PLEASANT VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL MISSION

Every student at Pleasant Valley Middle School is known by name, strength, and need.

We believe ALL students can experience academic and personal growth.

Dear Pleasant Valley Families,

It has been a very busy May.  We officially kicked off our SBAC testing last week, tackling both the ELA computer adaptive test and the performance task.  This next week we will be completing our math tests on both Tuesday the 19th and Thursday the 21st.  Please make sure that your student gets plenty of rest, shows up to school on time and also has a fully charged chrome book if they are in the 6th-8th grades.  Any encouragement you can provide would be greatly appreciated.  We take pride in our learning and testing at PVM and want every student to shine during this process.  We will have one final test for 5th and 8th grade on Tuesday, May 26th for science.  Our team will wrap up make-up tests that week as well.

As we head into the home stretch for the 25-26 school year it is always important to remember the positives from the school year.  Our students have grown so much emotionally, academically (and physically) that it seems like a full transformation in just one year.  We really appreciate your partnership in ensuring that each and every student at Pleasant Valley is supported in their academic and social journey.  Thank you for the help in making this happen this year at PVM.

We only have about a month left to go in the school year, but we will be working hard to end strong.  Students will be completing major projects, writing full essays and wrapping up work for the year to ensure we end on a positive note.  If you have any questions or need support, please reach out to our educational team here at Pleasant Valley.  Thank you to everyone for the continued support!

Sincerely,

Austin Brothers (Principal)

Erin Thompson (Assistant Principal)

After school activities end May 29th unless otherwise noted:

Basketball: Tuesdays

Color Guard:  June 2nd (Performance band concert June 3rd)

Dream Team: May 21st, June 4th

Homework Help: Wednesdays 

Run Club activity: Mondays & Thursdays  April 30th - June 4th,  2:40 -3:40

Jazz Band only - TBD

All bands practice -TBD

Please be aware that there have been changes in Skyward for updating the required forms each school year as well as forms that have been moved from the New Student Enrollment application to tiles in Skyward Family Access accounts.  Some forms may be completed now, and others will be available starting in August.  

Be sure to pre-order your yearbook soon!!!. We only order a certain number of yearbooks each year, so be sure to reserve your copy right away to ensure you get one in June! Yearbooks will cost $20 and may be paid for at the school office with cash, check (made out to PVM) or card.

All families with in-district or out-of-district boundary exceptions (choice transfers) for the current school year need to reapply for the upcoming school year. More information about this process and forms are on the district website.

Out-of-district choice transfers allow students who live outside of the district to attend BGPS schools. Applications for out-of-district choice transfers in 2026-27 will be accepted starting at 7 a.m. on May 1st. Applications will be processed in the order in which they are received.

ASB (Associated Student Body) is the student government for the middle school and is a great way for your child to develop leadership skills.  ASB is responsible for organizing student activities, representing the student body, and managing funds for clubs/events etc.

Campaigning and elections for the 2026-2027 school year ASB council has begun!  Students who are campaigning should be sure to refer to the ASB Election Standards for rules and guidelines about what is allowed during their campaign.

ASB Candidate Guidelines

Election Standards

Important dates:

Monday, May 18th:  Campaign begins!  Posters must be approved before being displayed.  See handout.  Be sure to leave room around edges of posters to allow for tape when hanging posters.  Balls of tape on the back will not keep them on the wall.

Friday, May 22nd:  Elections, campaign speeches at election assembly.

May 22nd is the day!  Those who have registered for the Color Walk/Run should check in at 5 pm, run/walk starts at 5:30 pm.

Click to download Color Run sign up forms

Click link to download Run Club activity permission slip, or get a copy from the PVM office.

If you are interested in helping plan the Celebration Party or being a volunteer the day of the Celebration Party, please contact Mary Woodard (parent) at: woodard.mary@battlegroundps.org.

Hello 8th Grade Families.

We are excited to be working toward a special celebration for our 8th graders at the end of the school year! We will be having fundraising efforts throughout the year. Donations toward the 8th grade celebration may also be labeled and dropped in the green PTA drop boxes in the PVP and PVM offices.

