Bobcat News

It's homecoming season and that means everyone has a chance to experience the fun traditions we've built here at Bluffton High starting next Monday, September 29, and culminating in the Homecoming Dance on Saturday, October 4. All details are listed under "important events".

Students, if you haven't already joined your grade level google classroom, please do so. Counselors and administrative staff use these classrooms to relay important information specific to your graduating year so that it is available to you when you need.

We've noticed an increase in the number of students arriving late for school with fast food or drinks in their hands. Any student arriving tardy with outside food and/or drink in their possession will be asked to consume the item or throw it away before being admitted to class. Mobile food orders and deliveries from outside restaurants are not permitted during the school day. The Student Handbook has been updated to clarify this policy.

Our PTO Meetings are the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 5:00 pm in Room 1120 which is directly across from Guidance. The next meeting is October 21.

Important reminder for all community members who wish to volunteer for activities and school programs with Bluffton High. Unless you are a BCSD employee - you must complete the BCSD volunteer background check. It only takes a few minutes and should be done at least a week prior to the event to allow for processing time. The application is linked here for your convenience.

For all attendance needs email BLHS-Attendance@beaufort.k12.sc.us

Every morning last week, BLHS students traveled to the Bluffton Elementary Library to read in Spanish. This was a celebration of language and culture that 26 students were able to participate in and earn a total of 41 service hours. We loved it so much we've established a new annual visit.

This year we also have students participating in Beaufort's Junior Leadership program. Eliza Gray and Morgan Rowe joined their peers for a visit to the Pat Conroy Literary Center. Morgan is also part of the SC 4-H Pinckney Leadership Program and attended the conference this past summer at Clemson University.

To further South Carolina's success trajectory, The Military Child Education Coalition is requesting a call to action from our Purple Star School Communities across the state to provide feedback in the Purple Star School Impact Research Study - South Carolina. The intent is to provide state-based data to South Carolina's Purple Star School leaders and stakeholders on an annual basis so that they can modify, develop and maximize the impact of our Purple Star School Program.

Please complete the Purple Star School Impact Study survey by October 1, 2025

Dress Up Days

Monday 9/29 – Dress like a Kindergartener

Tuesday 9/30 – Favorite Cartoon

Wednesday 10/1 – Rhyme without Reason

Thursday 10/2 – Rockstar vs Rapper

Friday 10/3 – Senior Togas & Class Colors (11th – black, 10th – white, 9th – green)

*Check the Student Council Instagram @blhs_stuco for upcoming videos for inspiration

HoCo Events

• Monday-Thursday 9/29 to 10/2 – Crush Your Crush – pay $4 to send a soda can to someone. Will be delivered during 1st block on Friday.
• Monday-Friday 9/29 to 10/3 – Penny Wars –Top 5 nominated teachers receive donations to turn into points. Teacher with most points by end of 4th lunch on Friday will receive a pie in the face at the pep rally.
• Tuesday 9/30 – Tape Mr. Hall to the Wall – during lunches, students pay $2 per strip of duct tape to tape Mr. Hall to the wall!
• Wednesday 10/1 –Teacher Spelling Bee – 4-5 nominated teachers per lunch will participate. Winner from each lunch competes in final at pep rally. Students will submit words for teachers to spell 😊
• Wednesday 10/1 – PowderPuff @ 6-8pm. - Girls sign up to play for their grade level. Permission forms will be posted on the StuCo board outside of Mrs. Carter’s room (1037) and are due to Ms. Wojnisz (1030) NLT Tuesday 9/30. About 10-15 girls per team & is first come first serve.
• Friday – pep rally for all during 4th block.

Homecoming Dance

Saturday 10/4, 7-10pm, Carnival Theme

Tickets will be sold at lunches for two weeks. From 9/22-9/26, tickets will be $10 each. From 9/29 to 10/3, tickets will be $15 each. Outside guest forms are due to Mrs. Carter (1037) NLT Wednesday 10/1.

