Bobcat News

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the community of Apalachee High School near Winder, GA who experienced the unimaginable last week on September 4th. At Bluffton High School, we work hard to build strong connections with all our students, so they know they are loved and cared for. We encourage our community to speak up when concerns arise and as a reminder, we have an app called StopIt which allows anonymous reporting that your child can access easily at any time through their ClassLink. We encourage you to have a conversation with your student about the importance of using their voice to be a great friend when they hear or read comments that someone may harm themselves or others. Thank you for all of your continued support of Bobcat Nation.

First quarter progress reports were emailed home last Friday. Parents can access the Powerschool Parent Portal at any time from our website and may email teachers directly from the Grades and Attendance page if needed.

Gentle reminder about timely pickup:

• Students must be picked up no later than 4:30 PM unless they are participating in a supervised activity or sport. This helps us manage the school grounds efficiently and ensures the safety of all students. We ask that students head home or proceed to their next scheduled event promptly.
• For our student-athletes, parents please pick them up outside of the gymnasium after practices and games. This will help ease traffic congestion and keep everyone safe.

JROTC will hold a brief ceremony to honor the lives of those lost in the tragic events that occurred on September 11, 2001. Join us in remembering their sacrifice as well as the heroism of first responders and our military that answered the call to action.

The ceremony will be livestreamed on our Facebook page.

Stop by the following College Recruiter/Academic Counselor table during your lunch:

September 11 - Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD)

September 17 - Technical College of the Lowcountry (TCL)

September 26 - University of South Carolina (@2:10- see Mrs. Cox to sign up)

October 7 - Vanderbilt University

October 17 - University of Alabama

Juniors & Seniors- Mark your calendars for these upcoming events and check your grade level Google Classroom for details.

October 3 - HBCU College Fair hosted by Claflin University

October 18 - College Application Day at BLHS (seniors only)

October 24 - Beaufort County Educational Opportunity College Fair hosted by USCB

Monday, Sep 9

Dress Up: Desert Cowboy

Events: Cornhole @ 6pm with Movie on the baseball field to follow.

Tuesday, Sep 10

Dress Up: West Coast

Wednesday, Sep 11

Dress Up: Celebrities

Events: Powderpuff @ 6pm on the football field

Thursday, Sep 12

Dress Up: Rewind

Events: Make-up Powderpuff date if need

Friday, Sep 13

Dress Up: Senior Togas & Underclassmen Rave

Events: Pep Rally and Football game w/ Homecoming Court at halftime

Saturday, Sep 14

Dance from 7pm-10pm

Tournament begins at Monday, Sep 9 @ 6:00pm on our baseball field. Movie begins at 7:30.

• Students should bring chairs and/or blankets to sit on during the movie
• No outside food or drinks will be allowed. PTO will provide concessions.

Wednesday, Sep 11 @ at 6:30.

Game 1: 9th vs 11th. Game 2: 10th vs 12th. Game 3 is the championship game.

Flag football style, rolling clock.

• We ask that all attendees donate a canned good at the gate upon entry.

Saturday Sep 14. 7:00pm-10:00pm

• Tickets are $15 on sale Sep 3rd during lunches. Students can purchase tickets on OSP.
• Non-BLHS guests: any student wishing to bring another student must fill out a permission slip for that non-BLHS guest. The form will be in the front office and on the bulletin board across from room 1037.
• Permission slips for non-BLHS students will NOT be accepted after Sep 11th All non-BLHS forms should be turned in to Ms. Carter.
• All students and guests will be required to show an ID (school or government issued) at the door.
• No outside guests will be permitted if they have not submitted the appropriate paperwork to Mrs. Carter, even if they bought a ticket on OSP!

We go all out for Hispanic Heritage Month at BLHS, and we look forward to an amazing celebration of culture that represents our diverse student body and community.

Dress days will be every Friday:

Friday, Sep 20 - Country Colors

Friday, Sep 27 - Soccer/Futbol Jersey

Friday, Oct 4 - Frida/Vaquero/Vaquera

Tuesday, Oct 15 (since we have the 11th off) - Favorite Hispanic hero/role model/celebrity

Students who want to be involved in the festivities can contact Ms. Taylor or Ms. Marie Smith, and fill out the google form.

The Citadel is hosting Lowcountry Service Academy Day in Charleston, SC on Sep 22 from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm.

Representatives from multiple service academies like West Point, US Naval Academy, Air Force Academy and more, will be present.

Reserve your spot to attend NOW!

Please use @Bobcatspto when purchasing or donating.

Thanks to mother nature, our Beta Club and Girl's Tennis Team campus cleanup had to be postponed. Stay tuned for the new date. This event is open to everyone and we'd love to see you there.

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Athletic Packets

Booster Club Membership and Sponsorship

South Carolina High School League information and more

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Friday, Sep 27 tailgate with us at the Bluffton vs. Hilton Head varsity football game.

Saturday, Sep 28 we roll out the red carpet for Bobcat alumni and all current and former staff to celebrate 20 incredible years! Our theme is Casino Night so dress to impress in your best Bobcat colors Green, Black & Silver and show some spirit!

All details and purchasing available at Eventbrite - BLHS Bobcats 20th Anniversary Celebration

It is important to understand the challenges that marginalized youth face in the U.S., such as prejudice and discrimination which can contribute to health disparities among adolescent mental health and physical wellness.

Latino Youth Stress and Mental Health Facts and Resources

The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) will be administered on Tuesday, September 10th. The ASVAB is a requirement for entrance into the military, it is also used to become College and Career Ready. Please ensure the students scheduled to take the exam arrive on time - Good Luck Bobcats!