Any student, parent, guardian, or staff member can initiate a bullying complaint by talking to a school administrator or completing a Complaint of Bullying form and returning the form to the school’s main office. Students should feel free to report bullying incidents without fear of retaliation. Paper copies of the Complaint of Bullying form can be provided by each school’s main and counseling offices.

Learn more about bullying prevention in PWCS.

Visit the PWCS Transportation website for all of your questions about PWCS bus schedules, bus status, transportation contacts and the "Here Comes the Bus" website.

View information about the Here Comes the Bus website and mobile apps.

You can check the status of bus delays in the morning.

View the CASIIT specialty program bus stops and times.

Follow the procedures outlined below for excusing an absence or tardy and arranging an early dismissal:

Absences:

Use ParentVUE on the day of an absence or in advance of a planned absence. Email [email protected] for a past absence. Be sure to include the student's name, reason for absence and dates, as well as the contact telephone numbers. Please reference the word ABSENCE in the subject line of your email message.

Tardies:

To excuse a tardy, email [email protected] Be sure to include the full name of the student, reason for tardy and dates, as well as the contact telephone numbers. Please reference the word TARDY in the subject line of your email message.

Early Dismissals:

To arrange an early dismissal, email [email protected] at least an hour in advance of the requested time of departure. Be sure to include the full name of your student, the reason for the early dismissal and the requested time of the early dismissal. Please reference the phrase EARLY DISMISSAL in the subject line of your email message.

Reach out to our Attendance Office with questions or concerns about attendance issues at Battlefield High School.

• eMail: [email protected]
• Phone: (703) 743-3690

What is ParentVUE?

ParentVUE is a tool that offers parents and guardians access to their student's grades, attendance information, and more. Parents and guardians will also have the ability to submit updates to contact information, attendance, and submit course requests during scheduling windows.

PWCS ParentVUE Information website

How do I access ParentVUE?

ParentVUE is available via a web browser or via an app for you phone or tablet.
Note that some functionality exists in the web version which DOES NOT exist in the app version, so it is suggested to use the web version when possible.

How do I get a ParentVUE account?

Parents must apply for a ParentVUE account using an Activation Code that is sent via email to their email account on record with the school. When creating the account, parents will choose their own username and password and can manage this password using the More Options link on the login page.

ParentVUE: Information

Who do I contact for help or support?

• If you are trying to create your account and cannot locate your activation code and need assistance with obtaining a new one: Contact Battlefield High School's Registrar, Tammy DeGrood | [email protected]
• If you have an account already but have forgotten your password, you can create a new one by clicking on More Options/Forgot Password from the ParentVUE login page.
• For additional information, refer to the PWCS ParentVUE Information webpage.
• Additional support is provided by Battlefield High School's Instructional Technology Coach, Louis Johnson | [email protected]

Parents and guardians of students and employees of Prince William County Public Schools are automatically enrolled in SchoolStatus, the PWCS Notification service for phone, text, and email messages.

PWCS central office and schools use this system to communicate delayed opening and school-closing information, emergency messages, and to send attendance, meal account balance, and school-based outreach messages.

Please don't unsubscribe or block messages from us to ensure you receive timely information from your child's school.

Resolving issues with receipt of text and email messages

"Parent contacts have the ability to block non-emergency messages from SchoolStatus, but often have a change of heart and want to resubscribe. We now have a simple self-service way for them to check the status of their subscription to messages, subscribe if needed, or stop the messages if they choose."
-SchoolStatus

Note: If parents unsubscribe from just one teacher's Broadcasts it will unsubscribe them from all Broadcasts from any teacher.

If you are not receiving text or email notifications from SchoolStatus:

To Resubscribe to Text Messaging:

• Text STATUS to 939393 to check the status of a subscription to messages from SchoolStatus. They will receive an auto-reply that lets them know whether or not they are already subscribed to receive messages from their child’s school.
• Text START to 939393 to subscribe to messages from their child’s school. They will receive an auto-reply message that lets them know that they have been subscribed to receiving those messages.

To Resubscribe to Email Messaging:

• Email the request to [email protected]Once resubscribed, you will receive a reply email stating that you have been removed from the unsubscribe list.

• Scan the following QR code.
  

What is Canvas?

Canvas is Prince William County School's Learning Management System (LMS). Canvas provides a platform for teachers to create virtual classrooms, supporting both real-time (synchronous) and self-paced (asynchronous) learning. Canvas is a powerful tool for blended and distance learning.

How can I obtain a Canvas account?

