Hello Laurin Middle School families,

We have some exciting news about our upcoming Honor Roll assemblies. We will be recognizing students who earned a 3.0 GPA or higher first semester, and families of students on the Honor Roll are welcome to join us as we celebrate their achievements.

The 5th and 6th grade Honor Roll assembly will take place on February 18th during advisory time, from 9:10 to 9:54 a.m.

The 7th and 8th grade Honor Roll assembly will take place on February 25th, also during advisory time, from 9:10 to 9:54 a.m.

All assemblies will be held in the gym. We ask that families please arrive a few minutes early, as the assemblies will begin promptly at 9:10 a.m.

We are proud of our students and look forward to celebrating their hard work. Thank you for your continued support, and we hope to see you there.

Congratulations to 8th grade student Ruby Kaur, our LMS 2026 Spelling Bee Champion!

She will represent Laurin Middle School at the Regional Championship on March 7th at the University of Portland (Go Pilots!). 

Her winning word was "misanthrope".

The competition went 13 rounds and everyone in attendance agreed that Laurin produces SPELLERS. 

Congrats to all the contestants! LMS looks forward to doing it again next year!

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

Yearbook Order Form 

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

Congratulations to  7th Grader: Valeria Lara

 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!

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

5th Grade:       Ethan Alvarez

6th Grade:       Vy Phan

7th Grade:       Chloe Speakman

8th Grade:      Landon Blodgett

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. 

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.

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.

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.

Feb. 16th No School: Presidents Day

March 13th: Is a regular school day

March 18th and 19th: Early Release 

April 6 - April 10th: Sprin 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