Battlefield Bobcast

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

Phone: 571-261-4400

Hello Bobcat Families!

We’re excited to share that the second quarter is off to a fantastic start, and we look forward to seeing our students continue to thrive! This season is full of opportunities for engagement, including our upcoming theatre productions, musical performances, and winter sports events.

To stay connected and informed, please check your ParentVUE account regularly and reach out to teachers if you have any questions or concerns. Additionally, we kindly ask that you avoid blocking Graduation Drive when turning left into the parking lot, as this helps keep traffic flowing for those heading toward Route 15 from the community across the way.

Thank you for your continued support, and have a wonderful weekend!

Principal Lucas

• November 18th - SAC (School Advisory Council) 6:30 in the library
• November 20 - 22nd - BHS Fall Theatre Production (showtime 7 PM each evening)
• November 26 - 28th - No School – Thanksgiving Holiday (Schools and Offices Closed)
• December 1 - 5th - Club Portraits
• December 9th - Winter Band Concert 7 PM
• December 11th - Winter Orchestra Concert 7 PM
• December 16th - Winter Choir Concert 7 PM
• December 17th - CAC (Counseling Advisory Council)

November 20th, 21st & 22nd at 7pm

Ticket price

$6 students

$10 general admission

( GO FAN ) OR Cash in Person

“Take a tumble down the rabbit hole with Alice and you’ll land in a wonderfully wacky world of rhymes and ridiculousness, checkerboards and cheeky cats, Mad Hatters and mayhem."

Join BHS Theatre as we bring this fantastic show to life!

Students in Engineering Explorations & Engineering Analysis have been working hard designing & building robots for this year’s challenge DECODE. These students take their robots to competitions in January. None of this is possible without community support from our PWC school board, Battlefield HS, families, and corporate sponsorships from TBM Inc., iWorks, and Cloud HQ. Cloud HQ has sponsored all 5 in-class teams by providing funding for a playing field, specific parts/supplies, & T-shirts!

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

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.

Join us on Tuesday, November 18th at 6:30 PM in the school library for our School Advisory Council (SAC) meeting.

We welcome all parents and guardians to attend!

Congratulations to Coaches Hunter and Heather Morris and the Battlefield Competition Cheer Team for winning the Class 6B Region on 10/29 and finishing as State Runner-Up on 11/8. You were absolutely brilliant at both competitions! We are so proud of you!

Families who are furloughed and currently not receiving a paycheck, you may check "no income" on the application for those family members who are furloughed. Free and reduced-price meal eligibility extends through the current school year and 30 days into the new school year. Families can contact our office to unenroll before that time, but they are not required to do so.

Click here for the link to the online application.

Additionally, click here for a list of food pantry locations that may be helpful.

Paws 5K on Saturday, November 8! Every runner, walker and volunteer played an important role in supporting donations to House of Mercy. Thanks to your generosity, we were able to provide plenty of food to their organization. Your involvement in these events is what keeps Battlefield fun and exciting!

First Place: Pat O'Leary

Second Place: Preston Priebe

Third Place: Yahya Najib

Thank you to Outback Gainesville for donating gift cards for our top 3!

Do you have a stack of books you no longer need collecting dust at home? Bring in your gently used Young Adult books and leave with one that's new-to-you! Event will even continue for the rest of the day if you can't attend during FLEX. NOTE: Bring books in anytime until 11/25 - we will make note of who can participate and hold the books until the event.

Students who are caught up on assignments and assessments can sign up & join us in the library! November's calendar for optional FLEX activities features a nature walk, learning how to use AI with Canva, trivia, tutoring, and a book swap. Check out activity descriptions and find links in the Library module, or students can stop into the library for more information. NOTE: Sign-up Forms open up at 7 a.m. one week prior to the activity and close at 12:30 p.m. the day before.

Student Expectations for participating are:

1. Sign up and receive confirmation for any activity of interest
2. Pick up a Purple Pass from the Library the day before or morning of that FLEX day
3. Report to FLEX teacher for attendance and permission
4. Check in at the Library, sign in, and enjoy!

🏈We’re excited to invite you to come out and support Battlefield High School’s football team as they compete in the regional football game this tonight, November 14 at 7:00 PM.

To purchase a ticket for this exciting post-season game, evreyone, including PWC employees, must purchase a ticket using this link.

Only individuals age 60 and older or those with a VHSL Region Pass are admitted free of charge.

Let’s pack the stands and cheer on our Bobcats! 🐾🏈

On October 22nd, our members came together to Beautify Battlefield. They worked hard to enhance and preserve the beauty of our school grounds.

NHS members shared their creativity and kindness by making heartfelt cards and delivering them to Willing Warriors, spreading encouragement and joy to those who need it most. Thank you to everyone who participated in these meaningful efforts!

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.

On sale NOW! Double Good popcorn. November 17th 6:00am is the last day of the sale so get your popcorn order this weekend!

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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