Questions about Proposition 9? You are invited to attend a presentation about the replacement levy (local property tax) for Battle Ground Public Schools. If approved by local voters on April 22, the levy would continue to fund programs and services that affect your school. The levy pays for teaching/building staff beyond what the state provides, materials, safety staff, busing, nursing, sports and more. Presentation dates *Tuesday, April 8, 5:30 p.m. at the Lewisville campus (406 NW Fifth Ave., Battle Ground) *Wednesday, April 16, 5:30 p.m. at Prairie High School All presentations are open to the public. Childcare and light refreshments will be provided. For ASL services, please email communication@battlegroundps.org at least five days prior to the presentation that you would like to attend.
6 months ago, Battle Ground Public Schools
Proposition 9: Know the facts about the replacement education and operations levy
Tukes Valley Primary students spread kindness one cup of coffee at a time; What the levy pays for at Captain, Daybreak, Glenwood, Maple Grove, Pleasant Valley, Tukes and Yacolt primary schools; Education support professionals week; plus much more in the March 13 edition of the BGPS Bulletin: https://tinyurl.com/mr3myvaf
6 months ago, Battle Ground Public Schools
A student shows off a coffee cup sleeve with the words "be positive, be you" on it
REMINDER: It's time to set those clocks forward one hour! Daylight Saving Time begins at 2 a.m. on Sunday, March 9. Don't be late for school on Monday! ;-)
6 months ago, Battle Ground Public Schools
A graphic reminding people to set their clocks forward one hour on Sunday, March 9
Did you know that Summit View High School also has a separate program called Battle Ground Open Doors? This is a GED prep program for students 16-21 years old. Earning a GED requires students to pass 4 exams. Math, Science, Literacy, and Civics. This year, our students have collectively passed 81 exams and earned 10 GEDs. Summit View High School has seen 12 individual students complete their 24 credits and graduate from high school. We are also on track for 2 Juniors to complete their 24 credits and graduate! Yes, you can finish early here. Think Summit View could be a good choice for you? Check us out. https://svhs.battlegroundps.org/o/svhs
7 months ago, Summit View High School
February employee recognition winners include Daniela Alexakis of Yacolt Primary, Vicki Goodard of Chief Middle, Kristina Heikes of Daybreak and Tina Yorke of Prairie. Plus, meet our new superintendent and a four-time state champion in wrestling in the Feb. 27 edition of the BGPS Bulletin: https://tinyurl.com/39tk3ypn
7 months ago, Battle Ground Public Schools
Pictured from left: Vicki Goodard, Superintendent Denny Waters, Kristina Heikes, Tina Yorke, Deputy Superintendent Shelly Whitten and Daniela Alexakis
Patriot Store at Pleasant Valley Middle incentivizes good behavior; Feb. 10 board meeting recap; Chief Umtuch Future City team builds on success; FCRC in need of donations; plus much more in the Feb. 13 edition of the BGPS Bulletin: https://tinyurl.com/5xm28f8u
7 months ago, Battle Ground Public Schools
Future City students at Chief Umtuch Middle School work on their project
Ballots for the Feb. 11 special election have been mailed; Student support staff a vital part of improving educational outcomes; Dry ice experiments create a buzz in middle schools; plus more in the Feb. 7 edition of the BGPS Bulletin: https://tinyurl.com/3hnhknt9
7 months ago, Battle Ground Public Schools
A teacher working with two young students
Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025: All BGPS schools will begin on time and buses are on regular routes. Some buses may be a little delayed as they travel slower due to road conditions. Thank you for your patience.