Don't forget our very own Ms. Eveles Church is the Beaufort County Library Artist in Residence.

She is offering bilingual workshops in English and Spanish, centering on environmental themes by transforming discarded waste into art. https://www.beaufortcountylibrary.org/fall-2025-air

Hilton Head Branch Library

Sea Animal Art: Turning Old Magazines into Masterpieces II

October 11 at 11 a.m. (Teens & Adults)

Bluffton Branch Library

Art of Recycling: Turning Old Magazines into Masterpieces I

September 27 at 10 a.m. (Teens & Adults)

Portrait Pals

October 18 at 10 a.m. (Children)

Halloween Baskets/Bags

October 25 at 11 a.m. (Children)

October 25 at 12 p.m. (Teens & Adults)

We are now accepting nominations for our 6th class to the Bluffton High School Athletic Hall of Fame! Please follow the link below to view criteria and access the form to nominate any athlete, coach, or contributor that you believe meets the outlined criteria. We are excited to recognize and honor those who have been involved in the athletic traditions and successes at Bluffton High School.

Nominations are due by noon on October 8, 2025.

Link to make your nomination: https://forms.gle/7CXucUB8y7uLKxqK7

SENIORS will have their meeting on September 23 and will be able to order on September 30.

Each year, the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation awards 150 college scholarships worth $20,000 to high school students across the United States through the Coca-Cola Scholars Program.

Students need to be graduating high school during the 2025-2026 school year, have at least a 3.0 GPA, and to complete an online application that requires no essays, no recommendations, and no transcript by September 30, at 5 p.m. Eastern.

Go to https://www.coca-colascholarsfoundation.org/ for details or see your guidance counselor.

Prestige will be on campus October 1st and 2nd for Senior Picture Make-ups. Seniors will need to schedule their session online at www.prestigeportraits.com . While there are optional paid sessions, if they just want the Yearbook photo there is no cost - but still need an appointment!

Prestige, not BLHS, handles all the scheduling. If guardians/students have trouble signing up, they should contact the email listed on the flyer. prestigebwarea@lifetouch.com

Join us for our first ever youth night!

October 2, 4:30 pm

We invite youth ages 12 and under to come out and watch the Lady Bobcats tennis team take on Beaufort High. Kids can sit with a JV player in the stands and learn more about the game. The first 24 kids under the age of twelve will receive a swag bag.

There is no cost for this event - just come out and enjoy some tennis!

Join us for a haunting good time, November 8, 7:00 pm at Enmarket Arena in Savannah. This is a fundraiser put together by our incredible PTO.

Get your tickets now!

https://www.gofevo.com/event/Blufftonhigh27

The SERG Restaurant Group is launching their 6th annual Star Readers Challenge.

Pick up Reading Log #1 in the library or parents can also pick up at any SERG restaurant or download it directly at:

👉 https://serggroup.com/starreaders

📚 About the Program (Sept 1 – Oct 31, 2024):
Students track their reading hours and earn fun rewards for each completed log — everything from t-shirts and games to pizza, cruises, and more! Those who complete all 5 reading logs and the Bonus Log will be entered to win one of three $1,000 Future Scholar 529 College Savings scholarships!

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Support all of our Bobcats in their journey to grow and develop as leaders and athletes by joining the ALL SPORTS BOOSTER CLUB.

A variety of levels are available to you and there is even a student membership option!

Go to this Booster Club link for all the details.

To ensure a safe and secure environment at BCSD athletic events, all spectators and athletes entering our venues will be asked to remove hoods or face coverings that obscure one’s identity, such as balaclava-style masks. This practice, which is common at collegiate athletic events, will help us maintain safety by ensuring individuals can be easily identified if needed.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in creating a safe and welcoming atmosphere for everyone. Please reach out to District Athletic Director Dr. Carlos Cave for any questions.

Soleil Vicaro will represent Bluffton as our district selection for Student of the Month. The August character traits of kindness and friendship are qualities she exhibits every single day. Congratulations Soleil!

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