Battlefield Bobcast

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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Hello Bobcats!

We are sliding downhill fast with the end of third quarter and the beginning of the last quarter for the 2024-25 school year. Where did the time go! Please review ParentVUE often and reach out to teachers if you have any concerns.

Our concert performances, musical production, and spring sports are underway, and we encourage you and your family to check out the amazing talent of our students.

As a reminder, schools are closed Friday, March 28 for a teacher workday and Monday, March 31 for a religious holiday.

I hope you have a wonderful weekend!

Best Regards,

Principal Lucas

Email bfhs-attendance@pwcs.edu and please include "Early dismissal" in the subject line. You must include the student's name, the reason for the dismissal, and the time. You and your student will receive a confirmation email once it has been processed. Your student should not exit the building until the confirmation email is sent.

Congratulations to our Years of Service 24-25 Staff! We appreciate your dedication to Prince William County Schools and students.

PWCS require students to get TWO properly spaced doses of meningococcal vaccine. The first is required prior to entering 7th grade. The second dose is required prior to entry to the 12th grade. Please schedule your child’s physical for the summer. You can email your vaccine records to mountja@pwcs.edu fax to 703-753-5607 or dropped off a printed copy to the Bobcat Clinic. The deadline to meet this requirement is August 15th 2025.

Four Battlefield High School AFJROTC cadets attended the 2025 West Point Leadership and Ethics Conference at George Mason University's Arlington Campus. The event hosted 190 students from 38 schools across VA, DC, and MD. Thirty-six students, including Cadets Alice Shin (2nd from left) and Naomi Hernandez-Escoto (5th from left), were selected for their outstanding participation in ethical leadership scenarios and invited to compete for a $10,000 scholarship. Former Cadet Owen Wolf, now with The Ohio State University Air Force ROTC, returned as a facilitator.

Owen Wolf, son of Kevin Wolf, was selected to represent the Air Force ROTC detachment from The Ohio State University on ESPN during the NHL Stadium Series Game held outdoors at the Horseshoe. The NHL invited Air Force, Army, and Navy ROTC units to participate. Cadet Wolf was chosen for the color guard, performing in front of over 100,000 fans in the most-watched NHL regular season game to date.

Biology After-School SOL Review begins Tuesday, March 25th from 2:10-3:00pm. We will review Units 1 - Biochemistry & Unit 2 - Cells. Please see your teacher for room location.

Attention all rising Juniors and Seniors! The PWCS School Board is looking for 2 student representatives for the 2025-2026 School Year. Do you want to lend your voice to the school board on important matters? The application is now open to all and closes on April 6th. Ms. Diorio (diorioar@pwcs.edu) is the Battlefield Liaison and will provide more information and support for the application process on the following dates in Room 1123: 03/18, 03/20, 03/25, and 04/02.

Don't miss out on securing your copy of this year's unforgettable moments. Make sure to purchase your 2025 Yearbook from Jostens so you'll have it in your hands by May 2025. Only 221 copies left for sale!!! The book has been approved for publishing—no changes can be made."

Need help with your studies? Our NHS members provide after-school tutoring

from 2:10 - 3 PM every Tuesday and Thursday in the library. Simply drop by, and you'll be matched with a tutor who can guide you in your specific subject.

Take advantage of this fantastic resource!

All PWCS high schools will administer the school day SAT to juniors on Wednesday, April 2nd at no charge to families. Be on the lookout for more detailed information as we get closer to that day.

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.

Seniors, join us on April 3rd for a fun-filled day at Kings Dominion. The cost is $60 per person. Reserve your spot by the March 25th deadline! The bus departs at 9:30 AM and returns by 9:30 PM.

For seniors to attend they must

1. Buy a ticket through https://www.studentquickpay.com/pwcs/

2. Download and complete the permission form

3. Complete the microsoft Form https://forms.office.com/r/tV30agDpyi where they will upload the completed permission form.

Click here to order your cap and gown. Please contact Jostens with any questions 1-800-567-8367.

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/

There are two upcoming job fairs for PWCS students next week!

The Summer Student Aide Job Fair is March 24, 2025. Complete application here first and then bring all materials to the job fair at the Kelly Leadership Center, 14715 Bristow Road, Manassas. 5:30pm – 6:30pm.

The Employment & Summer Job Fair is March 26, 2025 at Osbourn Park High School. 5:00pm – 7:00pm. This fair is for high school students looking for summer employment or high school seniors who plan to enter the workforce, military, or postsecondary training programs after graduation. Please reach out to kostrzle@pwcs.edu with any questions regarding these job fairs

Sign up for Teachers for Tomorrow DE! Up to 14 college credits! This class is not just for those that want to be teachers! Please email homanag@pwcs.edu for more information.

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

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.

The brackets have been filled with beautiful book cover art and now it’s time to choose a favorite. The final round starts at 2 p.m. today! Just click on this link to the ballot and begin voting. Check the bulletin board outside the library (across from the clinic) to see how things conclude.

Last month we hosted a virtual author visit with Neal Shusterman to promote his new book All Better Now, and now we're going to read it together! We have copies of the book for participants to read, and you may get to keep it when we finish! You can join discussions in-person or online, and we have some fun swag to give away, too! Check out this form for more info and to sign up. Thanks!

View next week's game schedules on our athletics website, Bobcat Pride.

Brandon Murray broke a school record and is the Class 6 State Champion in the 300 meter dash.

Ava Rice broke a school record in the 55 meter hurdles and is the Class 6 State Champion in the 55 meter hurdles.

200 Medley Relay - Alyssa Sagle, Emma Young, Abby Hubert, Sophie Hayden

50 Freestyle - Emma Young

100 Freestyle - Alyssa Sagle

100 Backstroke - Alyssa Sagle (New State Record)

400 Freestyle Relay - Madison Richardson, Amelia Edwards, Maddie Mercer, Alyssa Sagle

Key Club Members: Are you interested in holding an Officer position with Key Club for the 2025-2026 school year? If you are interested, please fill out the Form and an application will be emailed to you: https://forms.office.com/r/kPFTSSA7jn

9th-11th Grade Key Club Members: Please sign up for 2025 Graduation Duty! 4.0 hours!

Join us for our Spirit Night supporting our Battlefield Bands.

SHOW them a digital copy of the flyer or use code FUND4U at panerabread.com, in the Panera App, or at the kiosk in-cafe.

Click here for more information!

March Is National Nutrition Month!

The Virginia Williams High School Career Association, Inc. (VWHSCA) will host the annual Financial Literacy Workshop on Saturday, March 22, 2025 from 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. at the Gum Springs Community Center (8100 Fordson Rd. Alexandria, VA 22306).

Topics covered will be: budget, savings, credit, college funding and investment. More topics may be covered if time allows.

Students and parents/guardians can register by going to www.vwhsca.org. The last day to register is Thurs. March 20.

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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