 7 p.m. featuring a specific math topic while students call in with any of their math questions. The tutors will begin taking calls at 5:30 p.m.More information >>  

Families are welcome to come watch and enjoy our Character and Vocabulary Parade.Our VPK - Second Grade students will participate in a storybook parade, dressing like their favorite book or movie characters. Please remember to keep all costumes school appropriate, with no masks or weapons.Our 3rd - 5th graders will participate in a vocabulary parade to show off the projects they created at home this month. We can't wait to see their creativity and learning on full display!

School-Wide event in the courtyard with criteria attached (NO referrals during designated time frame---communicated beforehand).Students purchase tickets for $1.00/each for food and games.Students and staff may dress up as their favorite movie character, book character, etc. Prizes given out for top costumes.

Select seniors needing their Reading graduation benchmark will take the ACT Reading (it is a paper based, non-college reportable assessment with extended time).

Math Homework Hotline (MHH) offers a free service to students for math help. On select Thursdays, the live show is broadcast from 6 to 7 p.m. featuring a specific math topic while students call in with any of their math questions. The tutors will begin taking calls at 5:30 p.m.More information >>  

Veterans and those still serving, thank you for your service and keeping us safe!

**Tentative Hurricane Make-Up Day(s) if needed: October 12, November 11, November 23-25, January 4

No School - Hillsborough County Public Schools

No School - Hillsborough County Public Schools

Math Homework Hotline (MHH) offers a free service to students for math help. On select Thursdays, the live show is broadcast from 6 to 7 p.m. featuring a specific math topic while students call in with any of their math questions. The tutors will begin taking calls at 5:30 p.m.More information >>  

All students and staff attend. Guest speaker from the military. Students perform. Held in the courtyard. Active and retired military persons and their families are invited.

Graduating students can take their senior photos.

The School Advisory Council (SAC) meets monthly to discuss continuous school improvement.

Meeting Agenda:  https://go.boarddocs.com/fl/sdhc/Board.nsf/Public

The Great American Teach In is a great opportunity to show our students all of the many exciting careers that are available to them.

Math Homework Hotline (MHH) offers a free service to students for math help. On select Thursdays, the live show is broadcast from 6 to 7 p.m. featuring a specific math topic while students call in with any of their math questions. The tutors will begin taking calls at 5:30 p.m.More information >>  

Math Homework Hotline (MHH) offers a free service to students for math help. On select Thursdays, the live show is broadcast from 6 to 7 p.m. featuring a specific math topic while students call in with any of their math questions. The tutors will begin taking calls at 5:30 p.m.More information >>  

Ask your child's teacher for time slot information if you would like to come and cheer them on!

Ask your child's teacher for time slot information if you would like to come and cheer them on!

**Tentative Hurricane Make-Up Day(s) if needed: October 12, November 11, November 23-25, January 4

**Tentative Hurricane Make-Up Day(s) if needed: October 12, November 11, November 23-25, January 4

Fall Break - Hillsborough County Public Schools

Fall Break - Hillsborough County Public Schools

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Bring chairs and blankets and choose one of three holiday movies to watch with your family! PTA will be providing hot chocolate, pizza, and popcorn to those who are attending free of charge.

The Florida Civic Literacy Exam (FCLE) is a computer-based assessment that measures students’ civic literacy knowledge, taken by students enrolled in U.S. Government course.

Our Bay Crest PTA is proud to sponsor a Holiday Shop. Every student will have an opportunity to shop for their loved ones, so be sure to ask your teacher for your child's shopping day.

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Families are invited to come enjoy a fun evening. Our music students will entertain us with holiday favorites while a special guest will hold a holiday read aloud. Wear your holiday pj's and enjoy a cozy night with your Bay Crest family.

Each day will be exams for different periods. Schedule communicated beforehand.

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Winter Break - Hillsborough County Public Schools

Winter Break - Hillsborough County Public Schools

**Tentative Hurricane Make-Up Day(s) if needed: October 12, November 11, November 23-25, January 4

Ceremony ScheduleDay 18:00 AM – 1st & 2nd Grade8:45 AM – 3rd & 4th GradeDay 28:00 AM – PreK & 5th Grade8:45 AM – Kindergarten

Math Homework Hotline (MHH) offers a free service to students for math help. On select Thursdays, the live show is broadcast from 6 to 7 p.m. featuring a specific math topic while students call in with any of their math questions. The tutors will begin taking calls at 5:30 p.m.More information >>  

No School - Hillsborough County Public Schools

No School - Hillsborough County Public Schools

Share the love of reading! Every class will have an opportunity to shop our Scholastic Book Fair, so be sure to ask your teacher for your shopping day.

