Battlefield Bobcast

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

Phone: 571-261-4400

Hello Battlefield Families,

This message contains our standard reminders as well as information about our students and the game “Senior Assassin.”

Accessing and Reviewing ParentVUE

ParentVUE is our go-to portal for checking grades, attendance, and school updates. We encourage you to take a look regularly so you can celebrate progress and stay on top of anything that may need attention. If you have questions or concerns about your child’s current academic progress, please reach out to the teacher(s) so we can partner with you to support your student.

Khan Academy

We invite students to use Khan Academy to build confidence and sharpen their skills in reading, writing, and math. This free resource is available to all PWCS students and is a great way to get in a little extra practice at home.

Student Recognition

Congratulations to our students who were selected to participate in the Summer Governors’ School program. This year, we have students attending a variety of content areas including Agriculture, Humanities, Theater, Dance, and Math/Science/Technology.

Congratulations to one of our own for earning the Youth Congressional Award Gold Medal.

Congratulations to our student whose artwork was selected for the annual Law Day Art Contest. Her artwork, titled “Justice for All,” will be on display in the PWC courthouse.

There are so many accolades to share, and these are just to highlight a few. We are proud of all our Battlefield Bobcats students for their continued pursuit in success.

Awareness of Senior Year Game

As we near the end of the school year, we want to make families aware of a game some seniors may be participating in, commonly known as “Senior Assassin” or “Senior Water Wars.” This game typically involves students using water or toy Nerf-style blasters to “tag” classmates.

While we have not had any incidents of this specific game on school grounds, we are aware that some of this game activity is happening in neighborhoods. We want to remind families that even toy weapons can cause concern—especially when they resemble real ones. Please talk with your student about making safe choices and avoiding any activities involving toy weapons near school property.

Thank you for your continued partnership in keeping our school community safe.

I wish you a wonderful weekend!

Principal Lucas

• May 1st and May 2nd - BHS Theatre Spring Musical: The Little Mermaid
• May 5th - CASIIT Awards
• May 7th - STAR Awards
• May 9th - Prom Sweeney Barn, Manassas 8 - 11 PM
• May 13th - Junior Parent Night: Navigating the College App Process 6 - 7 PM
• May 18th - Senior Scholar Awards
• May 25th - No School – Memorial Day Holiday (Schools and Offices Closed
• May 27th - No School – Eid al-Adha Holiday (Schools and Offices Closed)
• March 28th - Graduation practice - Battlefield HS 8 AM
• May 29th - Graduation 9:30 AM Eagle Bank Arena
• June 12th - Last Day of School

Congratulations to the following students who were accepted to Summer Residential Governor’s School: Adam Beech (Agriculture), Adara Bird-Wang (Humanities), James Coogan (Theater), Sydney Cox, (Humanities), Matteo Devito (Theater), Giselle Holder (Theater), Olivia Lee (Dance), Everett LoPresti (Humanities), Kanan Rhodes (Theater), Adriana Sanchez (Math Science & Technology), and Prachi Solanki (Agriculture)

SRGS is a highly competitive program that selects students from Virginia’s 136 school divisions. These exceptional students will proudly represent Battlefield and Prince William County in this prestigious program this summer. We are incredibly proud of their achievement!

This week, our PLTW Capstone students presented their final projects to a jury of professionals from our local community.

Today, Friday May 1st is School Lunch Hero Day! 🍎🥪 Don’t forget to show our lunch staff lots of love in the cafeteria today 🍕💛. They work hard every day to keep us fed and energized and deserve our thanks just as much as our teachers. Be sure to give them an extra‑big thank‑you when you receive your meal today! 🍽️👏

We’d like to give a special thank-you to our school nurse, Mrs. Mount, for all her hard work this year. 🩺💜 She is consistently attentive, caring, and supportive of our students, and we truly appreciate everything she does. Let’s continue to recognize and support her each day. Thank you, Mrs. Mount! 💉

Next week is Teacher Appreciation Week - let’s show our teachers some love! We’ll be recognizing their hard work all week as they provide us with an outstanding education and high school experience. Be sure to thank a favorite teacher now and throughout the year. As we near the (stressful) end of the year, a little encouragement goes a long way. Have a great weekend, Bobcats! 🐾💜

Good luck to all of our Bobcats on their upcoming AP Exams! Check out the video to hear some words of encouragement from a few teachers and staff members.

