Welcome to the new look of the BGPS Bulletin. You can still expect to find great updates on happenings in and around the district. We hope you enjoy!
Battle Ground Public Schools
The BGPS Bulletin has a new look!
Ready for back-to-school?
Battle Ground Public Schools is excited to welcome back our students starting Tuesday, Aug. 27! Be sure and check out our back-to-school checklist for tips on making sure your child's return to school goes as smoothly as possible.
On Wednesday, Aug. 28, school will begin at the regular time (no late start). Friday, Aug. 30 and Monday, Sept. 2 (Labor Day) are student non-attendance days. The first full day for kindergarten students will be Tuesday, Sept. 3. The full 2024-25 school calendar is available on the district website.
Share your back-to-school photos with us!
Help us celebrate the first day of school by taking a photo of your child and posting it on social media with the hashtag #BGPSBack2School! Your child's photo may be featured as part of a fun video in the Aug. 29 edition of the BGPS Bulletin!
BGPS has a new look!
Time sure flies, doesn't it? Hard to believe, but it has been nearly 30 years since Battle Ground Public Schools had a new logo. For more than a year, our communications department has worked through the process of gathering input and using it to create an updated logo that both acknowledges the area's history and connection to the local timber industry, while also looking ahead to a future where every student has the opportunity to succeed. See what goes into creating a new logo.
Oh, and just one more thing...
In addition to the new logo, Battle Ground Public Schools will soon be launching updated websites for schools and the district. We can't wait for you all to see what we've been working on!
OK fine. Here's a little sneak peek...
School board updates
BGPS’ board of directors held a budget work session at 4:45 p.m. and a regular meeting on Monday, Aug. 12. A summary and video are available on the district website.
The board's next meeting will be Monday, Aug. 24, 6 p.m. at the Lewisville campus and streaming online.
Summer projects continue
District maintenance crews are busy putting the finishing touches on a long list of summer projects. Here is just a partial list of some of the major projects:
Prairie High School
New main gym floor replaced with longer-lasting material that will reduce maintenance costs and improve safety for athletes.
Improved security to ensure visitors must go through the main office.
Repainted and upgraded band room.
Pleasant Valley Primary
Converted an unused covered play area on the east end of the building into three new classrooms to address overcrowding.
Laurin Middle School
Installed bollards and chains to protect grassy area out front.
Captain Strong Primary
Installed new mounts for classroom televisions and repainted.
River HomeLink/Maple Grove Primary
Stage wall installed for performance area.
Battle Ground High School
Upper section of District Stadium repainted
Gym floors resealed and polished
Districtwide
Replaced over 100 aging and/or obsolete security cameras
Welcome our new educators!
This week, 37 new educators spent two days getting up to speed on how things work in the district. We are excited for you to get to know these new faces in your buildings during the upcoming school year. If you spot them, be sure to say hello and show them what an amazing community Battle Ground Public Schools is to live and work in!
Help BGeF Stuff the Bus
Come by the Battle Ground Fred Meyer or Walmart stores on Saturday, Aug. 17, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to help provide for families in need. Volunteers will give you a list of needed items to purchase inside the store and donate, or you can bring new, unopened school supplies, hygiene products, laundry detergent, reusable water bottles, lunch boxes and much more. Cash donations are also accepted.
Battle Ground Education Foundation is a nonprofit dedicated to providing for the needs of schools and families throughout the Battle Ground School District. Check out their website for ways you can help, including their upcoming Destination Graduation fundraiser.
See you on Saturday!
New episodes of the BG Cast
Recent episodes focus on high school principals, the role of the Public School Employees chapter in BGPS, a school psychologist, the Battle Ground Education Foundation and self-proclaimed Battle Ground cheerleader Bev Jones. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Amazon Music!
We want to hear from you!
Something fun happening in your building or classroom? Is there a student or teacher doing something remarkable? Let us know about it! Battle Ground Public Schools' communications department is here to share your story and the stories happening all around you. Please reach out and let us know if you think there's a story worth sharing.
Email: communication@battlegroundps.org
Phone: 360-885-5337
Battle Ground Public Schools is currently hiring for a number of positions. We are particularly in need of classroom assistants for various positions (paraeducators). Visit the jobs page for details and to apply.
Kindergarten teacher (Yacolt Primary)
Career and technical education lab technician (Battle Ground High School/Prairie High School)
Social and emotional learning center support paraeducator (Chief Umtuch Middle School)
Licensed practical nurse (districtwide)
Registered behavior technician (districtwide)
Job coach (Futures Program at BGHS)
Special program classroom assistants/paraeducators (various schools)
Classified and certificated substitute positions
Crossing guards, bus monitors, recess supervision (various campuses)
Sports/coaching positions:
Head coach: Dance team (BGHS), gymnastics (BGHS/PHS), girls basketball (Tukes Valley Middle) and boys soccer (Pleasant Valley Middle)
Assistant coach: Boys basketball (PHS), g
irls basketball (PHS), cheer team (BGHS/PHS), football (BGHS), volleyball (BGHS) and cross-country (Laurin Middle)
Varsity assistant: Boys basketball (PHS), slow-pitch softball (PHS), girls soccer (BGHS) and volleyball (BGHS/PHS)
Find more information and apply online.
Bus drivers
BGPS' transportation provider, First Student, is in need of part-time bus drivers. For more details on First Student driving careers, including sign-on bonuses starting at $1,500 ($3,500 for experienced drivers), visit https://bit.ly/3mHrkav.
Right At School
The district's before and after-school care provider, Right At School, is looking for program managers and educators. Learn more at https://www.rightatschool.com/careers or email your resume to mari.howe@rightatschool.com.
First full day of school (except kindergarten): Tuesday, Aug. 27
Kindergarten students will receive a separate Smart Start schedule from their school. First full day of kindergarten is Tuesday, Sept. 3.
Regular start time on Wednesday, Aug. 28 (first one-hour late start is Wednesday, Sept. 4)
No student attendance on Friday, Aug. 30
Labor Day holiday (no school): Monday, Sept. 2
School board meeting: Monday, Aug. 26, 6 p.m. regular meeting at the Lewisville campus and streaming online.
The Reflector
Prairie High School grad helps secure gold for Team USA in gymnastics
Battle Ground Public Schools seeks members for Citizens Advisory Committee
Prairie’s main gym floor receives first upgrade since original in 1978
Get ready to pack area football stadiums; the boys of fall are near
The Columbian
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The following employees have been designated to receive and respond to questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Title IX Coordinator: Tom Adams, Director of Student Services, Battle Ground Public Schools, PO Box 200, Battle Ground, WA 98604, adams.tom@battlegroundps.org, 360-885-5415 and/or U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (OCR). Title IX inquiries may also be referred to the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (OCR) https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/index.html
Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator/Section 504/ADA Coordinator: Michelle Reinhardt, Executive Director of Human Resources, Battle Ground Public Schools, PO Box 200, Battle Ground, WA 98604, reinhardt.michelle@battlegroundps.org. 360-885-5481