Battlefield Bobcast

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

Phone: 571-261-4400

Happy Friday Bobcat Families,

We are at the midpoint for Quarter 1, and I encourage you to look at your child's academic progress by visiting your ParentVUE. If you have any concerns, please reach out to the teacher(s). Together, we can ensure students are moving in the right direction for academic success.

Our Homecoming week was amazing: the parade was well attended, the game was a nailbiter, but we pulled it off, and the Homecoming Dance was exciting! We continue to offer opportunities for our students to build a positive culture in the school, and these events support our efforts. We are also looking for Battlefield alums to reach out to us in creating a Bobcat Alumni organization. The school has been open for 21 years and the alumni association is long overdue. If you know any former students or their parents, please ask them to contact me via email (LucasDM@pwcs.edu).

Finally, we will administer the PSAT on October 16th to 9-11 students; seniors will be asynchronous that day.

As a reminder, schools are closed Tuesday, September 23rd for a religious holiday.

Have a spectacular weekend!

Warm Regards,

Principal Lucas

Congratulations to Julia Asinug and Evelyn Kwon on being selected as BigFuture Ambassadors for Fall 2025! Your leadership and commitment to academic excellence are truly inspiring.

We are proud to announce that two of our seniors, Luke Davis and Alexander Gushi, have been named Semi-Finalists in the 2026 National Merit Scholarship Program! This prestigious recognition places them among the top academic achievers in the nation and gives them the opportunity to continue in the competition for National Merit Scholarships. 🎉Congratulations, Luke and Alexander!

We are proud to recognize the following students for their outstanding academic achievement in the 2026 National Merit Scholarship Program. Being named a Commended Student places them among the top 50,000 scorers nationwide on the PSAT/NMSQT!

Commended Students:

• Katelyn Ahn
• Livia Kouts
• Furqan Mohammed
• Prerna Ramkumar
• Avi Sharma
• Nikita Tanksale
• Anya Thakker
• Kage Zhang

Congratulations to each of you for your hard work and dedication!

On Thursday, September 18th, students in Mrs. Maula's 5th Block Student Leadership class hosted an event for local first responders. Our students shared good conversation and treats with our local firefighters, police officers and EMS workers.

📅 Date: Wednesday September 24th, Thursday September 25th & Friday September 26th 2025

🛒 Pre-order Online

📸 Images Available: Approximately two-three weeks after picture day

📧 Questions about Ordering? Email us at underclass@vosphoto.com

Thank you so much for your help in making Picture Day a fantastic experience for everyone involved. We can’t wait to capture some great memories with your students!

For more information, please visit Victor O’Neill Studios.

There will be an information meeting for 10th & 11th grade students interested in applying to Summer Residential Governor's School for Visual & Performing Arts on Fri, Sept 26 during Flex 1, Flex 2, or after school in the modular building, room M5. Stop by Mr. King’s room to get a pass to attend.

Starting next week (9/29), you can also check the BFHS Student Canvas page for a module with additional information about SRGS Visual & Performing Arts, including local audition requirements.

Students can also visit the PWCS Fine and Performing Arts Governor’s School Page

Please contact Mr. King (kingbr@pwcs.edu) with any questions.

This past week was Security Appreciation Week, so we’d like to send a special thanks to Mr. Buzzi, Mrs. Gray, Mr. Milburn, Mr. Ayer and Mrs. Vollano. Our SALC students showed their gratitude to our security officers by designing posters and decorating their office doors in support of their efforts. The security team’s daily commitment to the safety and environment within Battlefield should not go unnoticed. We love our security officers and appreciate everything they do!!

Prince William County invites high school students aged 16+ to volunteer as Election Pages for the November General Elections. Duties include assisting voters, setting up polling places, and maintaining neutrality. Students must complete training, get teacher approval, and parental consent if under 18. This is a volunteer role with no pay; Spanish skills are helpful but not required.

The student application deadline is Monday, October 20, 2025.

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.

