Battle Ground Public Schools

This week’s News to Know

March 18, 2024

Parent-teacher conferences, no late start Wednesday, March 20

Most schools will start at their regular Monday/Tuesday/Thursday/Friday time on Wednesday, March 20. Most schools also will release three hours early on Wednesday and Thursday, March 20 and 21, to allow teachers to meet with parents and guardians of students determined to need additional support. These schedule changes do not apply to Summit View High School, River HomeLink, Battle Ground Virtual Academy or CAM Academy.

Parents can request a conference with any of their child’s teachers if they would like to discuss their child’s progress. Friday, March 22, will be a regular school day.

Action requested: Family preferred language

Beginning in fall 2024, the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction will require school districts to report a family’s preferred language for communication, in addition to the language that they speak at home. Whether your family’s language is English or a language other than English, please make a selection in Skyward Family Access following these steps.

Learn about post-high school opportunities at our College and Career Fair

Students and families from all schools and districts are invited to attend Battle Ground Public Schools’ College and Career Fair. This free event is a great opportunity to explore a variety of post-high school options, including two- and four-year colleges and universities, apprenticeship programs, trade schools and the military.

• Date: Thursday, March 21
• Time: 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
• Location: Battle Ground High School (300 West Main St., Battle Ground, WA)
• No registration is required to attend.
• There will also be a free financial aid workshop from 3-6 p.m. with interpreters available for Russian and Spanish speakers.

Registration open for Right At School’s spring break camp

Right At School, the district’s before/after school care partner organization, is offering Spring Break camps for primary school-age children. Camps will be open daily, April 1-5, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Captain Strong Primary School. The cost is $50 per day, per child. Learn more and start the registration process.

Review proposed new teaching and learning materials

Battle Ground Public Schools is considering new science curriculum for middle school students in grades 6-8, as well as new social studies curricula and a horticulture textbook at the high school level.

Over the past year, committees of parents, guardians, teachers and community members evaluated the new materials. You can now review the materials that were recommended and provide your input. 

After reviewing the materials in person or online, take a brief survey to provide your input by Friday, April 5, at noon. This input will be considered as the proposed curricula are presented to the school board. A first reading of the proposed curricula is scheduled for the April 8 board meeting. If approved, the new curricula would be used starting in the 2024-25 school year.

March 11 board meeting

Battle Ground Public Schools’ board of directors held a work session and a regular meeting on Monday, March 11. A summary and video are available on the district website.

The board will hold a special meeting and a regular meeting on Monday, March 25, at 4:30 and 6 p.m. at the Lewisville campus and streaming online.

Enroll now for kindergarten next fall

Any child who will be 5 years old by Aug. 31, 2024, is eligible to enroll in kindergarten this fall. Enroll now to make sure your child can attend kindergarten orientation in the spring.

Transitional Kindergarten

Battle Ground Public Schools also offers Transitional Kindergarten for children who will turn 4 years old by Aug. 31 and meet certain eligibility requirements. Visit our Transitional Kindergarten webpage to learn more about the program and fill out an online eligibility form by Wednesday, June 12. Families will be notified by the end of June regarding their eligibility status.

DISTRICT NEWS

Chief Umtuch students headed to state in National History Day competition

Congratulations to Chief Umtuch Middle School history teacher Beth Doughty, math teacher Jon Nesbitt and their National History Day students. The Chief Umtuch team earned four first-place finishes at the regional event on March 9, along with three second-place finishes, one third place and one fourth place.

“I’m always surprised at the wide variety of the topics that my students choose for their NHD entries, but not surprised by the creativity and effort that they bring to their projects,” Doughty said. “I am so proud that each of my students could share their love of learning and be recognized for their hard work.”

View the students’ entries.

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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

Enrollment is open for district’s alternative learning experience programs

Battle Ground Public Schools’ specialized and alternative learning experience programs are accepting enrollment applications for the 2024-25 school year. The district offers specialized and alternative programs for students in kindergarten through high school. Learn more about these educational options.

New digital school menus

Sodexo, the district’s food services provider, has a new menu system called Nutrislice. This system provides an enhanced user experience, better navigation, filters for dietary and allergen restrictions, language options and much more. Check out the Nutrislice menus.

Report incidents anonymously with SafeSchools

Please report bullying, intimidation, harassment, threats and safety concerns using our anonymous reporting system. Emergencies should always be reported to 911. Learn more about emergency procedures and safety protocols.

UPCOMING CALENDAR

The following schedule changes do not apply for Summit View High School, River HomeLink, Battle Ground Virtual Academy and CAM Academy.

• Wednesday, March 20: No late start (school will be on the regular Monday/Tuesday/Thursday/Friday schedule) at most schools
• Wednesday and Thursday, March 20-21: Three-hour early release for parent-teacher conferences at most schools

COMMUNITY EVENTS

• River HomeLink presents ‘High School Musical Jr.’: March 22-23
• Cheerleading skills clinic with Coach Megan: March 23
• Pop Warner spring flag football: Practices start March 25
• Right At School Spring Break camps: April 1-5, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Spring break basketball and soccer camp (grades 2-4): April 2-4
• Tigerland Preschool (ages 3-5): Enrollment open now

View the full community calendar.