Welcome to the 2024-2025 School Year
Bobcat Families & Community,
As we prepare to open our doors in three days to welcome our students, we want to take a moment to share our enthusiasm for the 2024-25 school year. Our staff has worked diligently and with purpose these past couple of months to make sure the building is inviting, the smiles are genuine, and the instruction is meaningful and engaging. Our first week will include opportunities to build positive relationships, learn about their new courses and new policies set forth by the school division. Our theme this year is "Be the One!" We want everyone to show kindness and grace toward each other; to uplift and be the cheerleader another person may need.
We wish you a wonderful weekend and we look forward to an amazing first day and year!
Principal Lucas and the Admin Team
Where Do I Go First on the First Day?
On the first day of school, students will report to 1st Period to start the day.
Upon arrival on the first day, students should check StudentVUE to locate their OFFICIAL 1st period class. Schedules received through Student/Parent VUE on August 14th are subject to change as we level courses ahead of school opening. Official schedules will be reviewed during 1st period on the first day of school.
On the first day of school only, students without a 1st period class should report to the Library at 7:25am for laptop distribution.
Morning Drop-Off and Afternoon Pick-Up
Please be patient in the mornings and afternoons, especially in the beginning of the school year, there are more drop-offs than usual. Staff will be on hand to direct traffic on campus. School staff is not permitted to direct traffic on Graduation Drive.
If you are dropping students off in the Kiss and Ride, please pull all the way forward before letting your student out. This will allow more parents to come into the Kiss and Ride at a time. Please also be patient as we will have many student drivers. Riding the bus or carpooling are suggested.
In the afternoons there will be a point where we stop the flow of traffic to allow busses to depart. These same buses are responsible for picking up Middle and Elementary School students, so it is important to remain on schedule. If a student is riding the bus home, they should head directly to their bus upon dismissal as buses will leave at 2:12.
Attendance Information
Here are a few quick tips for Excusing an Absence or Tardy and Arranging an Early Dismissal:
TO ARRANGE AN EARLY DISMISSAL
- The easiest method for requesting an early dismissal is email. the parent should email the Attendance Office at BFHS-Attendance@pwcs.edu. Your student will receive an email to use as their pass and you can wait curbside for your student.
- Requests for early dismissals must include the full legal name of the student, reason for leaving early, and the time of the requested dismissal.
- Please reference the phrase "Early Dismissal" in the subject line of the email message.
EXCUSE AN ABSENCE (DAY OF OR IN ADVANCE)
- Use ParentVUE on the day of an absence or in advance of a planned absence.
- This is for full day absence only, not early dismissals or tardies.
EXCUSE A PAST ABSENCE
- Email BFHS-attendance@pwcs.edu
- Please reference the phrase ABSENCE in the subject line of your email message.
EXCUSE A TARDY
- Email BFHS-attendance@pwcs.edu
- Please reference the phrase TARDY in the subject line of your email message.
*If you have questions or concerns about attendance issues at Battlefield High School, please reach out to Judy Beerbower at BeerboJM@pwcs.edu or (703) 743-3685.*
Save the Date for Back to School Night
Battlefield High School's Back to School Night is scheduled for Tuesday, August 27th.
Back to School Night Schedule:
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM: Meet PTO, Athletic Boosters, and other school-based groups
6:45 PM – 8:25 PM: Following your child’s schedule to meet teachers.
Battlefield High School wants Back-to-School Night 2024 to be a positive event for our community. This year we are changing the presentation style and asking parents to follow their child’s schedule to meet teachers. See schedule below:
6:45 PM – 6:55 PM Block 1
7:00 PM – 7:10 PM Block 2
7:15 PM – 7:25 PM Block 3
7:30 PM – 7:40 PM Block 4
7:45 PM – 7:55 PM Block 5
8:00 PM – 8:10 PM Block 6
8:15 PM – 8:25 Pm Block 7
Canvas Observer Accounts for Parents/Guardians: Have You Set Yours Up?
Parents/Guardians have the ability to obtain an account for Canvas that has an Observer role in all of the classes in which their children are enrolled. This is done by obtaining a pairing code from their student and using that pairing code to apply for their new account. Once their account is created, additional pairing codes for other children in the family can be added so that parents may access the canvas classrooms for all of their students from a single Canvas Observer account.
Directions for this process are posted on the PWCS Canvas & Zoom page. Scroll down to the blue bar “Parent, Guardian, Observer Access Code to Canvas”.
Here you will find information about what the Canvas Observer role is and a summary of what it can and cannot do. Note: Parents/Guardians will not be provided with PWCS Zoom accounts.
Battlefield Students Receive National Recognition from College Board
25 students at Battlefield High School earned academic honors from the College Board National Recognition Program. This honor is confirmation of their hard work that they can showcase to colleges. Congratulations to the following Bobcats:
Juniors
Senay Berhe
Alvin Chapital
Jonear Elabd
Elena Estrada
Jillian Fleming
Lily Harris
Noah Lianez
Kris Luong
Abigail Salgado
Khloe Samuels
Seniors
Baaba Acquah
Francisco Cisneros
Isabelle Clark
Ivan Fuentes
Jackson Galloway
Julian Holder
Aarjav Islam
Jacob Lee
Chris Moon
Michael Morales Reyes
Jadon Neal
Lisa Nyantekyi
Miguel Rincon
Trinity Watson
Brielle Wilson
Solar Panels
Last spring Battlefield HS, along with 11 other Prince William County schools had solar panels installed on school rooftops. These solar power systems will produce enough clean energy to power the equivalent of 779 homes and avoid 4,005 tons of carbon dioxide emissions each year.
For more information visit the following links:
PWCS to Install Solar Power at 12 Schools and Leading The Next Generation to Renewable Energy
Water Bottle Filling Stations
Over the summer, water bottle filling stations increased from 5 to 15 in the school building, which will allow students and staff to re-use their own water bottles. This is a more environmentally friendly option; it is quick and easy to access. This will ensure everyone stays hydrated throughout the school year.
Got News to Share? Lets have Battlefield Journalism Cover it!
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.
Fall Sports Yard Sign Fundraiser
BHS ABC is selling 16 x 24 single sided yard signs customizable with your athlete's name and number (were applicable). The cost is $25 and includes a stake. Please order online through Friday, August 30th.
Pickup will be at Battlefield High School on/about 9/5/24. Boosters will contact purchasers when pick up dates are finalized. Proceeds benefit Battlefield Athletics and Teams. Scan the QR code in the image or go to the website.
