DISTRICT COMMUNICATIONS
Battle Ground Public Schools uses multiple communication tools to keep our staff, students, parents and community informed. Please use the links below to access district news and events.
Mass notification system
A mass notification system is used by the school buildings and district office to keep parents and students informed of upcoming events, attendance and emergency notifications.
Please keep your contact information updated in the district’s Skyward (Family Access) system to ensure accurate and timely notifications. You can contact your child’s school’s office to update your information.
BGPS Bulletin
The BGPS Bulletin is a weekly electronic newsletter that highlights the great things happening in Battle Ground Public Schools. Newsletters include school board updates, student success stories, featured articles, Community Education classes, job postings and more. Sign up today to stay informed on district news.
BG Cast podcast
The BG Cast podcast focuses on a variety of topics around education and our community. Check out BG Cast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts and Amazon Music.
Board meeting summaries
These summaries include video recordings of every public work session and meeting. They are not the official minutes of board meetings.
See past meeting minutes through 2013. Minutes for meetings after August 2013 are found under BoardDocs within each meeting archive.
District news blog
The news blog is updated with current news releases and featured articles.
FlashAlert
You can subscribe to FlashAlert and receive email notifications about district news and weather/emergency closure information. Subscriptions must be renewed annually.
Report to our community
Each year we publish a report to our community which includes information about our district, student learning, our facilities, budget and more.
Social media
The district shares great things happening in Battle Ground Public Schools on social media. Follow us on:
Facebook YouTube Instagram LinkedIn
See our guidelines for interacting with BGPS’ social media accounts.
Weather-related closures
The district uses several communication tools to notify students, staff and parents about weather-related late-starts, closures and early releases. The district is split into “north” and “south” schools for the purpose of weather closures. Please visit our weather and emergency information page to learn more.
Mobile app
Download the free BGPS app today for access to your school’s news, calendars, push notifications and more.
Communications Staff
Amanda Richter
Director of Communications &
Community Engagement
360-885-5470
Media inquiries, community liaison
Chris Brown
Communications Specialist
360-885-5337
Newsletters, video & storytelling
Jenna Buescher-Hill
Communications Specialist
360-885-5456
Websites, publications & branding
For the 2022 school year, Battle Ground Public Schools’ Communication team received eight awards for the work they did in six categories.
Annual Report – Enrollment MORE than 10,000 – Best in Category and Award of Merit
- Battle Ground School District – 2022 Report to Our Community
Branding/Image Package – Award of Merit
- Battle Ground School District – ASPIRE program logo
Email Newsletter – Award of Merit
- Battle Ground School District – BGPS Bulletin E-Newsletter
Special Purpose Publication – Award of Merit
- Battle Ground School District – High School Course Guide 2022-23 BGPS
Video – Storytelling – Award of Merit
- Battle Ground School District – Daybreak Middle School celebrates student who beat cancer
Writing – Awards of Merit
- Battle Ground School District – Battle Ground schools’ Citizens Advisory Committee finds strength in differences
- Battle Ground School District – Virtual dissection table brings health science to life at BGHS