7 months ago, Battle Ground Public Schools
Late start Wednesday; Replacement levy would run Jan. 2026 through Dec. 2029 and replace an expiring levy that ends after this year; Are you ready for inclement weather?; Plus much more in the Feb. 3 edition of BGPS' News to Know: https://tinyurl.com/5n6njxry
7 months ago, Battle Ground Public Schools
News to Know for Feb. 3, 2025
Feb. 11 special election ballots in the mail; Middle schools see improvement in student learning and behavior in third year of organized sports; January employee recognition; plus lots more in the Jan. 30 edition of the BGPS Bulletin: https://tinyurl.com/yt4uymmp
8 months ago, Battle Ground Public Schools
Middle school cross-country athletes warming up
No school Wednesday for teacher training; the levy provides funding for programs and services that affect students in every BGPS school; February school meals; standardized testing opportunity; and more. See the news to know for the week of Jan. 27: https://bit.ly/3PSUnTC
8 months ago, Battle Ground Public Schools
News to know for Jan. 27, 2025
Late start Wednesday; Facts 4 and 5 about the replacement levy (costs are increasing and the levy helps pay for things the state doesn't fund); BGPS board recognized by the state; plus much more the Jan. 21 edition of BGPS News to Know: https://tinyurl.com/2keyrus4
8 months ago, Battle Ground Public Schools
BGPS News to Know for Jan. 21
Battle Ground Public Schools board earns top state award; More facts about the replacement levy on the Feb. 11 ballot; Prairie High School esports team wins state title; plus much more in the Jan. 16 edition of the BGPS Bulletin. Read here: https://tinyurl.com/2taf6uub
8 months ago, Battle Ground Public Schools
Members of the Battle Ground school board pose for a photo
Learn the facts about the replacement levy; New English language arts curriculum building excitement for learning; Donation drive takes on special meaning at Pleasant Valley Middle School; plus lots more in the Jan. 9 edition of the BGPS Bulletin. Read here: https://tinyurl.com/msuw2n4p
8 months ago, Battle Ground Public Schools
A student learning to write
Reminder: Levy presentation for Summit View families on Wednesday, January 8, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Prairie High School media center. Light refreshments and childcare provided (bring your ID). Details at https://bit.ly/3ODFzri
8 months ago, Battle Ground Public Schools
Late-start Wednesday; Winter break schedule; Fact #9 about the replacement levy (the estimated rate is $1.95 per $1,000 of assessed property value, or $101 per month in the first year for the owner of a home valued at $621,000); Plus much more in your Dec. 16 edition of BGPS' News to Know: https://tinyurl.com/43thmn3e
9 months ago, Battle Ground Public Schools
BGPS News to Know for Dec. 16
Know the facts about the replacement levy; Worth of high school drama programs goes far beyond the stage; Dec. 9 board meeting recap; Holiday donation drives in full swing; Two new BG Cast podcast episodes. Plus much more in the Dec. 12 edition of the BGPS Bulletin. Read here: https://tinyurl.com/2sy8ur73
9 months ago, Battle Ground Public Schools
A student installs a wireless microphone on another student during a rehearsal
Late-start Wednesday; Know the facts about the replacement levy; Winter break schedule; Right At School winter camps; How to watch winter sports; plus much more in your BGPS News to Know for Monday, Dec. 9: https://tinyurl.com/26wnztpt
9 months ago, Battle Ground Public Schools
Battle Ground Public Schools News to Know for Monday, Dec. 9
Replacement levy to appear on Feb. 11 ballot; Schedule of informational meetings on the levy; Nov. 25 board meeting recap; November employee recognition; Fall all-league selections; much more in the Dec. 5 edition of the BGPS Bulletin: https://tinyurl.com/5n7p5ekf
9 months ago, Battle Ground Public Schools
Graphic that reads "Proposition number 8. Know the facts about the replacement education and operations levy"
Board votes to put replacement levy on February ballot; Late-start Wednesday; Financial aid assistance; Aspire referral deadline; December school menus; plus more in this BGPS News to Know for Monday, Dec. 2: https://tinyurl.com/yn8xxyc9
10 months ago, Battle Ground Public Schools
BGPS News to Know for Monday, Dec. 2