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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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Hello Battlefield Bobcats,

It seems we brought in 2025 with a regular winter—some snow and plenty of cold weather. Please encourage students to button up to prevent colds.

As a friendly reminder, today is the last day of Q2 and report cards should be issued around January 29th, however, you can always keep up with your child's grades through ParentVUE. Additionally, schools are closed January 20 (MLK Day), January 21-22 (Teacher Workdays). We hope students take some time to practice currently learned skills or get a jump on new skills.

During the upcoming weeks, students will begin academic advising for the 2025-26 school year, while our seniors make decisions about their path after high school.

This week, we recognized the hard work of our Assistant Principals as part of National Principals' Week. Ms. Beerbower, Mr. Childress, Ms. Hostutler, and Mr. McMillan are an amazing team who believes in positive connections with students and ensuring students are prepared for a thriving future after high school. I could not do this job without them, so please join me in saying "thank you" to them.

PWCS continues to have a cell phone policy in place and at Battlefield, students are required to place their phones in the pouches during each class. Currently, students are allowed to use their phones between classes and during lunch. We appreciate your support in this effort.

Enjoy the extended weekend!

Principal Lucas

It is Principal and Assistant Principal Appreciation Week. Mrs. Lucas, Mr. Childress, Mr. McMillan, Ms. Beerbower, and Ms. Hostutler....we love you all! Thank you for always being in our corner! 💜

We’d like to share the message and videos that were done to honor our "Fearless 5", courtesy of Battlefield Student Leadership students.

We are so thankful for all of our hard-working administrators and all they do to make Battlefield a positive environment.

Principal and AP Appreciation 1.MOV

Admin Appreciation Video 2 1.MOV

We also want to extend our deepest gratitude to the PTO for providing a delicious lunch on Thursday for our administrators. Your support and appreciation mean the world to the staff at BHS.

Our next meeting will be held Tuesday, January 28, starting at 6:30 p.m. It will be in person in our school library. All are welcome, we look forward to seeing you.

Battlefield’s Purple Reign Dance Team donated an impressive 177 lbs. of items to The Haymarket Food Pantry. This vital organization provides essential support to 9,000 families (approximately 50,000 individuals) across Haymarket, Gainesville, Bristow, and parts of Nokesville, ensuring that anyone facing food insecurity can find the help they need. The team was thrilled to lend a hand to such a deserving cause! 🌟

Gainesville HS recently hosted the PWCS Gifted Education & Talent Development Program, which was the by-product of years of feedback from gifted students from the county who consistently expressed a desire to meet with other gifted students outside of their buildings for networking and sharing ideas through a variety of creative, intellectual, and social activities.

Approximately 50 students, including Patriot and Battlefield High School students, attended the event held on December 18th.

Friday January 17th:

Freshmen Boys Basketball plays Gainesville HS at Gainesville HS at 5:00pm.

JV Boys Basketball plays Gainesville HS at Gainesville HS at 6:15pm.

Varsity Boys Basketball plays Gainesville HS at Gainesville HS at 7:30pm.

Varsity Ice Hockey plays Riverside away at Riverside at 9:20pm.

Saturday January 18th:

Varsity Wrestling competes against McLean at McLean at 9:00am.

Boys and Girls Varsity Track competes at VMI time is TBD.

Tuesday January 21st:

Girls JV Basketball play Osbourn Park at Battlefield at 5:30pm.

Girls Varsity Basketball plays Osbourn Park at Battlefield at 7:00pm.
Boys Freshman Basketball plays Osbourn Park at Osbourn Park at 5:00pm.

Boys JV Basketball plays Osbourn Park at Osbourn Park at 6:15m.

Boys Varsity Basketball plays Osbourn Park at Osbourn Park at 7:30pm.

Girls Gymnastics competes at Loudon Valley HS at 6:00pm.

Wednesday January 22nd:

Girls and Boys Varsity Track competes at Unity Reed HS at 2:00pm.

Girls Varsity Basketball plays C.D. Hylton at C.D. Hylton at 6:00pm.

Thursday January 23rd:

Scholastic Bowl Match at Unity Reed HS at 5:30pm.

Varsity Wrestling competition at Battlefield at 6:00pm.

Friday January 24th:

Girls JV Basketball plays Osbourn at Battlefield at 5:30pm.

Girls Varsity Basketball plays Osbourn at Battlefield at 7:00pm.

