Bobcat News

We hope everyone had an amazing spring break and is refreshed and ready for the last 6 weeks of the 2024-25 school year.

This week we celebrate Military Appreciation Week and students will have the chance to participate in dress-down days. Please remember that if students are not participating they need to be in the proper dress code uniform.

• April 21 Monday: Red, White & Blue Day – Show your patriotic spirit!

• April 22 Tuesday: Camouflage Day – Let’s see how much camo you can wear.

• April 23 Wednesday: Purple Up Day – Wear as much purple as possible to honor military kids.

• April 24 Thursday: Superhero Day – Dress as your favorite superhero!

• April 25 Friday: Troops Make America Shine – Wear stars and sparkles to show your support.

Students were so excited to spend some quality time with therapy dogs Penny and Sydney in the library, sign up for public library cards with the Bluffton Branch librarians, and win some sweet treats for finding our special reading ducks.

Students must have teacher permission to miss class. Avoid scheduling appointments during core classes. After making the appointment pick up an appointment card and permission slip from Mrs. Greer in room 1040.

Here is the link to make your appointment:

https://donor.oneblood.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/1504045

Our joint SIC meeting with Bluffton Middle School and McCracken Middle School will be held this Thursday at 6pm in Room 1120 and via zoom.

Please email Dr. Sandusky to be added to the zoom link email distribution so that you never miss a meeting.

Physicals will be offered at the Bluffton High School weight room on Tuesday, April 22nd at 4:00 PM. These physicals are valid for 2025-2026. Physicals cost $20 and can be paid by cash or check made out to the Bluffton High School Booster Club.

The physical form is inside the BCSD athletic packet and can be found outside Coach Stewart’s office #1306 in the athletic wing or on the Bluffton High School Athletics website (https://blufftonbobcatsathletics.com/) under MORE/Athletic Form.

Physicals and packets for the 2024-2025 school year are no longer valid after May 31, 2025. Activities that take place beginning June 1, 2025, such as summer open season and strength and conditioning will require a 2025–2026 packet.

Parking for physicals is in the Bluffton High School student parking lot, ZONE C off of H.E. McCracken Circle and enter the athletic wing at the main gymnasium entrance.

Bluffton Youth Sports is gearing up for another exciting season of youth baseball and softball, and they're reaching out to see Bobcat students might be interested in a great volunteer opportunity!

As a volunteer-driven 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, they rely on community support to keep things running—especially in the concession stands at Oscar Frazier Park and M.C. Riley Park.

They have weekly shifts available through mid-May, and this is a great way for students to earn service hours while supporting local youth sports. They're happy to provide documentation for public service credit.

CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP

There are some incredible summer camp opportunities provided by University of South Carolina that allow students to explore their interests and passions. The link below is also posted in the grade level google classrooms.

USC summer camps: https://www.sc.edu/uofsc/posts/2025/01/summer_camps_2025.php

GoSciTech Summer Camps for rising 6th - 10th graders. Three types of immersive STEM experiences - residential, day, and virtual - designed to engage and challenge students who are interested in STEM! Families will have the option of attending on-campus STEM camp for 4 days, online virtual camp, or Day-camp option, where they bring GSSM STEM to us! They will host a 4-day long camp at all 16 Technical College locations.

All camp locations and dates are on the attached flyer photos below or visit https://www.scgssm.org/summercamps for all details.

Volunteer hours must be earned between May 1 and April 30 of each school year, and served with a non-profit organization. The hours must be verified by an organizational representative and the student.

Bluffton High students are encouraged to use innerview.org to track service hours and Bluffton High will submit your verified hours prior to April 30th. Students who earn the award will be invited to a special recognition ceremony at Town Hall.

Three levels of award service:

Bronze – 50 to 100 hours

Silver – 101 to 200 hours

Gold – 201 or more hours

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Booster Club Membership and Sponsorship

South Carolina High School League information and more

ATHLETICS WEBSITE

Scan or click the QR to go directly to Hometown Ticketing

To ensure a safe and secure environment at BCSD athletic events, all spectators and athletes entering our venues will be asked to remove hoods or face coverings that obscure one’s identity, such as balaclava-style masks. This practice, which is common at collegiate athletic events, will help us maintain safety by ensuring individuals can be easily identified if needed.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in creating a safe and welcoming atmosphere for everyone. Please reach out to District Athletic Director Dr. Carlos Cave for any questions.

Samantha always puts in 100%. She is very kind, respectful, and always willing to help. Samantha gives her all in everything: school, community, church, and family. She is a true leader.

2025 Senior vs. Staff Kickball game ended with Staff on top 2-1!

In partnership with Bluffton Self Help we're collecting canned foods, soups, cereals, and shelf stable items this Tuesday and Wednesday.

Bring all items to your first block classroom. The winning classroom gets DONUTS!

The English 2 Writing EOC is May 7 from 8:45 am to 12:05 pm

The Spring EOC Prep Rally is May 15 from 3:50 pm to 6:50 pm

Details about how to support the Bobcats and various incentives for your partnership can be found in the document linked below.