Battlefield Bobcast

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

Phone: 571-261-4400

Facebook: facebook.com/BattlefieldHighSchoolPWCS

Instagram: @battlefieldhighschool_bobcats

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Happy Friday Bobcats Families!

We are seeking your support by asking you to remind your child(ren) that Battlefield is not an open campus and students should not leave the building during lunch. This includes going to their car to eat or hangout or leaving to purchase/pick-up food. It is my top priority to ensure students are safe and accounted for at all times. We appreciate your continued collaboration in this endeavor.

Our students and staff recently participated in a Powder Puff competition during flex periods. It was exciting and such a great opportunity for students and staff to build a positive climate and culture at our school. The final game was played with teachers vs. juniors: the teachers won, but it was a tough-fought competition. Go Bobcats!!

Be sure to review grades in ParentVUE and reach out to teachers if you have questions or concerns.

I hope you have a pleasant weekend with your family!

Principal Lucas

Email bfhs-attendance@pwcs.edu and please include "Early dismissal" in the subject line. You must include the student's name, the reason for the dismissal, and the time. You and your student will receive a confirmation email once it has been processed. Your student should not exit the building until the confirmation email is sent.

Mrs. Welteroth our school psychologist would like to share an article on how you can support your child/ren in preparation for SOL's.

https://smarts-ef.org/blog/night-before-standardized-test/

Mrs. Donovan, your dedication, compassion, and unwavering support make a world of difference in our school community. As Mary Richmond said, "What is social work but the art of bringing people together?" Thank you for all you do to help our students thrive!

Thank you to the students and staff who came out to support the BHS Staff Team vs. the Junior class in volleyball! Who would have thought that after the juniors dominated the class tournament last week, the BHS Staff team would sweep them in two games: 13-11 and 12-11? Shout out to Mr. Suthers for coming in clutch on the last play, diving to save the point! Way to serve up some excitement!

We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to Lyssa Walker While for speaking with the students in Student Leadership 2/3. As a creative leader with nearly 20 years of experience in helping nonprofits, mission-driven organizations, and digital media companies achieve their goals through strategic content production, Lyssa's insights were incredibly valuable. Her experiences and wisdom have inspired our students and provided them with a deeper understanding of the impact of strategic content.

This week at BHS, students and staff engaged in social emotional learning activities. During Monday's Advisory, they focused on responsible decision making, social awareness, and self-management. Some students chose the activity in which they create strength based "I can" statements as you see in the picture. These activities fostered a supportive and positive environment, enhancing the overall well-being of the school community.

The Annual Transition Fair is from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on March 15, 2025, at Charles J. Colgan Sr. High School.Visit this Link for more information. This fair provides employment and support services to help youth and adult students with disabilities plan for transition to life after high school.

SWEATPANTS ARE BACK! For sale NOW @ the Bobcat Cafe! $20 each. Come get them now! (Cash Only). 🐾🐾

Lead the way with PLTW classes. The PLTW classes is an engineering college pathway that allows students to explore all the different fields of engineering. These honors weight classes apply math and science to real life practical situations. Learn, have fun and earn college credit! Please email mallinbe@pwcs.edu for more information.

English 11 students will take the EOC Writing SOL during the week of March 10th. This is a two-component test, with an essay one day and multiple the next day. More information will be shared closer to the date.

All PWCS high schools will administer the school day SAT to juniors on Wednesday, April 2nd at no charge to families. Be on the lookout for more detailed information as we get closer to that day.

All sophomores, juniors, and seniors now have access to Khan Academy’s Official Digital SAT Prep through Clever. This invaluable resource is designed to support students in their preparation for the SAT, providing personalized practice and instructional videos tailored to each student’s needs. We believe this resource will significantly contribute to our students’ success, not only with SAT but also in their future academic and career endeavors.

Don't miss out on securing your copy of this year's unforgettable moments. Make sure to purchase your 2025 Yearbook from Jostens so you'll have it in your hands by May 2025. Only 283 copies left for sale!!!

Click here to order your cap and gown. Please contact Jostens with any questions 1-800-567-8367.

Battlefield High School has partnered with The Commencement Group to provide class t-shirts, flower bouquets and graduation gifts for purchase in honor of this occasion.

All purchases are made directly through The Commencement Group. Pre-orders will be available for pickup on graduation day at Eagle Bank Arena.

Pre-order link: https://www.thecommencementgroup.com/battlefieldhs/

The Virginia Department of Education "Regulations Governing Secondary School Transcripts" mandates that local divisions include a student's test record, to include at least the highest score earned on college performance-related standardized tests such as the SAT and ACT on the student's secondary school transcript. Parents, guardians, or others having legal control or charge of a child may elect in writing to have their child's test record excluded from the student transcript (opt-out).

