Oct. 28, 2024
Battle Ground Public Schools
Hello, staff and families of Battle Ground Public Schools,
In this message:
No school on Wednesday
Parent-teacher conference week Nov. 4-8
Immunization exclusion information
Winter coat giveaway
Remember to vote by Nov. 5
Aspire Highly Capable Program referral window open
Report, don’t repost
District news
In case you missed it
Calendar
Community events
No student attendance on Wednesday, Oct. 30
Please note that schools will be closed for teacher training on Wednesday, Oct. 30. The full school calendar is available on the district website. The regular schedule will resume on Thursday, Oct. 31.
Parent-teacher conferences Nov. 4-8
Fall parent-teacher conferences will be held the week of Monday, Nov. 4. There will be no late start on Wednesday, Nov. 6, for all schools (start times will be on the regular M/T/Th/F schedule). All families are invited to participate. Students who are not meeting grade-level standards or who have a grade below 70% in any given class may receive first priority. Parents and guardians may also request a conference in advance. High schools will communicate if they have drop-in periods for meeting with teachers.
Three-hour early release schedule:
Primary schools - Monday through Friday
Middle schools - Tuesday through Friday
High schools - Wednesday through Friday (NOTE: CAM Academy will release students at 11:10 a.m.)
Winter coat giveaway
Does your child need a winter coat? Get a new or gently used coat for free from the district's Family and Community Resource Center. All students and families in the district are welcome. Limited to one coat per person.
When: Nov. 5-7, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Lewisville campus (406 NW Fifth Ave., Battle Ground, WA)
Chickenpox cases
In recent weeks, Battle Ground Public Schools has experienced chickenpox cases at several buildings. When this happens, Clark County Public Health may direct students who do not have documented immunization to stay home for 21 days to reduce the chance of the disease spreading further. A student may be able to return to school sooner with documented proof of immunity. If you have questions about your child’s chickenpox immunization status, please reach out to their school nurse.
Immunization requirements
Washington’s Department of Public Health requires that students who do not have all of their legally required immunizations or an approved exemption on file must be excluded from classes starting Friday, Nov. 15. Letters for families who are currently out of compliance were mailed on Friday, Oct. 25. Visit the Washington Department of Health website for more information on what vaccines are required to attend school in the state of Washington, or how to obtain an approved certificate of exemption.
Report, don’t repost
If you see or hear of a possible threat, please report it to law enforcement directly and/or to school staff. This is the best and most helpful action because it begins an investigation and helps to limit the potential for misinformation to spread.
Reposting or sharing a threat on social media in an attempt to warn others spreads the threat farther from its original source and may cause unnecessary alarm and fear.
You can report bullying, intimidation, harassment, threats and safety concerns using our anonymous reporting system. Emergencies should always be reported to 911.
Remember to vote in the Nov. 5 election!
There is just over one week remaining until the Nov. 5 general and special election! If you haven’t received your ballot in the mail by now, you should contact the Clark County Elections Department at 564-397-2345 to request a replacement ballot. Replacement ballots may also be requested or accessed at VoteWA.gov to print out and return by mail or drop box.
After 5 p.m. today, eligible individuals who wish to register must visit the Clark County Elections office to do so in person before 8 p.m. on Nov. 5. If you have already voted and wish to check the status of your ballot, you can do so at VoteWA.gov. To view an online voter’s information guide, view a list of ballot drop off locations, or learn more about how elections in Clark County work, visit ClarkVotes.org.
DISTRICT NEWS
Yacolt fourth graders’ electricity projects amp up the learning
Last week, fourth graders at Yacolt Primary School showed off some cool creations as part of their annual electricity project. Students are tasked with creating something that includes a power source, a circuit and a light or moving part. Check out some of the cool designs they came up with over on the district’s Facebook and Instagram pages!
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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
Aspire Highly Capable Program referral window open
We are excited to announce that the Aspire Highly Capable Program is now accepting referrals for testing! Aspire is our highly capable/gifted education program designed to support students who demonstrate advanced academic abilities or potential. Get the details on the process and timeline.
UPCOMING CALENDAR
Monday, Oct. 28: Work session at 4:30 p.m. and regular school board meeting at 6 p.m. at the Lewisville Campus and streaming online.
Wednesday, Oct. 30: No school for students due to a teacher training day.
COMMUNITY EVENTS
Battle Ground Community Education - K-6 basketball league (registration open through Nov. 1) | Black Friday indoor soccer camp | Winter break camps | Martial Arts with Isaiah | Zumba classes (ages 18 and up)
Hoop.Camp basketball camp (Nov. 23)
Prairie High School Bands’ Yuletide Bazaar (Saturday, Nov. 30)