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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
ActivityDateLocation
Senior SunriseFriday, August 19, 2022VMS
First Day of SchoolMonday, August 22, 2022
School Pictures Monday, August 29, 2022REC 
Running Rally Friday, September 2, 2022Various
Back to School Dance Friday, September 2, 2022Softball Field
Class Meetings Tues-Wed, September 6-7REC
Club FairThursday, September 8, 2022REC 
Patriot Day (9/11) CeremonyFriday, September 9, 2022Memorial Garden
Back to School Night Monday, September 19, 2022
Bear BashSaturday, October 1, 2022Rodeo Grounds 
Club Food FairWednesday, October 5, 2022
Fall Homecoming RallyFriday, October 7, 2022REC
Homecoming Week Monday, October 10, 2022
School Picture Retakes Monday, October 10, 2022MPR
Homecoming Rehearsal Thursday, October 13, 2022Veterans Memorial Stadium 
Homecoming vs. Clovis HighFriday, October 14, 2022Veterans Memorial Stadium 
Sadie Hawkins DanceSaturday, October 22, 2022West Gym
All Clovis Week October 24-28
Red Ribbon WeekOctober 24-28 / TBD
Musical: Singing in the RainNovember 10-19MET
Veterans Day Friday, November 11, 2022
HarmonyTh-Fri, December 8-9MPR
Harmony Parent Night Thursday, December 8, 2022MPR
Special Ed Holiday DanceThursday, December 15, 2022MPR
Powderpuff Football Thursday, December 22, 2022Veterans Memorial Stadium 
Last Day of Fall SemesterFriday, December 23, 2022
First Day of Spring SemesterTuesday, January 10, 2023
Winter RallyFriday, January 20, 2023REC
CIF Pep & Cheer CS ChampionshipsSaturday, January 21, 2023REC
Winter FormalSaturday, January 28, 2023REC
Matt Mueller Blood Drive TBD - Mid February MPR
Elections (ASB & Class Officers)End of Feb./Start of March
Play: PuffsMarch 9-18Mercedes Edwards Theatre
Spring Rally     Friday, March 17, 2023REC
Senior Meeting Monday, March 27, 2023REC
Spring BreakApril 3-10
Ambiance VIP NightWednesday, April 19, 2023MPR
Ambiance Fashion ShowApril 19-21MPR
Unified Basketball     Mid-late April 2023REC
AP TestingMay 1-12
PromSaturday, May 13, 2023Wolf Lakes
Military Signing DayMid May 2023Outdoor Theater 
Senior White Card DayFriday, May 19, 2023
Farewell Assembly **Monday, May 22, 2023REC
Cap & Gown Distribution **Monday, May 22, 2023REC 
Grad Walk **Tuesday, May 23, 2023
Grad Practices **May 24, 25, 30, 31REC, VMS 
Senior Sunset **Wednesday, May 24, 2023Varsity Soccer Field
Grad NiteThursday, May 25, 2023Universal Studios
Track & Field CA State ChampionshipMay 27-28Veterans Memorial Stadium 
Class of 2022 GraduationWednesday, May 31, 2023Veterans Memorial Stadium 
Last Day of School Friday, June 9, 2023
** events are tentative and subject to change

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 InformationIF A STUDENT WOULD LIKE TO BRING A GUEST WHO DOES NOT ATTEND BUCHANAN, THEY MUST COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING STEPS BEFORE PURCHASING DANCE TICKETS:
  1. Pick up a Guest Pass in Student Services or in the Activities Office. 
  2. Complete Buchanan Student Portion & Buchanan Parent Signature. 
  3. 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.]
  4. 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. 
  5. Return the completed Guest Pass to Buchanan Student Services for LD signature.
  6. 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

Harmony

Harmony is Buchanan's annual multi-cultural and diversity talent show, consisting of performances by multi-cultural clubs and collaborative routines by leadership & special education students. Harmony began in 1999 and celebrated it's 23rd year in December 2021.

You can view the 2021 Harmony Introduction video HERE.


Harmony Introduction - December 2018

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