Battlefield Bobcast

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

Phone: 571-261-4400

Hello Bobcats Families,

This Week at Battlefield: Exciting Updates & Important Reminders!

We’ve got a lot happening this week—here’s what you need to know:

✅ Personal Device Reminder
To keep our classrooms focused and distraction-free, students should store cell phones in their lockers at the start of the day and leave personal devices like laptops at home. Every student has a school-issued laptop—please make sure it comes to school daily! Thank you for helping us meet this state requirement and supporting a productive learning environment.

🎁 Toys for Tots Drive – Let’s Make a Difference!
Our Student Leadership classes, together with Patriot HS, are teaming up for a Toys for Tots drive! This friendly rivalry has a fun twist: the principal of the school that collects fewer donations will wear the other school’s colors at the January Boys Varsity Basketball game! Donations are accepted through Tuesday afternoon—let’s show our Bobcat pride and make the holidays brighter for children in need!

Great News!

All of our students have successfully joined Khan Academy, an incredible resource that offers personalized SAT practice in Reading, Writing, and Math. We’re excited to integrate Khan Academy during Flex and Advisory times for enrichment opportunities as needed. Please encourage students to take advantage of this tool at home as well! Consistent practice will help them sharpen their skills and feel confident as they prepare for the SAT. Let’s work together to empower our students to reach their full potential!

Principal Lucas

• 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)

This week, our Engineering Capstone students had the opportunity to meet with community members and our Regency Preceptors to share their current designs and research findings.

Former PLTW Battlefield students Isabelle Orndorff and Joseph Broussard returned to speak with our current students about their experiences in the Lockheed Martin Internship Program.

If you are interested in joining a Winter or Spring Behind the Wheel Session, please use the link to register and provide payment and see available sessions. Please send Krista Link linkkl@pwcs.edu receipt of payment to schedule.

The Battlefield Bands will have a Spirit night at Bebop Restaurant in Haymarket on December 16th!

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

Visit the Specialty Program Application Process webpage to get step-by-step guidance on the application process, including how to apply, important deadlines, and what to expect after submitting an application.

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.

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!

The application deadline for the Center for Fine and Performing Arts is December 14, 2025. Applications close at 11:59 p.m. The application deadline for all other Specialty Programs is February 1, 2026.

Reminder: Battlefield High is teaming up with Patriot High for Operation Better Together! Bring new, unwrapped toys to Mr. Bills’s room by Dec. 16 or drop them off at the Boys Varsity game vs. Patriot on Dec. 16. The losing school’s principal wears the other school’s colors on Dec. 17 and Jan. 22. Let’s make a difference - and keep Mrs. Lucas out of red!

Have a senior who promotes inclusivity, shows school spirit, and supports their community? Nominate them for Mr. & Ms. Battlefield Competition 🐾🎉 This senior-only event raises money for a charity of their choice and includes interviews, group dances, and a talent showcase. Nominations open Dec. 1 and close Dec. 19.

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!

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.

Battlefield families — we’re thrilled to bring back one of last year’s most-loved traditions: Holiday Cookie & Coffee Day for our incredible teachers and staff!

It was such a hit that we knew we had to sprinkle a little extra holiday cheer and bring it back again this year!

To make this festive celebration a success, we need your help. We’re asking BHS families to support the event in one of two ways:

✨ Donate homemade or store-bought cookies
OR
✨ Contribute a small cash donation so we can purchase extra treats, coffee, and holiday goodies.

Every contribution — big or small — helps us shower our amazing teachers and staff with appreciation and seasonal cheer.

Sign up here!

Thank you for helping us spread joy, warmth, and sweetness this holiday season.

Go Bobcats! 💜🎄🍪

Bring your holiday gifts and let our amazing volunteers wrap them for you!

📅 Dates & Times:

• Saturday, Dec 13 | 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
  Please drop off gifts before 12:00 PM to allow enough time for wrapping.
• Thursday, Dec 18 | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
• Sunday, Dec 21 | 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Support our seniors and check gift wrapping off your holiday to-do list! Donations are accepted and 100% of proceeds will help fund the Senior Grad party.

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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