LMS News

• Principal's Roar: Eric Sakshaug

• Parent Pick Up Reminders

• LMS Zero Referral Winner 9/6/2024

• 2024/2025 Middle School Sports

• Counselor's Corner

• 2023/2024 Laurin Yearbooks still available

• LMS Artist of the Week

• PHS Cheerleading Future Falcon Mini Camp

District News

• Bus routes posted and FirstView mobile app

• Share Back to School Moments

• New School Menus

• New Website and Messaging Platform

• September Schedule reminders

• 2024/2025 School Calendars

• Middle School Sports Registration

• Back to School Additional Information

• Care Solace: Your link to mental health support

• Report incidents anonymously with SafeSchools

• Russian, Ukrainian and Spanish translation and interpretation services

• Employee Recognition Award

• Health and safety resources

LMS Key Dates

Hello Laurin Community!

Welcome Back. I want to tell you about how amazing your students are. I know first hand that coming back to school (especially middle school) is not easy. Just getting up in the morning is a challenge for many of us after enjoying the luxuries of summer time. In the first 7 days we have seen some major improvements to our school and it all has to do with two things; 1.) your students' effort  and 2.) our staff's willingness to demonstrate that we are about collective responsibility when it comes to keeping our school safe, both physically and emotionally, for each and every student.

So far your students have:

• Successfully managed 6 periods a day for 7 days

• Worked through the challenges of new procedures like, a new bell schedule, grade level PRIDE assemblies, new transitions and new boundaries for unstructured times like recess

• Took advantage of our Social Emotional systems to help them learn to self regulate

• Completely stopped the littering of our campus. Come and see!

I could sit here and brag about the changes Ms. Kai and I have implemented. But that would not be right. The truth is your student's rock and they are showing their PRIDE in a new and refreshing way. I am beyond pleased with the way they are responding to all the moving parts of our wonderful school. Please ask your students about how things are going. If you have a 5th grader, I'd love for you to know about their first PRIDE assembly.

We have surveyed the students on how they have felt in the first days of school and the responses are overwhelmingly positive. I want to thank you for raising such incredible young people who, I have no doubt, will be the future of our community and beyond.

With Love,

Mr. Saks

360.885.5201

To insure student safety and a friendly reminder that students that are being picked up after school:

• are to be picked up at the curb in front of the school.

• Students are not to walk off campus to meet their ride.

• Students are not to walk into the parking lot unless escorted by a parent or staff member.

• Students are not to go to Glenwood unless prearranged by LMS Administration.

Thank you for helping our students stay safe.

Come one! Come all! Now is the time for the Zero to One Referral Winner - the moment you've been waiting for! Today's winner of the drawing is 8th grader, Alden Rowley!" Congratulations Alden!

Keep your ears peeled for our Friday winners! Until next week!"

Here are season and registration dates for 2024/2025 Middle School Sports that is open to 6th through 8th grade students. Now is the time to get schedule your sports physical if your student plans on participating. Sports physicals are good for 2 years.

Visit the district’s middle school sports webpage to learn more.

CLICK HERE REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS

Season 1

Girls Basketball:

• Season September 4th through October 16, 2024

• Registration Wednesday, August 14th - Tuesday, September 10, 2024

Coed Cross Country

• Season September 4th through October 16, 2024

• Registration Wednesday, August 14th - Tuesday, September 17, 2024

Season 2

Girls Volleyball Note: There is a waiver day on Wednesday, October 30, 2024 - No student attendance

• Season October 28th through December 18, 2024

• Registration October 7th through November 4, 2024

Boys Soccer Note: There is a waiver day on Wednesday, October 30, 2024 - No student attendance

• Season October 28th through December 18, 2024

• Registration October 7th through November 4, 2024

Season 3

Girls Soccer

• Season January 13, 2025 through February 26, 2025

• Registration December 9, 2024 through January 7, 2025

Boys Basketball

• Season January 27, 2025 through March 12, 2025

• Registration January 6, 2025 through January 31, 2025

Season 4

Coed Track

• Season April 9, 2025 - May 21, 2025

• Registration Wednesday, March 12, 2025 through on Tuesday, April 22, 2025

*Registration opens 3 weeks prior to the start of the season, registration closes 2 weeks after the 1st practice.

Registration Instructions

The LMS 2023/2024 Yearbooks are still available for $20. Available to purchase when the school office reopens on August 5th.

Congratulations to 7th Grader: Adelaide Lokey...

Laurin’s Artist of the Week!

If you would like to be Laurin’s “Artist of the Week” and have your artwork on display in the plexi-glass case on the west end of the playground… fill out a slip with your first and last name, grade level, and Room number at breakfast or lunch in the cafeteria.  (… or See Miss Bachman in Room #14) Like Adelaide, you do not have to be in Art Class to enter, or to win! 

Bus routes posted and FirstView mobile app

Bus routes are now available online. For questions about school district bus service, call your school or First Student at 360-841-7099, ext. 103 or 104. Please be aware that the first several weeks of school can often see changes to routes as First Student makes adjustments. Any changes impacting riders will be communicated by your child’s school.

Due to road construction in many areas of the district, some buses may need to take a detour and/or may be delayed. For the most up-to-date route information, late alerts, notifications when your student is close to home, etc., we strongly recommend installing the FirstView mobile app, available through the Apple App Store and Google Play. PLEASE NOTE: The district code has changed this year. To use the app, enter the four-digit code LMWV. Get instructions for installing the app.

