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.

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

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

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. 

https://signup.com/go/fgLpHHy

The 2nd annual Holiday Bazaar & Junior Market is on 11/8! Tell your friends to come and see all of the homemade items for sale. There will be so many different vendors and we are excited to share this with everyone in the community. Please post the attached flyer on any social media, this is a FREE event! Looking forward to seeing you there!

Thank you to everyone that purchased pies! Please keep the date saved for pie and cobbler pickup, November 12th, time is to be determined.  We will have a few extra pies to sell in person, so please stop by our tables and see what we will have on hand.  Cash or venmo will be accepted. Due to a supply issue, the cheesecake deliveries will be postponed until December. Please email us if you need to update your order. Thank you! Riverhomelinkpto@gmail.com

Save the date for the next winter themed RHL paint night hosted by Mrs. Johnston and Mrs. Holterman! It will be Friday, November 14th from 4pm to 6pm. Take home a beautiful canvas painting that you create and enjoy some refreshments while visiting with friends. Space is limited so don't delay on reserving a spot! We do sell out! 

Purchase paint night tickets here!

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!

Winners have finally been tabulated for the Harvest Crawl! See the flyer below for details! Thank you to all RHL Teachers and Staff who participated. We couldn't have done it without you!

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

The Outdoor School Team needs 5th and 6th Grade students to help make crafts for selling at this year’s RHL Bazaar.

What: Making crafts to sell at RHL Bazaar on November 8th to raise money for Outdoor School

Who: 5th and 6th Grade students (siblings okay)

When: 2 Sessions - 

• Session 2 - Oct. 28th, 29th, 30th from 3:10 pm - 4:15 pm

  • Bird houses

  • Rock painting/Survival Bracelets (if supplies leftover from Session 1)

Please use this Signup.com to let us know you can make it so we can be prepared with enough supplies!

If you can help in another area, please let us know by completing this form. Thank you so much!

The Outdoor School Team

Stephen Kim - Advisor

kim.stephen@battlegroundps.org

Lisa Cox - Advisor

cox.lisa@battlegroundps.org

Popcorn and Pajamas

Calling all families! Come join us at Popcorn and Pajamas Night to watch Zootopia on November 7th from 6 to 8 pm in the RHL commons. It is free admission, but concessions will be sold for 1-5 dollars. Help us make sure we pop enough popcorn for you and your family, please use the QR code to RSVP. See you there!

Popcorn and Pajamas RSVP

RHL YEARBOOK

Fall Photos are now on sale!

Photos from the Fall Carnival, Spirit Week and the Fall "Glowco" Dance

are on sale from 10-22 through Nov. 12th.

Fall Carnival Catalog up and ready to purchase. 

Spirit Week and Fall Dance are coming soon!

Photos will be printed and emailed after Nov 12th. 

We will email the purchaser when the prints are ready for pick up in main RHL office.

$2 for a set of wallets (same photo); $2 for a 5x7; $4 for an 8x10

You also receive the digital file via email.

Please see the RHL Yearbook website to view the photo catalogs.

password is lynx

https://sites.google.com/battlegroundps.org/rhl-yearbook/fundraisers-25-26

[on main school website under School Day Info > Yearbook]

Purchase online or in the Main office.

Catalogs are also printed in the main office.

*All proceeds benefit RHL Yearbook Club. 

Email advisor, Boss Broyles, with questions. broyles.rebecca@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 7: ASB Popcorn and Pajamas Family Night

• November 8:  Holiday Bazaar and Junior Market

• November 11: Veterans Day - Non Student Attendance

• November 12: PTO Pie Pick up

• November 14:  Paint Night
• November 18:  Red Robin 2026 Graduation Fundraiser
• November 26-28: Thanksgiving Break