Mr. Yingling comes to Battle Ground High School after serving South Kitsap High School as the the dean of students. Before becoming the dean of students, Yingling taught theater arts at South Kitsap High School. He graduated from Central Washington University in 2004 with a degree in secondary education and theater arts and a minor in English.

The Mission of BGHS is to create a dynamic learning community where staff, students, and citizens are dedicated to the advancement of knowledge, life skills, and personal growth