Battlefield Bobcast
March 15, 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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BHS Updates & Announcements
A Message From Our Principal, Mrs. Lucas
Next Thursday, March 21st will be PWCS SAT day for juniors; all juniors are expected to participate in SAT testing. Seniors will be asynchronous on SAT day but are expected to login to Canvas and review their Even Day classes for academic work to complete. Freshmen and Sophomores will have activities to complete during the testing time. The schedule for March 21st is as follows:
7:25-10:55 Advisory (SAT testing will occur during this time)
11:00-1:00 4th Period (lunch shifts will occur during this time)
1:05-2:05 6th Period
A Message from the Bobcat Clinic: Schedule An Appointment Today
Parents, please start scheduling your teens well check visits starting in May throughout the Summer. This is prime time for your provider to complete sports physicals, asthma, and allergy action plans for your child. We currently have hundreds of upcoming Seniors (Class of 2025) who still need their required Meningococcal vaccine. You can get this vaccine as early as today for your child! We look forward to receiving the paperwork on required immunization. Vaccine records can be emailed to mountja@pwcs.edu faxed to 703-753-5607 or dropped off a printed copy to the Bobcat Clinic. Have a wonderful Spring Break and do something fun with your teen!
March Cafe Corner
A La Carte Foods Available for Purchase to Complement School Meals
There have been many requests across the Division for PWCS to bring back a la carte food for purchase such as bottled water and cookies. In response to these requests, the Food and Nutrition Department will resume offering additional foods for purchase to complement school meals starting in March. These additional items include bottled water, freshly baked cookies, and packaged snacks such as baked chips, crackers, pretzels, and more. These new items all meet Smart Snack Guidelines and meet our Division’s Clean Label Policy to not include any artificial colors, preservatives, sweeteners, and partially hydrogenated fat in our menu items. Students also have the opportunity to purchase second entrées, sides, and milk in addition to their first school breakfast and lunch.
The new a la carte options can be purchased using cash or can be charged to a school meal account if there are sufficient funds available in this account. Prices for these new a la carte items and information about setting up and managing school meal accounts can be found on the PWCS Nutrition website.
PWCS Nutrition’s Harvest Of The Month Poster Contest
Would you like to see your artwork displayed across the Division?! The PWCS Food and Nutrition Department is kicking off their Harvest of the Month Art Contest in March in celebration of National Nutrition Month! Every month, PWCS Nutrition features a different fruit or vegetable as the Harvest of the Month. Students have the opportunity to illustrate one of these featured Harvest of the Month fruits or veggies. Winning illustrations will be displayed across the Division and featured on PWCS Nutrition’s social media accounts. Winners will be announced in the 2024-25 school year! Follow @PWCSNutrition on Twitter and Instagram to learn more and see the winning art!
llustrations must be submitted using a specific contest entry form. Please ask your School Food Service Manager for the contest entry form. Submit contest illustrations to your School Food Service Manager by Friday, May 31st. If you have any questions, please contact Meghan Leineweber at leinewmj@pwcs.edu.
March Harvest Of The Month: Kale!
March’s Local Harvest of the Month is Kale! Here is the recipe for PWCS’s House Salad which contains kale and is topped with Homemade Croutons. Did you know that PWCS makes homemade croutons using their leftover Scratch Made Dinner Rolls? Here is the recipe for their House Salad with Homemade Croutons served on the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Bars across the Division!
Engineering Design and Development Testing
Come in and test our products so we can get feedback! Baked goods and
drinks will be provided as a thank you for helping us!
When: 4/03 during 3rd/4th flex
Where: Mrs. Mallin’s engineering class in the CASIIT hallway (next to JROTC)
Depending on how long you can spend in our flex testing, we may take some students to
the fields for more in-depth results. Otherwise testing can take as little as 2 minutes then you
can go back to your flex block.
Products: Each group has their own product to be tested
1. Cleat cover to protect spikes from non-playing surfaces
2. Heated Jacket that provides humidity
3. Windshield de-icer
What to bring: Athletic cleats
How to show up: Create appointment e-hallpass to Brooke Mallin or add name to Microsoft Form.
Student School Board Representative Application Assistance
Student School Board Representative Applications are now open to rising Juniors and Seniors for 24-25 School Year. The applications will close on April 2nd and if you wish to have support during the process, please see Mrs. Rector in M5 of the Modulars.