If you do not want your child’s college performance-related standardized test scores such as SAT and ACT to be included on his/her official secondary school transcript, please submit the ACT/SAT Opt-Out Form (pdf) to the BHS school counseling department.

Target Audience: Students in grade 12 and families (but all students are welcome)

Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at 6:30pm – 7:30pm

Join Jason Puryear, Director of The College Place, for an informative webinar on college financial aid offers. Students and families will gain a clearer understanding of the various financial aid options available. REGISTER HERE

Sign up for Teachers for Tomorrow DE! Up to 14 college credits! This class is not just for those that want to be teachers! Please email homanag@pwcs.edu for more information.

Prince William County Public Schools has partnered with Pearson to give each of our students a personalized view of their post-graduation readiness, including college and career information. The Student Vision Profile is a document that contains valuable information about planning for life after high school and making the most of their PWCS experience.

For more information regarding the Student Vision Profile and how to access it, please click on the following link: Student Vision Profile information

PWCS recognizes that this time of year can be particularly challenging for many students. To ensure that every student has access to the support they need, we would like to remind parents that free mental health telehealth services are available to all PWCS students through Hazel Health. Together, we can make a significant difference in the mental well-being of our students now and beyond.

Visit the PWCS Hazel Health webpage for more information.

Join us in the library for optional FLEX activities throughout the month!! Check out what's being offered in March and sign up for what you may enjoy. Don't see something you like? Suggestions are welcome!

The BHS L!brary's 10th annual March Madness brackets are filled with beautiful book cover art. Vote for your favorite in each bracket every week. The second round starts at 2 p.m. today! Just click on this link to the ballot and begin voting. Check the bulletin board outside the library (across from the clinic) to see how things progress.

Gymnastics

• The team placed second in the state!
• Ryan Grothoff placed 3rd for the floor exercise earning a score of 9.575.

Indoor Track and Field

• Girls placed 5th overall in the state.
• Ava Rice placed 1st in 55 dash hurdles and the 55 dash.
• Lucy Arnold placed 2nd in the 1K.
• Laney Barnes placed 5th overall in 1-mile.
• Lucy Arnold, Laney Barnes, Danielle Smart and Isabell Morissette placed 8th in the 4x800m.
• Brandon Murry placed 1st in the 300m dash.
• Owen Bauer broke the BHS school record in the 2-mile running it at 9:30.76.
• Owen Bauer and Ayush Patel placed 7th and 8th, respectively, in the 3200m race.

Swim and Dive

• The girls team took home 2nd place in the state!
• Alyssa Sagle broke the state record in 100 yard backstroke in 52.19 seconds, winning first in this race.
• Alyssa also placed first in the 100 yard freestyle, and Madison Richardson placed 3rd.
• Emma Young placed 1st and Madison Richardson placed 3rd is the 53 yard freestyle.
• Emma Young placed 6th in the 100 yard breaststroke.
• Amelia Edwards placed 6th in the 500 yard freestyle and 7th in the 200 yard freestyle.
• The girls team placed first in both the 200 yard medley relay and the 400 yard freestyle relay, and second for the 200 yard freestyle relay.
• The boys placed 13th overall in the state!
• The boys team broke a BHS record in the 200 yard freestyle relay.
• Finn O’Shea placed 4th in the 100 yard freestyle.

Wrestling

• The team placed 8th in the state!
• The 2nd place state runner up in 126 lbs was Logan Katz.
• The 2nd place state runner up in 157 lbs was Matthew Arndt.

• The 4th place senior in 120 lbs was Ryan Saunders.
  The 5th place senior in 215 lbs was Alex Klos.

On Sunday, February 23rd, our very own Rocketry Program from the Battlefield Aeronautics and Avionics Program (BAAP) launched their first successful rocket reaching over 943 feet!

Congratulations for the engineers who attended the launch, making this possible:

Burak Ayyorgun - Founder/President

Avi Sharma - Engineering Team Lead

Shaunak Kasa - Engineering Team Lead

Ava Cantarella - Rocket Engineer

Tien Vu - Marketing/Presentation Competition Lead

Caden Flannagan - Rocket Engineer

Nathan Chin - Rocket Engineer

Blake Hayden - Rocket Engineer

Andrew Olson - Vice President

BAAP is gearing up for the National Rocketry Challenge, aiming for over $20,000 in prizes.

Interested in future launches or joining BAAP? Contact President Burak Ayyorgun (ayyorgbt25@pwcs-edu.org) or Vice President Andrew Olson (olsonal25@pwcs-edu.org) for info.

Our next launch is on March 15th—stay tuned for updates!

March Is National Nutrition Month!

Snack Shack Open Mon, Weds, and Fri! Fuel up after school!

Scholarships: https://battlefield-athletic-boosters-club.square.site/become-a-member

Spring Sports Signs: https://www.evoprinting.com/bhsboosters/products/

Volunteer Signups: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084EAAAC2CA0FDC52-54828880-2025#/

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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