Battlefield Bobcast

Principal: DeLores Lucas
Location: 15000 Graduation Drive, Haymarket, VA, United States

Phone: 571-261-4400

Facebook: facebook.com/BattlefieldHighSchoolPWCS

Instagram: @battlefieldhighschool_bobcats

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Join us tonight at 7pm as the Battlefield Bobcats take on Unity Reed under the lights at our Homecoming Game.

We'll be acknowledging our first inductees to the Battlefield High School Athletic Hall of Fame and crowning our BHS Homecoming King and Queen.

Tickets for the Homecoming Dance are now available on Ticket Spicket.​ The Dance is Saturday, September 30th from 8pm – 11pm at BHS. Tickets are $25.

Monday, October 2: Flexes 5 and 6

Wednesday, October 4: Flexes 7 and Advisory

Friday, October 6: Flexes 1 and 2

Students (and unregistered staff) - The LWV will be here October 4th during lunch shifts in the Commons to register anyone unregistered to vote, who will be 18+ by the November 7th state elections. You will need your SS# to complete the form at that time.

Prince William County’s High School Student Election Participation Program encourages interested high school students, 16 years and older, to participate in the November General Elections.

Interested students must obtain approval from either their Social Studies, Spanish teacher, or home-school advisor. If under 18, students must also have written permission from their parent/guardian.

Student Application Deadline: Monday, October 23, 2023
Parent/Guardian Approval Deadline: Friday, October 27, 2023

BAE Systems is looking for young female aspiring engineers or those interested in STEM careers but don’t know exactly what. Come explore many disciplines of engineering with us including Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, Systems and Computer Science. The program is open to Junior and Senior female high school students with a strong aptitude in math and science.

The Women in Technology program starts November 1st and will run through February 21st, on WEDNESDAYS from 3:30pm-5:30pm at their Manassas facility, transportation is NOT provided.

Application deadline is October 20th. Students should contact Ms. Hostutler for more information and the application.

SRGS for Visual and Performing Arts is a month-long residential program for tenth and eleventh grade students in Virginia. Before you can apply to the Arts program, you must first sign up for an audition by Oct. 23. Auditions are held at Colgan HS on Nov. 6. See the Gifted Office in 2135 or contact Ms. Burke for more information.

Like watching and talking about movies? Well then Film Club is for you! Come to our interest meeting on October 3rd from 2:15 to 2:50. There will be snacks.

Want to join Key Club, but missed the interest meeting? Here is the link to the Nearpod with information presented at the meeting.

To become a member, you must pay the $15.50 DUES by October 13th through Student Quick Pay.

You must be a PAID Key Club Member to participate in Key Club Events.

We’d love to have you join!

Questions? Please email Mrs. Cook – CookMQ@pwcs.edu

National History Honor Society (NHHS) meeting is on Monday, October 2nd in Mr. Fair's room 1142 from 2:15pm - 3:15pm. This meeting is mandatory for members, and it is also an Interest Meeting for potential members. There will be lots of Food and a Jeopardy Game - See you there!

Cadets from AFJROTC had the unique opportunity to attend the National Air, Space, and Cyber Conference as one of the few JROTC units worldwide to be able to meet with Brigadier General Cantwell and Chief Master Sergeant McKeen. Cadets Christopher Johnson and Caroline White spoke about their experiences earning their FAA pilot license this summer on the AFJROTC Flight Academy scholarship. Cadets Sailor Eastman and Gabriella Brown discussed what they learned after the Tommy Franks Four Star Leader scholarship this summer. Included on the conference floor, cadets got to see the newest technological advances that civilian and military partnerships were creating. Cadets flew mixed virtual reality simulators as advanced as the military practices with, and they were able to “fly” F-16s and various helicopters. If you would like to learn more or join our school’s Junior ROTC, you can contact your counselor or either instructor in room 1161. Our AFJROTC instructors are Col Dan Vasenko and SMSgt Dave Shuler.

Hello Bobcats! On Saturday, 9/30, we will be having our Athletic Hall of Fame Ceremony to Induct our 2023 Class!

Congratulations to the following Inductees:
Jake Agnos - Baseball, Class of 2016
Galissia Cause - Discus and Shot Put, Class of 2014
Colleen Gawkins - Girls Soccer, Class of 2014

Emily Harrison - Pole Vault, Class of 2017

Eric Hoepker - Cross Country and Track, Class of 2008

Beau Martino - Wrestling, Class of 2009

Caroline Skaff - Volleyball, Class of 2016

Ryan Swingle - Basketball, Lacrosse, & Football, Class of 2013

Nick Tremols - Swim, Class of 2010

Mark Cox - Football Coach

Mike Gehres, Contributor, "Voice of the Bobcats" Announcer

Go Bobcats!!!!!!!

Hello Bobcats! Ms. Nelson will be collecting Sports Physicals and Online Concussion Certificates on November 1 in the Commons Cafeteria. This will be done from 3:30-5:30 pm. Please contact Ms. Nelson if you have any questions or concerns. A copy of a VHSL Sports Physical and the Online Concussion Training link can be obtained on the Bobcatspride.org Homepage. Go Bobcats!

Today is the LAST DAY to purchase Senior Lawn Signs @ the low price of $25 ends Sept 30th.

Prices will go up to $35 on October 1st.

Signs purchased by September 30th will be ready for pick-up mid October.

Starting next Thursday, October 5th, the Senior Grad Party is selling Double Good Popcorn.

It’s a short 4 day window, don’t miss out, IYKYK!

The Battlefield School Counselors will host Junior Family College & Career Night on Wednesday, October 4th at 6:30pm in the BHS auditorium.

This presentation will include information regarding:

• Career trends

• Post-secondary planning and "best fit" options

• Finding college and career information

• Important next steps and resources for rising seniors
  
  

This event is geared toward juniors and their parents/guardians, but is open to all 9th and 10th grade families as well. Please plan to attend this important event!

This presentation will not be recorded. If you are unable to attend, the presentation will be posted to the Counseling Canvas page for review on Monday October 2nd.

When students make an appointment to see their school counselor or the college & career counselor, they will need to create an E-hallpass for the appointment as well. A few minutes before the appointment time, please let your teacher know, create a “Now Pass” to Counseling, and ask your teacher to approve it.

This week we would like to shout out to Tony's New York Pizza. Tony’s is a BOBCAT staff and family favorite, located in the Dominion Valley Market Square shopping plaza. You can order online and pick up or dine in.

Bobcat Community, The Battlefield Journalism students are looking to share your good news, community events, business spotlights, achievements, community heroes, and novelty stories. Send your stories worth sharing to bridgej@pwcs.edu.

Please join us for the 2023 DV Rides Auto Show on October 7th, 2023, from 9am – 12pm at Battlefield HS.

DV Rides is a community-driven and resident-led auto enthusiast group based in Dominion Valley with over 200 members. This year we’re excited to expand the Auto Show to all neighborhoods in the Battlefield HS district.

The DV Rides Auto Show is inclusive to all Rides; we want your cool Rides and daily drivers, your mud crawlers and pavement princesses. All types and conditions of cars, trucks, jeeps, and motorcycles are welcomed; we’ve even had kid’s Power Wheels and a boat… if it moves you, then pre-register your Ride as soon as possible! Registration includes free coffee & donuts, a free raffle entry ticket, and entry into the Best-In-Show contests.

Please spread the word to your neighbors, friends, and family…

We look forward to seeing YOU and your Ride at the 2023 DV Rides Auto Show!

DV Rides

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