Battlefield Bobcast

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

Phone: 571-261-4400

Good Morning, Bobcat Families!

We hope the school year is off to a strong and successful start for your family and students. At Battlefield, we remain committed to continuous improvement—reflecting, refining, and revising our practices to best support both the academic growth and social-emotional well-being of every student.

We appreciate your partnership as we implement the PWCS Cell Phone Policy. While we’re seeing positive progress, this remains a work in progress. With your continued support, we’re confident our students will better understand both the expectations and the purpose behind the policy. Additionally, we kindly ask that students refrain from bringing personal laptops, tablets, or similar devices to school. If these items are brought, they must be stored securely in lockers along with cell phones.

To streamline our attendance process, Battlefield has introduced a Tardy Kiosk system. Students can now scan their school ID, enter their school email, or use the QR code on StudentVUE (this is the one approved instance for cell phone use during the school day). To support this, we’ve provided lanyards for students to keep their IDs easily accessible. While use of the school-issued lanyard is optional, having IDs visible adds an extra layer of safety—our top priority.

We also encourage families to regularly check ParentVUE and maintain open communication with teachers. Your engagement plays a vital role in your student’s success.

If you believe Battlefield High School is the best high school in the state, then I encourage you to enter the VA Lottery's "Teachers' Lounge Makeover." The link to enter is below and the deadline is October 3. Let's show Virginia Battlefield's Bobcat Pride!

Teachers Lounge Makeover

Thank you for your continued support and partnership. Wishing you and your family a wonderful weekend!

Warm regards,

Principal Lucas

The Battlefield School Counseling Department will host Junior Family College & Career Night on Monday, Sept. 29th at 6:30pm in the BHS auditorium.

This presentation will include information regarding:

• Career trends • Post-secondary planning and "best fit" options

• Finding college and career information

• Important next steps and resources for juniors and their families

This event is geared toward juniors and their parents/guardians but is open to all 9th and 10th grade families as well. We hope to see you there!

The Prince William Human Rights Commission has been dedicated to cultivating the Human Rights Student Leadership Council (HRSLC) program into a platform for high school students to develop their leadership skills, and explore their interests and knowledge regarding human rights, civil rights and anti-discrimination laws. See website for more information. Student Application Deadline is October 14, 2025

The BHS College & Career Connection newsletter is updated weekly. Check frequently for information about important dates, counseling and community events, sign-ups, scholarships, and other resources.

Regulations governing secondary school transcripts mandate that local school divisions include

Parents and other persons with legal custody may elect to have their student’s test records excluded from the student’s secondary school transcript. This decision, referred to as an “Opt Out” excludes both SAT and ACT scores from the student’s transcript. Please note that when opting out, parents/guardians assume responsibility for ensuring the appropriate testing organization sends the official score report to the college(s) of choice. Postsecondary institutions generally prefer receiving score reports directly from the testing organization.

Parents/Guardians of seniors who do not want their child’s SAT and ACT scores to appear on their high school transcript must complete the “Transcript SAT/ACT Opt Out” in the ‘Notices, Consents, and Acknowledgements’ section of the Back To School Packet to make their wishes known

Prince William County invites high school students aged 16+ to volunteer as Election Pages for the November General Elections. Duties include assisting voters, setting up polling places, and maintaining neutrality. Students must complete training, get teacher approval, and parental consent if under 18. This is a volunteer role with no pay; Spanish skills are helpful but not required.

The student application deadline is Monday, October 20, 2025.

Did you know all students have access to free online therapy through Hazel Health? No referral or insurance needed—just safe, confidential support from licensed therapists who specialize in working with kids and teens. Click here for more information.

We will be conducting our hearing and vision screenings for all 10th grade students during English on October 8th and 9th in the library. Please remember to bring your glasses if you need them on those dates! If you have any questions or concerns about your teen, please email our nurse, Mrs. Mount at mountja@pwcs.edu.

Students who are caught up on assignments and assessments can sign up & join us in the library! October's calendar for optional FLEX activities features trivia, help with OneDrive, a writing activity, story time, and pumpkin decorating. 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 3:30 p.m. two days 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!

Fall Baseball Interest Meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 1, @3pm in HR1302

Please use the link or QR code fill out the interest form for all players who want to play soccer. We will have a preseason meeting in October. Before you can play in any session or tryout you will need to upload your completed physical into Arbiter. All forms and Arbiter access can be found through our school activities website. https://www.bobcatspride.org/ You have to be approved in Arbiter to play! Please come to room 2125 or email Coach Wes Homan, with any questions, homanwb@pwcs.edu.

Hello Bobcats! If you are interested in learning more about business and other career paths, networking with others, and competing in career competitions, join FBLA! You can join by filling out the attached membership using the link and paying the dues on StudentQuickPay by no later than October 10th. If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Perez at perezrj@pwcs.edu.

Attention Junior and Senior parents, join us on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. in the auditorium for an informal session that will allow parents/guardians to get a parent's perspective about things like college tours, FAFSA, stressors, timelines, and other things you might be interested in hearing about. We'll have some parents on the panel who have recently gone through the college process with their former seniors, and they will be happy to share information and answer any questions you might have.

Sign up here!

Date: October 9th
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: Library
Book Title: The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt

Let’s come together to explore The Anxious Generation, a thought-provoking look at how modern childhood has been reshaped by technology and social trends. Whether you’ve read the book cover to cover or just started, your voice matters in this conversation! RSVP via this link

If you would like to borrow a copy of the book, please stop by the front office, we have 5 copies to loan to the first 5 parents/guadians to sign out.

• Personalized signs available in two styles for $35 until Sept 30.
• Prices increase Oct 1.
• Order online

Support our talented Graphic Communications students in Mr. Spudic’s class by purchasing a custom-etched 20oz Polar Camel tumbler!

🛍️ Only $25 each – perfect for:

• Stocking stuffers
• Graduation gifts
• Or just because!

📦 Limited quantity available – order now!
Include your local BHS address in the order comments and enjoy home delivery!

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.

Need help in Spanish 1, 2, Adv. 3, or Spanish for fluent speakers ? The National Spanish Honor Society offers tutoring by appointment: Mon: Room 1111 Tue: Room 1117 Thu: Room 1122 ⏰ 2:15–3:00 PM

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.

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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