Battery Creek High School

Monday, September 29th: MLP Parent Meeting at 6PM

Monday October 6th: SIC Meeting at 5:30PM

Wednesday, October 8th: Last day of Quarter 1 & 1/2 Day Schedule

Thursday, October 9th: No School

Friday, October 10th: No School

Monday, October 13th: Start of Quarter 2

Friday, October 17th: Report Cards Quarter 1 Go Out

Saturday, October 25th: Community Trunk Or Treat 5PM to 7PM

Monday, October 27th: School Picture Make Ups

Pay your Tech Fee, Parking Permit, and other dues here.

Beginning Monday, September 29, BCHS offers tutoring and seat time recovery to help students meet attendance requirements and stay on track.

Schedule & Locations

• Before School (Media Center): 7:45–8:15 AM, Mon–Fri

• After School (Upper A Hall): 4:00–5:00 PM, Mon–Thurs

Parent Tips

• Check absences in PowerSchool; more than 5 (or 3 in quarter-credit) = seat time owed.

• Ensure transportation for before/after-school sessions.

• Students must attend school that day and bring their student ID.

Questions? Email Mrs. Whitesell: aimee.whitesell@beaufort.k12.sc.us.

We are excited to announce our annual Trunk-or-Treat event on October 25th from 5:00–7:00 p.m. (set-up begins at 3:00 p.m., and break-down/cleaning runs until 8:00 p.m.).

Community members are invited to join the fun by signing up to host a trunk! Please use the link below to register and check out the attached flyer for details.

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We can’t wait to celebrate a safe and fun evening with our families and community!

Join us for our upcoming MLP Parent Night on Monday, September 29th at 6:00 p.m. This event will provide an introduction to our ML program services, as well as helpful sessions on PowerSchool, Google Classroom, and documentation. We look forward to welcoming our ML families and sharing important information and resources.

Herff Jones will be at Creek during lunches on Sept 30th for all things graduation, class rings, & letterman jackets.

Applications for the Student Lead Team are now open. All interested students apply to develop your leadership skills, have a voice in what happens at our school, and make a positive impact on our school community. The application (and link for teacher recommendations) is posted in Grade Level Google Classrooms. All parts are due by October 1st. This is a great opportunity to grow as a leader and contribute to our school's success. Don't miss out!

HOSA will be hosting this years first blood drive Oct 23 from 9-2 in room D110. Please come and support HOSA to meet their goal of 30 donors. There is a google form posted on your class Google Classroom. Please fill that out.

Need assistance with preparing for all things college and post-high school?

The purpose of this fair is to equip rising juniors, seniors, and recent graduates with the tools, resources, and opportunities they need to successfully prepare for life after high school. Whether their path leads to college, trade school, the military, or directly into the workforce, our goal is to connect students and their families with organizations that can support them in this critical season of transition.

Attendees will include students exploring colleges and trade programs, those preparing for SAT/ACT testing, and those seeking guidance on scholarships, internships, resumes, financial literacy, and career pathways.

Event Details:

Event: Post-Graduation Resource Fair

Date: Saturday, 18 October 2025

Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Location: 67 Parris Island Gateway, Beaufort, SC

The first 40 to sign up will be added to the list. A waitlist will be made after that. Please do not take someone's spot if you do not plan to show up. Also, be sure to restart your computer the day before, while on campus, prior to leaving campus, as this will ensure a quick login process the morning of testing.

Any questions, see Mrs. Smith in Guidance.

If you are interested in TCL Dual Enrollment for the spring semester, please see below.
TCL (Technical College of the Lowcountry) will host three Dual Enrollment Information Sessions for prospective students and their families. They will hold two on-campus sessions and one virtual (Zoom). Below are the dates of the upcoming sessions:

Tuesday, September 30, 2025
5:30–6:30p.m.
Beaufort Mather Campus, Building 12, Room 106

Wednesday, October 1, 2025
5:30–6:30p.m.
New River Campus, Room 126

Monday, October 6, 2025
5:30–6:30p.m.
Virtual/Zoom

Registration is required for session attendance. Students and families can register for the sessions on
TCL's website through the Dual Enrollment - New Students Webpage (linked
below).

Any BCHS students interested in joining the Dual Enrollment program for the Spring Semester: please email Ms. Stone Jessica.Stone@Beaufort.k12.sc.us by October 1st

At Battery Creek, every day and every minute counts. Students must be in class at least 120 hours per semester to earn credit, which means absences and tardies add up quickly.

• Absences: Missing too many days may lead to seat time recovery or loss of credit.

• Tardies: Consequences are given every 3rd tardy, starting with lunch detentions. Drivers also face parking penalties for repeated 1st block tardies.

Check out our Attendance Matters flyer for full details. Thank you for helping us build strong habits of responsibility and success!

Winter Sports are starting up...be sure to reach out to coaches if you would like to participate.

