NEWS
Battle Ground High School Drama presents ‘Little Women’ Battle Ground High School Drama is set to perform the timeless classic “Little Women” beginning May 8. Presented by arrangement with Music Theatre International, this story of family and love is brought to life in musical numbers about personal Read more →
Battle Ground school board selects Mark Watrin as new District 4 director The Battle Ground Public Schools Board of Directors has selected retired educator Mark Watrin to fill the District 4 director position left vacant when long-time board member Mavis Nickels resigned earlier this month. Watrin was Read more →
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 →
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 →
Board Director Mavis Nickels always asks 'What's best for kids?' Mavis Nickels has spent the better part of the past 43 years dedicated to serving the interests of students in Battle Ground Public Schools. For nearly three decades, Nickels taught math and chemistry at Prairie High School, Read more →
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 →
Partnerships enable Battle Ground students to earn college credit Students no longer have to wait to get into college to earn college credit. In Battle Ground Public Schools, students can start earning the credits that will help them get a jump start on their college education as Read more →
Battle Ground Board Director’s educational roots run deep Battle Ground Public Schools board member Ken Root has teaching and education in his blood. His mother and his mother-in-law were both teachers. His grandfather and uncle were both on their local school boards. His wife is currently a Read more →
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 →