Bobcat News

Welcome back! We hope you had a restful holiday and are ready to return to our journey of excellence in 2025. Here are a few important items of note as we begin the new year:

• Second semester schedules have been emailed to students and parents. A physical copy was also printed and given to students in their Homeroom/1st Block class. The only permitted schedule changes on January 8 are for any holes in schedules. Students have until January 14 to drop/add classes and they must have a written request from the parent to do so.
• First semester credit recovery will begin on January 15 and will run Mon-Thurs from 3:50-5:00pm through February 12.
• An abundance of communication has been sent home regarding the updated cell phone policy for all schools in South Carolina. Please convey to students that this is not a punishment, it is intended to lessen distractions and improve the learning environment for everyone. Devices are to be turned off and stored throughout the entire school day.
• Finally, one of the key indicators of student success is consistent attendance. Let's work together to strengthen this area of concern.

There will be a Financial Aid Assistance night on Tuesday, January 14 from 5:30-7:30pm. Come out to receive assistance on completing the FAFSA.

There will be a Freshman and Sophomore Parent meeting on Tuesday, January 21 at 6:30 pm via Zoom.

A zoom link will be sent out the day of the meeting via email.

January 20 – No School

January 21 – Throwback to Yourself (dress up like your younger self in a picture)

January 22 – Meme Day

January 23 – BBQ Dad vs Soccer Mom

January 24 – Teacher/Student Swap (students dress like their favorite teacher, teachers dress like students)

January 25 – Winter Semi Formal from 7-10pm in atrium. Tickets $5 on sale at lunches & on OSP

Beginning January 27 through February 28 our Multi-Lingual Program department will conduct ACCESS testing which includes speaking, listening, reading, and writing portions.

Any senior boys who are interested in competing in the 2025 Mr. Bobcat pageant need to pick up an application from either Ms. Herring in Room 1212 or Ms. Wojnisz in Room 1030. Applications are due by 3:45pm on Friday, January 17. Come be a part of the best tradition at Bluffton High School.

All Sports Schedules

Purchase Tickets

Athletic Packets

Booster Club Membership and Sponsorship

South Carolina High School League information and more

ATHLETICS WEBSITE

Scan or click the QR to go directly to Hometown Ticketing

What is Mental Wellness?

According to the World Health Organization, mental wellness is defined as “a state of well-being in which the individual realizes his or her own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to his or her community."

JUNIORS NEED TO REGISTER FOR THE SPRING SAT or ACT

SAT tentative date is February 25, 2025

ACT tentative date is March 5, 2025

For junior students who have an IEP, 504, or ILLAP plan, please see your teacher/coordinator to see if you are eligible for accommodations. Accommodations are not automatically given for these tests. You must apply for them. If you have a plan with sanctioned testing accommodations, please see your teacher, your counselor, Ms. Pacifico, Ms. Taylor, or Dr. Womble immediately.

Registration links for the SAT and ACT are in the Junior's Google Classroom.

Register by January 9, 2025

Details about how to support the Bobcats and various incentives for your partnership can be found in the document linked below.