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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

Board selects Rob Henrikson as new District 2 director

Rob Henrikson photo
Battle Ground school board selects Rob Henrikson as new District 2 director The Battle Ground Public Schools Board of Directors has selected Rob Henrikson to fill the District 2 director position left vacant when long-time board member Ken Root resigned last month. Henrikson was one of five Read more

PHS Drama presents “Bring It On: The Musical”

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PHS Drama presents “Bring It On: The Musical” opening March 8 Often billed as bitingly relevant and sprinkled with sass, “Bring It On: The Musical” is set in the world of competitive cheerleading. With universal themes of loyalty, friendship, competition, ambition, and identity, this show will touch Read more

Battle Ground School Board seeks two directors

Board of Directors
Battle Ground School Board seeks two directors Battle Ground Public Schools' Board of Directors is accepting applications to fill two board vacancies created by the resignations of long-time directors Mavis Nickels (Director District 4) and Ken Root (Director District 2).* Applications are due by March 4. Applicants Read more

Peer Mentoring program seen a smashing success for Battle Ground Public Schools

Daybreak Middle School students taking part in the Peer Mentoring program
Peer Mentoring program a smashing success for Battle Ground Public Schools It’s nearing the end of third period in sixth grade teacher Tracey Pennington’s class at Daybreak Middle School, and the excitement in the room is palpable. The students are practically bouncing in their seats waiting for Read more

School board approves boundary changes

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Board of Directors approves boundary changes: Maple Grove K-4 Conversion Last night at its meeting, the Battle Ground Public Schools Board of Directors approved boundary changes for Fall 2019 that will alleviate overcrowding in the district by shifting students to schools with empty classrooms. As part of Read more

BGHS program keeps freshmen on path to success

STRIPES mentors at BG City Hall
Members of the STRIPES program were acknowledged by the Battle Ground City Council in honor of the program's longevity and positive impact in the community. BGHS STRIPES program keeps freshmen on path to success For some students, the transition from middle to high school is an intimidating Read more

Special education teacher pens book about his struggles with anxiety, and the students who help him overcome it

Special Education teacher Brad Smith signs copies of his book
Special education teacher pens book about his struggles with anxiety, and the students who help him overcome it   When he was a high school student in Beaverton, Ore., Chief Umtuch Middle School special education teacher Brad Smith signed up to be a peer tutor for students Read more

Levy-funded maintenance projects preserve assets at Battle Ground Schools

Battle Ground High School gym's new floor
Levy-funded maintenance projects preserve assets at Battle Ground schools Maintenance crews worked hard over the summer making improvements and scheduled maintenance repairs at Battle Ground Public Schools all throughout the district. Below is a list of some of the more notable projects that were completed this summer, Read more

Overcrowding committee

Glenwood Heights classroom
Battle Ground schools committee meets to examine overcrowding Battle Ground Public Schools' Overcrowding Advisory Committee started its work this week to look at overcrowding in the district's schools. The Board of Directors has tasked the committee with bringing to it recommendations on how to address overcrowding and Read more

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