Battlefield Bobcast

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

Phone: 571-261-4400

Hello Bobcat Families!

We’re excited to kick off the second quarter and can’t wait to see our students showcase their perseverance and academic growth! Each quarter and assessment serves as a snapshot of progress toward the final grade in June (or May for our seniors). If you have any concerns, we encourage you to stay connected with your child’s teacher—partnership makes all the difference.

Family Support Resources
If your family is in need of assistance, please reach out to Cindy Donovan, our school social worker, at DonovaCM@pwcs.edu. We’re here to help!

Clinic Updates
Our school clinic now uses a sign-in kiosk for student visits. Please remind your child to bring their school ID when checking in.

Impact Aid Survey
The Impact Aid survey is now open in ParentVUE. We ask all parents to complete it as soon as possible. For instructions, visit the PWCS Federal Impact Aid website for instructions on how to complete the survey. If you need help with your ParentVUE account, contact the school office—we’re happy to assist.

Important Reminder
PWCS schools and offices will be closed on Tuesday, November 11 in honor of Veterans Day.

Thank you for your continued support and partnership. Wishing you a fantastic weekend!

Principal Lucas

Students in the Environmental Club at Battlefield High School recently installed two Bluebird nest boxes on campus. The club received a grant from the local chapter of the Virginia Bluebird Society. The nestboxes are installed to attract the native species, the Eastern Bluebird. As large sections of forest and other rural landscape are cleared for housing and commercial developments, bluebirds find themselves in need of habitat. These boxes provide much needed nesting spaces for the Eastern Bluebird. Students in the club will monitor them throughout the spring and summer.

"She was so thoughtful and wanted to give me a gift after my dad passed away. She did research on my favorite animal and movie and then made me a homemade card with a long, authentic and encouraging, message that really brightened my day. I have never seen a student show so much compassion and empathy. She delivered the gift in person and told me that she really wanted to do this because if her dad passed away she wouldn't know what to do and would be really sad." ~ Mr. Shepard

• November 8 - Fall Festival 12 - 3 pm in the bus loop
• November 11 - No school - Veterans Day
• November 18 - SAC meeting 6:30 in the library
• November 20 - 22nd - BHS Fall Theatre Production
• November 26 - 28th - No School – Thanksgiving Holiday (Schools and Offices Closed)

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.

First marking period report cards will be mailed on Wednesday, November 12, 2025. Grades are available in real time in ParentVUE. Report card templates are available to help parents/guardians read and understand all of the categories on a PWCS high school report card in their preferred language:

Arabic

Chinese

Farsi

Korean

Pashto

Spanish

Urdu

Vietnamese

Did you know your child’s prefrontal cortex—the brain’s control center for decision-making, impulse control, and emotional regulation—is still a work in progress well into their twenties? That’s why big feelings, impulsive choices, and occasional risk-taking are part of normal development. During National School Psychology Week, let’s celebrate growth and remember: patience, predictability, and POSITIVE CONNECTIONS help build strong brains!

Unfortunately, we must postpone the ASVAB test originally scheduled for administration on Nov. 10th. The government shutdowns are impacting the ability to administer the tests. We will send an update as soon as more information becomes available.

Seniors,

Many of you recently submitted college applications for November 1st deadlines. How can you tell your School Counselor has submitted your transcript and other necessary documents? There are two places you can check. See the images!

If the school's portal is saying they don't have the transcript yet, wait until Monday and check back again to make sure. Sometimes it take a week or so for them to download them from the portal. Best wishes to all our seniors!

SENIOR ADS

Senior ads will close February 12th or until space fills up. Buy your Senior Ad now before they are gone!

Must be purchased by March 1st to guarantee a copy! Get yours now and hold onto your Bobcat memories for a lifetime.

Parents/guardians of seniors may choose to exclude SAT and ACT scores from their student’s high school transcript. If you opt out, scores must be sent directly to colleges by the testing organizations (College Board or ACT).

To opt out, complete the “Transcript SAT/ACT Opt-Out” form in the Notices, Consents, and Acknowledgements section of the Back to School Packet in ParentVue.

Questions? Contact your school counselor.

Did you know all students have access to free online therapy through Hazel Health? No referral or insurance needed—just safe, confidential support from licensed therapists who specialize in working with kids and teens. Click here for more information.

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!

Hey Bobcats! This Saturday is Battlefield's first ever Fall Festival from 12-3 pm!

Join us at the bus loop for food, live music, yard activities, and more!! There will be free ice cream and donuts as well! Spread the word!!!

Are you interested in becoming part of the Bowling Club/Team?
Please see Ms. Ward with any questions.

First Official Practice:
Thursday, November 13 at 4:00 PM

🗓 Season Details:

• Season is 12 weeks long
• Meets every Thursday at 4:00 PM

📍 Location: Bowl America, Balls Ford Rd, Manassas

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.

Good Luck to our State Bound athletes!! Both Cross Country and Cheer will be competing in their state tournament this weekend! If you are up early Saturday, swing by and wish Cheer well as they depart for Richmond at 8:30 AM.

BHS Athletic Boosters Club will hold their next meeting on Monday, November 10 at 7:00 in the Little Theater and online. Check out our website bhsathleticboosters.org for more details. Come out and learn about the work we do, how you can help, and exciting news from our athletics department! BHS Athletic Boosters is a volunteer organization with the purpose of supporting our athletic programs and athletes. If you have a Bobcat athlete, it is a great organization to join!

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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