Chief Umtuch Middle

Battle Ground Public Schools is considering new curriculum for social and emotional learning that would be used starting in the 2025-26 school year, and eventually affect all hig...

Free summer meals are available on weekdays from June 17 through Aug. 14. Meals will be available at two sites: Maple Grove Primary (Mon.-Fri.): Breakfast - 8-8:30 a.m. | Lun...

All new student enrollments for the 2025–26 school year must be submitted by Sunday, July 6. Any enrollment not completed by that date will be lost as the district transition...

Primary and middle school offices will close to the public for summer break starting June 23. High school offices will close to the public starting June 27. Starting the week of...

The end of every school year includes a bittersweet farewell to valued employees heading off into retirement. This year, we bid best wishes to nearly three dozen employees compri...

Each year, Battle Ground Public Schools gathers feedback from different groups to better understand what’s working well and where we can grow. In 2025, the survey received respons...

Revival of student-led newspaper, Your Battle Ground Public Schools releases first issue The revived student-led newspaper, "Your Battle Ground Public Schools" began in early sp...

Summer checklist Before you head off into summer break, please take a moment to look through this checklist and information about the 2025-26 school year to help with planning....

More than 200 pieces were submitted in the annual BGPS Art Show. Now in its 66th year, the show has long served as a showcase for the best of the visual arts in the district. Con...

More than a quarter of Battle Ground Public Schools’ 19 schools have been recognized by the Washington State Board of Education for exceptional achievement, growth and efforts to ...

Note: This information was originally posted in May 2024. It was updated in May 2025 to reflect the class of 2028's current grade during the 2024-25 school year. Students take ...

Battle Ground Public Schools celebrates the following staff members for their many years of dedicated service. We appreciate the care and professionalism that our staff bring to t...

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...

Once again this Teacher Appreciation Week, we asked members of our community to share some thoughts on your favorite teacher(s) and you did not disappoint! Nearly 80 of you took ...

Battle Ground Public Schools is evaluating new tools and materials to teach character education, foster students’ life skills and identify potential challenges before they become ...

It's time to vote! The Battle Ground Public Schools Art Show returns this month for its 66th year, bringing back the popular People’s Choice Award. Community members can vote for ...

Teacher Appreciation Week is coming up May 5-11 and we're asking all of YOU to help us celebrate! Tell us about your or your child's favorite teacher(s) by filling out this short ...

During one of his middle school basketball games this season, Chief Umtuch Middle School eighth grader Sean Dillon found himself with the ball in his hands and space to shoot. Qu...

Coming Next Week: Law Enforcement Presentation on Keeping Students Safe from Drugs and Alcohol Join us for a presentation by the Washington State Patrol. Officers will discuss ...