
January 28, 2026
In this episode, Superintendent Shelly Whitten clarifies what the levy is; what it replaces; and what it would mean for students, schools, and the community. Hear what the distric...

January 25, 2026
Supporting students every day This episode begins with a student spotlight featuring Eva Cryblskey , a River HomeLink violinist who was recently named an Enspire Arts Ambassador. ...

December 22, 2025
This episode features a conversation with Superintendent Shelly Whitten and Assistant Superintendent Lynnell Tsugawa-Murray. Get to know the people leading Battle Ground and hear ...

November 19, 2025
This episode features PE teacher Daniela Alexakis, founder of the Yacolt Primary Running Club, which logged an impressive 13,769 miles during the 2024–25 school year. Daniela share...

October 15, 2025
Recorded in May 2025, prior to the change in leadership taking effect, this episode features a conversation with key figures in Battle Ground Public Schools' history: Former Supe...

September 12, 2025
In this episode, hear how Summit View High School alum Katie Bauer started working at Detroit Pizza at age 16 and is now a part-owner of the restaurant. Katie also talks about ach...

May 7, 2025
In this episode, learn about the significant role that nurses play in every school in our district. You might be surprised and impressed by everything that a school nurse is respo...

April 1, 2025
In today's episode, Travis Blankenship and Chelsea Ward from the district's Family and Community Resource Center discuss how the district supports students who are homeless or in ...

February 28, 2025
In this episode, Principal Matt Stanfill and teacher Michael Syron talk about all things Battle Ground Virtual Academy. The episode also shines a spotlight on a project that stude...

January 8, 2025
In this episode, hear from Superintendent Denny Waters and Deputy Superintendent Shelly Whitten about the upcoming levy that Battle Ground citizens will be voting on. In the spotl...

December 18, 2024
In this episode, learn how the district is using a federal grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration to support students. Plus, Karen Guenther share...

November 16, 2024
In this episode of the BG CAST, hear from a couple of volunteers with parent-teacher associations and organizations in the district. You'll hear from Erica Bedrossian (Pleasant Va...

August 29, 2024
Hear from the mayor of Battle Ground, Troy McCoy, who is a former BGPS school board member. In the spotlight are Donna Eskelson-Smith and and a couple of students who are involved...

August 26, 2024
The Battle Ground Education Foundation helps schools meet a variety of student needs. Hear about their work in this special episode. Plus, we talk with Bev Jones, a cheerleader fo...

August 15, 2024
In this episode, we talk with Cheryl O'Dell and Tom Bulkley, co-presidents of the Battle Ground Public Schools chapter of the Public School Employees of Washington. We also shine ...

August 15, 2024
Leading a high school is a complex job. In this conversation with Susannah Woehr and Charb Gourde of Prairie High School, you'll get an inside look at the challenges and opportuni...

June 6, 2024
Teacher Greg McKelvey was selected as the Grand Marshal for the 2024 Grand Floral Parade at the Rose Festival. Hear him talk about his 40 years of teaching and his journey with th...

May 28, 2024
This episode includes a discussion with art teachers Tatiana Stevens and Tamra Galles about visual arts and recent Ceramics Showdown. The spotlight is on the district art show, wh...

May 7, 2024
Just in time for Teacher Appreciation Week 2024, is a panel discussion involving teachers from all over the district. Hear them talk about how they're preparing students for gradu...

April 24, 2024
A couple of years ago, Battle Ground citizens passed a levy which provided the funding to bring back middle school sports. In this episode, hear from Rachel Sautter (Laurin) and J...
