In this issue:
One-hour late start on Sept. 24
Share your thoughts in a short survey
Meal benefit expiration
Upcoming deadline to protect your child’s Chromebook
Free technology monitoring tool for parents
In case you missed it
Calendar
Community events
Wednesday, Sept. 24, is a one-hour late start for most schools. School will begin one hour later than the Monday/Tuesday/Thursday/Friday start time. Teachers will use this time to work together to implement best practices of high-quality instruction. Students will be released at the usual times.
We want to hear your thoughts on school and district communication. You can also share other ideas that you think are important. Please take this short survey and share your thoughts with us by Oct. 10.
Free and reduced-price meal benefits will expire on Wednesday, Oct. 8, for students who have not renewed their application from last school year. Families must reapply for meal benefits each year to continue receiving meals at a reduced rate and/or to waive or reduce certain fees (this also requires a consent to share form). Only one application is required for each family, and the information is always kept confidential.
How to reapply:
Pick up an application at your child’s school.
While accidental damage to a school-issued Chromebook can happen, you can avoid paying the full cost of repairs or replacement by enrolling in our optional assurance program. Sept. 30 is the deadline for current students to purchase this protection. Find out how.
Did you know that every Battle Ground parent/guardian has access to a free parental account that will give you important insights into your child’s online activity on their school-issued device? Learn more and activate your free account.
September is National Suicide Prevention Month, a reminder to take care of yourself and those around you all year long. If you or someone you know needs mental health support, Care Solace provides 24/7 confidential connections to professionals. It’s free for Battle Ground students, staff and their immediate family members. Learn more. You can also attend a class on suicide prevention (see calendar below). RSVP to save your spot. Everyone is welcome.
Monday, Sept. 22: Board of directors special meeting/executive session at 5 p.m. and regular meeting at 6 p.m. at the Lewisville campus and streaming online.
Wednesday, Sept. 24: One-hour late start for most schools
Thursday, Sept. 25: Learn about suicide prevention through our new Family University. RSVP for this training.
Sunday, Sept. 28: Deadline to purchase tickets for the Battle Ground Education Foundation fundraiser
Wednesday, Oct. 1: One-hour late start for most schools
Friday, Oct. 3: Deadline to register for the following tests:
PSAT/NMSQT for students in grades 10-12
PSAT 8/9 for students in grades 8-9
World language testing for students in grades 8-12
See local events and opportunities, including mentoring, tutoring, learning activities, sports and more.
Battle Ground Community Education: Dance, volleyball and martial arts┃ After school basketball and flag football ┃Fall 2025 basketball league ┃ Volleyball jamboree
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