Battlefield Bobcast
September 13, 2024
Battlefield High School
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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A Message From Mrs. Lucas, BHS Principal
Friday Message
Hello Bobcat Community,
As we enter into the mid-quarter point, please review your child's grades and reach out to the teacher(s) if necessary. We are also asking teachers to reach out to parents if there are any concerns about academic progress. The school year continues to be filled with positivity and focus on success. We thank you for your efforts in supporting the best outcome for students and their thriving future.
Principal Lucas
BHS Updates & Announcements
National Merit Scholars Semifinalists
Congratulations to seniors Daniel Choe and Alan Peng for being National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists!
Next Week is National Security Officer Appreciation Week in PWCS
We'd like to thank our security staff for their unwavering dedication to protecting our students, staff, and citizens. They are highly trained personnel who deter crime, lead evacuations, work closely with local law enforcement, assist in inspections, patrol their schools, and are constantly vigilant in their efforts to keep our staff and students safe.
Next week, show your appreciation to Mr. Buzzi, Ms. Gray, Mr. Milburn, Mrs. Vollano, and Mr. Schools for their challenging work!
Thank You Crumbl Cookies!
A huge shout out to Haymarket Crumbl Cookies for their generous donation of yummy cookies for the AUT/ID classes. The sweet treats were a great hit with students and teachers and made for a very happy and fun Friday.
Student Leadership Classes Help Willing Warriors
Last weekend, some of Battlefield's leadership students from SALC and SALT volunteered at the Willing Warriors Warrior Ride
AFJROTC Continues to Shine
BHS’ AFJROTC has been hard at work preparing for the 9/11 Ceremony, Mission BBQ Color Guard, and football filming! The cadets have been working on setting up before the games and filming live footage for the players and coaches to review. The senior cadets had the chance to help with VIP Parking, assuring that everyone is where they need to be, and minimizing confusion. Unit VA-20061's Color Guard will also be participating at the football game, hoping to show off some of the class's skill. Color Guard is one of the many LDRs (Leadership Development Requirement) offered in the course, where cadets can learn and highlight skills in competitions or displays, so make sure to keep an eye out for the Color Guard!
PWCS Parent Engagement Series
Focus: Talk Saves Lives
Target Audience: All PWCS students and families
In recognition of Suicide Prevention Month, join us on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, 6:30-7:30pm for a webinar with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. The latest insights on suicide prevention, including current research and strategies will be covered. Students and families will learn to recognize warning signs and behaviors, initiate supportive conversations, and access crucial resources for themselves or others in crisis.
Presenter for this session: Carolyn Mooney, Program Lead of Talk Saves Lives, with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
*Attention All Sophomores!*
The Hugh O’Brian Youth (HOBY) Leadership program will be hosting a Virginia Leadership Seminar this spring at James Madison University! The dates of the seminar are TBD at the moment!
The mission of HOBY and the purpose of this seminar is to recognize and develop leadership talents in current sophomores, helping them to become effective leaders in their school and community. Battlefield High School will send two sophomores to this seminar. For more information on the HOBY Virginia Leadership Seminar, sophomores should register for an information session in counseling on September 18th during Flex 3. You must complete this form in order to attend the session. Register for Information Session
If you have any further questions or concerns, please contact Ms. Wolf (AWOLF@PWCS.edu) or Mrs. Violett (VioletJM@PWCS.EDU) for more information.
If you would like to start the online application now, please fill out this Microsoft Form 😊 Applications are due on December 2nd.
Student Picture Schedule for 2024-2025 School Year
The schedule for student pictures for 2024-25 is as follows:
- Class of 2025: September 16 & 17; October 23 - 25. Sign-up information will be sent in advance of each session.
- Underclassman: September 24 - 26. Make up days are October 30 & 31.
- Clubs: December 2 - 6.
📸 Pictures Available: Approximately two weeks after photo day
🛒 Pre-order Online: Using the Battlefield High School 2024-2025 Picture Day website.
📧 Questions about Ordering? Email us at underclass@vosphoto.com
CLICK TO BUY THE 2025 YEARBOOK & SENIOR ADS!
Purchase the 2025 BHS Yearbook or Senior Ads at Jostens.com.
Information for Seniors and Parents of Seniors
Battlefield's Graduation Date Has Been Announced
Battlefield's graduation is scheduled for Wed, May 28, 7pm at Eagle Bank. Mark your calendars and get ready!
Order Your Cap and Gowns
Senior Parents- Jostens our graduation vendor, will meet with the seniors on Tuesday, September 24th, about ordering caps and gowns through the Jostens Graduation Portal. Below is a QR code to the portal. Please contact Jostens with any questions 1-800-567-8367.
Secondary School Transcripts and College Performance-Related Standardized Tests (SAT & ACT) Opt-Out Form
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).
It is important for parents/guardians to understand that it is the expectation of four-year colleges which require an SAT or ACT score for admission that the test score is sent to the colleges directly from the testing agency (College Board or ACT). The score that appears on the high school transcript is for informational purposes only and does not serve as the “official” score for college admissions purposes.
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.
Sign Up For Senior Photo Appointment
Class Rings
Attention Families - if you’re interested in a class ring, visit the Battlefield Class Rings website to purchase. Please contact Jostens with any questions 800-567-8367.
