Nov. 25, 2024
Battle Ground Public Schools
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Thanksgiving holiday break
Snow routes
Get help applying for financial aid
ASPIRE referral deadline
See books your child has checked out from the library
River HomeLink Theatre presents 'Shrek the Musical Jr.'
District news
In case you missed it
Calendar
Community events
No school Nov. 27-29 for Thanksgiving holiday
All Battle Ground schools will be closed Wednesday, Nov. 27, through Friday, Nov. 29, in observance of the Thanksgiving Day holiday. Schools will reopen at regular times the week of Dec. 2.
We are grateful for our students, families, staff and community! We hope you find time to connect and recharge during the break.
If you need support, Care Solace is available to connect any staff member, student and/or an immediate family member with a mental health provider. Call 888-515-0595 or visit caresolace.com/battlegroundps.
Snow routes posted and winter weather guide
Snow routes for the 2024-25 school year are now posted on the district website. Please also take a moment to ensure your contact information is up to date through Skyward (Family Access). On weather-impacted days, the district will begin communicating with families as early as 5:30 a.m. Download our handy weather guide for more information and a list of which schools are in the north and south parts of the district (please note, Battle Ground Virtual Academy is considered a south school this year).
Get help with applying for financial aid
High school seniors and families looking for help completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid are invited to attend one of three upcoming in-person events:
Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024: Prairie High School, 3-6 p.m.
Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025: Battle Ground High School, 3-6 p.m.
Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025: Prairie High School, 3-6 p.m. (Interpreters available)
No RSVP is required to attend. At least three days prior to attending one of these events, parents/guardians and students must each set up an account by creating a FSA ID. Federal student aid is money from the federal government that helps you pay for college, career school, trade school or other expenses.
Aspire Highly Capable Program referrals end soon
The Aspire Highly Capable Program is accepting referrals for testing through Friday, Dec. 6, 2024. 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.
See the library books that your child has checked out
School libraries are important sources of information for young readers. Parents and guardians are welcome to see what's available in their child’s school library and review the books their child has checked out. Find out how. If there are books you do not wish your child to read, please contact the teacher-librarian at your child's school. The teacher librarian will note these restrictions in your child's account.
River HomeLink Theatre presents ‘Shrek the Musical Jr.’
River HomeLink Theatre’s production of Shrek the Musical Jr. is coming to Prairie High School starting Friday, Dec. 6. Under the direction of Sandy Sparks, follow along as Shrek and Donkey set out on a quest to rescue Princess Fiona. Along the way, they meet a dragon, a gingerbread girl, Pinocchio, a not-so-wicked witch, the Three Pigs and a whole bunch more fairy tale creatures. Shrek the Musical Jr. is an adventure the whole family will enjoy. Tickets can be purchased online in advance (https://wa-battleground-lite.intouchreceipting.com/RHLTheater) or at the door. Prices are $5 for children (3-10) and seniors, or $10 for general admission.
Showtimes will be at 7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 6 and 13, with 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. showings on Saturday, Dec. 7 and 14.
DISTRICT NEWS
CAM Academy students help out peers in the wake of Hurricane Helene
In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, students in Andie Noye's fourth grade class at CAM Academy started looking for ways to help out. Noye connected with another fourth grade teacher, Courtney Jackson, who said many of her students in Martinez, Georgia, still lacked power. Others couldn't even play outside due to hazards like downed trees and power lines caused by the storm. So Noye's class began collecting board games, books, arts and craft, candy, stuffed animals and even homemade bracelets. The care packages recently arrived, and Mrs. Jackson says her students (pictured) had a blast reading the letters, playing the games and passing out the other gifts.
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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
Internet safety
BGPS uses GoGuardian to keep students safe online on their school-issued devices. Parents/guardians can use the GoGuardian Parent app to help monitor activity when their child is using their school-issued device at home outside of school hours. This application has features like web filtering and parental controls such as pausing internet access and setting up online hours. Learn more and find other resources for going online.
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.
Math Nation
Free for students, Math Nation provides resources that can help with sixth through eighth grade math, Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2 and ACT/SAT prep. Students can use Math Nation to watch instructional videos, complete workbooks, receive virtual tutoring and more. To get started, log in through Clever and look for the Accelerate Learning app. Questions? Email terri@mathnation.com.
UPCOMING CALENDAR
Monday, Nov. 25: School board regular meeting, 6 p.m. at the Lewisville campus and streaming online
Wed.-Fri., Nov. 27-29: Thanksgiving break (no school)
COMMUNITY EVENTS
Battle Ground Community Education - Black Friday indoor soccer camp | Winter break camps | Martial Arts with Isaiah | Cheerleading with Miss Jeanna | Zumba classes (ages 18 and up)
Prairie High School Bands’ Yuletide Bazaar (Saturday, Nov. 30)