This week’s News to Know
March 25, 2024
One-hour late start on Wednesday, March 27
Schools will begin an hour late on Wednesday, March 27, to allow time for teachers to work together to implement best practices of high-quality instruction. Students will be released at normal times.
Spring break, April 1-5
Schools will be closed the week of April 1 for spring break. District office will be open Monday-Thursday that week and closed on Friday, April 5. Schools will resume on Monday, April 8.
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. The deadline to register is Tuesday, March 26. 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.
Hotspots and bus Wi-Fi to end
This summer, Battle Ground Public Schools will stop receiving federal dollars that allowed us to provide additional support for students during the pandemic. As a result, we will not have the funds to continue lending out hotspots for home use or to maintain Wi-Fi on school buses. These resources will no longer be available starting on June 17. We regret this inconvenience.
If you have a district-issued hotspot, please return it by June 17.
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.
Want to take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery?
On Saturday, April 27, students in grades 10-12 will have the opportunity to take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery, or ASVAB. Scores are used to determine if someone is qualified to enlist in the military and to assign someone to an appropriate job in the military. Scores above 31 also will fulfill graduation pathway requirements. Registration runs from Friday, March 26, through April 26. Get information about the test.
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 by Friday, April 5, at noon.
DISTRICT NEWS
Battle Ground students bring home prizes in annual ESD 112 high school art show
Educational Services District 112 held their annual Southwest Washington Regional High School Art Show via YouTube on Wednesday, March 20. Several students from Prairie High School and River HomeLink won awards. Visit the district website to view the full list.
View all the winners and watch the awards presentation on YouTube by visiting ESD 112’s website. Battle Ground Public Schools’ own annual art show will be happening in May, so stay tuned for more information soon.
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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
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.
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.
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
- Wednesday, March 27: One-hour late start
- Monday-Friday, April 1-5: Spring break. No school. School offices are closed to the public. District office is open Monday-Thursday, closed Friday, April 5. All schools resume on Monday, April 8.
COMMUNITY EVENTS
- 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
- Falcons Golf Camp (ages 8-14): Thursday, April 11, 5:30-7 p.m.
- BGCE After School flag football: April 17 – May 29
- Tigerland Preschool (ages 3-5): Enrollment open now
- View the full community calendar
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