Parents have the ability to obtain an account for Canvas that has an Observer role in all of the classes that their children are enrolled in. This is done by:

• obtaining a pairing code* from the student and
• using that pairing code to apply for a new account.
• Once the Observer account is created, additional pairing codes for other children can be added to the account so that parents may access the Canvas classrooms for all of their students from the single Canvas Observer account.

Note that parents will not be provided with PWCS Zoom accounts.

* About Pairing Codes

Information on obtaining pairing codes and creating a Canvas Observer role account can be found on the PWCS Canvas & Zoom webpage. After accessing this page:

• Click on the tab in the Student section titled Students Creating Pairing Code for Your Parent or Guardian for specifics on where to find the button to create the pairing code.
• Note that every time a student pushes the button to create a pairing code a new one is generated, so only push the button once and record that code generated to use in the Observer account creation process.

How do I get Canvas Support?

Difficulty logging in?

• Remember that your username is your email address.
• Use the Forgot Password link on the login screen to reset your canvas password.

Need additional assistance?

• Contact Battlefield High School's Instructional Technology Coach, Louis Johnson | [email protected]

Battlefield High School utilizes PWCS Student QuickPay to allow for the payment of many school fees.

View instructions on how to setup an account: PWCS Online Payments (pdf).

The following fees can now be paid using a VISA, VISA Debit. Mastercard, or Mastercard Debit:

• TuitionTranscript Requests
• Licenses
• Planetarium tickets
• Instrument Rental
• Driver Education - Behind the Wheel
• Summer School Programs

More fees will be added over time.

For questions about this system, contact Jackie Johnson, Battlefield High School's Bookkeeper at [email protected].

Make sure to keep your contact information and communication preferences up to date in your PWCS School Messenger account so that you receive important notifications sent by PWCS and Battlefield High School.

Visit the PWCS Staying Connected webpage for more information and detailed instructions.

Prince william County School offers families the option to purchase device insurance for their student's school issued computer(s). This insurance is offered through Securranty. Information about what this insurance covers and the associated cost can be found on the Securranty PWCS Device Insurance webpage.

The PWCS Family Engagement Series provides knowledge and resources of PWCS programs and services along with community partners to build the capacity of PWCS families. PWCS families register for each session using Zoom. Language accommodations will be offered upon request.

Below are the scheduled session topics for October 2024:

• October 1, 2024
  Unlocking Learning with iPads
• October 8, 2024
  Free Chat Tutoring and Academic Support for All K-12 Students
• October 10, 2024
  Security – A Responsibility for All
• October 15, 2024
  Financial Aid Awareness
• October 17, 2024
  Specialty Programs for Elementary Students
• October 22, 2024
  Family and Community Engagement in Prince William County Public Schools
• October 24, 2024
  Specialty Programs for High School Students
• October 29, 2024
  Specialty Programs for Middle School Students

For SY 2024-25, PWCS students in kindergarten through 12th grade have access to free online tutoring 24 hours per day, 7 days a week. 

Throughout our partnership with Varsity Tutors, every student has unlimited access to trained tutors to ask questions or get feedback on their writing, as well as practice independently in a variety of subjects to grow their confidence.

Varsity Tutors is a secure, online tutoring service that provides students with unlimited, 24/7 academic support. Whether you’re stuck on homework, studying for a test, or need someone to read and make suggestions for your essays, there will always be experts available online to assist students in all subjects.

Read more about this PWCS provided student resource.

How Does a student Access Varsity?

Students access Varsity by logging in to Clever. To log in to Clever, students use their PWCS email address (for example, [email protected]) and password (this is same password students use to log in to their PWCS computer). Once logged in to Clever, students can find the link for Varsity in the PWCS Resources section.

Log In Using Clever

Battlefield High School held Back to School Night for SY 2024-25 on Wednesday, August 27 from 6:30-9:00 p.m.

Visit the PWCS Back to School webpage for detailed and updated information about this school year.

Information on completing the Back to School Packet in ParentVUE can be found on the Back to School Packet Instructions page of the PWCS website.

The Back to School Packet for your student(s) will be available when you log in to ParentVUE beginning August 6. Having up-to-date emergency contact information for our families is vital. We need all families to complete the annual Back to School Packet. Until this packet is complete, parents/guardians will be unable to access important information in ParentVUE to start the new year (including student schedules and bus information). Please note that students can still access their information in StudentVUE regardless of their Back to School Packet completion status.  If you do not have an active ParentVUE account, please refer to the ParentVUE Information page of our website or call our main office at 571-261-4400 and someone can assist you.