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Peer Mentoring program a smashing success for Battle Ground Public Schools It’s nearing the end of third period in sixth grade teacher Tracey Pennington’s class at Daybreak Middle School, and the excitement in the room is palpable. The students are practically bouncing in their seats waiting for Read more →
Battle Ground educators earn National Board Certification Six educators from Battle Ground Public Schools earned certification in 2018 from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS). This accomplishment marks the successful completion of a rigorous, one-to-three year program aimed at honing teaching techniques and styles that Read more →
Board of Directors approves boundary changes: Maple Grove K-4 Conversion Last night at its meeting, the Battle Ground Public Schools Board of Directors approved boundary changes for Fall 2019 that will alleviate overcrowding in the district by shifting students to schools with empty classrooms. As part of Read more →
First graders send holiday cheer to students whose school burned Each December, Tukes Valley Primary first grade teacher Lyla Smith asks her students to ponder the same question: What’s the difference between making wishes and putting them on a list for Santa Claus, and making wishes to Read more →
Battle Ground schools' technical innovation earns props from Google Google is calling attention to how Battle Ground Public Schools' teachers (BGPS) use technology in the classroom. The school district has become the fourth in the Pacific Northwest region to earn the distinction: Google for Education Reference District. Read more →
Learning STEM is an art form at Laurin Middle School Students at Laurin Middle School have discovered that the most intriguing thing about their STEM class is usually not the science, technology, engineering or math concepts that it takes to solve problems. It's the art. Take a Read more →
Battle Ground schools get into the holiday spirit Battle Ground Public Schools' students and staff will celebrate the holiday season with food drives, gift donations, school assemblies and musical performances. Below is a list of all the events happening this holiday season! Primary Schools Captain Strong Primary: Read more →
Battle Ground introduces Run Hide Fight options during student safety drills Student and staff safety is a top priority in Battle Ground Public Schools. As part of our efforts to maintain safety in our schools, we instruct and drill students and staff on emergency procedures so that Read more →
Battle Ground Board seeks feedback on three boundary change options The Battle Ground Public Schools Board of Directors is asking for the public to weigh in on three options that would alleviate overcrowding by changing primary and middle school boundaries in the district. The board anticipates making Read more →