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Kindergarten in-person learning begins Nov. 9

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Kindergarten in-person learning begins Nov. 9 Oct. 21, 2020 Battle Ground Public Schools is pleased to offer in-person learning to kindergartners enrolled in its traditional public schools beginning Monday, Nov. 9. With the rates of COVID-19 activity level increasing each week, I was beginning to wonder if Read more

Principal pens children’s book on coping with COVID

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Daybreak principal pens children's book on coping with COVID When schools closed their doors in March, Daybreak Primary School Assistant Principal Solina Journey was struck by the feeling from walking into such a large, empty building. Without children or staff filling the classrooms and hallways, it was Read more

Students’ Emoji campaign helps manage emotions

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Chief students develop Emoji campaign to help manage emotions Chief Umtuch Middle School's DREAM Team wants their peers to know that they are not alone in what they are feeling during the pandemic. To get the word out to students learning at home, the team has developed Read more

STEM kits deliver tech learning opportunities to students’ homes

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STEM kits deliver tech learning opportunities to students’ homes Laurin Middle School teacher Diana Sterle is a firm believer in active learning. In her STEM class (science, technology, engineering, and math), students use their hands and creativity to make an array of drawings and 3-D objects to Read more

Hybrid or Remote Learning FAQ

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Reminder: Please choose hybrid or remote learning Sept. 21, 2020 Dear families of Battle Ground Public Schools, If you have not yet filled out the Learning Model Choice Form for each of your students, please do so by tomorrow, Tuesday, Sept. 22. We are planning for hybrid Read more

Prepare for hybrid learning: Please choose your learning model

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Prepare for hybrid learning: Please choose your learning model Sept. 17, 2020 Dear families of Battle Ground Public Schools, We have some good news to share: It is time for families to start planning for the transition to hybrid learning in Battle Ground Public Schools! As long Read more

Drop in enrollment creates need for staff reductions

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Battle Ground school board approves staff reductions for 2020-21 school year Drop in enrollment creates need for adjustments due to reduction in state revenue Sept. 15, 2020 The Battle Ground Public Schools Board of Directors has approved additional staff furloughs that impact 152 staff in 235 classified Read more

Pleasant Valley student wins at National History Day

PVM student Colton McCall
Pleasant Valley Middle School student wins silver medal at National History Day Finals Pleasant Valley Middle School eighth grader Colton McCall came away from the 2020 National History Day Finals this summer with a silver medal. He placed second out of 100 national finalists competing in the Read more

Reopening schools update

Reopening schools update July 29, 2020 Dear staff and families of Battle Ground Public Schools, It is with great confliction that I write this message. Every year of my 38 years as a history teacher, principal and district administrator, I have spent the first day of school Read more

School board selects Jackie Maddux as new director

Battle Ground school board selects Jackie Maddux as new District 5 director The Battle Ground Public Schools Board of Directors has selected Jackie Maddux to fill the District 5 director position left vacant when board member Tina Lambert resigned earlier this year. Maddux was one of five Read more

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