In this issue:
Calendar
Register to vote in upcoming general election
October school meals
Report, don’t repost safety concerns
School finance 101: Where does the money come from?
Community events
CALENDAR
Tuesday, Oct. 7:
Financial aid workshop for high school seniors and their parents/guardians. Learn about financial aid programs to support students’ plans for after high school.
Wednesday, Oct. 8:
One-hour late start for most schools
Deadline to reapply for free or reduced-price meals if your child received them last school year and you have not applied again this year.
Friday, Oct. 10:
No school for students due to teacher training
Deadline to share your thoughts in a short survey about school and district communication
News to know
Register to vote in the upcoming general election
Make sure you are registered to vote in the general and special election on Tuesday, Nov. 4. Eligible voters can register online through Oct. 27 and in person through Nov. 4 by visiting the Clark County Elections Office. Ballots will be mailed by Oct. 17. Learn more about voter registration and see what’s on the ballot by visiting the Clark County Elections Office website.
October school meals
School breakfast and lunch menus for October are available online. Meals can be paid through InTouch Receipting.
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. You can report bullying, intimidation, harassment, threats and safety concerns using our anonymous reporting system. Emergencies should always be reported to 911.
School finance 101: Where does the money come from?
In this series, we’re breaking down the why, how and how much of school finance, starting with where the money comes from. In Washington state, school funding usually comes from four sources. Read more.
COMMUNITY EVENTS
See local events and opportunities, including mentoring, tutoring, learning activities, sports and more.
Battle Ground Community Education: Basketball league (kindergarten through sixth grade)
Youth Mental Health First Aid (Oct. 18)
Fall Outerwear Giveaway (Oct. 29 and 30) Español ┃ русски
Screenings for child growth and development (ages 3-5) Español ┃ русски
STAY CONNECTED
Battle Ground Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.
Information about the district’s nondiscrimination and sex-based discrimination policies and grievance procedures are located on the District’s website at: https://www.battlegroundps.org/notice-of-nondiscrimination/.
The following employees have been designated to receive and respond to questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:
Title IX Coordinator/Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator: Lynnell Tsugawa-Murray, Assistant Superintendent, Battle Ground Public Schools, PO Box 200, Battle Ground, WA 98604, EMAIL PHONE: 360-885-5340
Section 504/ADA Coordinator: Michelle Reinhardt, Executive Director of Human Resources, Battle Ground Public Schools, PO Box 200, Battle Ground, WA 98604, EMAIL PHONE: 360-885-5481