We are also looking for parent volunteers to help plan and organize the celebration. If you're interested or have questions, please reach out to me at woodard.mary@battlegroundps.org — your support makes all the difference!

Thank you for helping make this a great year for our 8th graders!

 Use this link to download the 8th grade celebration flyer.

PVM Lunch times:

5th grade: lunch 11:14, recess 11:34

6th grade: recess 11:14, lunch 11:34

7th grade: lunch 11:56, recess 12:16

8th grade: recess 11:56, lunch 12:16

Please check in at the school office before joining your student for lunch.

PV PTA Info

Curious about what the PTA is all about? Join us at our Board meeting on November 25th in the PVP Library—it’s open to everyone! It’s a fantastic opportunity to see firsthand how we work together to support our schools and make a positive impact in our community. Whether you want to volunteer your time, share your ideas, or simply learn more about what’s happening, joining us is a great way to get involved and connect with fellow parents and educators. So why not take a peek behind the scenes and find out how YOU can help make a difference? We’d love to see you there!

PTA memberships expire each July.
Join or Renew your PTA Membership Now

Join us in the BAND App

Get notified of volunteer opportunities and needs at both the school and PTA. Find us in the BAND app by searching “Pleasant Valley PTA” or online at www.band.us/page/99656656

Get cleared to volunteer
In order to volunteer during school hours, you must have a completed background check on file with the district. Background checks are good for two years. Visit www.battlegroundps.org/volunteer/ to start the BGSD Volunteer Clearance process. Please note that you must also visit a BGSD office with your state issued ID to start the process. Processing may take up to 10 days after all information is received.

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Haven’t joined Box Tops yet—or forgot to scan your receipts?

Here’s a quick reminder to start earning free money for our schools! Just use the codes below to create your account and scan any receipt, and our schools will instantly earn a $5 bonus in Box Tops!

In August, only 8 people scanned receipts, bringing in just $8.70 for PVP. With over 600 students here, imagine the difference if everyone got involved!

Sign up today using these codes and help boost our schools funds:

PVP code: SPUZ4IUS

PVM code: UPQZ14SJ

Every scan counts—let’s make every receipt pay for a brighter future!

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Important Dates:

March 24: PTA Board Meeting, 6pm  PVP media center

April 21: PTA Board Meeting, 6pm  PVP media center

April 25: Carnival

May 4-8: Staff Appreciation Week

May 19: PTA General Meeting, 6pm

Download our monthly calendars here

This year Pleasant Valley Primary and Middle Schools will be celebrating 50 years of serving our community! Please fill out the Google form to contribute memories etc.

We are currently planning our celebration and need your help!

Please check out the flier below!

Share the flier far and wide!

Mark your calendars for September 25, 2026!!!

Summer credit recovery options

High school credit recovery is available to current high schoolers, including high school seniors, who want to earn credit for a course they failed. Current eighth grade students may also recover credit for the Washington state history requirement. Learn more about what credits may be recovered and register for credit recovery starting on May 4.

Due to budget challenges, BGPS will not offer courses for original credit this summer, only credit recovery.

Cascadia Technical Academy summer school registration starts May 1

Cascadia Technical Academy’s summer school is available to students who will complete 8th, 9th, 10th or 11th grade at the end of this school year. Cascadia Tech’s summer school offers:

Short-term, specialized training programs designed for students who have not had the opportunity to attend Cascadia Tech because of scheduling conflicts.

Introductory training for students entering Cascadia Tech programs in the fall as well as opportunities for future Cascadia Tech students to explore different career options.

Additional training and reinforcement for students presently enrolled in Cascadia programs.

The skills learned at Cascadia Tech can pay off in the workforce later and/or help students discover areas in which they excel. Students can earn 0.5 high school career and technical education or elective credit.

Visit Cascadia Tech’s website for more information and to register. 

Enrollment open for  many of BGPS's specialized, alternative learning programs

Battle Ground Public Schools’ specialized and alternative learning programs are accepting applications for the 2026-27 school year:

Battle Ground Virtual Academy

Center for Agriculture, Science and Environmental Education (CASEE) 

Open Doors GED program 

River HomeLink 

Summit View High School 
(CAM’s deadline has passed for open enrollment.)

