Families of incoming Kindergarteners and any students not currently enrolled should complete our online Interest Survey to help us plan for next year. The survey link will be available on the school website beginning February 1 at 12:01 AM. We can’t wait to welcome new students to our community!   

RHL Enrollment Page

Replacement of expiring student educational programs and operations levy 

Battle Ground Public School has a levy on the ballot for an election on Feb. 10, 2026. Even after the district made budget cuts for the current school year, state and federal funding alone do not cover the rising costs to educate 13,000 students in 19 schools. Starting in January 2026, Battle Ground Public Schools will be the only Southwest Washington school district without a local educational programs and operations levy.

If approved, the levy would support:

Student safety, discipline and assistant principals

Smaller class sizes

Special education

Teachers

Nursing

Counselors and mental health support

Sports/extracurricular activities

And more

Learn more about the levy.

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.

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.

RHL Cafeteria Expectations
For Students & Parents/Families

2025–2026

At RHL, we want every student’s lunchtime to be a safe, positive, and enjoyable part of the school day. To help make that happen, we have a few simple expectations in place so that our cafeteria stays clean, calm, and welcoming for everyone.

During Breakfast & Lunch:

• Please stay seated for at least 10 minutes so everyone has time to enjoy their meal.

• Kindergarten students should stay with their parents or adult supervisor throughout lunch.

• Students in Grades 1–4 may head out to recess after 10 minutes, but only after notifying a parent or adult supervisor.
  

  A few friendly reminders:

• Stay seated while eating your lunch.

• Please walk—no running in the cafeteria. (Running can lead to slips, spills, or bumps!)

• Use indoor voices so everyone can enjoy a calm environment.

• When you're finished eating, remember to:

  • Clean up your area—return your tray and throw away trash.

  • Use the soapy water spray bottles and towels provided to wipe down your table.

   

  As lunch winds down:

• With multiple groups using the cafeteria each day, it’s important that we all help with a smooth transition. Around the 5-minute mark before the end of lunch, students and supervisors should begin getting ready to leave and help with final clean-up.

Thanks for helping us keep the RHL cafeteria a safe and happy place for all!

RHL Parking Lot Procedures: Safety and Efficiency

Our parking lot is shared by River HomeLink, Maple Grove Primary, and Battle Ground Virtual Academy. For safety reasons we recommend cooperation and attention to start and dismissal timing for each school are essential.

To keep our students and families safe, all drivers must follow RHL’s parking lot expectations during drop-off and pick-up.

Drivers - Cell phones may not be used while driving or stopped along the curb.

Drop off and pick up curbside only - Do not stop in the driving lanes.

Use crosswalks and walkways - Never cross between vehicles.

Prepare to exit and enter vehicles - Plan in advance students to exit and enter cars quickly and efficiently.

After your student exits or enters the car, pull forward immediately to keep traffic moving.

Traffic Reminder:
All RHL family vehicles must enter from the East entrance. Entering from the West causes backups onto Eaton Boulevard and may result in citations from the Battle Ground Police Department.

Please review the attached map for correct entry and exit routes. Thank you for doing your part to keep our parking lot and campus safe and running smoothly!

Schedules

RHL: 8:15 AM–3:00 PM (Pick-up completed by 3:20 PM)

MGP: 9:00 AM–3:40 PM (Arrive for pick-up after 3:20 PM)

Don't have your orange badge? You can start your volunteer screening and get more information at this link RHL Parent Volunteer at RHL. We also need to submit a copy of your drivers license. Stop by the main office and we can make a copy for you.

Some volunteer options are:  Helping cover the phones and door in the Main Office, Lunch Recess Monitoring and Drop Off  / Pick Up Supervision.

Math Support Volunteers Needed!
If you enjoy working with students and want to make a difference, we’re looking for parent volunteers to help fulfill their volunteer hours by tutoring one-on-one in Math Support 5–6 on Wednesdays during 3rd block, or by assisting with After-School Math Help in Room 1 from 3:00 to 3:30 p.m. Drop by and help while the parking lot empties out. :)

Thank you for helping our students build confidence and success in math!  Please contact Mrs. Buzalsky for more details! email:buzalsky.valerie@battlegroundps.org 

  Join us for a Parent Reading Support Meeting on February 11 from 9–10am during Parent PLC! A reading support specialist will share tips and ideas to help struggling readers at home, with a focus on grades K–4.

RHL Cell Phone Policy 

The board of directors has directed each school to adopt and implement the revised telecommunication devices policy (3245).  River HomeLink is adopting the following for our school.    

What students can do  

• Bring cellphones and other personal electronic devices to school, but they must be silenced and remain out of sight (e.g., in a backpack) during class time, unless the student has been given permission by a teacher or school administrator.

• Use cellphones and other personal electronic devices on school grounds before the beginning of the school day and after, during passing times and lunch and during emergency situations.

What students can't do

• Use cellphones and other personal electronic devices during class time, unless given permission by a teacher or school administrator for instructional or educational purposes and usage is monitored.

• Send, share, view or possess content that violates district policies.

• Take photos of or record other students without their explicit permission.

Discipline

Students who violate the cellphone policy will be subject to progressive disciplinary action up to and including confiscation of their phone/device and/or losing the privilege of bringing it onto school property. If a school chooses to confiscate the phone, they are required to ensure the security of the device. A school may require a parent/guardian to pick the phone up at the end of the school day.

• Initial offense: Student is warned and reminded of the rules.

• Repeat offenses:

  • The student’s mobile device will be confiscated and returned to the student at the end of the day.

  • Parents or guardians will be notified.

  • A meeting may be held with the student and their parent/guardian to discuss a success plan if excessive offenses continue.

