February employee recognition winners include Daniela Alexakis of Yacolt Primary, Vicki Goodard of Chief Middle, Kristina Heikes of Daybreak and Tina Yorke of Prairie. Plus, meet our new superintendent and a four-time state champion in wrestling in the Feb. 27 edition of the BGPS Bulletin: https://tinyurl.com/39tk3ypn
6 months ago, Battle Ground Public Schools
Pictured from left: Vicki Goodard, Superintendent Denny Waters, Kristina Heikes, Tina Yorke, Deputy Superintendent Shelly Whitten and Daniela Alexakis
Patriot Store at Pleasant Valley Middle incentivizes good behavior; Feb. 10 board meeting recap; Chief Umtuch Future City team builds on success; FCRC in need of donations; plus much more in the Feb. 13 edition of the BGPS Bulletin: https://tinyurl.com/5xm28f8u
6 months ago, Battle Ground Public Schools
Future City students at Chief Umtuch Middle School work on their project
Ballots for the Feb. 11 special election have been mailed; Student support staff a vital part of improving educational outcomes; Dry ice experiments create a buzz in middle schools; plus more in the Feb. 7 edition of the BGPS Bulletin: https://tinyurl.com/3hnhknt9
7 months ago, Battle Ground Public Schools
A teacher working with two young students
Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025: All BGPS schools will begin on time and buses are on regular routes. Some buses may be a little delayed as they travel slower due to road conditions. Thank you for your patience.
7 months ago, Battle Ground Public Schools
Late start Wednesday; Replacement levy would run Jan. 2026 through Dec. 2029 and replace an expiring levy that ends after this year; Are you ready for inclement weather?; Plus much more in the Feb. 3 edition of BGPS' News to Know: https://tinyurl.com/5n6njxry
7 months ago, Battle Ground Public Schools
News to Know for Feb. 3, 2025
Feb. 11 special election ballots in the mail; Middle schools see improvement in student learning and behavior in third year of organized sports; January employee recognition; plus lots more in the Jan. 30 edition of the BGPS Bulletin: https://tinyurl.com/yt4uymmp
7 months ago, Battle Ground Public Schools
Middle school cross-country athletes warming up
No school Wednesday for teacher training; the levy provides funding for programs and services that affect students in every BGPS school; February school meals; standardized testing opportunity; and more. See the news to know for the week of Jan. 27: https://bit.ly/3PSUnTC
7 months ago, Battle Ground Public Schools
News to know for Jan. 27, 2025
Late start Wednesday; Facts 4 and 5 about the replacement levy (costs are increasing and the levy helps pay for things the state doesn't fund); BGPS board recognized by the state; plus much more the Jan. 21 edition of BGPS News to Know: https://tinyurl.com/2keyrus4
7 months ago, Battle Ground Public Schools
BGPS News to Know for Jan. 21
Battle Ground Public Schools board earns top state award; More facts about the replacement levy on the Feb. 11 ballot; Prairie High School esports team wins state title; plus much more in the Jan. 16 edition of the BGPS Bulletin. Read here: https://tinyurl.com/2taf6uub
7 months ago, Battle Ground Public Schools
Members of the Battle Ground school board pose for a photo
Learn the facts about the replacement levy; New English language arts curriculum building excitement for learning; Donation drive takes on special meaning at Pleasant Valley Middle School; plus lots more in the Jan. 9 edition of the BGPS Bulletin. Read here: https://tinyurl.com/msuw2n4p
8 months ago, Battle Ground Public Schools
A student learning to write
Reminder: Levy presentation for Summit View families on Wednesday, January 8, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Prairie High School media center. Light refreshments and childcare provided (bring your ID). Details at https://bit.ly/3ODFzri
8 months ago, Battle Ground Public Schools
Late-start Wednesday; Winter break schedule; Fact #9 about the replacement levy (the estimated rate is $1.95 per $1,000 of assessed property value, or $101 per month in the first year for the owner of a home valued at $621,000); Plus much more in your Dec. 16 edition of BGPS' News to Know: https://tinyurl.com/43thmn3e
8 months ago, Battle Ground Public Schools
BGPS News to Know for Dec. 16
Know the facts about the replacement levy; Worth of high school drama programs goes far beyond the stage; Dec. 9 board meeting recap; Holiday donation drives in full swing; Two new BG Cast podcast episodes. Plus much more in the Dec. 12 edition of the BGPS Bulletin. Read here: https://tinyurl.com/2sy8ur73
9 months ago, Battle Ground Public Schools
A student installs a wireless microphone on another student during a rehearsal
Late-start Wednesday; Know the facts about the replacement levy; Winter break schedule; Right At School winter camps; How to watch winter sports; plus much more in your BGPS News to Know for Monday, Dec. 9: https://tinyurl.com/26wnztpt
9 months ago, Battle Ground Public Schools
Battle Ground Public Schools News to Know for Monday, Dec. 9
Replacement levy to appear on Feb. 11 ballot; Schedule of informational meetings on the levy; Nov. 25 board meeting recap; November employee recognition; Fall all-league selections; much more in the Dec. 5 edition of the BGPS Bulletin: https://tinyurl.com/5n7p5ekf
9 months ago, Battle Ground Public Schools
Graphic that reads "Proposition number 8. Know the facts about the replacement education and operations levy"
Board votes to put replacement levy on February ballot; Late-start Wednesday; Financial aid assistance; Aspire referral deadline; December school menus; plus more in this BGPS News to Know for Monday, Dec. 2: https://tinyurl.com/yn8xxyc9
9 months ago, Battle Ground Public Schools
BGPS News to Know for Monday, Dec. 2
Thanksgiving school schedule; Snow routes posted; Aspire referral deadline; Financial aid help; plus lots more in the Nov. 25 edition of the BGPS News to Know: https://tinyurl.com/yc7r7ajz
9 months ago, Battle Ground Public Schools
BGPS News to Know for Nov. 25 graphic
Snow routes have been posted for the 2024-25 school year! They can be found on the district's Bus Routes page. Now would also be a great time to familiarize yourself with our Weather Guide. A handy way to make sure you're always among the first to know about a late start or school closure. Bus Routes: https://www.battlegroundps.org/o/bgps/page/bus-routes Weather Guide: https://www.battlegroundps.org/page/weather-emergency-closures
9 months ago, Battle Ground Public Schools
Back of a school bus and the words "snow routes now available"
Late-start Wednesday; Thanksgiving schedule; snow routes for buses; financial aid workshops; Internet safety & much more in this week's News to Know from BGPS: https://tinyurl.com/3adw5uz2
9 months ago, Battle Ground Public Schools
BGPS News to Know graphic
Veterans Day in Battle Ground Public Schools (VIDEO); New futsal court installed at Tukes Valley Middle School; Nov. 12 board meeting recap; More hardware for BGHS Speech & Debate, plus much more in this week's BGPS Bulletin: https://tinyurl.com/2p9pezvu
10 months ago, Battle Ground Public Schools
Students standing next to an American flag