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.

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.

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

K-12 RHL Counselor Newsletter

Key Dates/Information:

Holiday Programs/Organization Assistance Information Spreadsheet
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) opens to seniors
11/18/25 - Senior Only HSBP Workshop (See Below to sign up)
11/26-28/25  -  Thanksgiving Break 
12/05/25 - SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL & BEYOND PLANS DUE!
12/17/25-CTA Tour/Field Trip (Permission Slip due before Tues. Dec, 2, 2025) 
12-22/25-1/2/26 - Winter Break
Standardized Testing Opportunities: PSAT, SAT, ACT, ASVAB, World Language, PSAT/NMQST
New Program for 2nd Semester - Teach One to Lead One with Mrs. Ambrose on Wednesdays during 5th block  Sign Up Interest Link

If your family could use a little extra support this holiday season and you are not receiving assistance from another organization, we would love to help. Each child can receive a $25 gift card for holiday gifts. Please sign up by Tuesday, December 3rd using the link below: Giving Tree Sign-Up

Contact your child's school counselor if you have any questions or need more resources

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.

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

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

The Senior Class of 2026 has started fundraising! Save the date for a dinner out to benefit our senior class - Red Robin on Tuesday, November 18th. Please show the flyer attached to have the proceeds benefit our seniors. Enjoy your dinner out!

Seniors are also selling See's Candies online only. There are small and large boxes of chocolates and many other options to choose from. Order from the link below and the order will ship directly to your house! Support the Senior Class of 2026!  

See's Candies Yum-Raising

Thank you to everyone that purchased and picked up their pies! We have the date for the cheesecake deliveries- Wednesday, December 10th, time to be determined. We will have a few extra cheesecakes to sell in person, so please stop by our table and see what we have. Cash or venmo will be accepted. Thank you!

The Winter Door Decorating Competition is coming soon! This year we're asking teachers to let the class parents take the wheel! Help us deck the halls! There is a $20 gift card up for grabs for the person that wins the best door. Doors must be set-up prior to Thanksgiving Break on Monday, November 24th and Tuesday, November 25th. Voting will begin December 1st to the 5th. The winner will be announced on December 7th. We can't wait to see all of your creativity come to life! If you have a door you'd like to decorate, sign-up as soon as possible. Doors go fast! Sign-up here: Winter Door Decorating Competition

Winter Scholastic Book Fair Coming Soon! Save the Date: 12/5-12/12 during school hours in the commons! Theme: The Wondrous World of Reading  We still need volunteers to run the fair. Click the volunteer link above for details.

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

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.

Our Lost and Found continues to grow! Please come check it out to see if anything belongs to your family. Items not claimed will be donated to the FCRC Battle Ground School Districts Clothes Closet at Winter Break!

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. 

• November 3 - 21:  Food Drive
• November 18:  Red Robin 2026 Graduation Fundraiser
• November 18:  Senior Class Meeting
• November 26-28: Thanksgiving Break
• December 1 - 12:  Winter Grams
• December 5 - 13:  RHL Theatre Presents, "The Descendants."
• December 10:  PTO Cheesecake Delivery (Time TBD)
• December 5 - 12:  Scholastic Book Fair