FCA kicked off on August 26th and meets every Tuesday morning from 8:20–8:40 in the Lunchroom Classroom. All students are welcome—FCA is for everyone, not just athletes!

For early release requests (doctor’s appointments, etc.), please email all three staff members listed below by 10:00 AM so we can process your request in a timely manner:

• Mrs. Gabrielle Heath – Gabrielle.Heath@beaufort.k12.sc.us

• Ms. April Lang – April.Lang@beaufort.k12.sc.us

• Ms. Latricia Brown – Latricia.Brown@beaufort.k12.sc.us

⚠️ Please note: Phone requests for early dismissal will only be approved in emergency situations and must receive administrator approval.

We appreciate your cooperation in following this important safety procedure to ensure a smooth dismissal process for all students.

To maintain safety and avoid interruptions to learning, please note the following guidelines for outside food and drinks:

• No food deliveries to campus: Absolutely no UberEats, DoorDash, Grubhub, or to-go food deliveries are permitted.

• No drop-off locations: Parents/guardians may not leave food or drinks at any designated spot on the school perimeter.

• No hand-offs at entrances: Please do not wait by doors, parking lots, or entrances to give food or beverages directly to students.

• Pick-up times only: Students may only pick up food that has been dropped off during their lunch period or after school.

• No class interruptions: We will not call students out of class or interrupt instruction for food pick-up.

Thank you for your cooperation in helping us provide a safe, focused, and disruption-free school environment. 🐬 If you have questions, please contact the Main Office. Thank you for helping us keep the school day running smoothly.

Save the Dates: Colleges, Trade Schools, Businesses, and Volunteers — We Need You!

1- College & Career Expo- November 7th

https://tinyurl.com/BCHSCCExpo25

2- Reality Day '26- April 10th

https://tinyurl.com/Reality26

School safety starts with knowing that every person in the building belongs. We will support students and families to ensure full uniform and ID compliance daily.

If a student is out of dress code or without an ID:

1. In Class:

   • Teachers will mark the violation and admin will follow up.

   • If the student is missing an ID, they will be sent to the front office via ePass to receive a new ID for $5.

2. Progressive Dress Code Consequences:

Thank you for helping us “Turn the Tide” and keep Creek a focused, welcoming, and spirited place to learn! 💙💛

Regular school attendance is critical to student success. By law, all students in Grades K–12 must attend school for a minimum of 170 days out of the 180-day school year—including excused absences as outlined by the state and district.

Absence Procedure:
Students are required to submit a written excuse signed by a parent or guardian for every absence. This excuse must be turned in within 3 days of the student’s return to school. If not received within that timeframe, the absence will be recorded as unexcused.

A valid excuse must include:

• Student’s name

• Dates of the absence(s)

• Reason for the absence

• Parent/guardian signature

• A phone number where the parent/guardian can be reached

📌 Please Note: Submitting a false excuse will be referred to school administration for disciplinary action.

Lawful (Excused) Absences Include:

• Illness that would endanger the student’s health or the health of others

• Serious illness or death in the immediate family (parents, legal guardians, siblings, children, grandparents)

• Recognized religious holidays of the family’s faith

• Medical, dental, mental health, or other health-related appointments that must occur during school hours

If you have any questions about your student’s attendance or need support submitting excuses, please contact the school’s front office. We're here to help!

We ask all families to help ensure students arrive to school on time each day. Instruction begins promptly at 8:45 AM, and being late means missing valuable learning time.

Tardiness will only be excused for the following reasons:
✔️ A late school bus
✔️ A documented medical appointment

Important Reminders About Tardiness:

• Students who arrive late will not be allowed to bring in food or drinks from outside the building. Items must be left at the front or thrown away.

• Student drivers who are tardy five times may have their parking pass temporarily suspended. Continued tardiness may result in the loss of parking privileges altogether.

Let’s work together to build strong habits of punctuality and responsibility—thank you for your support!

To promote the best possible learning and social environment in schools of Beaufort County School District, students will adhere to the guidelines listed below during the school day. The intent of these guideline is to provide specific guidance to expectations outlined in Administrative Regulation SS-27.

If a student brings a personal electronic device or personal communication device onto BCSD property, they are personally and solely responsible for the care and security of their devices.

a. Personal electronic devices shall be defined as any device, that is not district-issued, that has the capability of electronically sending, receiving, storing, recording, reproducing, and/or displaying information and data. Examples of electronic devices include, but are not limited to, computers, tablets, e-readers, portable media players, drones, video gaming systems, GPS instruments, digital cameras, and camcorders.

b. Personal communication devices shall be defined as any devices, that is not district-issued, that has the capability of communicating by means of sending, receiving, storing, recording, reproducing, and/or displaying information and data, any device that emits an audible signal, vibrates, displays a message, live streams, or otherwise summons or delivers a communication to the possessor. Examples of personal communication devices include, but are not limited to, cellular phones, smart watches, and any type of headphone or other accessory used to electronically communicate.