Battlefield Bobcast

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

Phone: 571-261-4400

Happy Friday, Bobcats Families!

Today’s message includes a few quick reminders, an update for our Marching Band students, and a look ahead at upcoming events.

Accessing and Reviewing ParentVUE

ParentVUE is our go-to portal for checking grades, attendance, and school updates. We encourage you to take a look regularly so you can celebrate progress and stay on top of anything that may need attention. If you have questions or concerns about your child’s current academic progress, please reach out to the teacher(s) so we can partner with you to support your student.

Khan Academy

We invite students to use Khan Academy to build confidence and sharpen skills in reading, writing, and math. This free resource is available to all PWCS students and is a great way to get in a little extra practice at home.

Marching Band

Beginning July 1, 2026, physical requirements for marching band students will align with the processes and procedures for athletics and other activities. Students must participate in the registration process with their parent/guardian to complete education and other required acknowledgments and forms. Parents or guardians must complete the online athletic and activities registration at least one (1) week before the first day of marching band camp to allow time for eligibility review and medical clearance. More information about this process will be available starting on or before May 1 by visiting the PWCS Student Activities Website.

Upcoming Events

Be sure to check out our upcoming events—especially Performing Arts showcases and Awards Ceremonies.

Wishing you a wonderful, restful weekend!

Sincerely,

Principal Lucas

• April 30th and May 1st: Decision Day during all lunch shifts
• April 30th - May 2nd - BHS Theatre Spring Musical: The Little Mermaid
• May 5th - CASIIT Awards
• May 7th - STAR Awards
• May 9th - Prom Sweeney Barn, Manassas 8 - 11 PM
• May 18th - Senior Scholar Awards
• May 25th - No School – Memorial Day Holiday (Schools and Offices Closed
• May 27th - No School – Eid al-Adha Holiday (Schools and Offices Closed)
• March 28th - Graduation practice - Battlefield HS 8 AM
• May 29th - Graduation 9:30 AM Eagle Bank Arena
• June 12th - Last Day of School

To all the students who participated this week in the All County Arts Festival! Battlefield was well represented- with many students from multiple art and photo classes receiving awards and ribbons of merit for their work.

A special shout out to Prerna Ramkumar who was awarded the prestigious Virginia School Board Association Best in Show ribbon! Prerna's piece will advance to the state level- only 1 of 3 artworks in the county to do so. Go Bobcats!

Our school clinic provides snacks for students who may need a little extra support during the day. We are currently accepting snack donations and would greatly appreciate your help. Needed items include fruit snacks, individually packaged saltine crackers, and individually packaged Goldfish. Please see the clinic snack donation poster for additional details. Thank you for supporting our students!

There are 100 yearbooks left for purchase, once they sell out sales will close. Students should purchase them on StudentQuickPay while supplies last. Yearbook distribution is May 14-May 15 during all lunches in the open cafeteria concession stand. Buy yours now before it is TOO LATE!

April 16- May 21 till 12pm $65

• 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.

Deadline May 1st

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.

The FREE Senior Slideshow Photo must include only the BHS senior(s).

• You can submit a collage photo (for example: baby photo + current photo). Please DO NOT submit only a baby photo.

• Do not write messages or names on the photo/collage – their name will appear on the slide.

Please use this link to purchase Senior Shout Outs 2026

Please use this link to submit a Senior Photo 2026

FREE MILITARY Slideshow Picture

DEADLINE May 1st

Military Photo 2026

On sale NOW- May 1st

Please use this link to purchase Prom and Graduation Flowers/Leis

A portion of the proceeds are donated to the Senior Grad Party.

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!

On April 30th and May 1st, we will be celebrating Decision Day as we honor all of our seniors’ post‑graduation pathways: College, Trade School, Apprenticeships, Military, and Employment. Every future matters, and we are excited to recognize each student’s next step!

To make this event extra special, we are inviting class of 2029, 2028, and 2027 parents/guardians who are interested to support our senior celebration by donating to our Decision Day Prize Wheel through our Amazon Wish List. Seniors will have the chance to spin the wheel and win meaningful prizes as part of the celebration. While we already have several larger raffle prizes secured, we are looking to add additional items for the prize wheel such dorm and office essentials and small celebratory treats.

Participation is completely optional, and any contribution, big or small, is greatly appreciated and helps us create a memorable experience for our seniors. Thank you for supporting our students as they take this exciting next step into their futures!

Amazon Wish List:

https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/2OD2ZGE5N3R8R?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_ggr-subnav-share_1DQEYAZEESHQ45E8VANX_1

Stay caught up as the new quarter begins so you can join us in the library for FLEX! Check out what's coming in April and mark your calendar to sign up for what you may enjoy. NOTE: Forms open a week prior to each activity. You should not have anything to make-up and teacher approval to attend

Follow Athletics and Activities on these social media account

https://linktr.ee/BHS_Bobcats

Battlefield High School proudly presents

Disney’s The Little Mermaid

A magical musical adventure filled with unforgettable characters, dazzling costumes, and show-stopping performances. This production promises to be an unforgettable experience for audiences of all ages. Follow Ariel, a curious and courageous mermaid, as she dares to dream beyond the ocean’s surface. Alongside her loyal friends Sebastian, Flounder, and Scuttle—Ariel embarks on a journey of courage, love, and self-discovery.

The show starts at 7pm & the running time is 1hr & 20 min...

There is an intermission.

Tickets are available via GoFan

Cash is accepted at the door

All tickets are $15

Claire Chong, Sakshi Gowda, and Ria Sharifi attended the PWCS Student Leadership Conference on Thursday, April 23, representing Battlefield’s Student Voice Committee. They presented data and solutions addressing a lunch-related issue, listened to presentations from other schools, and participated in roundtable discussions to collaborate and strengthen student leadership across PWCS.

Auditions will be held June 8th – June 10th. Click here to register!

Dancers: An in-depth breakdown of the schedule and additional information will be released soon, but register NOW to secure your spot at auditions.

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.

Join us for our weekly opportunity for our families to connect, learn, and strengthen our school community. Each Friday, from 8:00–9:00 AM, we will host a Family Friday Forum featuring a different staff member as our guest speaker. Parents are invited to join us in the Principle's Conference Room, but space is limited, so please be sure to sign up in advance.

We hope you’ll join us for this informative and engaging hour!

We are HALF way to our goal and TWO weeks left!! Thank you to all who have supported so far. We are hoping to provide three MARVELOUS treats for our teachers and staff who have worked hard all year enriching our children. Please help us continue to support our teachers.

Underclassmen parents please consider offering a few hours to support a Bobcat tradition. Junior parents will earn a free ticket to the Senior Grad Party 2027!

Grad Party Sign up Genius

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

SAT Dates: May 2 and June 6

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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