Boys Freshman Basketball plays Osbourn at Osbourn HS at 5:00pm.

Boys JV Basketball plays Osbourn at Osbourn HS at 6:15pm.

Boys Varsity Basketball plays Osbourn at Osbourn HS at 7:30pm.

Boys and Girls Varsity Swim and Dive competes at Colgan HS at 6:00pm.

Varsity Ice Hockey plays Yorktown away at 8:00pm.

The January Key Club meeting – Project Linus - has been moved to Thursday, January 30th @ 2:15pm in the Enclosed Cafeteria.

We will be making No-Sew Blankets for children 0-18 in the United States who are seriously ill, traumatized, or otherwise in need.

Members who want to participate in this event will need to bring the following items:

• 1.5 yards of anti-pill fleece

• Scissors

• Ruler

Each member who attends with the necessary materials and creates a blanket will receive 3.0 hours. Sign up HERE.

Battlefield High School will host a Curriculum Fair for students during the school day on Tuesday, January 28th in the Commons. All 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students will visit the Fair during an extended 2nd period that day. The Fair is an opportunity for students to speak with department representatives about our course offerings for the 2025-26 school year and gather information about courses they may be interested in taking next year.

The 2025-2026 PWCS High School Course Catalog is now available. The course catalog is a resource provided to support the design of each student’s academic schedule to prepare them for launching their thriving future. Families will find information about specialty programs, career pathways, and post-secondary education options, in addition to descriptions of all the courses offered in PWCS high schools. Translations are provided in several languages to ensure ease of use for all families.

PWCS recognizes that this time of year can be particularly challenging for many students. To ensure that every student has access to the support they need, we would like to remind parents that free mental health telehealth services are available to all PWCS students through Hazel Health. Together, we can make a significant difference in the mental well-being of our students now and beyond.

Visit the PWCS Hazel Health webpage for more information.

Battlefield High School has partnered with The Commencement Group to provide class t-shirts, flower bouquets and graduation gifts for purchase in honor of this occasion.

All purchases are made directly through The Commencement Group. Pre-orders will be available for pickup on graduation day at Eagle Bank Arena.

Pre-order link: https://www.thecommencementgroup.com/battlefieldhs/

The Virginia Department of Education "Regulations Governing Secondary School Transcripts" mandates that local divisions include a student's test record, to include at least the highest score earned on college performance-related standardized tests such as the SAT and ACT on the student's secondary school transcript. Parents, guardians, or others having legal control or charge of a child may elect in writing to have their child's test record excluded from the student transcript (opt-out).

It is important for parents/guardians to understand that it is the expectation of four-year colleges which require an SAT or ACT score for admission that the test score is sent to the colleges directly from the testing agency (College Board or ACT). The score that appears on the high school transcript is for informational purposes only and does not serve as the “official” score for college admissions purposes.

If you do not want your child’s college performance-related standardized test scores such as SAT and ACT to be included on his/her official secondary school transcript, please submit the ACT/SAT Opt-Out Form (pdf) to the BHS school counseling department.

Click here to order your cap and gown for graduation. Please contact Jostens with any questions 1-800-567-8367.

The Library, with support from the Battlefield PTO and Mrs. Lucas, is hosting a virtual author visit with Neal Shusterman to launch his latest book, All Better Now (releasing February 4th)! Space is limited, so be sure to sign up ASAP for this opportunity that will occur in late February. https://bit.ly/bhsauthor

Please click on our website below for all the details! Student's parents/guardian must be a PTO member to apply! (Not a PTO member yet, you have until 1/31 to join- sign up here!)

https://www.battlefieldhighschoolpto.com/scholarships

💜 If you have questions or problems with the forms, please email: BHSPTOScholarship@gmail.com

💜 If you need to confirm your parent or guardian is a current PTO Member, please email BHSPTOMembership@gmail.com

Tickets for this fun filled BHS PTO sponsored event are now on sale. The Senior Grad Party will be held on Friday, May 30th 2025 from 9:30pm -2:00am and the Freedom Center in Manassas.