There will be work sessions to help you with your applications and explain roles and responsibilities of the position each Thursday from 2:15 to 3:15 on March 21st and Monday, April 1st. Hope to see you there!
Visit the school website for more information.
2024 VSBA Student Essay Contest: $1,000 Scholarship Opportunity
The Virginia School Boards Association is holding a personal essay/speaking contest where the finalist will have an opportunity to present before an audience of more than 200 school board members and administrators at the 2024 VSBA Conference on Education held at the Hilton Richmond Hotel & Spa at Short Pump on July 23, 2024. Additionally, the finalist will have the option to attend and present their essay at the 2024 Student School Board Representative Workshop at the Williamsburg Lodge in Williamsburg, Virginia on November 20, 2024.
This is the fourth year the Virginia School Boards Association will hold this contest. We hope that this contest will bring out the very best in students’ writing and speaking efforts and allow our attendees to witness examples of bright, thoughtful, and accomplished students from around the state. This year’s topic is: Kind Hearts, Strong Schools.
The top finalist will receive a $1,000 scholarship. Submissions are open to all Virginia public high school students (grades 9-12) as a great opportunity to share their unique voices as well as compete for funds to further their education. This year’s contest is sponsored by WellNet Healthcare.
For more information on the contest and complete guidelines please view the guidebook attached.
For questions, please contact communications@vsba.org.
BHS Yearbooks Have Been Ordered
Yearbooks for students who purchased prior to March 1st have been ordered. BHS purchased 100 extras that can be purchased until they sell out on Jostens.com.
BHS Counseling Information
Trade School & Career Fair at BHS - March 18, 2024
BHS welcomes local trade schools, businesses, and PWC organizations during all lunch shifts on March 18, 2024. All students are invited to visit the tables of their choice during their lunch shift. Thank you to our BHS PTO for sponsoring our event!
Counseling Advisory Committee (CAC) Meeting
Join us before spring break for our 3rd Counseling Advisory Committee meeting for the 2023-24 school year on Wednesday, March 20th. Meetings run from 6pm-7pm in the school library. Updates from the BHS Counseling Department will be provided.
Students Interested in Dual Enrollment for 2024-25
Students who are interested in taking dual enrollment (DE) classes for the first time during the 2024-25 school year must complete the NOVA application, then add their desired DE course(s) to dualenroll.com. These processes must be completed before your school counselor will add any DE courses to your course requests for 2024-25. Students who have previously submitted a NOVA application should NOT submit another NOVA application.
BHS Library
BHS L!brary's Battle of the Baddies
The library’s 9th annual bracket-style tournament will conclude after this final bracket! Vote for the baddest baddie of them all using this link to the ballot. The voting for the final week will open at 3PM on Friday (3/15) and the ultimate villain will be announced right before Spring Break!
Help the Library Improve!
Hey Bobcats! We are seeking some feedback about the library space during lunch blocks. Please help us make and keep the library a place to serve all students. The survey can be found here. We will carefully consider all responses and we thank you greatly for your help!
BHS Clubs and Activities
The French Honor Society Holds its 20th Annual Induction Ceremony
On Thursday evening 22 students were inducted into the French Honor Society. The SHF has been a part of BHS since the first year that the school opened.
HOSA Medical Club State Leadership Conference
This past weekend, students from Battlefield's HOSA - Medical Club attended a state leadership conference in Williamsburg. The students attended workshops, competed in various events, and spent time connecting with industry professionals. Health Occupation Students of America (HOSA) is designed to give high school students opportunities to focus in on specific areas of interest in the medical field, and multiple students received awards for their accomplishments in their field. Way to go students!
Information for Seniors
Graduation Walks
Alvey ES: Friday, May 17th, 2:00 PM
Gravely ES: Thursday, May 23rd, 2:30 PM
Buckland Mills ES: Thursday, May 23rd, 3:00 PM
Victory Lake ES: Thursday, May 23rd, 2:30 PM
Mountain View ES: Friday, May 24th, 2:00 PM
Bennett ES: Monday, June 3rd, 2:00 PM
Please see the "Seniors: Class of 2024" page below in the "Past Announcements & Updates" page for additional information.
LAST CALL FOR SENIOR LAWN SIGN ORDERS!
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.
Battlefield Ambassadors
Past Announcements & Updates
Click the linked images below to view old announcements that are still relevant.