BHS Counseling
Junior Family College & Career Night
The Battlefield School Counselors will host Junior Family College & Career Night on Monday, Sept. 30th at 6:30pm in the BHS auditorium. This presentation will include information regarding:
-Career trends
-Post-secondary planning and "best fit" options
-Finding college and career information
-Important next steps and resources for juniors and their families
This event is geared toward juniors and their parents/guardians but is open to all 9th and 10th grade families as well. Please plan to attend this important event!
This presentation will not be recorded. If you are unable to attend, the presentation will be posted to the Counseling Canvas page by Wednesday, October 2nd.
BHS Clubs and Activities
Key Club Interest Meeting: Monday, September 23rd
Key Club Interest Meeting Monday, September 23rd @ 2:15pm in the Enclosed Cafeteria As a reminder, there will be NO transportation home after meetings. You will need to arrange transportation home on your own.
BHS Sports
Fall Baseball Meeting
Fall Baseball Interest meeting on Friday, 9/13/24, @2:30pm at the Baseball Field
Purchase your Battlefield Athletic Passes
Hello Bobcats! The Fall Sports regular season is upon us. Please be sure to purchase your Bobcat Passes. We have individual and family passes, as well as a 10 game pass. Plenty of options to save you money.
Metal Detectors at Varsity Football Games
Bobcats, welcome back to school! Varsity football games are a wonderful social event for our students and families. Please prepare for walking through a metal detector at all Varsity Football games throughout Prince William County. Gates will not open prior to an hour before game time. Also gates will be closed at the end of the 3rd quarter so there will be no entry in the 4th quarter of the football game.
BHS Athletic Boosters
Battlefield Athletic Boosters Club
Congratulations to our Bobcat teams who are already off to a strong start in the Fall season! We hope to see many Bobcat fans at the upcoming games.
First Meeting of the Year: Wednesday, September 11 will be the first Athletic Boosters meeting of the year. Please come out to learn more about our organization and how we assist all of our Bobcat athletes throughout the year! We will meet in the Little Theater and will publish the online meeting option on our website on Tuesday evening.
How to Join: If your child(ren) is an athlete at Battlefield, we are an organization that you want to join! Members of Boosters help us determine how we distribute the funds we raise during the year to support our Athletic Department and teams. For those with multiple athletes, or a multisport athlete, we have updated our site to accommodate additional sports. Click on the link to become a member, and when you go to the cart, you will have the option to add additional sports. 50% of your initial $50 membership goes directly to the sport you designate & any additional sports receive 100% of the $25 additional fee.
Personalized Yard Sign Update: Due to a high volume of orders, we have extended the deadline for purchasing personalized sport yard signs! Sign orders can be placed through Sunday, September 15 for delivery before Homecoming. Already ordered your signs? A few orders were processed before the vendor realized 'mail delivery' was an option..so you may see some with their signs already. Boosters will provide a pick up time on Wednesday, September 11 from 6:00 - 7:00 at the student drop off line. Come pick up your sign and stay for the first Athletic Boosters meeting!
Spirit Wear: Thanks to all who have already supported our spirit wear sales this year! We will have new inventory at all Home Varsity football games, starting tonight! New apparel and our new Bobcat logo purple metal tumblers will be available. We have also opened our 2024-2025 online store.
We have multiple volunteer opportunities still available for this year's board and upcoming events. Reach out to Lori Rocker, President (president@bhsathleticboosters.org) for more information or come to the meeting on Wednesday.
Go Bobcats!!
BHS PTO
FIRST PTO Meeting!
Principal DeLores Lucas is our special guest speaker for our first PTO meeting on 9/19 @ 7 p.m.!
Topic: BHS PTO September Meeting via ZOOM only
Time: Sep 19, 2024 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 814 766 0801
Passcode: 045076
If you're a PTO member AND have any questions you would like to ask Mrs. Lucas, please submit them to BHSPTOPresident@gmail.com by September 18th!!
Not a PTO member yet? Please join us TODAY!
Homecoming Wearables: Order by Friday, September 20th
The Senior Grad Party Committee has once again partnered with Castle Drive Flowers who will create stunning wearables and bouquets for Homecoming. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Senior Grad Party.
Deadline to order is September 20th, to order visit the Castle Drive Flowers Website.
GET TO KNOW PTO and GET INVOLVED!
Our PTO is made up of hard-working parents & teachers who pool their talents to provide practical support for our school. All comes down to one important goal... Bringing families together to help our children learn and grow!
Get to know PTO leadership names & faces and we're still looking for volunteers - take a look at volunteer opportunities on our website! We'd love for you to join us!
BE IN THE KNOW!
Stay Connected - Please stay up to date with our information our BHS PTO website, Facebook: BattlefieldHighSchoolPTO & Instagram: @bhspto
Battlefield HS PTO Senior Grad Party
The Battlefield HS PTO Senior Grad Party committee will open up personalized graduation lawn sign sales this Friday for class of 2025. There are two styles to choose from and lawn signs are $25 until Sept 30th then prices will increase to $35. All signs purchased BEFORE Oct 1st will have a pick-up date to be announced mid-October. Any signs purchased Oct 1st or later will not be available for pick-up until April.
Come out and meet the committee at 5:30 at Back to School night!! You can purchase that night or using the Lawn Signs Link.
If you would like to donate a sign for a student who cannot afford one, there is also a link on that page to do so. We want everyone to celebrate this achievement!
Any parents interested in joining the committee, our next meeting is 6:30 pm September 9th @ Dominion Valley Giant Café (near the entrance).
BHS Community
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.
Past Announcements & Updates
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