Bobcat News

We hope you have recovered from the impact of Hurricane Helene; that you are healthy, and ready to return. We appreciate your patience as we allowed some extra time for families who may have had extending circumstances due to the storm.

October brings a whirlwind of activity. This month we recognize National Principals Month and Bullying Prevention and Awareness Month, conduct various benchmark and academic testing requirements, complete college application day, and run the best annual Haunted House and Trunk or Treat event in the community.

Bobcats are hard at work preparing for these milestone events and we need your help. Keep reading for ways you can participate and celebrate with us.

Senior picture makeups are Wednesday, Oct 2 and Thursday, Oct 3. They must schedule an appt with Prestige Portraits

Underclassmen picture makeup day is Monday, Oct 14.

Due to an error that occurred during the first portrait session, some students will need to retake photos. If your student was affected, you should have received an email from Lifetouch explaining the issue. If needed, an additional makeup day will be scheduled in November.

Reminder for our SIC Meeting this week. Please reach out to Dr. Sandusky to be added as a zoom participant. kevin.sandusky@beaufort.k12.sc.us

We are now accepting nominations for our 5th 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 4, 2024.

Link to make your nomination: https://forms.gle/7CXucUB8y7uLKxqK7

Our National Honor Society students are requesting the support of local businesses, volunteers, and families who would like to sponsor “trunks” for the Trunk or Treat event.

Two options for sponsors 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!

To register yourself, your business, or your club, please access this Google Form

https://forms.gle/jVKnTF4GAbSJ4UYe6

Details about how to support the Bobcats and various incentives for your partnership can be found in the document linked below.

The price will increase from $65 to $80 on October 31. There are a limited number of yearbooks in production so don't wait until the last minute. Go to yearbookforever.com and search for Bluffton High School. Select your package and personalization, you can also create a personal or business ad.

For some, the cost of a yearbook is out of their financial reach - if able, you can also donate a yearbook to a deserving student at the same website.

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

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

Spirit Night at Dough Boys Pizza is Wednesday, October 2. We have a strong Youth in Government presence that would greatly benefit from assistance in covering conference costs. Order ahead on the Dough Boys Website or email Ms. Reichert for ways you can help.

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

Friday, October 4 - 4:00 to 6:00 pm. Come join our Beta Club and Girl's Tennis Team for a campus cleanup. This event is open to everyone and we'd love to see you there. Meet in the student parking lot, all cleanup tools will be provided.

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Athletic Packets

Booster Club Membership and Sponsorship

South Carolina High School League information and more

ATHLETICS WEBSITE

Scan or click the QR to go directly to Hometown Ticketing

Baseball open season practice will begin on October 1 starting at 4:15 pm at BLHS baseball stadium. Practice is open to all 7th-8th graders that are zoned for BLHS and all 9th -12th graders.

Anyone interested must have a current BCSD athletic packet and physical on file.

For more information, see Coach Staton or Coach Kitty.

Zachary embodies all of the listed qualities of a star student: diligent, prepared, role model, and much more. His teachers share that he has constantly gone above and beyond and always puts others before himself.

At the Bluffton Town Council Meeting on Tuesday, September 10th, 2024 Teens for Healthy Youth Members, Ashlyn Elrod and Kyra Pasqualone, accepted the National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month Proclamation from Mayor Larry Toomer. The proclamation creates an awareness for this major adolescent public health issue.

LCAHY also developed an E-News on National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month to share with the 12 community sectors. To read LCAHY’s E-News and view Youth Suicide Resources click here.

The SAT for registered seniors is tomorrow – Wednesday, October 2

The PSAT for registered juniors is Tuesday, October 8

The ACT for registered seniors is Tuesday, October 15

AAPPL registration will be coming out soon for those juniors and seniors who wish to test for the bilingual seal of literacy. Students and parents should watch for a bright arrow message with the link to the registration.

Juniors will be able to choose to take the ACT or SAT in the spring. Registration will begin next week. Juniors should meet with their counselor during their IGP meeting to discuss their choice. Watch for a Bright Arrow link to the form to be sent out next week.