Battlefield Bobcast

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

Phone: 571-261-4400

Hello Bobcats Families,

This Week’s Update: Supporting Student Success Through Resources and Partnerships

This week, we’re highlighting valuable resources for our students and the exciting partnership between NVCC and PWCS—part of a statewide initiative connecting Virginia’s public schools with community colleges.

PWCS recently shared important information with parents and guardians of current juniors and seniors about the College & Career Ready Virginia Program. This program gives Virginia public school students the opportunity to take dual enrollment (DE) courses through NVCC at no cost, provided the course is not offered at their base school. Please review the PWCS communication for full details and important dates.

Khan Academy continues to be an excellent resource for our students, especially for SAT preparation—and it’s free! Research shows that students who engage with Khan Academy SAT Prep often see score improvements. Most of our students have already registered to access Khan Academy through their English classes, so they’re ready to take advantage of this tool.

We also celebrated the conclusion of our inaugural Flag Football season with a banquet earlier this week. Our students had a fantastic season, and we’re excited about what the future holds! (See photo below.)

As always, we encourage you to check your ParentVUE account regularly and maintain open communication with teachers—whether you have concerns or want to share positive feedback.

Next week is a short one, with schools closed Wednesday, November 26 through Friday, November 28 for the Thanksgiving holiday. I want to take this opportunity to express my sincere appreciation for your continued support and commitment to our students’ success. It truly takes a village, and I’m grateful to be part of this one.

Wishing you and your family a wonderful holiday!

Principal Lucas

• November 26 - 28th - No School – Thanksgiving Holiday (Schools and Offices Closed)
• December 1 - 5th - Club Portraits
• December 9th - Winter Band Concert 7 PM
• December 11th - Winter Orchestra Concert 7 PM
• December 16th - Winter Choir Concert 7 PM
• December 17th - CAC (Counseling Advisory Council)
• December 22nd - January 2nd - No School – Winter Break (No School for Students)

Celebrating gratitude at BHS - hear from our students and staff!

We are excited to announce nominations for the PWCS Teacher and Support Employee of the year are now open. These awards are an opportunity to recognize the hard work and commitment of our staff. To nominate a teacher and/or support employee who goes above and beyond and excels in their profession, please complete the Microsoft Form. The deadline for a nomination is December 8, 2025.

It's that time of year again! The Battlefield Choirs are selling the 2025 Official White House Christmas Ornament! If you would like to purchase yours, please contact Brian Kelly at kellybr1@pwcs.edu. Ornaments are $25. This fundraiser goes to support the operational costs of our fantastic choirs at Battlefield! Thanks for your support! Get yours before they are gone!

Important Dates to Know

• November 3, 2025 – Specialty Program Application opened

• December 14, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. – Center for Fine and Performing Arts application closes

• February 1, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. – Specialty Program Application closes

If you need help with the application process, please join one of our virtual help sessions. You can also contact the Advanced Academics and Specialty Programs office at aasp@pwcs.edu.

If you have specific questions about a program, please attend a school-based information session or reach out to the specialty program coordinator who oversees the program.

Battlefield High School is teaming up with Patriot High for “Operation Better Together”! We’re competing to collect the most Toys for Tots donations. Bring new, unwrapped gifts to Mr. Bills’s room from Dec. 1–16, or drop them off at the Boys Varsity basketball game vs. Patriot on Dec. 16. Let’s make a difference together!

📅 Date: November 24

💲 Entry Fee: Bring $1 or a canned good
🕒 Sign-Up Times:

• Monday morning
• Monday during lunch
• Tuesday morning

How It Works:

• Each participant will receive one necklace.
• Play Rock-Paper-Scissors against other students during passing periods, lunch, and class (ONLY if approved by your teacher).
• Challenge your teachers AFTER you have earned 5 necklaces.

Don’t miss out—join the fun and help support a great cause!

High school students can earn up to 30 transferable credits through the College & Career Ready Virginia (CCRV). If interested, please view NVCC's website to understand CCRV requirements, the registration process, and what to expect for Spring 2026. The information session on December 4th is also posted on their website for students/parents to sign up.

Do you have a stack of books you no longer need collecting dust at home? Bring in your gently used Young Adult books and leave with one that's new-to-you! Event will even continue for the rest of the day if you can't attend during FLEX. NOTE: Bring books in anytime until 11/25 - we will make note of who can participate and hold the books until the event.

Students who are caught up on assignments and assessments can sign up & join us in the library! November's calendar for optional FLEX activities features a nature walk, learning how to use AI with Canva, trivia, tutoring, and a book swap. Check out activity descriptions and find links in the Library module, or students can stop into the library for more information. NOTE: Sign-up Forms open up at 7 a.m. one week prior to the activity and close at 12:30 p.m. the day before.

Student Expectations for participating are:

1. Sign up and receive confirmation for any activity of interest
2. Pick up a Purple Pass from the Library the day before or morning of that FLEX day
3. Report to FLEX teacher for attendance and permission
4. Check in at the Library, sign in, and enjoy!

Tonight, November 21st and Saturday, November 22nd at 7pm

$6 students - $10 general admission

( GO FAN ) OR Cash in Person

“Take a tumble down the rabbit hole with Alice and you’ll land in a wonderfully wacky world of rhymes and ridiculousness, checkerboards and cheeky cats, Mad Hatters and mayhem."

Join BHS Theatre as we bring this fantastic show to life!

Six Model UN delegates represented Battlefield at UVA’s VAMUN XLV, one of the nation’s premier conferences held Nov. 14-16. Over 1,000 delegates from 65 schools across 11 states attended this event. Congratulations to Isabel Amante, Daniel Cranston, Sakshi Gowda, Lily Harris, Zachary Johnson, and Everett LoPresti for their outstanding participation. Special recognition goes to Sakshi and Lily, as well as Daniel and Zachary, for earning Verbal Commendations as double delegations. Go BATMUN!

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.

Black Friday-Cyber Monday sale on the Senior Lawn signs. Continue the tradition of announcing your senior's achievements by purchasing a lawn sign for $35.00

Only 4 days of this flash sale!

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

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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