  • The district may administer appropriate interventions and student discipline.

National School Counselors Week

Feb 2-6, is National School Counseling Week.  This year's theme is School Counselors Amplify Student Success.  We happen to have two awesome counselors at RHL Mrs. Ambrose and Mrs. Pack.  Stop in and let them know how much you appreciate them! 

Jessica Ambrose, M.Ed.

RHL School Counselor K-8

(360) 334-8221

ambrose.jessica@battlegroundps.org

Dawn Pack, M.Ed., E.S.A., B.S.

RHL High School Counselor

(360) 885-6737

Click Here To see the Full River HomeLink Counselor Newsletter

RHL High School Key Dates: 

Running Start Information Nights 2/3, 2/25, 3/12, 4/9, 4/24, 2026 (See below information)

Clark College Term Financial Aid Tuesdays FAFSA/WASFA Lab Registration  

2/11/26 ASVAB Testing Registration, 8:40-12pm at BGHS

2/14/26 - World Language Testing Registration

2/19/2026 Industry Fair - OPEN TO PUBLIC (Adults and Students) Battle Ground High School from 5-7pm (free childcare)

2/19/2026 - Resume Workshop Battle Ground High School Career Center 4-6pm

2/24/26 - Senior Graduating Class Meeting 6:30 RHL Commons

2/25/26 - ASVAB Testing Registration @ RHL click on QR code in Flyer Below 

3/14/26 - World Language Testing Registration

4/25/26 - World Language Testing Registration

4/25/26 - ASVAB  Testing Registration, 7:40-11am @ BGHS Career Center 

Clark College Forms

Battle Ground Public Schools Family and Community Resource Center (FCRC) can assist families in need with basic needs.

Please complete this form to request a food bag to come home from school with your student during the school year. The bags are delivered directly to the schools by volunteers weekly by the Share Hunger Response team of Share Vancouver.

Share Food Bag Program

Wendy Gahan, BSN, RN

gahan.wendy@battlegroundps.org

(360) 334-8240

Lori Friend, LPN

friend.lori@battlegroundps.org

(360) 334-8253

Please always email both nurses when you have a student concern. One of them may be out of the office.

Please update the nurses of your student’s upcoming surgeries, hospitalizations, or treatments.

STUDENT UPDATE & STUDENT HEALTH FORM

Each school year parents must COMPLETE THE ANNUAL STUDENT HEALTH FORM  and verify their student and family information in Skyward. Skyward has changed so please follow these instructions.

How to use Annual Student Update for your Child

Email: riverhomelinkpto@gmail.com

Website: RHL PTO Website

Our website has been updated with our November Newsletter. Check it out at www.rhlpto.com

Need to get in your volunteer hours?  Sign up for any of our events and earn your monthly hours while helping the PTO. Please follow this link and help support these fundraisers. 

River HomeLink PTO Upcoming Events

We have several groups that are fundraising in January and February. Please watch out for flyers and posters around school!

The Art department is hosting a paint night this Friday, February 6th from 4pm to 6pm. Tickets are on sale now! The theme is heART art! Always a fun event for all ages! Come and enjoy some painting and refreshments. Follow the link below to purchase. Tickets sell out fast so don't wait!

RHL heART Paint Night

Kinder Bake Sale is coming soon on February 13th! During preview day, come and enjoy some fresh baked cookies, cupcakes, brownies, breads and more! Cash and venmo will be accepted. 

Save the date for the Father Daughter Dance! It will be Saturday, February 21st in the large and small gyms from 6pm-8pm. Tickets are on sale now. The theme is.....Frozen!!!! Purchase tickets using this link:

Father - Daughter Dance

We also wanted to give everyone the dates for Outdoor School for 5th & 6th graders this year. This will be local day field trips on the following dates: April 20th, 21st, 23rd, and 24th (no outdoor school on Wednesday). We hope families will start planning for this time to do some learning outside! 

Thank you for your support for teachers, staff and families as we keep this year going strong! 

Does you students Chromebook turn off at 9pm or 11pm?  There is a default curfew, if you would like it changed please contact Mrs Julie or email her at mehr.julie@battlegroundps.org 

Stephen Kim - Advisor

kim.stephen@battlegroundps.org

Lisa Cox - Advisor

cox.lisa@battlegroundps.org

Come get Tangled Up in Popcorn on Friday, February 13, from 6 to 8 pm in the RHL Commons. It is free entry for everyone but concessions will be sold for $1 to $5. Warm up from the wintry weather and enjoy time with our RHL community.

Mrs. Potter is collecting your used calendars (with pretty pictures), used bows and ribbons and used greeting cards (both Christmas cards and other occasion cards)..

Please place your items in the labeled box located in the North Hall between rooms 19 and 20.

Questions? Contact Mrs. Potter (potter.kris@battlegroundps.org)

Please try to arrive on time for classes so students can make the most out of their learning time while on campus. We are aware that parking often causes unavoidable lateness. 

If students are tardy they need to stop at the front desk for a tardy pass and to sign in. 

Families can excuse absences and tardies by using Skyward, calling our attendance line:

360-334-8202 ,  email using info.rhl@battlegroundps.org , or stopping at the front office. 

Are you registered to vote?

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. 

• February 4:  Waiver Day (Non Student Attendance)
• February 6:  Paint Night Fundraiser
• February 10:  Election Day
• February 13:  K-8 Program Preview Day
• February 13:  Kinder Bake Sale
• February 13:  ASB Family Fun Night
• February 16:  Presidents Day (Non Student Attendance)
• February 21:  Father Daughter Dance
• February 25:  No Wednesday Classes for K-8 ONLY

Visiut the Safety Study Hall a place for schools, students, and families to learn about safety topics.

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