Battlefield Bobcast
February 16, 2024
Battlefield High School
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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BHS Updates & Announcements
A Message from Our Principal, Mrs. Lucas
Bobcat Families:
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No School on Monday, February 19th
Schools and offices will be closed on Monday, February 19th in observation of Presidents Day.
February 20th will be an odd day.
2023-24 Virginia Wrestling Coach of the Year
Coach Mike Spudic was selected as the 2023-24 Virginia Wrestling Coach of the Year by the VA Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame!
A well-deserved honor!
School Resource Officer Appreciation
February 15th was School Resource Officer (SRO) Appreciation Day, a special day to show our gratitude towards SROs and the impact they have on our students, schools, and communities.
We'd like to thank Officer Kristina Sheldon for her many positive contributions to Battlefield which include ensuring physical safety, building relationships with students, and educating the entire school community on safety topics and needs.
2024 BHS Soup or Bowl Competition
Staff competed in the first annual Soup or Bowl Competition last Friday, February 9th. During the lunch block, teachers and staff tasted each entry and voted for their favorite dish.
Mrs. Burns is our fist Soup Champ, and Mrs. Maiuri is our Chili Champ!
Congratulations to these teachers, and thank you to all others who entered!
Rising Juniors and Seniors: Student Representative to the School Board Applications Open Feb 26
The applications for the 2024-2025 Student Representative to the School Board open on Monday, February 26th. Applications are open to rising juniors and seniors.
Interested students must complete and submit the online application by 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, April 2. Students must use their PWCS Microsoft sign-in to complete the application.
The selection process consists of open application, a school-based committee to narrow the applications to two candidates, a proctored essay, and a division-wide interview panel.
Mrs. Rector will be providing assistance for Application Submissions on the dates/times below in Modular 5.
March 7th from 2:15-3:15 pm
March 14th from 2:15-3:15 pm
March 21st from 2:15-3:15 pm
April 1st from 2:15-3:15 pm
Please check here for more information.
Want a 2024 Yearbook?
National Honor Society Updates: NHS Spring Induction Ceremony CANCELED
The NHS spring selection process and induction ceremony have been cancelled. The next NHS selection process and NHS Induction Ceremony will be held in the early fall.
Flex Schedule for Next Week
Friday,. February 23: Flexes 7 and Advisory
Information for Seniors
Graduation Cap and Gowns
The next distribution date for cap and gown pick up will be March 14, during lunches. Please see below for additional details:
- If your child missed picking up their cap and gown on Thursday, February 15th, they can pick it up on the next distribution day, which is March 14.
- If you have not ordered your child's cap and gown yet, orders placed by February 19, will be available for pickup on March 14.
- If you place your order after February 19, that distribution date has not been announced yet.
Senior Check List
LAWN SIGNS: Choose between purple or white. Deadline is 4/5
SHOUT OUTS: are $5, many options to choose from. You may purchase as many as you like!! Will run in slideshow at graduation. Deadline is 5/13.
SENIOR PHOTO: FREE!! Submit one photo to run in slideshow. Should contain only seniors, but can be a single or group. Submit photo to BHS24seniors@gmail.com Deadline is 5/13.
GOLDEN TICKET RAFFLE : PARENTS ONLY!!! Tickets for the raffle are $10. TWO WINNERS WILL RECEIVE: SIX reserved seats at graduation PLUS gift cards for local restaurants, $50 VISA gift card, personalized sign from Sign Gypsies, and a dozen cookies from Salsa Sweets or Stevi’s Cookies. Deadline is 5/1
GRAD PARTY TICKETS: are $50 until 2/29, $60 until 5/29 ALL IS INCLUDED!!!! Freedom Center pool and gym access including diving boards, lazy river, and slides. Casino games, massage therapists, caricature artists, gaming trucks, mechanical bull, and much more. Food from Chick-Fil-A, Domino’s, Crumbl, Golly Waffles, Dunkin’ and much more. Don’t forget all tickets purchased before 5/29 are eligible for CASH PRIZES!!!
BHS Counseling Information
FAFSA Hands-on Workshop Feb 21st 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Seniors headed to a two or four college or trade school in Fall 2024: Battlefield High School will host a FAFSA Hands-on Workshop on February 21 from 6:00pm - 8:00pm in the Enclosed Cafeteria. Pre-register to find out how to prepare and what to bring. The FAFSA is a free application for federal financial aid for schools and should be completed despite income levels and/or expected financial aid awarded. Colleges will use the FAFSA to determine their own financial aid package and sometimes scholarships require one on file. Contact kostrzle@pwcs.edu for FAFSA questions or for more information about our workshop.
BHS Clubs and Activities
Join The Battlefield High School Marching Band for a Spirit Night
Join the Battlefield High School Marching Band on Thursday, February 29th from 3pm-9pm for a spirit night hosted by VELOCITY WINGS HAYMARKET.
Please mention that you want to support the Battlefield HS Marching Band, and Velocity Wings will donate 20% of the sales to the Marching Band!!
Senior Grad Party
After Grad Ticket Sales
There is an extra day in February…so we have extended our February Flash sale to February 29th!! Prices go up after this date.
Get your Senior Grad Party ticket now!
BHS Community
Got News to Share? Lets have Battlefield Journalism Cover it!
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.
Battlefield Ambassadors
OLD Announcements & Updates
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