Bobcat News
Week of October 21, 2024
Bobcat Legacy of Excellence
Parents, Teachers, and Students
For the 4th year in a row, Bluffton High School has earned an Excellent rating on the South Carolina State Report Card for the 2023-24 school year. We are equally thrilled and humbled to be recognized for the tremendous efforts of all involved. This type of consistency is only made possible by students showing up everyday and putting in their best efforts, families at home who ensure their students are focused and prepared to learn, and our staff of professionals who dedicate their time and experience to making the most of every learning opportunity. We also know how to have fun!
Please join us this weekend as we look forward to an amazing Trunk or Treat and Haunted House event on Saturday, October 26. This event is open to the entire community and we hope to see you there.
Bobcats in Action
Senior Cheerleaders - we'll miss you
Senior night banners
Teacher/Student tennis match. Welches win!
Important Events
Still time to register
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!
To register yourself, your business, or your club, please access this Google Form https://forms.gle/jVKnTF4GAbSJ4UYe6
Candy Collection
Bobcat students have been issued a challenge!
If they donate 500 bags of Halloween size candy by October 22 they will earn a dress down day.
Deliver all candy to Ms. Masotti in room 1026 before or after school.
USCB College Fair
University of South Carolina at Beaufort is hosting a college fair on Thursday, October 24. There will be more than 70 colleges and universities in attendance.
The is event is open to Juniors and Seniors - sign up in your grade level google classroom.
Author Study with Kwame Alexander
We're super excited to announce that our students will be able to participate in a livestreamed “Author Study” with renowned author Kwame Alexander and special guest Jason Reynolds on Tuesday, October 29.
This 45-minute virtual author visit is focused on young readers and writers and will include Kwame Alexander reading from his new book, Black Star, and talking about ideas and strategies through a brief writing craft lesson.
If you do NOT want your child to participate in this voluntary event, an Opt-Out Form has been provided. Please have your student return the form to the library prior to the event.
Hurricane Relief Collection
In honor of a teacher at Boiling Springs High School, Annamaria Fletcher, who was killed during Hurricane Helene, Bluffton High and May River High School are joining together in a school supply drive as part of relief efforts for the victims. While we are joining together to support students in need, we are also competing against each other to see which school can get the most supplies, so we need your help!
Starting today, October 21, through next Friday, November 1, students can drop off donations at the front of the school or at the bus loop in the appropriate donation boxes each morning, or they can bring supplies to Ms. Wojnisz in room 1030.
An AMAZON Wish List has been created for your convenience.
Click the photo to access our "What's New" page and a copy you can download.
Purchase your tickets for Bluffton Spirit Night
Click the photo for the link to purchase
Club Happenings
YIG T-shirts for sale
The Youth in Government delegates are selling this year’s student designed club shirts to friends, family, and teachers to help defray the cost. At $25.00 per shirt, the proceeds can be earmarked for a specific YIG student (indicate this on the order form), or go towards the overall program. ORDER FORM
Payment can be made to Lori Martz our Campus Financial Specialist in the form of cash, check, or online school payment using the following link or scan the QR code: https://osp.osmsinc.com/p/CV098-908
Band Fundraiser
The BLHS band program is selling fresh holiday evergreens to raise money to help cover travel costs. These wreaths and evergreens are handcrafted from the boughs of trees grown high in the Cascade Mountains. They’re full, fragrant, and rich in color—perfect for your front door or above the mantle. They also make great gifts! Orders must be placed by November 10th and ship directly to you; no pickup required!
Your support makes a big difference. Click the link below to place your order!
https://sherwoodfundraiser.com/BlufftonBobcatBand
Bobcat Athletics
Go to the Bobcat Athletics Website for
All Sports Schedules
Purchase Tickets
Athletic Packets
Booster Club Membership and Sponsorship
South Carolina High School League information and more
Scan or click the QR to go directly to Hometown Ticketing
Celebrate With Us!
Star Student of the Week - Addison White
LCAHY Weekly Wellness
Students Pledge Against Gun Violence
On Wednesday, October 16th, Bluffton High School participated in the Observance of the Day of National Concern About Young People and Gun Violence in collaboration with the US Attorney's Office, Bluffton Police Department, and Mr. Dwon Fields.
Students, faculty, and staff were encouraged to sign the 2024 Pledge Against Gun Violence and were reminded of the importance of civil discourse.
Testing Information
WIN test for SENIORS begins next week.
It is time to register for the AAPPL test. This is a test to earn the bilingual seal of literacy.
The test is ONLY for juniors and seniors who are bilingual, maintain a 3.0 average in all English classes and/or have passed (or will pass) the ACCESS test. Students must use their PowerSchool information, or they will not be approved.
AAPPL registration form must be submitted by 12:00 pm on November 1st
JUNIORS NEED TO REGISTER FOR THE SPRING SAT or ACT
SAT tentative date is February 25, 2025
ACT tentative date is March 5, 2025
For junior students who have an IEP, 504, or ILLAP plan, please see your teacher/coordinator to see if you are eligible for accommodations. Accommodations are not automatically given for these tests. You must apply for them. If you have a plan with sanctioned testing accommodations, please see your teacher, your counselor, Ms. Pacifico, Ms. Taylor, or Dr. Womble immediately.
Registration links for the SAT and ACT are in the Junior's Google Classroom.
Register by January 9, 2025
Partners in Education
Be a Bobcat Partner in Education
Details about how to support the Bobcats and various incentives for your partnership can be found in the document linked below.