Buchanan High School (Michigan)

Buchanan High School is a public high school located in Buchanan, Michigan, United States. The school serves grades 8-12 and is part of the Buchanan Community Schools district.[3] The school and the community it serves is named after James Buchanan, the 15th President of the United States.[4] Between 2012 and 2014, the school received local and national recognition for its student-led anti-bullying efforts[5][6] and was named "Nicest School in America" in 2014 by Procter & Gamble as a part of its "Mean Stinks!" anti-bullying campaign.[7][8] Since the Class of 2017, all graduates residing within the school district are eligible for the Buchanan Promise scholarship which grants up to $10,000 in assistance towards the cost of attending a college, university or trade school.[9]

Buchanan High School
Address
401 West Chicago Street

Buchanan
,
Michigan
49017

United States
Coordinates41°49′27″N 86°22′02″W
Information
TypeComprehensive public high school
Motto"Seize the Opportunity Inside the Challenge"
Established1922
School districtBuchanan Community Schools
SuperintendentPatricia Robinson[1]
CEEB code230425
NCES School ID260714004308
PrincipalStacey DeMaio
Faculty31.55 (on FTE basis)[2]
Grades8-12
Enrollment561[2] (2018-19)
Student to teacher ratio17.78[2]
Campus size21 acres (8.5 ha)
Color(s)Maroon & White   
Fight songGo You Buchanan
Athletics conferenceBCS League
NicknameBucks
RivalsBerrien Springs High School & Brandywine High School
YearbookThe Pines
Feeder schoolsBuchanan Middle School
Websitewww.buchananschools.com/buchanan-high-school/
Buchanan High School
Built1922 (1922)
Architectural styleCollegiate Gothic
Part ofBuchanan North and West Neighborhoods Historic District (ID11000863)
Designated CPNovember 30, 2011

History
Buchanan High School Main Entrance.

The present high school was constructed in 1922 and is designed in the Collegiate Gothic style popular during that time period. It is a two-story flat-roof structure with a dark red brick facade embedded with decorative limestone accents. Additions to the original building include the science wing on the east side, the competition gym on the northeast side and the auxiliary gym on the southeast side. The school is a contributing property in the Buchanan North and West Neighborhoods Historic District. The Buchanan Union School existed at the same site prior to 1922.[10][11]

Academics

As of 2018-2019 school year, Buchanan offered three different high school/college dual enrollment programs in partnership with local community colleges Lake Michigan College and Southwestern Michigan College. Regular Dual Enrollment students participate in college courses at the school's expense and obtain both college and high school credit for completed courses. Early College Academy (ECA) is similar to Dual Enrollment except students attend college courses during the school day and follow a set curriculum. Attainment of an associates degree by graduation is an option by completing summer college course work. Early Middle College is similar to ECA except that both a high school diploma and associate degree can be attained over five years without summer course work.[12] Advanced placement classes are offered online through the Michigan Virtual High School.[13]

The school offers specialized instruction through vocational education as part of the Berrien County Career and Technical Education Program. Courses and programs of study offered include: Agriscience, Computer Network Administration, Digital Multimedia Design, Advanced Automotive, Building & Construction Trades, Cabinet & Furniture Making, Computer Assisted Design, Machine & Tool Trades, Welding & Cutting, EMT, Professional Health Careers Academy, Sports Medicine, Law Enforcement Academy, and Culinary Arts.[14]

Athletics

Buchanan is a member of the Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) and has conference membership in the BCS League. Athletic teams compete under the nickname "Bucks" or "Lady Bucks." School colors are maroon and white. Rivals include Berrien Springs High School and Brandywine High School. The following MHSAA sanctioned sports are offered:[15]

Equestrian (girls and boys) is also offered and competes in events sanctioned by the Michigan Interscholastic Horsemanship Association.[21]

Notable alumni

See also

References
  1. https://www.leaderpub.com/2020/07/22/buchanan-selects-newest-superintendent/
  2. "Search for Public Schools - School Detail for Buchanan High School". nces.ed.gov. Retrieved 23 February 2019.
  3. "Buchanan Community Schools - Berrien RESA". www.berrienresa.org. Retrieved 2018-06-14.
  4. https://web.archive.org/web/20180313101635/https://bcgensoc.com/facts.php?sid=3
  5. https://www.leaderpub.com/2013/01/23/buchanan-students-stopping-bullies/
  6. https://www.abc57.com/news/cool-schools-buchanan-high-school
  7. https://www.southbendtribune.com/news/community/buchanan-earns-nicest-school-distinction-in-nationwide-contest/article_ed8caee4-acf6-11e3-8ccc-0017a43b2370.html
  8. https://www.leaderpub.com/2014/02/19/mean-stinks-club-earns-buchanan-nicest-school-award/
  9. https://buchananpromise.com/
  10. "Buchanan Preservation Society Resources". buchananpreservation. Retrieved 15 September 2018.
  11. "Buchanan National Register Listings". google.com. Retrieved 15 September 2018.
  12. http://guidance.buchananschools.com/dual-enrollment.html
  13. http://guidance.buchananschools.com/about-ap-courses-and-exams.html
  14. http://guidance.buchananschools.com/cte.html
  15. "MHSAA > Schools". www.mhsaa.com. Retrieved 14 September 2018.
  16. "Yearly Champions - Baseball - MHSAA Sports". www.mhsaa.com. Retrieved 14 September 2018.
  17. "Yearly Champions - Girls Basketball - MHSAA Sports". www.mhsaa.com. Retrieved 14 September 2018.
  18. "Yearly Champions - Boys Basketball - MHSAA Sports". www.mhsaa.com. Retrieved 14 September 2018.
  19. "Team Champions - Boys Tennis - MHSAA Sports". www.mhsaa.com. Retrieved 14 September 2018.
  20. "Team Champions - Boys Track & Field - MHSAA Sports". www.mhsaa.com. Retrieved 14 September 2018.
  21. https://www.miha.org/districts/
  22. Grist, Peter (2007). Virgil Exner, visioneer : the official biography of Virgil M. Exner, designer extrordinaire. Veloce. p. 10. ISBN 1845841182. Retrieved 13 September 2018.
  23. https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/cycling/2018/07/06/teen-hannah-roberts-rises-to-top-in-bmx-olympics-in-sight/36669617/
  24. https://www.buchananschools.com/hannah-roberts-wins-gold/
  25. https://www.buchananschools.com/april-11th-2019-hall-of-fame-induction-event-press-release/
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