BGPS News to Know

IN THIS ISSUE:

• Graduations continue/early release schedule

• Help us highlight the class of 2025

• 2025-26 school calendar

• End-of-year checklist

• Review potential curriculum for high school and emotional learning

• Free summer meals available

• SUN Bucks summer EBT

• SAT registration opportunities

• Skyward upgrade coming soon; enroll new students before July 7

• Summer learning opportunities for high schoolers

• Community Education summer camps

• Care Solace: Link to mental health support

• District news

• In case you missed it

• Calendar

• Community events

Report cards will be mailed for the final semester in the coming weeks. They should be in the mail for primary grade students by Tuesday, June 17. Middle and high school report cards should be in the mail the following week. All should arrive by the end of the month.

Starting in the 2025-26 school year, families will receive printed report cards only upon request. Digital report cards will be available in Qmlativ (the new version of Skyward coming this summer) and may be printed at home.

The calendar for the 2025-26 school year is now available to view or download (Русский) (Español). Calendars for CAM Academy and River HomeLink will be added later.

Battle Ground Public Schools is considering a new curriculum for social and emotional learning that would be used starting next school year, and eventually affect all high school students in the district. We believe that input from families and community members is essential to the process of adopting this new curriculum.

The first reading of the proposed curriculum will be during the school board's July 28 meeting. Prior to board consideration, there are several additional opportunities for parents, guardians, staff, students and community members to provide their input:

• Virtual review night: Tuesday, June 10, starting at 6 p.m. via Zoom (meeting information). Due to copyright restrictions, this meeting will not be recorded.

• In-person review night: Thursday, June 12, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at CASEE A  (11104 N.E. 149th St., Brush Prairie, WA 98606). Drop in anytime, no RSVP required.

• By appointment: June 2-June 22. To make an appointment, please email projectaware@battlegroundps.org or call Assistant Director of Project AWARE Erick Suksdorf at 360-885-5440.

• View limited samples online: *Online samples are limited due to copyright restrictions. To view the curriculum in its entirety, please attend one of the review nights or request an in-person appointment. 

After you have reviewed the curriculum, we invite you to provide your feedback by June 22. You can also read more from people involved in the pilot process about their hopes and goals for the new curriculum.

Kids and teens ages 18 or younger can receive free meals at two Battle Ground schools starting on June 17. Meals will be served on weekdays at the following locations through Aug. 14 (except the Fourth of July). 

Maple Grove Primary School, 610B SW Eaton Blvd., Battle Ground

• Breakfast 8 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.

• Lunch 12 noon to 1 p.m.

CAM Academy, 406 NW 5th Ave., Battle Ground

• Breakfast 7:30 a.m. to 8 a.m. 

• Lunch 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

The Summer Food Service Program, sponsored by the district and funded primarily through a U.S. Department of Agriculture grant, helps provide nutritious meals during the summer months when children are not in school. Children and teens do not need to attend a Battle Ground school to participate. Meals must be consumed onsite (no curbside pickup).

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!

Students in grades 10-12 who are interested in taking the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) can register now for upcoming testing on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025, and/or Saturday, March 14, 2026. The cost is $68 per student. Find out more details and register.

This summer, Battle Ground Public Schools will be transitioning to a newer version of Skyward - Family Access called Qmlativ. While we anticipate minimal disruption for parents, there are a few dates you should be aware of:

• Sunday, July 6 - Last day to complete online enrollment prior to the switch*

• July 7 - Aug. 3 - New student enrollment and annual student update unavailable

• Monday, Aug. 4 - New system rollout begins

• Monday, Aug. 11 - Online enrollments resume

*If you do not complete the online enrollment process prior to Skyward being taken offline on July 6, you will need to restart the process when enrollment resumes. 

Please watch for additional information over the summer.

Battle Ground Public Schools is offering online summer school classes for high school students looking to earn original credit or for those needing to recover credit for failed courses. Classes will be offered in a variety of subjects. Current eighth grade students also may recover the Washington state history requirement.

Battle Ground Community Education will be offering a variety of summer camp opportunities five days a week. Pick from a selection of half-day camps, day camps or weekly camps. Activities include QuickStart sports camps, dance and cheer camps and workshops, SHAPE NW theme camps and the Prairie High School volleyball camp. Get more details and sign up on the BGCE website.

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 responses from more than 1,400 students, 1,000 staff members and nearly 650 parents and guardians. We appreciate everyone who took time to share their thoughts with us. See the survey results.

The BGPS Bulletin is full of great stories about what’s happening in and around the Battle Ground Public Schools. If you’re not already signed up, be sure to subscribe so you can stay up to date and in the know.

All families with in-district or out-of-district boundary exceptions (choice transfers) for the 2024-2025 school year need to reapply for the 2025-26 school year. Starting this year, Battle Ground Public Schools has switched from paper forms to an online application through the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. Get more information about this process.

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. You can report bullying, intimidation, harassment, threats and safety concerns using our anonymous reporting system. Emergencies should always be reported to 911.

• Graduations:

  • Monday, June 9: CAM Academy graduation (7 p.m. @ Prairie High School)

  • Tuesday, June 10: Summit View High School graduation (7 p.m. @ Prairie High School)

  • Wednesday, June 11: Battle Ground Virtual Academy graduation (7 p.m. @ Prairie High School)

• Monday, June 9: Regular school board meeting (4 p.m.) at the Lewisville campus and streaming online. (NOTE: Earlier start time due to CAM Academy graduation)

• Tuesday, June 10: High school SEL curriculum virtual review night - 6 p.m. via Zoom (meeting information). Due to copyright restrictions, this meeting will not be recorded.

• Tuesday, June 10: Three-hour early release

• Wednesday, June 11: Three-hour early release - last day for most students

• Thursday, June 12: High school SEL curriculum in-person review night - 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at CASEE A  (11104 N.E. 149th St., Brush Prairie, WA 98606). No RSVP required, drop in any time.

• Battle Ground Community Education - Summer camps - sports, dance/cheer, volleyball, etc | QuickStart summer sports camps | Summer Basketball league

• RockSolid Teen Takeover at the movies - Friday, June 13, $5 per teen

• Tiger Cage Camp (grade 3-8 basketball camp) - June 16-18, $50 per child

• Prairie High School women’s soccer camp - July 7-10, 9-11 a.m.

• City of Battle Ground summer sports camps

• City of Battle Ground summer playground program

• YMCA summer day camps

• View more community events

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