River HomeLink

The River Report

October 13, 2025

Help RHL students continue to receive Free lunches and breakfasts

lynx lunch

For 2025-26 school year, free meals are available to families of all primary schools including River HomeLink.

River HomeLink students will receive free breakfast and lunch this school year. Please fill out a Child Nutrition Eligibility and Education Benefit Application again for the 25-26 school year, so RHL can continue to receive free meals for the following 4 years. There is NO Breakfast service on Wednesdays!

Child Nutrition Eligibility and Education Benefit Application

We need to reach 30% by 10/31/2025

RHL Cafeteria Expectations

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!

Please wear your badge when on campus

Volunteer badge

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.

Scheduling Reminders

Thank you for your patience with your schedules!

Reminder: Schedule adjustments go through advisors, please do not contact the registrars.

Adds/drops can be made in October. Last day for High School to drop without penalty : October 15

Pictures are here!

pictures

Pictures have arrived! Stop in the Main Office to pick up.

RHL Survey

We work hard to teach students the behavior expectations in each of our learning environments.  Please find the survey that applies to you and let us know how we are doing.   

K8 Student Survey HS Student Survey Family Survey

Math Support Volunteers Needed

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.

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

math

Out in the Community Day

  RHL has curated a list of experiences in the community that families can choose to engage in. Teachers may be out and about at various locations. Families are encouraged to go engage in the Community learning outside of school and come to the next class to let your teacher know what you did. It doesn't have to be from the suggested list.

Community Day Choice Board

Community Day

School Supplies

school supplies

Link for School Supplies Need assistance with supplies? Free backpacks and basic school supplies are available for any student upon request. There are no income requirements. Come ask in the office.

Cellphone use at RHL

lynx on phone

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.

River Parking

There are a lot of events going on... Please be patient when finding a parking space!

parking lot

Parking at Maple Grove, River HomeLink and Battle Ground Virtual Academy
Please remember to park only in designated spots in our parking lot. The bus lane is not a designated parking area, and accessible parking spots are reserved for people with a valid disabled parking permit. It’s important to note that the Battle Ground Police Department can issue a citation for vehicles that are improperly parked in accessible spots without permits.

We continue to evaluate our options for a long-term solution to parking. Thank you for your patience and cooperation.

Estacionamiento en Maple Grove, River HomeLink y Battle Ground Virtual Academy
Por favor, recuerde estacionarse sólo en los espacios designados de nuestro estacionamiento. El carril de los autobuses no es una zona de estacionamiento designada, y los espacios de estacionamiento accesibles están reservados para personas con un permiso de estacionamiento válido para personas discapacitadas. Es importante tener en cuenta que el Departamento de Policía de Battle Ground puede emitir una infracción para los vehículos que están mal estacionados en lugares accesibles sin permiso.

Seguimos evaluando nuestras opciones para encontrar una solución a largo plazo. Gracias por su paciencia y su cooperación.

Парковка в Maple Grove, River HomeLink и Battle Ground Virtual Academy
Пожалуйста, помните, что на парковке нашей школы парковаться нужно только в специально отведенных для этого местах. Автобусная полоса не является местом для парковки, а специальные места парковки для инвалидов предназначены для людей, имеющих действительное разрешение. Важно отметить, что полицейский департамент Баттл Граунда может выписать штраф за неправильную парковку на местах для инвалидов, если у запарковавшихся нет такого разрешения.

Мы продолжаем изучать варианты долгосрочного решения. Благодарим вас за терпение и сотрудничество.


Counseling Corner

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

Counselor's Corner

K-12 RHL Counselor Newsletter

Kindness Over Bullying

kindness over bullying

KINDNESS OVER BULLYING

Online Art Contest  

October 1st - 17th

In honor of Bullying Awareness Month this October, students (K-12) are invited to participate in an online art contest with the theme: “Kindness Over Bullying!” Create an original piece that promotes kindness, inclusion, respect, and the importance of standing up against bullying.

All art styles are welcome—drawing, painting, digital art, collage, and more!

Deadline to submit: October 17, 2025
Winners announced: October 23rd
Recognition: Digital certificates, social media features, and a virtual art gallery!

Submit your artwork here: Kindness Over Bullying Virtual Art Contest

Let’s spread kindness through creativity!

Share Food Bag Program

Share Food Bag

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

Nurse News

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.

Healthy Children

Medication at School

pill bottle

MEDICATIONS/MEDICAL PAPERWORK

Please stop by the health room and bring your student’s medications and Medication In School forms/other life threatening condition paperwork. These are required for school attendance.

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

River PTO

Email: riverhomelinkpto@gmail.com

Website: RHL PTO Website

RHL PTO

Our website is up and running, please check us out at www.rhlpto.com

We have a lot of events coming up, please read to the very end to stay informed of the current fundraisers happening at school.

We also have our sign ups for most of the years events ready! Please follow this link and help support these fundraisers. 

We really need the support, especially for the upcoming Harvest Crawl/Carnival. If we don't get the help we need, we might have to cancel! Also, if you sign up for a time slot for the Carnival, you get 2 FREE wristbands! 

RHL HomeLInk PTO Donations & Volunteer Sign Up

Mark your calendars for the Harvest Crawl/Carnival on Friday, October 17th in the large gym. Lots of fun games, prizes and food! Bring the entire family. Please see flyer for details! You can purchase wristbands ahead of time with this link:

Harvest Carnival Wristband Link

Willamette Valley Pies are on sale now! Sales will go until October 19th. Order forms will go home with students on Monday and Tuesday of this week. Orders can also be made following this zeffy link. Send to friends and families and enjoy some really good pies!