Cadets from Battlefield captured overall 5th place at the combined Virginia and West Virginia State AFJROTC Drill Meet.

Comet Robotics is excited to once again offer STEAM Summer Camps June 22-June 26 at Battlefield High School for rising third through rising ninth graders! Students will get to explore the amazing world of STEAM through hands on activities and explorations. Students can choose to focus on learning more about programming, the scientific or engineering process, using shop tools, Computer Aided Design (CAD), or physical and digital art. Please email Lea May at MayLJ@pwcs.edu with any questions.

Mental Health Awareness Month is here 💚, and we’re inviting students, staff, and families to participate in 31 simple activities focused on well-being and self-care 🧠🌱. Embrace 31 days of mental health awareness activities to support your well-being! Let’s build healthy habits ✅, reduce stress 😌, and support one another 🤝 throughout the month.

AP Exams will take place between May 4th and 15th. Please have your child check the College Board testing schedule and watch their email for testing details as their test day approaches. Please note that missing a test could result in passing up the opportunity to test this year as College Board only approves late/makeup testing for specified reasons. Please contact the AP teacher about content questions or Mrs. Railsback for questions regarding testing logistics.

April 30th and May 1st was Decision Day at BHS! We honored the post-secondary pathways of all our seniors. Thank you for all our donations and assistance to make this event memorable: Class of 2027, 2028, and 2029 Parent/Guardians, BHS PTO, Giant, Harris Teeter, Wegmans, Target, Tony's NY Pizza, Velocity Wings, Taco Bell, Starbucks, and Papa John's. We are grateful for your generous support! Thank you to Ms. Kennedy from NOVA Balloons for the beautiful balloon arch decor.

Senior Decision Day 2026 video

April 16- May 21 till 12pm $65

• WHO: Battlefield 2026 Graduating BHS SENIORS ONLY
• DATE: Friday, May 22nd, 2026
• Location: Freedom & Aquatic Center, 9100 Freedom Center Blvd, Manassas
• Time: Check-in is 9:30 PM–11:00 PM (No entry after 11:00 PM. No re-entry if you leave.)
• STUDENTS: Bring your bathing suit & towel. We will have a bag check area to hold all your belongings.

The BHS College & Career Connection is updated weekly with a wealth of information including BHS counseling events, sign ups, job and internship opportunities, college visits, community/college events, scholarships, and more! Check back frequently to stay informed about everything college and career!

The BHS College and Career Counselor, Amy Shelton, is hosting a Junior Parent Night on Navigating the College Application Process. This event will take place on Wednesday, May 13th, from 6:00-7:00 pm. Please register for the event if you plan to attend. A flyer is also attached with a QR code. Also, just a heads up, that we will invite rising seniors for a "College Application Bootcamp" in August prior to school starting. More info on that to come.

Our school is requesting donations of shorts, T‑shirts, and new, unopened packs of underwear to support students when unexpected clothing needs arise. We especially need men’s and women’s sizes small, medium, and large. Please consider items a teen would feel comfortable wearing during the school day. Thank you for your generosity and for supporting our Bobcats!

Follow Athletics and Activities on these social media account

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Come out and support your fellow Bobcats and enjoy some great music this May!

• Rhythm & Roar Jazz Concert – May 8 at 7:00 PM
• Marching Band Info Night – May 13 at 7:00 PM
  All interested students and parents are encouraged to attend
• Concert Band Spring Concert: “As Seen On TV” – May 20 at 7:00 PM

We hope to see you there as we celebrate the talent and hard work of our student musicians!