We will be conducting our hearing and vision screenings for all 10th grade students during English on October 8th and 9th in the library. Please remember to bring your glasses if you need them on those dates! If you have any questions or concerns about your teen, please email our nurse, Mrs. Mount at mountja@pwcs.edu.

Students who are caught up on assignments and assessments can sign up & join us in the library! October's calendar for optional FLEX activities features trivia, help with OneDrive, a writing activity, story time, and pumpkin decorating. 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 3:30 p.m. two days 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!

Please use the link or QR code fill out the interest form for all players who want to play soccer. We will have a preseason meeting in October. Before you can play in any session or tryout you will need to upload your completed physical into Arbiter. All forms and Arbiter access can be found through our school activities website. https://www.bobcatspride.org/ You have to be approved in Arbiter to play! Please come to room 2125 or email Coach Wes Homan, with any questions, homanwb@pwcs.edu.

Join us for a fundraiser at Chipotle on Saturday, September 20th from 5–9 PM.
Enjoy a delicious meal while helping raise funds for our student activities. Just mention the National Spanish Honor Society when you order!

Attention Junior and Senior parents, join us on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. in the auditorium for an informal session that will allow parents/guardians to get a parent's perspective about things like college tours, FAFSA, stressors, timelines, and other things you might be interested in hearing about. We'll have some parents on the panel who have recently gone through the college process with their former seniors, and they will be happy to share information and answer any questions you might have.

Sign up here!

Date: October 9th
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: Library
Book Title: The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt

Let’s come together to explore The Anxious Generation, a thought-provoking look at how modern childhood has been reshaped by technology and social trends. Whether you’ve read the book cover to cover or just started, your voice matters in this conversation!

Snacks and refreshments will be provided. RSVP via this link

If you would like to borrow a copy of the book, please stop by the front office, we have 5 copies to loan to the first 5 parents/guadians to sign out.

**Spirit Wear**

We'll be selling new merchandise in the common area during lunch on Wednesday (9/24) and Thursday (9/25). Please bring cash or a debit/credit card to purchase.

**Fall Sport Sign Pickup**

Personalized yard signs are now available for pickup at the concessions stands during all outdoor games.

**Join BHS Athletic Boosters**

It's not too late to become a member of the BHS Athletic Boosters and positively impact our athletic programs and your athlete's team directly. The annual membership cost is $50, with $25 of that going to your athlete's specific sport. If you have multiple athletes or play more than one sport, you can add an additional $25 per sport/athlete to support all of them!

• Personalized signs available in two styles for $35 until Sept 30.
• Prices increase Oct 1.
• Order online

💜Get Involved with the PTO!

We are on the lookout for board members, chair members, and enthusiastic volunteers! Your support is crucial to making our programs thrive.
✉️ Interested? Reach out to:

bhsptopresident@gmail.com or bhsptomembership@gmail.com

💜Support the PTO Through Memberships!
We need your help! Please log onto Battlefield High School PTO Online Store to purchase your membership and class year shirt!

💰Scholarship Opportunities for Active PTO Members!
Once you become a PTO member for the year, your child is eligible for one of the following five scholarships:
- 🎓 Two Senior Scholarships: $1,000 each
- 🥇 One Junior Scholarship: $750
- 🥈 One Sophomore Scholarship: $500
- 🥉 One Freshman Scholarship: $250

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.

Need help in Spanish 1, 2, Adv. 3, or Spanish for fluent speakers ? The National Spanish Honor Society offers tutoring by appointment: Mon: Room 1111 Tue: Room 1117 Thu: Room 1122 ⏰ 2:15–3:00 PM

All sophomores, juniors, and seniors now have access to Khan Academy’s Official Digital SAT Prep through Clever. This invaluable resource is designed to support students in their preparation for the SAT, providing personalized practice and instructional videos tailored to each student’s needs. We believe this resource will significantly contribute to our students’ success, not only with SAT but also in their future academic and career endeavors.

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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