BGPS Bulletin

The 66th annual Battle Ground Public Schools District Art Show is in the books! Thank you to the talented artists from around the district who submitted their art, to the dedicated art teachers who feed their creativity and to the hundreds of you who took time to view the art and vote in the People's Choice Awards. A list of this year's winners is available on the district website. See you next year!

Hard to believe, but graduations start next Wednesday, June 4! Find the full schedule, attendance information and viewing options on the district website. We hope to see you there!

While it is never easy making budget decisions that result in the loss of valued staff members, Battle Ground Public Schools remains committed to transparency and communication throughout this process.

Due to some changes in our budget outlook, we will be able to preserve about 30% of the positions and programs that were initially slated for reduction. However, approximately 70% of the planned reductions will still move forward due to the loss of local levy funding.

See the list of positions and programs that will be preserved and what will remain on the cut list, and find out how these decisions were made.

For more information and to remain updated throughout this process, please follow our budget cuts webpage.

BGPS’ board of directors met for a special meeting/work session at 3:45 p.m. and a regular meeting at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, May 27. Video and notes from that meeting are available on the district website. The board will next meet on Monday, June 9, for a regular meeting at 4 p.m. (PLEASE NOTE: This is earlier than the normal time due to the graduation for CAM Academy happening at 7 p.m.) You are invited to attend in-person at the Lewisville campus (406 NW 5th Ave., Battle Ground) or watch the meeting online.

Each year, the nonprofit Identity Clark County honors staff members and volunteers from school districts and higher education institutions across Southwest Washington. On May 20, 2025, Yacolt Primary teacher Daniela Alexakis and Tukes Valley Primary volunteer Olesea Neaga were recognized as Battle Ground Public Schools' Learn Here Heroes.

Learn more about Olesea and Daniela.

Congratulations to Daniela, Olesea and all of this year's Learn Here Heroes! And thank you to Identity Clark County and the local businesses supporting Southwest Washington education.

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 close educational gaps during the 2023-24 academic year. Earned by only 16% of public schools statewide, this recognition highlights achievements in key areas of student success.

The honored BGPS schools are:

• CAM Academy

• Chief Umtuch Middle School

• Yacolt Primary School

• Daybreak Middle School

• Tukes Valley Primary School

Discover how each school earned this honor.

Said Deputy Superintendent Shelly Whitten, “I am very proud of these schools for all of their work to help each student be successful. This award indicates sustained work to improve student learning. Professional Learning Communities, school improvement plans, waiver days and other efforts to improve instructional practice are all paying off. Congratulations to the staff, students and families at each of these schools!”

Free summer meals will be available from Tuesday, June 17, through Thursday, Aug. 14. Meals will be available at two sites: 

• Maple Grove Primary (Mon.-Fri.): Breakfast - 8-8:30 a.m. | Lunch - 12-1 p.m.

• CAM Academy (Mon.-Fri.): Breakfast - 7:30-8 a.m. | Lunch - 11:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m.

  • *There will be no meal service on Friday, July 4.

Everyone age 18 or younger is eligible. Enrollment in Battle Ground Public Schools is not required. All meals must be consumed onsite. See more details.

Qualifying families can receive up to $120 per child through the Summer EBT program (known as SUN Bucks in Washington). SUN Bucks can be used to purchase food at retail locations like grocery stores, farmers markets, and corner stores. Families who qualified for free or reduced meals and activities through the Child Nutrition Eligibility and Education program are eligible. Visit the state’s SUN Bucks page for more information and to apply. Please be aware that income eligibility limits are increasing starting July 1, 2025, so don’t delay!

Eight bands from our middle and high schools marched in the recent Hazel Dell Parade of Bands. If you were unable to attend, or just want to relive the experience, every performance is available on the district's YouTube page. Happy viewing!

The spring high school all-league teams were announced this week. Watch for a full breakdown and full-year award highlights in the June 13 edition of the BGPS Bulletin.