Laurin Middle School

Laurin Middle School

The LIONS' ROAR

February 6, 2026

 

In This Issue

Laurin MS News

  • LMS  25/26 Yearbook Presale
  • Attention 8th Gr: Baby Picture Time
  • Artist of the Week
  • Counselor' Corner
  • Lion Pride Weekly Excellence Award
  • LMS PTO February Sweet-Tart Social
  • PHS Booster: Falcons & Flannel Auction Flyer

District News

  • Replacement of expiring student educational programs and operations levy
  • Digital report cards
  • Eleventh annual BGPS Industry Fair set for Feb. 19
  • Get ready for winter weather
  • Employee Recognition Award
  • Russian, Ukrainian and Spanish translation and interpretation services
  • Looking for something to do?
  • Report, don’t repost
 

Laurin News

 

LMS 2025/2026 Yearbook Presale

The LMS 2025/26 Yearbook presales has started.  Yearbooks are $20. 

Yearbook Order Form 

You can also purchase a yearbook online:  Online Puchase

 

Attention 8th Gr: Baby Picture Time

It is baby picture time! Want to participate in the classic 8th grade tradition? If so, please email the baby picture that you would like featured in the 2025 - 26 Laurin Lion yearbook to Mr. Tugaw. Make sure to include your student’s name in the body or subject of the email. One entry per 8th grader.

All pictures are due by March 21st!

You can email Mr. Tugaw at: tugaw.tyler@battlegroundps.org

 

ARTIST OF THE WEEK

 

Congratulations to  7th Grader: Kendra Patino Lagos

 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!

 

Counselors' Corner

 

Lion Pride Weekly Excellence Award Prize

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

5th Grade:      Faith Carpenter

6th Grade:      Emily Durant

7th Grade:      Bree Sasse

8th Grade:      Kinzlee Viola

 

LMS PTO - February Sweet-Tart Social

The Laurin PTO is hosting our next social, The Sweet-Tart Social on February 13th after school. Parent permission is required to attend.  Permission slips can be picked up from the office or printed from the link below.

When: February 13th

Time: 2:40 to 4:00 pm

Where:  LMS Gym

Cost: $10.00

Parents are responsible for transportation at 4:00 pm.  Pick up is in front of Laurin Middle School.

Sweet-Tart Social Permission Slip

 

 

 PHS Booster: Falcons & Flannel Auction Flyer 

 

District Communication

 
 

Attention, Laurin parents and guardians: Replacement levy 

Did you know that there is a levy on the ballot that will affect our school? The proposed levy would replace a levy that has ended and support programs and operations not fully covered through state funding. If approved, the replacement levy also would provide funding for classes and programs that give students the tools for today’s economy and prepare them for their future careers. There are several ways to learn more about the levy:

Visit the district’s website.

Email questions to communication@battlegroundps.org.

All registered voters who live in the district will receive a ballot around Jan. 23. If you are not registered to vote, please visit the Clark County Elections Office website. 

Remember to return your ballot by Tuesday, Feb. 10.

 

Digital report cards

 

Please note your child’s report card will be available to view in Skyward and print at home after the end of the first semester. Get instructions for viewing grades and report cards. Logging into Skyward will give you the quickest access to your child’s grades. Paper report cards will not be mailed to every family as in past years but will still be available upon request. Thank you for your understanding as we make this change. 

 

Eleventh annual BGPS Industry Fair set for Feb. 19

 

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.

 

Get ready for winter weather

 

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.

 

Employee Recognition Award

 

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.

 

Russian, Ukrainian and Spanish translation and interpretation services

 

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

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

 

Looking for something to do?

 

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.

 

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.

 

LMS Key Dates

Feb. 10th Election Day - Turn ballots in before this date.

Feb. 13th 2:40 - 4:00 pm The Sweet-Tart Social

Feb. 16th No School: Presidents Day

 

Laurin Middle School Office Contacts

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