Battlefield Bobcast

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

Phone: 571-261-4400

Hello Bobcats Families!

Thank you all for your patience and teamwork this week as we welcomed students and staff back to school! Our students returned energized, excited, and ready to dive back into learning while reconnecting with their friends and teachers.

We also celebrated our amazing school counseling team, whose dedication ensures our students are academically, socially, and emotionally prepared to take on any challenge. Their commitment makes a tremendous difference every day.

Happy National School Counselors’ Week to our fantabulous team — we appreciate you more than words can say!

We encourage all students to make use of Khan Academy for extra practice in reading, writing, and math.

The PWCS annual Gallup Survey opens February 9 for families, staff, and students. The survey window closes on February 20 for employees and February 28 for families. Students will complete the survey at school during an Advisory this month. Your feedback is incredibly valuable—it helps us identify strengths, areas for growth, and ways to continue improving our schools and workplace.

Thank you for your continued partnership and support as we work together to ensure every student thrives.

Principal Lucas

• February 11 - Orchestra Pre-Assessment
• February 12 - Band Pre-Assessment
• February 16 - No School - Presidents Day Holiday (School and Offices are closed)
• February 25 - Online Safety Presentation by Special Agent Stumpf

"Luke has been a member of the Scholastic Bowl team for four years and has served as our team captain for the past two. His leadership and growth during that time have been truly exemplary. He is an outstanding player, a dependable leader, and a supportive teammate. His guidance has been a major factor in our undefeated season this year, and I’m excited to see him continue to shine as we head into the postseason playoffs." ~ Mr. Dittmer

"With strong work habits and a willingness to support his peers, Luke is a standout member of our AP Statistics class. His high‑quality work and positive presence make him a joy to teach each day." ~ Ms. O'Leary

"Luke is a hard working, enthusiastic, and reliable student. I enjoy having him in class because he loves to be challenged by difficult problems and is able to work through and explain his understanding to classmates. Luke brings positive energy to class and makes learning fun."

~ Mr. Marsh

"Luke is a remarkable student whose positive attitude and strong work ethic make him stand out every day. In AP Computer Science, he consistently collaborates well with peers, offers help without hesitation, and approaches challenges with patience and maturity. His kindness, politeness, and steady leadership contribute greatly to our classroom community. Luke is truly deserving of this recognition - congratulations to him on being Student of the Month!"

~ Ms. Moffat

"Luke is a highly motivated AP Biology student who consistently demonstrates strong analytical skills. He can dissect complex questions and make meaningful connections across different concepts in the curriculum. Not only does he excel on assessments, but he also contributes positively to the classroom environment by being a supportive and collaborative lab partner to his peers." ~ Ms. Autrey

"Luke is an exceptional AP GoPo student whose analytical skills, command of constitutional principles, and thoughtful engagement with current events sets him apart as one of the strongest civic thinkers in the course." ~ Mr. Hilton

"Luke is an insightful reader and writer who is an overall standout student and peer leader; he is an asset to our AP Lit. class." ~ Ms. Rylands

Congratulations to BOBCATS ASPIRE, our competitive after-school FTC robotics team, for qualifying for the robotics District Championship this past weekend. They will be competing this Saturday & Sunday with the best robotics teams in Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, and DC. They have been representing our community well and have also been recognized several times this year for their tremendous outreach efforts and technical ability. Good luck BOBCATS ASPIRE!

This week, we proudly celebrated our amazing school counselors and the incredible impact they make every day. Their dedication supports our students academically, socially, and emotionally - helping them grow, set goals, overcome challenges, and feel seen and supported. Thank you to our counselors for the compassion, guidance, and encouragement you bring to our school community. Your work truly makes a difference, and we are so grateful for all you do!

The team earned impressive victories over Gainesville and Independence. Leading the scoring were seniors and team captain Luke Davis, along with Zach Johnson, Cody Crocker, Quinn Galvez, and Furqan Mohammad. Freshmen Benjamin Day and Kwame Agyepong also contributed valuable points. The team heads to the regional playoffs on Saturday with an undefeated record of 7–0. Go Scholastic Cats!

Graduation day is approaching! Be sure to order your cap and gown in preparation for the big celebration.

Pick up will occur on March 3, 2026 during student lunch blocks.

