Bobcat News

What an amazing, spirit-filled week! Thanks to all our Bobcat students, staff, families, and community members that pitched in to make the most memorable Homecoming.

October is Bullying Prevention Awareness Month. and we have a lot going on.

Band Fall Concert October 7, 6 pm in the auditorium

Fall break begins with a half day on October 8.

Unity Day is October 15 so be sure to wear orange in support.

Multilingual Learner Parent Night is October 15 (bring a yummy dish to share).

Quarter 1 report cards go out October 17.

PTO meeting is October 21 at 5 pm in room 1120.

USCB College Fair for Juniors and Seniors is October 23.

Trunk or Treat and Haunted House is October 25!

.... and much, much more.

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

Don't forget to stay for the Haunted House after the Trunk or Treat event! Every year our Interact Club puts together an amazing haunted experience for the community for only $5 at the door.

The Community Foundation of the Lowcountry is holding a scholarship workshop on October 7. There are two sessions to choose from 9:00 am and 2:00 pm.

This is your chance to find out about local awards, deadlines, and how to strengthen your application.

Seniors need to sign up in your Class of 2026 Google Classroom.

BLHS staff will take up to 100 Juniors & Seniors to USCB on Thursday, October 23 from 10:30 am to noon for the Regional College Fair. Students will be able to speak with admission counselors and recruiters from over 60 colleges and universities. The field trip is free but limited to the first 100 juniors and seniors who sign in their grade level Google Classroom.

Additionally, the College Fair is open to the community from 5:30-7:30pm on October 23 for students who would rather attend the evening session with a parent or on their own.

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

Join us for Financial Aid Night on Wednesday, October 29 at 6:00 pm in the Auditorium. This free workshop will help you complete the FAFSA and will answer key questions to get the most out of your financial aid options.

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.

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

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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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.

Athletics has updated their social media accounts - give them a follow!

Instagram - @blhs.athletics

Facebook - Bluffton Bobcat Athletics

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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.

King Timmy Allen and Queen Bella Meissen

Prince Will Golson and Princess Zaria Brown

Duke Donovan Bello and Duchess Camila Zimbron

Count Ashton Parlagreco and Countess Ashland Wetherall

Please congratulate our Bobcat Band students on ANOTHER dominant performance at the Coastal Empire Classic this past Saturday. This is also a friendly reminder that we have a concert on Tuesday, October 7th at 6pm.

First place overall in Class 1A

First place in every caption in 1A

-Drum Major (Kristina Fletcher)

-Color Guard (captained by Kenley Nolan)

-Percussion (captained by Renato Baeza)

None of this is possible without the support of our administration and our Band Boosters. It is Better to Be a Bobcat!

📆 Mark your calendars! Oct. 14th 4-8pm at Chipotle.

Come out and support Bluffton High School HOSA club and get some good grub 😊

Online orders count too. Enter code W84EV7R

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.

Bullying is all too common, and it’s harmful to the mental health of all involved. Reduce young people's risk of experiencing negative health outcomes such as substance use, violence, and mental health struggles. With love, support, and attention, we can prevent bullying and protect our children’s well-being. - Dr. Vivek Murthy, US Surgeon General

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!