Bobcat News

We are thrilled to show our school spirit this Homecoming Week with a fun-filled Carnival theme. All of the homecoming details are listed in the "Important Events" section below - but also keep an eye on our school social media and the Student Council's Instagram page @blhs_stuco for any changes based on weather and other possible interruptions.

PTO needs your help to make Homecoming Week a success. Go to the PTO wish list and support today - the PTO thanks you for your contribution!

Our PTO Meetings are the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 5:00 pm in Room 1120 which is directly across from Guidance. The next meeting is October 21.

Seniors: don't forget to order your graduation gear with Jostens on Tuesday, September 30.

October is National Principals Month and Bullying Prevention Awareness Month

For all attendance needs email BLHS-Attendance@beaufort.k12.sc.us

The Sisterhood Innovators fundraiser bake sale was a sweet success! The money raised will help purchase club t-shirts, and they're thrilled to share that they sold out of most items. A huge shout-out to the amazing teachers and staff for their support — couldn’t have done it without you!

Dress Up Days

Monday 9/29 – Dress like a Kindergartener

Tuesday 9/30 – Favorite Cartoon

Wednesday 10/1 – Rhyme without Reason

Thursday 10/2 – Rockstar vs Rapper

Friday 10/3 – Senior Togas & Class Colors (11th – black, 10th – white, 9th – green)

*Check the Student Council Instagram @blhs_stuco for upcoming videos for inspiration

HoCo Events

• Monday-Thursday 9/29 to 10/2 – Crush Your Crush – pay $4 to send a soda can to someone. Will be delivered during 1st block on Friday.
• Monday-Friday 9/29 to 10/3 – Penny Wars –Top 5 nominated teachers receive donations to turn into points. Teacher with most points by end of 4th lunch on Friday will receive a pie in the face at the pep rally.
• Tuesday 9/30 – Tape Mr. Hall to the Wall – during lunches, students pay $2 per strip of duct tape to tape Mr. Hall to the wall!
• Tuesday 9/30 CHANGE – PowderPuff in now on Tuesday from @ 6-8pm. - Girls sign up to play for their grade level. Permission forms will be posted on the StuCo board outside of Mrs. Carter’s room (1037) and are due to Ms. Wojnisz (1030) NLT Monday 9/29. About 10-15 girls per team & is first come first serve.
• Wednesday 10/1 –Teacher Spelling Bee – 4-5 nominated teachers per lunch will participate. Winner from each lunch competes in final at pep rally. Students will submit words for teachers to spell 😊
• Friday – pep rally for all during 4th block.

Homecoming Dance

Saturday 10/4, 7-10pm, Carnival Theme

Tickets will be sold at lunches for two weeks. From 9/22-9/26, tickets will be $10 each. From 9/29 to 10/3, tickets will be $15 each. Outside guest forms are due to Mrs. Carter (1037) NLT Wednesday 10/1.

Operation Homefront’s Military Child of the Year Awards celebrate and recognize the tremendous achievements of outstanding military children.

Each year, hundreds of military teens (ages 13–18) are nominated by a parent, teacher, mentor or guardian. Candidates for the Military Child of the Year Awards demonstrate resilience, strength of character, and the ability to thrive in the face of the challenges of military life.

The Awards Gala will be held in Washington, D.C. on April 23, 2026 during the Month of the Military Child.

Military Child of the Year Award recipients receive a $10,000 cash award, a laptop computer, and are flown with a parent or guardian for a 3-night stay in Washington, D.C.

NOMINATIONS ACCEPTED via this link September 3 to December 2, 2025

There will be a Junior Class Parent/Student meeting on Thursday, October 2 via Zoom. The meeting will begin at 6:30 and is designed to prepare you for your upcoming IGP meeting this month.

The Zoom Link will be sent out the afternoon of the 2nd by 3:00 pm.

We look forward to seeing you and answering your questions!

Prestige will be on campus October 1st and 2nd for Senior Picture Make-ups. Seniors will need to schedule their session online at www.prestigeportraits.com . While there are optional paid sessions, if they just want the Yearbook photo there is no cost - but still need an appointment!

Prestige, not BLHS, handles all the scheduling. If guardians/students have trouble signing up, they should contact the email listed on the flyer. prestigebwarea@lifetouch.com

Action Week in our cafeteria brought to you by the Nutrition Group is September 29 to October 3

Tuesday, September 30 - Beef Burrito Bowl

Wednesday, October 1 - French Toast Sandwich

Thursday, October 2 - Boneless Wings

Friday, October 3 - Smash Burgers

We are now accepting nominations for our 6th class to the Bluffton High School Athletic Hall of Fame! Please follow the link below to view criteria and access the form to nominate any athlete, coach, or contributor that you believe meets the outlined criteria. We are excited to recognize and honor those who have been involved in the athletic traditions and successes at Bluffton High School.

Nominations are due by noon on October 8, 2025.

