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Students embrace the joy of holiday giving

Prairie Winter Wishes
Students embrace the joy of holiday giving With Battle Ground Public Schools’ students and staff about to embark on winter break, the holiday spirit has definitely taken hold. Beyond the decking of halls and the full slate of holiday-themed concerts and performances, teachers, staff and students have Read more

Accolades keep coming for BGPS band students  

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Accolades keep coming for BGPS band students   Forty students from Battle Ground Public Schools have been named to the North County Honor Band in recognition of their exceptional musical abilities. On Saturday, Feb. 1, the students will perform in the Honor Band’s seventh annual concert at Hockinson Read more

District plans $14 million in school improvements

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Battle Ground plans $14 million in school improvements with levy funds Battle Ground Public Schools plans to spend $14 million in levy funds over the next three years to improve schools and complete much needed projects. The capital projects will be paid for from the levy capacity Read more

Experts to inform parents at vaping prevention event

Vaping event flyer
Experts to inform parents at vaping prevention event Battle Ground Public Schools and the Prevent Together Coalition are teaming up to host a parents-only event that will provide critical information and awareness about youth vaping and substance use. “Vape 101: What Every Parent Should Know” will be Read more

Battle Ground school events honor veterans

Captain Strong Primary students greet veterans
Battle Ground school events honor veterans Battle Ground Public Schools' students and staff will honor veterans during school events, including assemblies and a panel for high school students. Community members and veterans are invited to attend. Schools will be closed on Monday, Nov. 11 in observance of Read more

A record for the books: Largest adoption ever

Boxes full of new curriculum materials in the warehouse
A record for the books: Battle Ground Schools adopts most textbooks ever The summer months provide opportunities for employees of Battle Ground Public Schools to accomplish many things. Maintenance and custodial employees are able to take advantage of the empty buildings to complete projects that would be Read more

Board approves 2019-20 budget with capital projects

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Battle Ground school board approves 2019-20 budget with capital projects District plans to phase in middle school sports Battle Ground Public Schools Board of Directors approved the 2019-20 budget for the district at its meeting on Monday, Aug. 12 after a public hearing on the topic. Directors Read more

Summer maintenance preserves assets

Crews work at Captain Strong Primary School
Summer maintenance preserves assets at Battle Ground schools Crews have been hard at work this summer making improvements and scheduled maintenance repairs at Battle Ground Public Schools. The goal is for work to be completed by the time students return to school Aug. 27. The district budgeted Read more

Board selects Mark Watrin as new District 4 director

Mark Watrin
Battle Ground school board selects Mark Watrin as new District 4 director The Battle Ground Public Schools Board of Directors has selected retired educator Mark Watrin to fill the District 4 director position left vacant when long-time board member Mavis Nickels resigned earlier this month. Watrin was Read more

Tukes Valley first graders tackle their emotions

Tukes Valley Quiet Corner
Tukes Valley first graders tackle their emotions and reduce inappropriate behaviors Go to any of the first grade classrooms at Tukes Valley Primary, and you’ll find a “calming corner” set up to help students get in control of their emotions. Each calming corner has a basket with Read more

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