Early learning options in Battle Ground Public Schools

We offer a variety of options for kids ages 3-5, from preschool to kindergarten. Compare all the options at a glance.
Links: Transitional Kindergarten  |  Preschool & Daycare

Ages 3-5

Program nameDescriptionDates(s)/day(s)Time(s)CostLocation(s)TransportationHow to registerContactDeadline
Tigerland PreschoolPreschool operated by Battle Ground Community Education programMonday through Friday throughout school year9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. M/W/F

9:30 a.m. to 12 noon T/Th
$90 registration fee plus:

M/W/F $214 per month

T/Th $187 per month
Captain Strong Primary
Not providedCall 360-885-6584 or email commed@battlegroundps.org.Community Education, 360-885-6584 or commed@battlegroundps.org.N/A
Battle Ground High School PreschoolInclusive preschool that serves children with disabilities alongside their typically developing peers in a setting with high school studentsTuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays throughout school year8:15 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.$60 registration

$165 per month

$100 per month if family qualifies for free or reduced-price meals
Battle Ground High School
Not providedOpen house March 23, 2023, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

Contact Sandy Stott for registration after open house.
Sandy Stott at stott.sandy@battlegroundps.orgWill take students through the start of school, but first come, first served until full
Prairie High School PreschoolInclusive preschool that serves children with disabilities alongside their typically developing peers in a setting with high school studentsTuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays throughout school year8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.$60 registration fee

$165 per month
Prairie High SchoolNot providedOpen house March 23, 2023, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

Contact Linda Dollar for registration after open house.
Linda Dollar at dollar.linda@battlegroundps.orgWill take students through the start of school, but first come, first served until full
Special education preschoolsProgram for students who are identified for special servicesVaries by site; offered throughout school yearVaries by siteFree for eligible students
Daybreak, Maple Grove, Tukes Valley and Captain Strong primaries

Prairie High School
Transportation is providedCall the district’s special services office for screening360-885-5318N/A
Early Childhood Education and Assistance ProgramComprehensive preschool program that helps children and families get ready for kindergarten. Two school day sessions for the fall, TBD. No part time sessions at this time.8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. (12 noon start on Wednesdays) Free for eligible students. Eligibility is based on household income and additional family factors. Families whose children are on an individualized education program are not limited based on income.Captain Strong PrimaryLimitedCall 360-952-3466 or email ece.enroll@esd112.org to applyKatrina Alderman
360-952-3362 katrina.alderman@esd112.org
N/A

Age 4 by end of August

Program nameDescriptionDates(s)/day(s)Time(s)CostLocation(s)TransportationHow to registerContactDeadline
Transitional KindergartenProgram for eligible students who need support as they prepare for kindergarten. TK classrooms focus on developmentally appropriate skills and social and emotional development. Considerations for eligibility include household income, kindergarten readiness and other risk factors.Monday through Friday throughout school year9 a.m. to 3:40 p.m.Free
Captain Strong, Daybreak, Glenwood Heights, Tukes Valley and Yacolt primariesTransportation is providedComplete eligibility form by June 16.Mike Michaud, 360-885-5338 or michaud.michael@battlegroundps.orgAug. 13, 2023

Age 5 by end of August

Program nameDescriptionDates(s)/day(s)Time(s)CostLocation(s)TransportationHow to registerDeadlineContact
KindergartenStart of primary school experience. Includes Jump Start and smart start (see below).
Monday through Friday throughout school year (see smart start details below)Varies by primary schoolFree
All primary schoolsTransportation is providedRegister online or at a school officeContinuous enrollment throughout school year
School
Jump StartProgram that helps kindergarten students get ready for kindergarten and acclimated to school before the year begins.Aug. 14-17, 20239 a.m. to 12 noonFree
All primary schoolsTransportation is not providedRegister online or at a school officeUntil program endsSchool
Smart startTwo-hour introduction to kindergarten for students. Includes family connection conferences.Aug. 30, 2023: Full day for family connection conference

Aug. 31 and Sept. 1: Two-hour introduction to kindergarten in the morning, family connection conferences in the afternoon

Sept. 5: First full day of kindergarten
9 a.m. to 11 a.m.Free
All primary schoolsOnly morning transportation is provided. Parents need to pick up students at 11 a.m.Register online or at a school officeSept. 1, 2023
School
Battle Ground Virtual AcademyOnline learning option that uses a web-based curriculum with interactive activities and videos, hands-on activities and workbooks. All curriculum is provided and lessons are delivered online.Flexible schedule with 24/7 platform access throughout school year.
30 hours of learning activities per week. Includes one weekly classroom experience delivered virtually or in person.

A parent or guardian helps their child with lessons and other online activities, monitors progress, communicates with a teacher and attends advising sessions.
Free
Home and River HomeLinkTransportation is not providedComplete the online interest form.Continuous enrollment throughout school year
Call 360-334-8261
River HomeLink in-person optionTwo half-day in-person kindergarten classes and three days of instruction at home.

All curriculum materials are provided.

Meet once per month for advising, planning and consultation.

Volunteering required two days per month.
In person half days on Monday/Thursday or Tuesday/Friday throughout school year.8:15 a.m. to 11:55 a.m.Free
Home and River HomeLinkTransportation is not providedSubmit an interest form to begin the process.Continuous enrollment throughout school year
Registrar Dawn Hunt, hunt.dawn@battlegroundps.org
River HomeLink PrimeLinkFamilies receive weekly advising to assist in the planning, implementing and reporting of their child's educational journey.

If needed, staff will provide an approved curriculum appropriate for each child’s learning level.
Students can attend on-campus elective classes throughout school year. Varies
Free
Home and River HomeLinkTransportation is not providedSubmit an interest form to begin the process.Continuous enrollment throughout school year
Registrar Dawn Hunt, hunt.dawn@battlegroundps.org
River HomeLink home-based instructionInitial meeting with an adviser. Curriculum and ongoing advising are not provided.

Parents provide all of the curriculum for at-home learning after selecting from BGPS' approved curriculum list.

Students have the option of taking electives.
Students can attend on-campus elective classes throughout school year.VariesFree
Home and River HomeLinkTransportation is not providedSubmit an interest form to begin the process.Continuous enrollment throughout school year
Registrar Dawn Hunt, hunt.dawn@battlegroundps.org

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