Learn more about the options and how to apply.

Menus & Meal Payments

School lunch menus for April are available online. Meals can be paid through InTouch Receipting.

End of year medication pick up, renewing emergency action plans

With the end of the school year quickly approaching, we want to remind families that they will need to pick up any unused medication from the health room by the last day of school.  Students are not able to carry medication home with them, medications must be signed out by an adult.  Please contact our nurse to make arrangements for pick up.  Medications not picked up will be safely disposed of.

Emergency Action Plans (EAPs) must be in place for students with a potentially life-threatening health condition or allergy.  You should receive communication from our nurse about renewing EAP documentation for the 2026-2027 school year.  Please be sure to update your student's health/medical information in Skyward every year so our nurses have the most up-to-date information on your student's medical needs.  Completing the annual update in Skyward will also allow you to review your contact information and emergency contacts for your student.  Please be sure we have working phone numbers/email addresses for guardians and emergency contacts.

Tdap booster for entering 7th grade

We want to remind parents/guardians of our 6th grade students that children are required to have a Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) booster vaccination before entering their 7th grade year (or a certificate of exemption).  Please be sure to check with your medical provider to be sure your child's vaccinations are up to date before classes begin in the fall.

Updating contact and health information

Parents/guardians please make sure you are updating the School Health Form in Skyward each year so that we have correct and current information regarding your child/ren (complete the "Update" in Skyward Family Access. Update opens August 1st each year to update school forms.). Skyward does not pull information forward each school year. There are many School Health Forms that have not been updated for 2-4 years. We need current information and this is how we most often know if your child has a Life threatening health condition. We want to keep your child/ren safe while at school and we can't do our job if we do not have correct and updated information.

Thank you for your time in this important matter.

WA immunization requirements

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Life threatening health condition/allergy

If your student has a life threatening medical condition/allergy, we must have updated health information each year as well as medication at school forms for any rescue medications that need to be kept at the nurse's office at school. Parents and nurses work together to create an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) for what to do for your child in the case of a medical emergency. Please contact our nurses if your student has a life threatening medical condition/allergy and you have not already alerted the school and had an EAP created. Students and parents will need to meet with nurses before a student may self-carry any rescue medications.

Health and safety resources

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

Staying healthy

Clark County Public Health recommends that people take the following actions to prevent colds, flu and other respiratory illnesses, including COVID-19.

Stay home if running a fever or experiencing other symptoms of illness. See our guidelines for keeping children home from school for more information.

Wash hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. When soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60 percent alcohol.

Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth with unwashed hands.

Cover coughs and sneezes. Use a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash and wash your hands.

Clean and disinfect objects and surfaces that are frequently touched.

If you need to email our nurses:

PVM RN pullen.lisa@battlegroundps.org

PVM LPN info.pvm@battlegroundps.org

School office 360-885-5500

Additional information:

Health & Attendance flyer

Medication at school authorization form

Care Solace: Your link to mental health support

Battle Ground Public Schools has partnered with Care Solace, a complimentary and confidential care coordination service that can help students 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.

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

Mental health resources

There are great resources available for mental health via the Battle Ground Public Schools website. On the district page there are links that lead you to more information for different topics. Here is the link to our school district's page: Mental Health Resources.

NAMI Family Support Group is a peer-led support group for any adult with a loved one who has experienced symptoms of a mental health condition. Gain insight from the challenges and successes of others facing similar experiences. Groups are Free of charge.

