We have our winter band concerts when we get back from Thanksgiving break. Here are the dates:

5th Grade Winter Band Concert - 12/02 at 7 p.m. in the LMS Gym

6th-8th Grade & Jazz Band Concert - 12/04 at 7 p.m. in the PHS Auditorium

LMS PTO is excited to be hosting our first BookFair!!! Dec 8th-12th with a special late night shopping dates of the 11th during the Winter Wonderland Event. Please email laurinpto@gmail.com to volunteer for the book fair. We need many hands to make this successful! I'm a new paragraph block.

Final reminder: Sexual health education during 1st Sem PE Classes

Click here to review the Parent Reminder Letter

Dates:  Dec. 1 - 3 Days 1, 2, and 3;   Dec. 10 - 12 Days 4, 5, and 6

Congratulations to 5th Grader Christine DeGrande

 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) You do not have to be in Art Class to enter, or to win!

Attention all Laurin Artists:

What: Student Art Contest;  Theme:"Dogs at Play"

Prizes: 

     $100 - 1st place

     $75.00 2nd Place

     $50.00 3rd Place

All artwork must be original (no tracing); Minimum size: 8 1/2" X 11"

All entries due 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday December 10th to Miss Bachman in Room #14.  Laurin has had many winners in the past, however, you have to enter to win!

Congratulations to the following students for Lion Pride Weekly Excellence Award Prize:

5th Grade:    Fatima Darboe

6th Grade:    Kashton Gonzalez

7th Grade:    Miriela Puiu

8th Grade:    Kvli Raven

Calling all 8th-11th graders and their families! Before you choose classes for next year, attend a virtual meeting to learn about courses you can take in the following areas:

      -Agriculture and natural resources

      -Human services

      -Health sciences

      -Skilled, technical and engineering

      -Business and marketing

      -Digital and visual communication

Date: Thursday, Dec. 11, from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Location: Google Meet

 Did you know that Battle Ground Public Schools students and families can get support with things like clothing, hygiene items, food and other resources? If your family needs assistance, here are a few steps that you can take.

Save the date! The 11th annual Battle Ground Public Schools Industry Fair will be held at Battle Ground High School on Thursday, Feb. 19, from 5-7 p.m. This event is free and open to the public. Come meet with local employers to learn about apprenticeship opportunities and employment in fields such as health care, education, manufacturing, technology, construction and many more. There will also be a resume workshop in the high school’s career center from 4-6 p.m. 

If you are an employer interested in attending this free event expected to draw hundreds of students, families and community members, fill out this form to reserve a table or contact BGHS Career Guidance Specialist Kevin Doyle at doyle.kevin@battlegroundps.org or 360-885-6598.

Did you receive the report to our community? Take a look at the report for information about budget, school and district academic performance, school building improvements, student and staff accomplishments and much more. You can also find the report on our website.

People who meet the voter requirements can register online, by mail or in person. Learn about voter registration on the Clark County Elections Office website. 

Do you know a student who demonstrates advanced academic abilities or potential? Through Dec. 5, the  Aspire Highly Capable Program is accepting referrals for testing. Aspire is our highly capable/gifted education program. Get the details on the process and timeline.

Are you prepared for snow or inclement weather that could delay or cancel school? Here are some tips:

Download and/or print our weather guide (русский) (Español).

Confirm whether your child’s school(s) are in the north or south part of the district.

Make sure your primary phone number and email address are correct in Skyward Family Access.

If your child rides the bus, make sure you know their snow route.

Download the Battle Ground Public Schools app on the Apple App Store or Google Play and allow push notifications.

Follow Battle Ground Public Schools on Facebook or Instagram.

Calls and texts may begin going out as early as 5:30 a.m. only if there is a change to the school schedule. You can also call our information line at 360-885-5343 to check after 5:30 a.m. Visit the district website for additional information on weather procedures and snow route information.

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. 

We are looking for volunteers! Volunteers play an important role in creating positive and supportive learning environments for students. Activities include helping in classrooms and school offices, greeting students, assisting with student pickup and more. Learn more and get started.

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

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

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

Be sure to check out our Community Events page for fun ideas of things to do throughout the local community. Opportunities include mentoring, tutoring, learning activities, sports and more.

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.

Nov. 26th - 28th No School - Thanksgiving Break (no school)

Dec 1 - 3 CSHE Days 1 through 3 (PE Classes)

Dec. 2nd  5th Grade Winter Band Concert   at 7 p.m. in the LMS Gym

Dec. 4th 6th-8th Grade & Jazz Band Concert - 12/04 at 7 p.m. in the PHS Auditorium

Dec. 6th Skyview Jazz Festival

Dec. 8-12th LMS Bookfair

Dec. 10th - 12th CSHS Days 4 through 6 (PE Classes)

Dec. 11th 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm LMS Winterwonderland 

Dec. 22nd through Jan. 2nd Winter Break (no school)

Attendance: (360) 885-5454 ext. 1391 or you can email:      Shelley Bloemke at bloemke.shelley@battlegroundps.org

The Laurin office at laurinmsoffice@battlegroundps.org

Mailing address: PO Box 200, Battle Ground, WA 98604

Any other questions/Newsletter:  Sandy Coy/Head Secretary email: coy.sandra@battlegroundps.org

Location:  13601 NE 97th Ave, Vancouver, WA 

Phone: (360) 885-5200

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