The School Advisory Council (SAC) meets monthly to discuss continuous school improvement.

PTA Event - Family Engagement

Every class will have their group picture. Please have your student follow our regular school uniform dress code.

For students who missed picture day in the fall and/or need retakes.

Students are encourage to wear their best outfit and show off their smiles for their spring portraits. Outfits should follow the HCPS dress code.

No School - Hillsborough County Public Schools

No School - Hillsborough County Public Schools

No School - Hillsborough County Public Schools

No School - Hillsborough County Public Schools

Math Homework Hotline (MHH) offers a free service to students for math help. On select Thursdays, the live show is broadcast from 6 to 7 p.m. featuring a specific math topic while students call in with any of their math questions. The tutors will begin taking calls at 5:30 p.m.More information >>  

Students can sign-up to take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB). It is a multiple-aptitude battery that measures developed abilities and helps predict future academic and occupational success in the military.

Come see what to expect in Kindergarten at Riverview Elementary!

Math Homework Hotline (MHH) offers a free service to students for math help. On select Thursdays, the live show is broadcast from 6 to 7 p.m. featuring a specific math topic while students call in with any of their math questions. The tutors will begin taking calls at 5:30 p.m.More information >>  

Join us as we share the love of reading!

All Juniors will take the digital SAT. Meanwhile, select Seniors will take a non-college reportable version of the digital SAT for their needed math and/or reading graduation benchmarks.

Details forthcoming...

*Strawberry Festival/Non-Student Day changed from 3/1/27 to 3/8/27 to coincide with the dates of the Strawberry Festival.

No School - Hillsborough County Public Schools

No School - Hillsborough County Public Schools

Math Homework Hotline (MHH) offers a free service to students for math help. On select Thursdays, the live show is broadcast from 6 to 7 p.m. featuring a specific math topic while students call in with any of their math questions. The tutors will begin taking calls at 5:30 p.m.More information >>  

Math Homework Hotline (MHH) offers a free service to students for math help. On select Thursdays, the live show is broadcast from 6 to 7 p.m. featuring a specific math topic while students call in with any of their math questions. The tutors will begin taking calls at 5:30 p.m.More information >>  

Check with your child's teacher to know what time they will participate in Field Day 2027!

Check with your child's teacher to know what time they will participate in Field Day 2027!

Qualifying students will visit Top Golf in Riverview.

Spring Break - Hillsborough County Public Schools

Spring Break - Hillsborough County Public Schools

Ceremony ScheduleDay 18:00 AM – 1st & 2nd Grade8:45 AM – 3rd & 4th GradeDay 28:00 AM – PreK & 5th Grade8:45 AM – Kindergarten

Math Homework Hotline (MHH) offers a free service to students for math help. On select Thursdays, the live show is broadcast from 6 to 7 p.m. featuring a specific math topic while students call in with any of their math questions. The tutors will begin taking calls at 5:30 p.m.More information >>  

Select juniors and seniors needing their Reading benchmark will take the ACT English (it is a paper-based, non-college reportable assessment with extended time).

Select juniors and seniors needing their math benchmark will take the ACT Math (it is a paper-based, non-college reportable assessment with extended time).

Select juniors and seniors needing their Reading benchmark will take the ACT Reading (it is a paper-based, non-college reportable assessment with extended time).

Families are invited to join us in celebration of all the unique cultures that make up our Bay Crest family.

6th Grade TBD7th Grade TBD8th Grade TBD

The School Advisory Council (SAC) meets monthly to discuss continuous school improvement.

Graduating students are eligible for the trip.

PTA Family Engagement

Families are encouraged to show their teachers the love! We will be celebrating our teachers and staff all week, so please consider where you can participate.

Prom hosted by the Regent

Select juniors and seniors needing their mat and/or reading graduation benchmarks will take the Classic Learning Test.

Families are encourage to visit and view various art projects and then stay to enjoy our music department's spring concert.

Celebrating the class of 2027.

Students will have an opportunity to bring an important adult in their life to school for a special donut breakfast.

Schedule for exams will be communicated beforehand.

Last Day of School - Hillsborough County Public Schools

Last Day of School - Hillsborough County Public Schools