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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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Happy Friday Bobcats Family!

We are thrilled to kick off Semester 2/Quarter 3 with teachers delivering dynamic and rigorous instruction, and students rising to the challenge with enthusiasm. Remember, report cards will be available on January 29th. You can stay updated on your child(ren)'s progress in real-time through ParentVUE. If you have any questions about a grade, please don’t hesitate to reach out to your child’s teacher.

Our graduation coordinating team, which has been diligently preparing since the start of the school year, is now ramping up efforts for the graduation ceremony. Mark your calendars for Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. at Eagle Bank. The Class of 2025 is eagerly exploring colleges, military options, and other exciting opportunities for their future, and I couldn’t be more excited for them.

Our school counseling team is gearing up to begin academic advising later this month and will host a student curriculum fair during flex periods next week. This fair is a fantastic opportunity for 9th-11th graders to learn more about courses directly from their peers.

Wishing you and your family a wonderful weekend!

Principal Lucas

Students will be able to learn about the military pathway options upon high school graduation, such as enlisting, military academies, ROTC programs and scholarships, Senior Military Colleges (Virginia Tech, VMI), and different jobs within the military.

This student event will be held in the BHS Library on Wednesday, January 30, 2025 from 8:58am - 9:39am (FLEX 4) and may run into Flex 3. Students can sign up via the link that was sent via Canvas. Once students sign up, they will receive an Ehall pass created in advance. Grades 9-12.

The National Honor Society (NHS) has embraced the spirit of Valentine's Day by crafting and delivering St. Valentine's Day Hot Cocoa Bags to the residents of Harper’s Station in Gainesville! a senior living & care facility. 🌟 These treat bags, filled with a little handwritten note, hot cocoa mix, marshmallows, and a touch of peppermint, were lovingly prepared to bring warmth and joy to our community members. Our NHS team is committed to making a positive impact, by spreading love and cheer to those who need it most. This special gesture ensures that everyone feels the warmth of community and kindness this Valentine's Day.

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.

Friday January 24th:

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.

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

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

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

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

Saturday January 25th:

Girls and Boys Varsity Track competes at St. Christophers School, time is TBD.

Girls and Boys Varsity Swim and Dive competes at Colgan HS at 10:30am and 6:00pm.

Tuesday January 28th:

Boys Freshman Basketball play against Patriot at Battlefield at 5:00pm.

Boys JV Basketball play against Patriot at Battlefield at 6:15pm.

Boys Varsity Basketball play against Patriot at Battlefield at 7:30pm.

Girls JV Basketball plays Patriot at Patriot at 5:30pm.

Girls Varsity Basketball plays Patriot at Patriot at 7:00pm.

Scholastic Bowl Varsity Championship at Osbourn Park at 5:30pm.

Wednesday January 29th:

Girls Gymnastics meet at Osbourn Park at 6:00pm.

Varsity Wrestling competes against Freedom South Riding at BHS at 6:00pm.

Thursday January 30th:

Girls and Boys Swim and Dive competes at Colgan HS at 5:00pm.

JANUARY 29th @ 3:00 in room 1303 (the PE classroom in the gym atrium). The BHS Girls' Lacrosse team (TOP 4 GLAX team in VA Class VI for the past three seasons) is looking for new talent to join at the Varsity and JV levels. No experience required! BHS Girls' Lacrosse rocks--FAST & FUN..

There will be a boys/girls tennis meeting on January 30th at 2:15 in Room 2115 to discuss the upcoming season.. Contact Coach Davis or Coach Ward for more information.

The Air Force Junior ROTC instructors and cadets of Battlefield High School in Haymarket, VA, earned an overall unit assessment score of “Exceeds Standards”…the highest rating attainable…during their evaluation on 13 January 2025 Lt Col (Ret) Lauren Palagi and SMSgt (Ret) David Shuler provided outstanding leadership in administering the cadet-centered citizenship program, creating a dynamic and supportive learning environment coupled with excellent community outreach. The Battlefield High School cadets performed exceptionally well and took great pride in leading and accomplishing their unit goals. The Battlefield High School Air Force Junior ROTC citizenship program is making a positive impact on the cadets, the school and the surrounding community.

The AP Ambassadors volunteers at the Rising 9th Grade Parent Night last week, offering invaluable insights and guidance to incoming students and their families. These dedicated students shared their personal experiences with Advanced Placement (AP) courses.

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.

Keep a eye out beginning next week for new merch coming to the Bobcat Cafe! They will be selling wide leg sweatpants sized S-XXL for just $20! Get them before they're gone! Make sure to bring cash!!

Who: Best suited for juniors & advanced sophomores

What: 16 hours of instruction +2 full length proctored exams
When: Thursdays at 5:30pm from Mar 6 to May 1 + Mon, Feb 24 and Mon, Apr 7 at 5:30pm

Total Cost: $475/student

Register by Feb 18, 2025: tri-edtutoring.com/small - group - classes

Choose - BHS SAT Prep for May 2025

For more information about the class, please call Tri-Ed Tutoring: 703-258-3403

First marking period report cards will be mailed on Wednesday, January 29, 2025. Grades are available in real time in ParentVUE.

Report card templates are available to help parents/guardians read and understand all of the categories on a PWCS high school report card in their preferred language:

Arabic

Chinese

Farsi

Korean

Pashto

Spanish

Urdu

Vietnamese

Prince William County Public Schools has partnered with Pearson to give each of our students a personalized view of their post-graduation readiness, including college and career information. The Student Vision Profile is a document that contains valuable information about planning for life after high school and making the most of their PWCS experience.

For more information regarding the Student Vision Profile and how to access it, please click on the following link: Student Vision Profile information

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/

All sophomores, juniors, and seniors now have access to Khan Academy’s Official Digital SAT Prep through Clever. This invaluable resource is designed to support students in their preparation for the SAT, providing personalized practice and instructional videos tailored to each student’s needs. We believe this resource will significantly contribute to our students’ success, not only with SAT but also in their future academic and career endeavors.

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

I am pleased to invite the first 10 parents/guardians to register for a special session with Ms. Clark, one of our BHS school counselors, and myself. We will be discussing the selection of courses for your student(s) for the upcoming school year. This is a wonderful opportunity to gain a better understanding of the process and the various class offerings available.

Thank you, and we look forward to seeing you there!

Sign up here!

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

SUPER BOWL SQUARES – Want to win some CA$H? Sign up for the Super Bowl Squares and enter for a chance at bragging rights and some fun money! Must be 21. Follow this link to enter: https://superbowlsquares.org/BHSABC25

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

CONCESSIONS VOLUNTEERS – WE NEED YOU!! 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. Happy to accommodate your athlete’s schedule!

• 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#/

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

WINTER SPORTS SIGNS – Winter sports signs have arrived! Stop by the Indoor Concession Stand during any home event to pick up your signs! Thanks for supporting Boosters! Spring signs designs will be posted soon.

SPIRIT WEAR – Reminder that 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 pm – 5:00 pm.

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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