BUCKHORN HIGH SCHOOL

4123 Winchester Road

New Market, Alabama  35761

(256) 851 - 3300

Fax:  (256) 851 - 3301

Mr. Lavell Everett, Principal

 

ESTABLISHED

1958

 

LOCATION

Northern Alabama

 

GRADES

9-12

 

SCHOOL POPULATION

1,300+ Students

 

MISSION STATEMENT

Buckhorn High School’s mission is to produce a competent graduate who is an adaptable thinker, respectful, and prepared to participate in a rapidly changing world.

 

VISION STATEMENT

Buckhorn High School's vision is to uphold and broaden its commitment to the tradition of excellence where students' academic achievement and their emotional and social well being are supported through relevant and rigorous curriculum, research based instruction, and meaningful experiences.

 

History 

In the summer of 1855, Mr. William Fanning, an eighteen year old, was stationed at an inferior spot during a deer hunt on the land where the present school located.  Mr. Fanning killed a deer, the horns were mounted in a nearby tavern, and the community became known as Buckhorn.  The Madison County Board of Education  bought land on November 19, 1956,  from Annie Bruce Walker Short to construct a school.  On August 29, 1958, as a result of consolidation of New Market and Riverton High School, Buckhorn High School opened with approximately 200 students. William Loyd Fanning presented the original horns to Buckhorn High School on December 12, 1958.

 

ALMA MATER

On the county’s northern border,

reared against the sky;

Proudly stands our Alma Mater

as the years go by.

Forward ever be our watchword,

conquer and prevail;

Hail to thee, our Alma Mater,

Buckhorn High, All Hail.

 

 

SCHOOL COLORS

BLUE – GOLD