A ticket includes entertainment like: casino tables (poker, blackjack, roulette, & craps Tables), inflatables (monster obstacle course, human Whack-a-Mole, Hippo Chow Down, Wipe Out, & QB Blitz), caricatures, basketball courts, photo-booth, video game truck, 7 minute chair massages by a license massage therapist, access to swimming pool (including diving boards, slide, and Water Obstacle course), and some other fun surprises. We have a full evening planned to keep you entertained for hours! There will also be food (pizza, quesadillas, Chic-fil-a) and drinks and as always the popular Golly Waffles (waffles on a stick). Those who purchase tickets prior to the event are eligible for one of the five $500 cash prizes. Everyone is eligible for all other prizes, such as electronics, Jiffy Lube Live tickets, gift cards to your favorite place, and so much more. Get your ticket now, the cost is $50 and price will go up April 1st. If you cannot afford a ticket, please let your counselors know and they will contact us. We have very generous donors who have sponsored tickets so that all can join in on the fun!

Buy your tickets here!

The BHS PTO Senior Grad Party committee’s latest fundraiser is the ever popular GOLDEN TICKET VIP RAFFLE!

TWO WINNERS will receive:

• 5 VIP reserved seats at BHS graduation at Eagle Bank Arena May 28th
• A 3 day-2-night stay at a cabin in Snowshoe Mountain Resort during the off season. Enjoy the lake, festivals, hiking, biking, off road tours, scenic lift rides and so much more. Dates will be coordinated with owner. Blackout dates include weekends and holidays.
• $50 VISA Gift Card
• $50 Olde Dominion Tavern Gift Certificate
• One day personalized yard sign rental by SIGN GYPSIES Bristow
• 45- or 30-minute family photo session with Miriam Dudley Photography (Value $399/$299)
• Stevi's Cookies 2 dozen cookies gift certificate (Value $120) or Salsa Sweets mini cookies (Value $60)

Raffle tickets are $10 each, buy as many as you like! Fundraiser will end May 9th @5pm. Winners will be announced May 12th.

Link to purchase: https://www.battlefieldseniorgradparty.com/goldenticketraffle

WELCOME TO WINTER SPORTS SEASON! If you have ordered a yard sign, they are available and ready for pickup at the Indoor Concessions stand. Proudly display the yard signs and show your Bobcat spirit! Spring signs designs will be posted soon.

PARENTS OF SENIOR ATHLETES - Don't miss out on the chance for your athlete to apply for one of 6 $1,000 Athletics Boosters Scholarships! Only athletes whose parents are paying members of Athletic Boosters are eligible to apply. You must be a member by Monday, March 31. Scholarship application information will be available in February. To join Boosters, https://battlefield-athletic-boosters-club.square.site/become-a-member

JANUARY BOOSTER MEETING - The January Membership meeting for Athletic Boosters will be held on Monday, January 27 at 7:00. The meeting will be held in person with an online option. Come out and learn more about the work we do.

COMING SOON - BHS Athletic Boosters Super Bowl Squares will be available soon! It's a fun way to add a bit more excitement to the Super Bowl while supporting a great cause...Bobcat Athletics!

CONCESSIONS VOLUNTEERS - We need you to help raise funds for our BHS Athletic Program and your athlete's team! Concessions volunteers earn funds for the sport they represent. We have several upcoming games with openings. Board members are present to train volunteers and assist. Check out these links for available events:

Boys Basketball: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084EAAAC2CA0FDC52-53146291-202425#/

Girls Basketball: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084EAAAC2CA0FDC52-53146049-girls#/

Wrestling: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084EAAAC2CA0FDC52-53723999-202425#/

SPIRIT WEAR - Spirit Wear is always available online (https://battlefieldboosters2024-205.itemorder.com) and will be available at the Spring Sports Paperwork Collection on Wednesday, February 19th from 3:00-5:00.

Please join FRC Team 1885, Comet Robotics, as they host the FTC Haymarket Qualifier at Battlefield HS this Saturday January 18! Come cheer on Battlefield's TEN FTC Teams that are competing and take a glance at the STEM activities that abound at Battlefield! Admission is free and concessions will be on sale for the public. Opening ceremony is at 10:30 am with qualification matches beginning at 11am and the event ending at 6pm.

Team Prince William Elite, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization is seeking your support! We are excited to share that we are working in partnership with the Spark Program to provide youth basketball opportunities to students in our community.

Grades 2nd - 8th from 8 AM - 9 AM

Potomac High School, door #21

Contact Coach Wanzer at rwanzer@teamprincewilliamelite.org 571-308-4764 for more information.

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.

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