A little bit about us.
Buckeye Valley Local School District, home of the Fighting Barons, is located in a rural setting in Delaware County which includes the villages of Ostrander, Radnor, Ashley and Kilbourne. Residents in the District span all levels including professionals and business executives, farmers, factory workers and laborers. The City of Delaware, just south of of the District is a college town of 26,000 located 20 miles north of Columbus, Ohio. Delaware is home to Ohio Wesleyan University as well as several industries.
The District enrollment of approximately 2,400 students is divided among three elementary schools, a middle school and a high school. Buckeye Valley Schools welcome open-enrollment students from all surrounding districts. The district operates on a seventeen-million dollar budget which includes 26 voted mills for operating expenses and a one-percent income tax.
Starting off on the right foot.
Buckeye Valley has three elementary school buildings:
Buckeye Valley East
Located in the village of Ashley, East has an enrollment of more than
400 students, preschool through grade five.
Buckeye Valley North
Located in the village of Radnor, North has an enrollment of nearly
300 students, kindergarten through grade five.
Buckeye Valley West
Located in the village of Ostrander, West has an enrollment of nearly 400 students, kindergarten through grade five.
Elementary Programs and Highlights
Everyday mathematics and academic tutors and Teacher Leaders
Computer Labs at each building
Instrumental Band for fifth grade students
School Age Child Care before and after school (kindergarten wraparound)
School Safety Patrol program
Second grade Opera (BV East)
Mini Ball for grade four and five
School-Business partnership
Active PTO Organizations
Live. Learn. Grow.
Buckeye Valley Middle School is located just off State Route 23 on Coover Road.
{Buckeye Valley Middle School} Buckeye Valley Middle School is committed to providing opportunities for the development of successful, well-rounded citizens who value education as a life-long process. The curriculum and organization structure in the middle school are planned to match the unique intellectual and emotional needs of adolescent learners.
Middle School Programs and Highlights
Enrollment of more than 550 students in grades six through eight
Team teaching and interdisciplinary units
Services for special needs and gifted and talented students
Band and vocal music programs
Computers in the classrooms and three computer labs
Modular industrial technology laboratory
Sixth grade outdoor education program
Seventh grade Lake Erie: Stone Lab, enrichment project for eligible students
Eighth grade Washington, D.C. Trip
Academic and P.R.I.D.E. recognition programs
Football, volleyball, cross country, basketball, wrestling, cheer squad, track and gymnastics in grades seven and eight
Active P.T.O.
Nationally recognized middle school building design
Flexible block schedules
Varied exploratory classes in each grade
After School Club (provides supervision of students until 6:30 p.m.)
Realizing your full potential.
Buckeye Valley High School is located just off State Route 23 on Coover Road
{Buckeye Valley High School } Buckeye Valley High School is a four-year, comprehensive public school with a total enrollment of approximately 750 students. About 50 students attend the Delaware Area Career Center. Buckeye Valley High School is accredited by the North Central Association of Secondary Schools and Colleges and by the State of Ohio Department of Education.
School Days
The school year is divided into four terms with twelve class periods meeting five days a week. The curricular program includes educational options which allow students to earn credit for travel, independent study, mentorships, post-secondary option and concurrent enrollment programs.
Twenty-one units of credit are required for graduation. These units of credit must include: English (4), Mathematics (3), Science (3—must include one each in Physical Science and Biology), Social Studies (3—must include one each in American History and American Government/Economics), Health (1/2), Physical Education (1/2), and Personal Challenges (1/2 for the Classes of 2010 and 2011). In addition, students must pass all 5 parts of the Ohio Graduation Test.
