
March 23, 2024
Take a deeper look at the social and emotional learning centers that have been set up in schools in the district with paraeducators Vanessa Toland (Tukes Valley Middle) and Emily ...

February 26, 2024
In this episode, hear from Cindy Arnold, the district's director of Career and Technical Education, or CTE. Cindy discusses her journey to her position, what CTE is and how succes...

January 31, 2024
In this episode, Deputy Superintendent Shelly Whitten joins the conversation to dig into the nuts and bolts of the capital levy that is on the ballot for February 13, 2024. In the...

January 12, 2024
This episode features Simeon Redberg and Rob Pollock, who are the esports coaches at Prairie and Battle Ground high schools. If you're not sure what Esports is, this is your chanc...

December 20, 2023
Did you know that BGPS' multilingual program serves more than 1,000 students who are learning English? Learn about the program with Director of Federal Program Lynnell Tsugawa-Mur...

December 14, 2023
Britt Pedlar and Gene Fritz, culinary arts teachers at Prairie and Battle Ground high schools, talk about their amazing programs and how they go to where they are today. The spotl...

November 21, 2023
This episode features a conversation with Kris Neal and Debbie Smith, who head up the work-based learning program. They help students earn credit after the students find jobs with...

October 26, 2023
Dig into Battle Ground Public Schools' budget to get a picture of how it all works and where the money goes. Plus, learn about Tukes Valley Middle School's new DREAM Team. Listen...

October 11, 2023
This episode uncovers a couple of superheroes for the Battle Ground Public Schools: Director of Technology Scott McDaniel and Educational Technology Coordinator Cassondra Smith. W...

September 13, 2023
In this episode of the podcast, hear from Andy Woodrow, who teaches the Air Force Junior ROTC program at Battle Ground High School, and Rheanne Harpe, one of the students in the p...

May 24, 2023
Callie Christensen and Kelly Oriard are the co-CEOs of Slumberkins as well as alums of Prairie High School. Hear about their journey as educators, parents and businesspeople. Rose...

May 23, 2023
The special services department is responsible for meeting needs of hundreds of students across the district. Hear about what their work encompasses. In this episode, you'll also ...

April 26, 2023
Have you ever wondered what it's like to be a middle school principal? In this episode, you'll get a look at the role during a conversation with Heather Ichimura and Ben Ziegler. ...

April 12, 2023
Hear from Battle Ground High School drama teacher Cash Henry. The school's theatre department has produced many great shows, including "A Christmas Carol," which Cash wrote. The s...

March 20, 2023
We have a special treat for you in this episode. At the March 2023 Citizens Advisory Committee meeting, a panel of students from the different secondary schools in the district an...

March 6, 2023
In this episode are teacher Gracelyn Crum and Director of Instructional Leadership Mike Michaud, who discuss new steps the district is taking to teach pre-kindergarten kids in the...

February 6, 2023
In this episode, Tamra Scheetz, director of instructional interventions, and Tamra Vanegas, a counselor on special assignment, talk about everything that Battle Ground Public Scho...

January 24, 2023
What happens during late-start Wednesdays? Find out about Professional Learning Communities in this discussion with Andrea Sperry, the principal at Maple Grove Primary, and Angela...

January 9, 2023
Hear about Prairie High School's work to build community connections in this episode featuring Assistant Principal Erin Thompson and ASB President Taylin Mandaguit. Danaka Ross, t...
December 21, 2022
Hear from Dave Cresap and Amy Fredericks, who work in the curriculum, instruction and assessment department, about the process for adopting a new curriculum. It's a lengthy proces...
