Principal's Welcome
Dear Thunder Families,
On behalf of the faculty and staff, it is my absolute pleasure to welcome you to a new school year at Buhach Colony High School. We are honored to walk alongside your family to ensure your student is fully prepared for college, career success, and life beyond graduation.
We believe in setting the bar high. Our curriculum is designed to challenge students through deep critical thinking and real-world application. Furthermore, we recognize that navigating tomorrow's world requires new skills—which is why we emphasize digital fluency and ethical awareness surrounding AI and new technologies.
No matter where your student’s passions lie—be it advanced academics, career-technical pathways, leadership, or the arts—they will find a supportive, passionate team of educators here ready to help them thrive.
Let's encourage our students to embrace their potential, meet every challenge with resilience, and take pride in their unique growth. Together as one Thunder community, we will move forward with strength and purpose.
Here's to an incredible year ahead. Roll Thunder!
With pride and excitement,
Kyle Mesa
Principal, Buhach Colony High School
209-325-1402
Buhach Colony Students, Staff, Faculty and Administration share a common posture and core set of values. We strive daily to embody our Thunder PRIDE.
Productivity We at Buhach Colony are Productive Individuals Who:
- Are punctual and prepared as a means to be constructive.
- Utilize our time efficiently to create quality work and meet established goals.
- Inquire and research to become knowledgeable across a broad range of disciplines.
Respect We at Buhach Colony are Respectful Citizens Who:
- Display and extend, through both language and appearance, kindness, dignity, and
- courtesy.
- Are positive interpersonal and digital communicators.
- Honor school rules and procedures
- Are caring and considerate of school and personal property.
Integrity We at Buhach Colony are People of Integrity Who:
- Are principled and act responsibly.
- Display ethical behavior including but not limited to trustworthiness, responsibility,
- fairness, sportsmanship, and citizenship.
- Do and stand for what is right, because it is right.
Determination We at Buhach Colony show determination through:
- Critically and creatively thinking, identifying, analyzing and finding solutions to
- challenges or problems.
- Displaying dedication, taking risks, and persevering despite difficulties.
- Reflective and purposeful preparation for lifelong learning and a balanced future.
Equity We at Buhach Colony value equity by:
- Treating others as we would wish to be treated.
- Acting fairly
- Fostering an open-minded environment that welcomes diverse cultures, beliefs, and attitudes that may be different from our own.
