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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 Pre-June Friday Bobcats!

Battlefield held its graduation ceremony this past Wednesday and what a joy to see the students looking so bright-eyed and ready to take on the world. I am so excited for the next chapter of their lives and all they will do to have a positive impact on the global society. My sincere appreciation to our graduation coordinators, Billy Childress and Cheri Schrant for making sure this event was a success. My appreciation also goes out to all the staff who helped behind the scenes and for the faculty who prepared them for this moment. I wish the parents of seniors a restful summer as you support your child's next endeavors.

Just a reminder that we have two weeks remaining of school with a modified schedule starting on Tuesday, June 10. Final exams begin Monday, June 9. We encourage you to visit our school's website for the final exam schedule.

Enjoy your weekend,

Principal Lucas

Branson Chi was selected as this year's CASIIT Student of the Year. Last year, at 16 years old, Branson passed the CCNA certification. This year, he passed the Security+ certification. He is applying those skills in two part-time positions. He is a Network Technician for F1 Cloud Solutions in Manassas. He will be attending George Mason in the fall, majoring in Policy and Government.

June 7, 2025 9am-12pm

Gates open at 8:00am and all cars must be in place by 9:00am. Spectator access begins at 9:00am. Awards presented at 11:30am. Car Show concludes at 12:00pm.

$20 for first 75 (includes Dash Plaques)
$25 to register after first 75

Click here to register

Students in Professor Evers' Cyber Systems Tech DE and Cyber Network Systems DE have started taking industry certification exams. Students in Cyber Systems Tech DE are taking the ITF+ exam and students in Cyber Network Systems are taking the Security+ exam. Advanced Cisco Networking students will also be taking the CCNA. These are highly regarded industry credentials. Passing an industry credential sets students apart from their peers with their college applications, and when competing for internships or jobs.

Please use this link for information regarding registration, payment, and scheduling.

Please start scheduling your teens well check visits starting in May throughout the Summer. This is prime time for your provider to complete sports physicals, asthma, and allergy action plans for your child. All medical plans can be emailed to mountja@pwcs.edu or faxed to 703-753-5607.

If you are assigned a PWCS laptop over the summer for summer classes, the laptop should be powered on at least once a week and left powered on overnight to receive any program or policy updates.

The easiest way to do this is to place the laptop in a safe place where it can be plugged in then leave it powered on permanently. The lid can be closed and the laptop will still receive updates.

Be on the lookout for a School Status notification with information about laptop check-up days towards the end of summer. These will be days students or parents can bring in their assigned laptop for troubleshooting if you find any problems with the laptop.

There will be an informational meeting for any rising 10th or 11th grade students who are interested in applying for Summer Residential Governor's School next year (summer of 2026) on Wednesday, June 4th during Flex 7 or after school on Thursday June 5th in the modular building, room M5. Please email Mr. King (kingbr@pwcs.edu) with any questions.

Are you taking an AP class next school year? Whether you are a first-time AP student or you have taken AP classes previously, you are invited to attend the August 7 AP Summer Jump Start Session.

Students will attend a general session and then one or two breakout class-specific sessions in which you participate in an activity that will give you a jump start in that class and its content.

There are posters in all Language Arts rooms and around the building that feature a QR code for registration purposes. We hope to see you August 7!

Approximately 50 yearbooks are still available for purchase! Pick up yours in Room 1157 before or during school hours (not available after school). Cost: $90 (exact cash or check made out to BHS).

Registration for PWCS Summer School is open through June 6, 2025. Parents/Guardians must complete the summer school registration in ParentVUE. Students in grades 9-12 that have previously failed a course can take advantage of the summer course offerings to support on-time graduation.

9-12 Summer School is for current high school students who have failed a course. Students in grades 9-12 may take up to two high school courses for repeat (recovery) credit or one 2-week SOL remediation at no cost.

Seniors who are not on track to graduate in May but are capable of graduating in July with additional targeted support may earn additional credits and verified credits to satisfy diploma requirements and graduate this summer.

There are additional summer options for high school students in need of SOL remediation and testing. High school students should speak with their school counselor about which of these options is right for them. Please visit the PWCS Summer Programs website for registration information, FAQs, and summer program transportation information.

Tri-Ed Tutoring invites families of rising juniors and seniors to a free webinar, "The Role of SAT/ACT Scores in College Admissions", on Tuesday, June 3 at 12pm. While test-optional admissions policies have been a welcome change for many, the large variation in testing policies and how SAT/ACT scores are used in college admissions have also created a great deal of confusion. Learn how SAT/ACT scores impact admissions decisions amid test-optional policies and understand the differences between the SAT and ACT. Register here to attend or receive the recording.

If any student needs to use a school laptop for a summer class, you must bring your laptop to the library before you are given permission to keep it for the summer. Make sure you have saved everything you may want to keep to your OneDrive or a flash drive in case we need to issue a new laptop. If you plan on using a personal device and not keeping a school laptop for the summer, please email Mrs. Tolson tolsonkm@pwcs.edu to let her know.

Final Exam Procedures and Schedule - Underclassmen

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.

• Senior Portraits Session A: July 8, 9, 10, 11. 9 am to 3 pm. Battlefield Auditorium.

• Senior Portraits Session B: August 4 & 5. 9 am to 3 pm. Battlefield Auditorium.

• Senior Portraits Session C: September 15 & 16. 9 am to 3 pm. Battlefield Auditorium.

• Senior Portraits Session D: October 22, 23, 24. 9 am to 3 pm. Battlefield Auditorium.

More Information

All medications must be picked up from the school clinic by 9:00 am on June 12th. Medications not picked up will be discarded. No medications are held in the school clinics over the summer. New Medication Administration Forms and/or Health Plans are required each school year. Forms may be obtained from the front office. Please contact our school nurse with any questions at mountja@pwcs.edu

Comet Robotics FRC Team 1885 is hosting STEAM Summer Camps for rising 3rd - rising 8th graders! Camps will be at Battlefield HS June 23-27. Students can explore coding through robotics, critical thinking via science experiments and game challenges, art principles and design, and shop skills via woodworking and 3D printing. Please send any questions to head coach Lea May at MayLJ@pwcs.edu.

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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