Battlefield High School proudly presents

Disney’s The Little Mermaid

A magical musical adventure filled with unforgettable characters, dazzling costumes, and show-stopping performances. This production promises to be an unforgettable experience for audiences of all ages. Follow Ariel, a curious and courageous mermaid, as she dares to dream beyond the ocean’s surface. Alongside her loyal friends Sebastian, Flounder, and Scuttle—Ariel embarks on a journey of courage, love, and self-discovery.

The show starts at 7pm & the running time is 1hr & 20 min...

There is an intermission.

Tickets are available via GoFan

Cash is accepted at the door

All tickets are $15

PWCS Family Engagement Series

The Family Engagement Series provides families with resources that will assist with their student’s success. The series is led by the Prince William County Public Schools (PWCS) Community Outreach, Business Partnerships and Philanthropy Department, in collaboration with other PWCS programs, and community and business partners.

Friday, May 8th from 8:00–9:00 AM featuring Ms. Wall, School Board Member, Gainesville District.

We’re excited to welcome the School Board Member representing the Gainesville District to join us for an informal Friday Family Forum. This is a wonderful opportunity for families to engage in open dialogue, share perspectives, and hear directly about important updates and initiatives impacting our schools. We encourage all parents and community members to stop by, ask questions, and be part of this meaningful conversation in a relaxed and welcoming setting.

We hope you’ll join us for this informative and engaging hour. Space is limited, so please be sure to sign up in advance.

"The Friday parent forum has been extremely informative and conversational. As a parent, this is a great opportunity to have a direct conversation with BHS admin staff and to better understand ongoing efforts in tackling various priorities. Hats off to all school staff who are dedicated to our school community. I have learned so much from each staff including the security officer, school nurse, director of student services and school psychiatrist. Each of them demonstrated professionalism with content specific knowledge. They actively listened to parents' voices and responded with thoughtful thinking.

Thank Michele for organizing this weekly parent forum. All parents, I strongly recommend your joining us for future sessions."

We are HALF way to our goal and TWO weeks left!! Thank you to all who have supported so far. We are hoping to provide three MARVELOUS treats for our teachers and staff who have worked hard all year enriching our children. Please help us continue to support our teachers.

Underclassmen parents please consider offering a few hours to support a Bobcat tradition. Junior parents will earn a free ticket to the Senior Grad Party 2027!

Grad Party Sign up Genius

PWCS students have access to free online tutoring 24 hours per day, 7 days a week. Students can access Varsity by logging in to PWCS Portal. To log in to PWCS Portal, students use their PWCS username and password. See this website for more information.

Click here for more information and to register

SAT Dates: May 2 and June 6

All students in grades 9–12 now have access to Khan Academy through the PWCS Portal, powered by ClassLink. This learning platform offers personalized tools, instructional videos, and practice assessments designed to support academic success—especially in preparation for the PSAT and SAT.

Getting Started Is Easy:

1. Visit the PWCS Portal.

2. Log in using your PWCS username and password (do not include “@pwcs-edu.org”).

3. Click the Khan Academy icon to launch the app and begin exploring resources.

Khan Academy is highly recommended for students preparing for standardized tests. Its content is aligned with College Board standards offering targeted practice to help students build confidence and improve performance. The most commonly used SAT preparation courses include:

• SAT: Math

• SAT: Reading and Writing

These courses are selected because they reflect the core sections of the SAT exam. Khan Academy’s SAT Math course covers algebra, problem-solving, data analysis, and advanced math topics. The Reading and Writing course focuses on grammar, vocabulary in context, and evidence-based reading comprehension, all essential skills for the SAT.

To access the SAT Prep courses, click on the “Courses” menu located at the top of the screen. Scroll down and select “Test Prep” from the list of available subjects. Under the Test Prep section, this where you’ll find the two main course options: “SAT Math” and “SAT Reading and Writing.” These courses are designed in partnership with the College Board and provide targeted practice aligned with the actual SAT exam format.

PWCS encourages all high school students to take advantage of this district provided resource to support their learning and college readiness.

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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