Link to make your nomination: https://forms.gle/7CXucUB8y7uLKxqK7

The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) is starting a Lowcountry Youth Advisory Council (YAC) and recruitment for 2025-2026 Council is now open.

A Youth Advisory Council (YAC) is a group of teens and young adults who function as a focus group that helps an organization make decisions about the health of their community. The Youth Advisory Council within SC Department of Public Health (DPH) is a way to hear from youth voices on topics such as health behaviors, health communication, and health programming. Youth have the opportunity to provide the agency with feedback, advice, and guidance on how to better connect with their population while providing them with an opportunity to develop leadership skills, network, and learn about health in the state of South Carolina.

Who is Eligible?

• Youth ages 14-24 who live in the Lowcountry region of South Carolina and want to be engaged and contribute to their community.

• The Lowcountry includes the following counties: Allendale, Bamberg, Beaufort, Berkeley, Calhoun, Charleston, Colleton, Dorchester, Hampton, Jasper and Orangeburg.

• You do not have to be interested in healthcare as a career to participate.

• Graduation from high school, college, or previous experience not required.

What are the Requirements?

• One year term.

• Monthly meetings that are 1.5 hours and will be held virtually, may not miss more than 2 meetings a year.

Please reach out by email: lowcountryYAC@dph.sc.gov or phone: 843-697-9026 by October 10, 2025.

To wrap up Hispanic Heritage Month, the MLP teachers are hosting our Multilingual Learners' Night with parents. We would love for each family to bring traditional food from their countries, and Bluffton High School ML teachers will share some important information with the families.
⏰ October 15 - 6:00 pm
📌 Bluffton High School Atrium

Seniors who are currently enrolled in or have completed a Health Science Pathway (Health Sciences, Sports Medicine, or PLTW Biomedical Sciences) are eligible to apply for Beaufort Memorial’s Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) Semester 2 Program.

For more information, please contact Mrs. Cox.

The application deadline is November 1.

Join us for a haunting good time, November 8, 7:00 pm at Enmarket Arena in Savannah. This is a fundraiser put together by our incredible PTO.

Get your tickets now!

https://www.gofevo.com/event/Blufftonhigh27

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Join us for our first ever youth night!

October 2, 4:30 pm

We invite youth ages 12 and under to come out and watch the Lady Bobcats tennis team take on Beaufort High. Kids can sit with a JV player in the stands and learn more about the game. The first 24 kids under the age of twelve will receive a swag bag.

There is no cost for this event - just come out and enjoy some tennis!

Support all of our Bobcats in their journey to grow and develop as leaders and athletes by joining the ALL SPORTS BOOSTER CLUB.

A variety of levels are available to you and there is even a student membership option!

Go to this Booster Club link for all the details.

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.

Last week we celebrated our Bobcat Staff of the Year, Ms. Rosario Rivera, at the BCSD luncheon.

Please congratulate our Bobcat Band students (including students from both middle schools) on their dominant performance this past Saturday at the Walterboro Band Classic. They were the smallest band there - we can't wait to see what they can accomplish as we continue to grow our program.

Class 1A- First Place Overall

Class 1A- Best Drum Major (Kristina Fletcher)

Class 1A- Best Color Guard

Class 1A- Best Percussion

None of this would be possible without the support of our district and school administration, our band boosters, and our fantastic band staff!

Best Buddies and Youth and Government students are partnering up to host another fabulous Trunk or Treat event Saturday, October 25, in the Bluffton High School parking lot from 4:30 to 6:00 pm. We would love the support of clubs, local businesses, and community members who would like to sponsor “trunks” for the Trunk or Treat event.

Two options for trunks are available.

Option 1- Trunk sponsors can decorate their vehicle’s trunk and hand out goodies themselves.

Option 2- SPONSOR A TRUNK by donating $100 worth of candy. A special trunk will be designed by our students and will display your business logo or name as the sponsoring trunk!

Please reach out to Ms. Phillips for questions at jessica.phillips@beaufort.k12.sc.us and sign up with this link.

National Hispanic Heritage Month is observed each year in the U.S. from September 15 – October 15 to celebrate the achievements, histories, traditions, and cultural diversity of Hispanic/Latino Americans. Check out these resources that support our diverse communities.

Registration is open for the STAMP (formerly AAPPL) test. This is one step in a two-step process for students to qualify for the SC Seal of Biliteracy. Students test in reading, listening, writing, and speaking in a language other than English. If a student tests in the Fall and does not pass all 4 components, they can register for the Spring test and only take the portions they did not pass.

English proficiency is demonstrated by having a B average in English Language Arts courses or by scoring a 4.4 or higher on the WIDA ACCESS test within the past six years.

Students who qualify for the South Carolina Seal of Biliteracy will receive a cord for graduation and the SC Seal of Biliteracy credential. SIGN UP FORM LINK register by Oct 14th!