Willamette Valley Pie Fundraiser

The Outdoor School Program is selling Dutch Mill bulbs to fundraise money for outdoor school in the spring. Please see the link below to order online or stop by the PTO corner for an order form. Orders will be accepted until October 17th. Thank you for your support!

Dutch Mill Bulb Fundraiser

The 2nd annual Holiday Bazaar & Junior Market is on 11/8! Spots are filling up fast! You can sign up until November 1st or until we are full. Don't delay in signing up if you want a spot! We had a great turnout last year and we hope to make this year even bigger! Tell your friends to come and see all of the homemade items for sale. If you are interested in having a booth to sell items, please follow this link to sign up: Holiday Bazaar & Junior Market Pre-Registration. Any questions, please email the PTO at riverhomelinkpto@gmail.com, we will be happy to help! 

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

harvest crawl
PTO Volunteers
Holiday Bazaar
Bulbs
willamette pie

River ASB

Stephen Kim - Advisor

kim.stephen@battlegroundps.org

Lisa Cox - Advisor

cox.lisa@battlegroundps.org

ASB
Spirit Week
Neon dance

"Glowco" Neon Nights Homecoming Chaperones Needed

Please fill out the following form if you are interested in chaperoning for ASB's 2025 Neon Nights Homecoming! Homecoming is October 24th from 7-10 pm in the RHL small gym.  Chaperones are expected to arrive 15 minutes before their shift and expected to stay 15 minutes after the dance ends to ensure all students are picked up.   All chaperones need to have a cleared background check.  You can call the front office if you are unsure of your status. 

"Glowco" Chaperone Sign Up

Yearbook

Yearbook

Yearbooks are in...

come pick up in the main office

Yearbook25

Assessment Corner

PSAT
world language
ASVAB dates
Oct Assessment
Aspire

Aspire Highly Capable Program - Referral Window Open!

We are excited to announce that the Aspire Highly Capable Program is now accepting referrals for testing! Aspire is our highly capable/gifted education program designed to support students who demonstrate advanced academic abilities or potential.

Referral window: Wednesday, October 8th - Friday, December 5, 2025. Submissions must be received by December 5th to ensure your child is assessed.

Who can be referred: Any student can be referred for testing. However, only students with written parental consent will be invited to take the test.

Testing dates: December 2025 - February 2026

Program Start: Students identified through testing will begin receiving services in the 2026 - 2027 school year.

MIDDLE SCHOOL referral form

PRIMARY SCHOOL referral form

For more information, please see the Battle Ground Public Schools website Aspire Highly Capable Program. 

SPANISH

Programa Aspire Para Estudiantes Altamente Capacitados - ¡Ya está abierto el plazo de inscripción!

Estamos muy contentos de anunciar que el programa Aspire para estudiantes altamente capacitados ya está aceptando inscripciones para las pruebas. Aspire es nuestro programa educativo para estudiantes altamente capacitados o superdotados, diseñado para apoyar a los estudiantes que demuestran habilidades o potencial académico avanzado.

Plazo de inscripción: del miércoles 8 de octubre al viernes 5 de diciembre de 2025. Las solicitudes deben recibirse antes del 5 de diciembre para garantizar que su hijo sea evaluado.

Quiénes pueden ser referidos:  cualquier estudiante puede ser referido para las pruebas. Sin embargo, solo los estudiantes con el consentimiento por escrito de los padres serán invitados a realizar la prueba.

Fechas de las pruebas: diciembre de 2025 - febrero de 2026

Inicio del programa: los estudiantes identificados a través de las pruebas comenzarán a recibir los servicios en el año escolar 2026-2027.

MIDDLE SCHOOL referral form

PRIMARY SCHOOL referral form

Para obtener más información, consulte el sitio web de las Escuelas Públicas de Battle Ground, Programa Aspire para alumnos altamente capacitados:  Aspire Highly Capable Program. 

RUSSIAN

Программа "Aspire" для одаренных детей — открыт прием заявлений!

Мы рады объявить, что программа "Aspire" для одаренных детей теперь принимает заявления на тестирование! "Aspire" — это образовательная программа для одаренных детей, разработанная для поддержки учащихся, демонстрирующих высокие академические способности или потенциал.

Срок подачи заявлений: со среды, 8 октября, по пятницу, 5 декабря 2025 года. Для того чтобы ваш ребенок смог пройти тестирование, заявления должны быть получены до 5 декабря 

Кто может быть направлен: любой ученик может быть направлен на тестирование. Однако только ученики, имеющие письменное согласие родителей, будут приглашены на тестирование.

Даты тестирования: декабрь 2025 г. — февраль 2026 г.

Начало работы программы: ученики, отобранные по результатам тестирования, начнут получать услуги в 2026–2027 учебном году.

MIDDLE SCHOOL referral form

PRIMARY SCHOOL referral form

Для получения дополнительной информации посетите веб-сайт Battle Ground Public Schools Aspire Highly Capable Program.

River Attendance

Attendance

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. 

Register to Vote

Are you registered to vote in the upcoming general election? If not, you can pick up a printed voter registration form at the Battle Ground District office, register to vote online by Oct. 24 or register in person at the Clark County elections office by Nov. 4. Learn more.

Ballot Box

The Lynx Way

Respect, Responsible and Kind

October Character Trait: RESPONSIBILITY

Responsibility

River HomeLink October Menu

Oct Menu

RHL Calendar

calendar

Dates to Remember

  • October 16: "Out in the," Community Day (RHL Non Student Attendance)

  • October 20 - 24: Spirit Week

  • October 24: "Glowco," Neon Nights Homecoming