Ambiance 2023
Thank you to everyone who auditioned for the Ambiance Fashion Show. We truly appreciate your time and effort. Based on the interview process, the judges have selected the following Seniors to participate this year. As a reminder, there is a mandatory meeting on Wednesday, March 15 during lunch in Room 453. Do not plan to leave campus on Wednesday, the meeting will take most of the lunch period.
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Dance Reminders
Per the 2022-23 Dance Contract, students must be in good standing and not be on the non-privilege list to attend a Buchanan Dance. Students may not owe hours to the SRC (i.e. incomplete detention), students may not have received more than one F on the semester grading period, and must have a minimum 2.0 GPA. Students must also have a good attendance/tardy record.
Any students who do not meet this criteria will not be allowed to attend Winter Formal.
DRESS CODE: See full dress code below on this page. Dresses that expose excessive skin or have cutouts will not be allowed. Strappy back or exposed back, exposed midriffs, cutouts on sides, or excessively high slits will not be permitted. Being in dress code is the responsibility of the student.
2022-23 Calendar of Events
Activity | Date | Location |
Senior Sunrise | Friday, August 19, 2022 | VMS |
First Day of School | Monday, August 22, 2022 |
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School Pictures | Monday, August 29, 2022 | REC |
Running Rally | Friday, September 2, 2022 | Various |
Back to School Dance | Friday, September 2, 2022 | Softball Field |
Class Meetings | Tues-Wed, September 6-7 | REC |
Club Fair | Thursday, September 8, 2022 | REC |
Patriot Day (9/11) Ceremony | Friday, September 9, 2022 | Memorial Garden |
Back to School Night | Monday, September 19, 2022 |
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Bear Bash | Saturday, October 1, 2022 | Rodeo Grounds |
Club Food Fair | Wednesday, October 5, 2022 |
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Fall Homecoming Rally | Friday, October 7, 2022 | REC |
Homecoming Week | Monday, October 10, 2022 |
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School Picture Retakes | Monday, October 10, 2022 | MPR |
Homecoming Rehearsal | Thursday, October 13, 2022 | Veterans Memorial Stadium |
Homecoming vs. Clovis High | Friday, October 14, 2022 | Veterans Memorial Stadium |
Sadie Hawkins Dance | Saturday, October 22, 2022 | West Gym |
All Clovis Week | October 24-28 |
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Red Ribbon Week | October 24-28 / TBD |
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Musical: Singing in the Rain | November 10-19 | MET |
Veterans Day | Friday, November 11, 2022 |
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Harmony | Th-Fri, December 8-9 | MPR |
Harmony Parent Night | Thursday, December 8, 2022 | MPR |
Special Ed Holiday Dance | Thursday, December 15, 2022 | MPR |
Powderpuff Football | Thursday, December 22, 2022 | Veterans Memorial Stadium |
Last Day of Fall Semester | Friday, December 23, 2022 |
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First Day of Spring Semester | Tuesday, January 10, 2023 |
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Winter Rally | Friday, January 20, 2023 | REC |
CIF Pep & Cheer CS Championships | Saturday, January 21, 2023 | REC |
Winter Formal | Saturday, January 28, 2023 | REC |
Matt Mueller Blood Drive | TBD - Mid February | MPR |
Elections (ASB & Class Officers) | End of Feb./Start of March |
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Play: Puffs | March 9-18 | Mercedes Edwards Theatre |
Spring Rally | Friday, March 17, 2023 | REC |
Senior Meeting | Monday, March 27, 2023 | REC |
Spring Break | April 3-10 |
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Ambiance VIP Night | Wednesday, April 19, 2023 | MPR |
Ambiance Fashion Show | April 19-21 | MPR |
Unified Basketball | Mid-late April 2023 | REC |
AP Testing | May 1-12 |
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Prom | Saturday, May 13, 2023 | Wolf Lakes |
Military Signing Day | Mid May 2023 | Outdoor Theater |
Senior White Card Day | Friday, May 19, 2023 |
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Farewell Assembly ** | Monday, May 22, 2023 | REC |
Cap & Gown Distribution ** | Monday, May 22, 2023 | REC |
Grad Walk ** | Tuesday, May 23, 2023 |
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Grad Practices ** | May 24, 25, 30, 31 | REC, VMS |
Senior Sunset ** | Wednesday, May 24, 2023 | Varsity Soccer Field |
Grad Nite | Thursday, May 25, 2023 | Universal Studios |
Track & Field CA State Championship | May 27-28 | Veterans Memorial Stadium |
Class of 2022 Graduation | Wednesday, May 31, 2023 | Veterans Memorial Stadium |
Last Day of School | Friday, June 9, 2023 |
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** events are tentative and subject to change |
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DANCES: SAVE THE DATES
Sadie Hawkins: October 22, 2022
Formal: January 28, 2023
Prom: May 13, 2023
Students must have an ID Card with barcode to purchase tickets and attend school dances.
Guest Pass Information: IF A STUDENT WOULD LIKE TO BRING A GUEST WHO DOES NOT ATTEND BUCHANAN, THEY MUST COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING STEPS BEFORE PURCHASING DANCE TICKETS:
- Pick up a Guest Pass in Student Services or in the Activities Office.
- Complete Buchanan Student Portion & Buchanan Parent Signature.
- Guest takes Guest Pass to his/her school to obtain their Administrator’s signature. School Admin must attach their business card. [If Guest is graduated, no school admin signature required.]
- Guests must attach a copy of their School ID or Driver’s License to the Guest Pass. Guests may not be over 20 years old.
- Return the completed Guest Pass to Buchanan Student Services for LD signature.
- Once signed, take your completed Guest Pass to purchase tickets.
Cannot purchase guest tickets without a completed Guest Pass.
Dance Dress Code:
Sadie Hawkins is a themed dance. Costumes are allowed but must be appropriate and in dress code.
Formal & Prom: Formal attire and dress shoes are mandatory. Tuxedos or suits with collared shirt, necktie or bow tie are required. NO Shorts. No boots, cowboy boots, flip flops, Dr. Martens, shoes with spikes, tennis shoes, vans, crocs, or other non-formal dress shoe allowed. Dresses that are strapless or have spaghetti straps are acceptable. Dresses that are too short, too revealing in the front or back (inappropriate cut-outs), slit too high, or “see through” will not be permitted. At all dances, students must be dressed appropriately. Students may be asked to modify their attire to meet the dress code requirement at any dance. If a student has any questions or thinks an outfit may be questionable, please contact the Deputy Principal, Student Services, or the Activities Office. If a student or guest is dressed inappropriately, he/she will be asked to leave/denied entrance & money will not be refunded.
Activities Department Events:
Homecoming
School Dances
Harmony Multicultural Talent Show
Powder Puff Football
Matt Mueller Blood Drive
Ambiance Fashion Show
Rallies
Clubs
Class Rally Clubs
Pink & Military Night Events
Elementary Conference
ASI Conference
Kids Day