Nearly 50 percent of BVHS graduates plan to enter four-year colleges or universities; 35 percent plan to attend two-year institutions; 3 percent plan to enter the military.High School Programs Over 100 curricular course offerings including AP and Kenyon College classes Computerized Library Media Center Agricultural Education curriculum, FFA Chapter, FCCLA Chapter School Farm and Outdoor Education Lab Jobs for America Graduates (JAG) program and
Career Based Intervention (CBI) program for transition from school to work Intervention Assistance team Studio Art, Photography, Drama, Ski Club, Red Cross Club, and In-the-Know programs Over 100 curriculum course offerings including AP and Kenyon College classes PSEO (Post Secondary Enrollment Options) opportunities Yearbook, Newspaper, Student Council, Teen Institute, FCA Chapters of the National Honor Society and the International Thespian Society Renaissance Program (incentives for honors, attendance, academics and conduct) Visions Show Choir, Choral Music, Marching Band, Flag Corps, Pep Band, Jazz Band, Symphonic Band Mid-Ohio Athletic Conference (MOAC) offering a full program of OHSAA sports: football, volleyball, soccer, cross country, cheerleading, golf, tennis, wrestling, basketball, bowling, gymnastics, track and field, baseball, and softball
Building Highlights
Buckeye Valley High School achieved an "Excellent" rating from
the Ohio Department of Education for the third consecutive year
Senior Stephen Firkins was named a National Merit Commended Student
Sophomores earned "Accelerated" and "Advanced" status on
the Ohio Graduation Test at an impressive rate,
including 43% who were recognized as Advanced in Math
Buckeye Valley's Student Council received the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's
"Legacy of Giving Award", recognizing its fifth consecutive year of
participation in the Pennies for Patients fundraising program
View more BVHS Building Highlights...
Our Strategic Plan
Educational Strategic Planning focuses everyone's attention on areas of importance for a school district. During 2005, the Buckeye Valley School District decided to revisit its Strategic Plan, which was last revised in 2001. Buckeye Valley was able to partner with Honda Corporation to complete the plan. Dee Ketterling, a Honda Educational Consultant, facilitated the process.
A Strategic Plan can only be accomplished with a great deal of input from the Board of Education, staff and community. This was done through a community survey, more than 20 committee meetings, and many informal meetings. The four major areas in which the District wants to concentrate are Student Achievement, Finances, Facilities, and Communication. The District has community committees in these four areas that meet about four times a year to discuss topics of interest and make appropriate suggestions in each area. If you are interested in serving on any of these committees, please call the Central Office and you will be given information about the committees.
When the Buckeye Valley Board of Education approved the Strategic Plan in December 2005, it gave further credibility and importance to this process. In short, Honda Corporation, the Buckeye Valley Board of Education, staff and community feels this is a very important step in achieving the goal of becoming an excellent school district. If you have questions or comments about the BV Strategic Plan or the BV School District, please contact the BV Central Office at (740) 369-8735 or feel free to email us.
Development Pattern Map
Recently, the Buckeye Valley Local Schools Strategic Planning Committee heard a presentation from Phil Laurien, the Executive Director of the Delaware County Regional Planning Commission. Mr. Laurien spoke about future growth and developments that will likely affect the Buckeye Valley Local School District. To view a recent map and details, follow the links below:
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Our Goals
Student Achievement
Establish high expectations for all students to achieve, both academically and behaviorally
Monitor students' educational growth through yearly assessments
Enhance staff quality through professional development and assessments to ensure student success
Enrich educational opportunities
Finance
Promote understanding of the finances of the Buckeye Valley Local School District as it strives to provide an excellent education for its children while remaining fiscally responsible
Educate ourselves regarding the Buckeye Valley School District finances
Share financial information with residents of the Buckeye Valley community
Report and communicate financial facts with the Buckeye Valley Board of Education
The Board of Education remains the decision-maker regarding finances
Facilities
Provide facilities that convey pride in the community and that ensure a safe, healthy and effective learning environment
Implement a two to five year plan with an annual update for each building with regard to facilities
Provide buildings that accommodate projected growth and progressive learning by students
Provide information to the administration and Board of Education regarding improvements
Provide maintenance of all district facilities to ensure the proper environment for students
Communication
Improve communication by promoting dialog - both internally and externally - while maintaining a district-wide focus
Continue to update the BV web site with current and user-friendly information
Publish monthly district newsletter and mail to all district residents with concurrent availability on-line
Improve relations with local media (TV, newspapers, radio, etc.) and stress positive aspects of the BV district
Use creative avenues of community interaction with all district residents (coffees, face-to-face, small groups, Booster, PTO, etc.
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