February 1st- April 1st $55

April 1st- May 21st at 12pm $65

Tickets sold at the door are $75

• WHO: Battlefield 2026 Graduating BHS SENIORS ONLY
• DATE: Friday, May 22nd, 2026
• Location: Freedom & Aquatic Center, 9100 Freedom Center Blvd, Manassas
• Time: Check-in is 9:30 PM–11:00 PM (No entry after 11:00 PM. No re-entry if you leave.)
• STUDENTS: Bring your bathing suit & towel. We will have a bag check area to hold all your belongings.

The Shout-Out slideshow will play on the big screens at Eagle Bank Arena live prior to the graduation ceremony on May 29th, 2026. This is an opportunity for grandparents, neighbors, friends, siblings, aunts, uncles, coaches ANYONE to celebrate the graduates accomplishments. Shout-outs cost $5.00. Deadline to purchase is May 1st at 5pm. Please use this link to purchase Senior Shout Outs 2026

*New this year! VIP Parking at Graduation

100% of profit goes to fund the Class of 2026 After Grad party. Buy your ticket here!

VPW offers asynchronous, online high school level course that students can complete for full credit. These courses are intended for first-time initial credit. Registration begins on February 9th at 9:00 am through April 24th. Students will complete a full credit course in 6 weeks. NEW and EXCITING news- Starting with our summer 2026 term, VPW will not be charging a summer tuition fee for current PWCS students! Click here for more information.

Project Lead The Way (PLTW) classes give students hands-on, real‑world experience in engineering fields. They help build problem‑solving, design, and critical‑thinking skills that are valuable for future STEM careers. Students get exposure to industry‑standard tools and software used by engineers. PLTW courses strengthen college and career readiness by helping students discover what type of engineers they may want to become.

Second marking period report cards will be mailed on Friday, February 6, 2026. Grades are available in real time in ParentVUE.

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

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The BHS College & Career Connection is updated weekly with a wealth of information including BHS counseling events, sign ups, job and internship opportunities, college visits, community/college events, scholarships, and more! Check back frequently to stay informed about everything college and career!

We are thrilled to announce we are having a FREE vaccine clinic for all 11th graders. PW Health Department will be at Battlefield on March 11th, during school hours. All current 11th grade students are required to receive the meningococcal vaccine before starting 12th grade. If your child goes to Haymarket Pediatrics, please email to BFHS-Nurses@pwcs.edu or bring in copy of your teens vaccine records. More information and electronic consents will be forthcoming. Stay well -Nurse Mount

• Spring Parent/Player Meeting February 10th 6 PM in the auditorium

• Follow Athletics and Activities on these social media account - https://linktr.ee/BHS_Bobcats

On January 24th, BHS archery club members earned individual awards at two regional tournaments. For those who are not familiar with archery competitions, there are generally bullseye and 3D tournaments, and each has a maximum score of 300.

At the MD 400 3D tournament at Southern Maryland Christian Academy, the following students earned the following awards:

Kyle Britcher (score 279) 1st place high school male, 1st place overall

Christian Masci (score 271) 3rd place high school male

Kyle and Christian also received a challenge coin for having a score greater than 256 and are now part of the “256 Club” for this annual tournament.

Gwen Britcher earned a Good Sportsman award

At the Eagle Eye Bullseye tournament at Archbishop Neale, the following students earned the following awards:

Kyle Britcher (score 279) 1st place 9th grade male

Christian Masci (score 276) 3rd place 9th grade male

Hannah Bartholomew (score 262) 3rd place 9th grade female

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.

⏰Time is ticking! There are only two weeks left to sign up for a Battlefield PTO membership in order to be eligible for one of this year’s Scholarships.

The Battlefield PTO is proud to award FIVE scholarships to students across all grade levels:

💰 Scholarship Breakdown

• 2 Seniors — $1,000 each

• 1 Junior — $750

• 1 Sophomore — $500

• 1 Freshman — $250

✅ Eligibility Requirements

• Students must have an active Battlefield PTO family membership for the 2025–2026 school year

• 📅 Membership deadline: January 31

📝 How Winners Are Chosen

Scholarships will be awarded based on student essays, which will be reviewed by an independent panel to ensure a fair and unbiased selection process.

📣 More details regarding essay requirements and the application process will be shared soon.

Don’t miss this opportunity—be sure your PTO membership is active before the deadline.

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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