Six Buffton Middle School students were named Pirates of the Month for September.

6th grade
Nash White, son of Chris and Paula White, Bluffton attends St. John Mennonite Church, Pandora, and plays soccer on a U-12 team.
Karis Wilson, daughter of Ken and Colleen Wilson, Jenera, plays in the middle school band and choir, is a member of the quiz bowl team, plays volleyball, basketball and is a Bucs cheerleader. She is in 4-H , attends Zion Lutheran Church and is in swim team and gymnastics.

7th grade
Natasha Smith, daughter of Dennis and Susan Smith, Lima, plays in the middle school strings and choir and attends Church at Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints.
Jaret Geiser, son of Deron and Michele Geiser, Bluffton, plays in the middle school band. He attends First Mennonite Church.

8th grade
Alexis Lawrence, daughter of Rob and Chasity Taylor, Bluffton and Guss Lawrence, Lima, plays volleyball and softball and is in middle school choir. She attends Cornerstone Harvest Church in Lima.
Aaron Gladwell, son of John and Jane Gladwell, Columbus Grove, attends Grace Fellowship Church in Lima.