Bath County High School

This weeks senior spotlight is Carter Hooker. Carter’s favorite memory of high school is the the basketball bus rides. He also wants to tell the underclass men that they shouldn’t be buttheads and don’t be rude. Being rude will get you no where. Carter’s favorite hobby is basketball and golf. His favorite teacher is Mrs. Paxton, she encourages you to be the best you can be and she’s always wanting to help you out. Carter’s plans after high school are to keep working until he figures out what he wants to do. His favorite class is carpentry and his favorite classmate is Klayden Crawford because he is funny and always there for him.

SAVE THE DATE! CLPhotoz will be with us September 26 for school picture day! Instead of sending home paper order forms all orders will be collected online, and the pictures will be delivered directly to your home! If you cannot access the order form online assistance will be given in the main office.

Our staff of the week is Justin Whittington! Mr. Whittington has been teaching for seven long years! He enjoys working with Mrs. Hodge because she’s super supportive with everyone. When asked who his favorite student was he responded "all of them." However, Mackenzie Riley is his self proclaimed favorite student, he says she always keeps him laughing!! Entrepreneurship class, Juniors and seniors stepped up and are his overall favorite grades and class. After a long day of teaching Whittington’s favorite food is supreme pizza. Mr. Whittington’s favorite memory of school is getting his first car! When asked if he could choose another job in the school system Whittington said principal because of the experience he has.

We have a new girls basketball coach and we're very excited to introduce him!

Important information regarding this week's sporting times

Our senior shoutout of the week is Lindsay Oliver her favorite memory from high school is Zoee Hazelwood dancing on the volleyball bus after every game. Something she would like to tell underclassmen is enjoy it now it goes by fast. Her favorite sport from high school is volleyball. She has said a teacher that has inspired her is Mrs.Harmon, because she has always taught her be there for others, and treat them how you would wanna be treated. Lindsay’s plan after high school is to become an Ultrasound technician. Last but not least Lindsay has made it clear her favorite classmate is Caleigh Hazelwood, because she is her cousin.

Attention parents and Business owners!! We are beginning to sell ads for the 2023-24 yearbook. The spaces are limited so make sure to purchase yours today. Contact us here on Facebook, by email: jessicah@bath.k12.va.us or by phone (540) 839 - 2431 The money raised from these ads are used to reduce the price paid by the students!

Important update on practices for today august 28!

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BCPS is having an issue with the school messenger system. We apologize for the repeated attendance calls. We are working on the issue and will resolve it as quickly as possible.

Update on next weeks JV football game!!

Our first senior shout-out goes to Bransen Gordon. Bransen’s favorite memory from high school is the one and only, Jake Phillips coming to Bath County. He has enjoyed Mr. Phillips coming to BCHS because he has encouraged Bransen’s love of football. His favorite sport is football as you all can tell. Mrs. E also inspired Bransen because she helped him learn everything he knows now. His advice to the undergraduates is to pay attention and make sure you get your work done. Bransen plans to work construction after high school. We love having Bransen in our school, he is extremely outgoing and energetic.

As Part of our multimedia & Yearbook class we will be creating a spotlight feature each week. The spotlight will focus on a faculty member and a student. Each week we will post these spotlights to facebook and our official new instagram (BCHSchargers) For our first faculty spotlight is none other than Big Dog on Campus, Principal Taylor! Mr. Taylor has been working in the school system for 22 years. He has worked in Staunton and Virginia Beach schools. He is starting his second year here with us at Bath County High School. Mr. Taylor’s favorite memory is graduation 2023 and Austin dancing! If he could have any other job in the school system, he would want to be an English teacher. He enjoys teaching and working with kids. He would also enjoy being a basketball coach. Mr. Taylor’s favorite grade is 12th grade, his favorite food is ice cream, and Cletus is his favorite student. Mr. Taylor is a great addition to our school. We love his personality and feel so lucky to have him as our principal.

Yesterday was a whirlwind of activity here at BCHS! But we're never too busy to take a few moments to make our principal feel special on his 50th birthday!! Thank you Mr. Taylor for all you have done and continue to do for our school! We are so thankful for you! We hope you had an amazing birthday!

We need your help! This Saturday from 8am-1pm we will be holding an outside field cleanup day! We will need many hands to make this possible. We need people to bring: -pressure washers, tool boxes, weed eaters, wheelbarrows, rakes, shovels and other tools! Anyone who helps us out will be granted free admission into the volleyball tournament happening that evening at BCHS! Please message us or call us (540-839-2431) to let us know if you're coming! Lets turn our field into something to be proud of!!

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Our first Varsity Football Scrimmage is tonight! Come out and support our Chargers! Game starts at 7:00pm - at BCHS All admissions are $5.00 No passes will be accepted for this game.

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7 Days and counting! Are you ready? The Little Charger is!

We are excited to welcome our students back on Wednesday, August 16, to a new year full of opportunities.