We are excited to welcome students back starting next week! Just take a photo of your child on their first day and post it to social media using #BGPSBack2School. Staff photos are welcome too! We'll share your photos in a fun video that will be posted on the district's Facebook and Instagram accounts (have you followed us there yet?). We're looking forward to seeing you!

Starting this year, Battle Ground Public Schools is partnering with Chartwells to provide breakfast and lunch at school. Menus are still available via Nutrislice and meal expenses can still be paid through InTouch Receipting , just like last year. Printable menus are also available through September (Primary Schools) (Middle Schools) (High Schools) Get more details on the district website.

Battle Ground Public Schools has a brand-new look online this school year, with updated websites for the district and schools, as well as a new mass communication system via Apptegy. Our intent is to improve your experience, making it easier for you to find information quickly and easily, and streamlining communication between you and your child’s school(s). In the future, you will receive text messages from 98900. You can opt out any time. Download the new Battle Ground Public Schools app from the Apple App Store or Google Play to view updates and receive notifications.

• Labor Day (no school): Monday, Sept. 2

• First one-hour late start: Wednesday, Sept. 4

Additional one-hour late starts: Sept. 11, 18, 25

The 2024-25 academic calendar (Русский) (Español) is available online. Here are some key dates to keep in mind:

• First day of school: Tuesday, Aug. 27, for grades 1-12

• First full day of kindergarten: Tuesday, Sept. 3

• Thanksgiving break: Nov. 27-29

• Winter break: Dec. 23, 2024, through Jan. 3, 2025

• Spring break: Monday, March 31, through Friday, April 4

• In-service dates (no student attendance): Oct. 11, Oct. 30, Jan. 29

• Last day of school: Tuesday, June 10 (assuming no added days for weather-related closures)

Middle school students looking to participate in girls basketball or co-ed cross country can register now. Practices will begin on Wednesday, Sept. 4. Information and registration links for each middle school are on the district website. Students must have completed a sports physical prior to participating in their first practice. Physical clearance is good for 24 months.

Registration for each sport opens three weeks prior to the start of the season. Students who participate in middle school sports pay a one-time $40 fee per sport that covers some program costs such as transportation between games and officials. Find out if your family qualifies for waived activity fees. All fines and current fees must be paid before the first contest.

Consent to share

Students wishing to take advantage of no-fee sports or other activities must have a new meal benefit application and consent to share form (русский) (Español) on file before registering for fall sports, even if you had a previous approved application on file. The consent to share can also be completed as part of the annual student update through Skyward.

• School supplies: Get school supplies. Contact your child’s school or the Family and Community Resource Center if your family needs assistance. Free backpacks with basic school supplies will be available at each school upon request. There are no income requirements to receive a free backpack.

• Health and safety:

  •  Please keep your child home if they have symptoms of illness. See our health and attendance brochure.

  • Confirm that your child meets Washington state immunization requirements or has an approved exemption by the first day of school. Learn more about vaccination requirements for public schools in Washington state.

• Technology checkout:

  • Sixth-12th graders who need a Chromebook should go to their school media center. Starting this year, the fee that families can pay to cover the cost of damage/theft will change from being a one-time fee to an annual fee. The change will affect only sixth graders in 2024-25, CAM Academy grades 3-6 and River HomeLink grades K-6. Learn more.

  • Monitor Chromebook use with the Go Guardian parent app.

Battle Ground Public Schools has partnered with Care Solace to support the well-being of students and their immediate family members. Care Solace is a complimentary and confidential care coordination service that can help any student and/or their immediate family members quickly find mental health or substance use treatment options matched to their needs, regardless of insurance or circumstance. If you would like to use Care Solace to help you find a provider:

• Call 888-515-0595 (available 24/7/365 in any language).

• Visit www.caresolace.com/battlegroundps and either search on your own or select “Book appointment” for assistance by video chat, email or phone.

Report incidents anonymously with SafeSchools
Please report bullying, intimidation, harassment, threats and safety concerns using our anonymous reporting system. Reporters can remain anonymous. Emergencies should always be reported to 911. Learn more about emergency procedures and safety protocols.

Услуги по устному и письменному переводу на русский и украинский языки 360-885-5433

Servicios de Traducción e Interpretación en Español 360-885-5431

LINK TO IMAGE: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AHQct58i9yGCRJXvn3Ht5vABWmu14cTd/view?usp=drive_link

Do you know an amazing staff member? The new Employee Recognition Awards will highlight staff members who reflect the district’s strategic plan goals. Three nominees will be selected each month and recognized at a board meeting. Everyone is welcome to submit a nomination.

See health and safety resources from the Washington state Dept. of Health.

9/10 Last day to register for Girl's Basketball and Coed Cross Country

9/11 1 - Hour Late Start Wednesday (Class starts at 9:10 am)

9/17 Picture Day

10/24 Picture Retake Day

The 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: Tom Adams, Director of Student Services, Battle Ground Public Schools, PO Box 200, Battle Ground, WA 98604, adams.tom@battlegroundps.org, 360.885.5415

and/or U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (OCR).   Title IX inquiries may also be referred to the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (OCR) https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/index.html 

Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator/Section 504/ADA Coordinator: Michelle Reinhardt, Executive Director of Human Resources, Battle Ground Public Schools, PO Box 200, Battle Ground, WA 98604, reinhardt.michelle@battlegroundps.org. 360.885.5481