.https://www.nami.org/Support-Education/Support-Groups/NAMI-Family-Support-Group

NAMI- National Alliance on Mental Illness

800-950-6264

Or Text “HelpLine” to 62640

Talk 360-984-0396 (text)

988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

Hours: Available 24 hours. Languages: English, Spanish

Text 988

Community resources and information

311- Non-life threatening concerns

211- County Resource Directory

800-273-8255- Suicide Prevention

741741- Suicide Text

360-205-1222- Lifeline Crisis Center

360-695-9677- Housing Line

360-903-2833- CVBAP Warm Line (4 pm- 12 am)

866-789-1511- Washington Recovery HelpLine

360-356-1890- Rainier Springs Detox

360-397-8246 ext 30846- Lifeline Detox

800-626-8137 OR 360-696-95560 SW Washington Crisis Line

Locations

Recovery Cafe Clark County

3312 E Fourth Plain Blvd. Suite #100

Vancouver WA 98661

The Reach Center

1601 E 4th Plain Blvd

Building 17, Suite A114

Vancouver, WA 98661

The Recovery Resource Center

9317 NE Hwy 99 Suite M

Vancouver, WA 98665

The People's Harm Reduction Alliance

Online training/Order Free Narcan

https://phra.org/naloxone-training

2026-27 school calendar approved

The district’s board of directors has approved next year’s academic calendar. Key dates include:

First day of school: Sept. 1, 2026

Thanksgiving break: Nov. 25-27

Winter break: Dec. 21-Jan. 1, 2027

Spring break: April 5-9

Last day of school: June 15 (unless there are weather-related closures that must be made up at the end of the school year)

Late starts and waiver/inservice days may be added at a later date. 

Care Solace
We partner with Care Solace to provide students and their immediate family members with access to a network of mental health providers and services, including housing and food programs. Care Solace can connect you with providers accepting all forms of medical insurance and an option for those without insurance. To get started:

Call 888-515-0595 at any time. Multilingual support is available.

Search anonymously for care providers.

Contact a school psychologist or counselor and they will submit a referral on your behalf.

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 and recognized at board meetings. 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

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Standardized testing opportunities

World language tests give students a chance to earn up to four credits and possibly the State Seal of Biliteracy on their diploma. Register online by April 10 for the test on April 25.

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.

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Family and Community Resource Center

Battle Ground Public Schools’ Family and Community Resource Center (FCRC) helps meet the needs of families faced with housing instability and similar economic challenges.

While a main goal of the FCRC is to assist families experiencing housing instability, it can also help connect families with many other types of resources and is intended to respond to the changing needs of the community.

The FCRC is a continuation of the district’s joint efforts with the Battle Ground Education Foundation, an all-volunteer, nonprofit community organization whose purpose is to leverage community resources to help maintain quality education for all students in Battle Ground schools.

The Family Resource Guide is full of contacts to aid families in connecting with agencies who are able to help with a great variety of needs. Please click the link below to view this helpful guide.

Family Resource Guide

(click below to be redirected to the FCRC page)

Family and Community Resource Center (FCRC)
Phone: (360) 885-5434
Email: fcrc@battlegroundps.org

BGPS information links and additional information

Here are some helpful links to the Battle Ground Public Schools website for back to school information.

Boundary exceptions

Bus routes

First View bus app (view bus progress etc)

Calendars

Enrolling students

Child nutrition eligibility and education benefit application (we encourage all families to apply)

Immunizations

Medication at school (forms and other health information)

Nutrition services (menus, meal prices)

School supply lists

School information, calendars, handbook

Office: 360-885-5500

Fax: 360-885-5510

Absence reporting: 360-885-5512

District office switchboard: 360-885-5300

Principal: Austin Brothers

Asst. Principal: Erin Thompson

Mailing address:

PO Box 200

Battle Ground, WA 98604

PVM webpage

BGPS district webpage

PV PTA

PV PTA on Instagram

Email: info.pvm@battlegroundps.org
Website: https://pvm.battlegroundps.org/
Location: 14320 NE 50th Avenue, Vancouver, WA 98686 Mail to: Pleasant Valley Middle, PO Box 200, Battle Ground, WA 98604
Phone: 360-885-5500
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PVMiddle/

BGPS Calendars 2025-2026

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BGPS Student & Family Handbook 2025-2026

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Pleasant Valley Middle Student & Family Handbook 2025-2026

Pleasant Valley Middle Student and Parent Handbook 2025-2026

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

May 17, 2025

Issue #19-26