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.

Attend a presentation to ask questions and speak with district leaders:

📆Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026
⏰6 p.m.
📍Battle Ground High School media center

If you can't attend, you can also send questions to communication@battlegroundps.org.

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 

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

RHL High School Important Links:

HS Transcript Request

FASFA Information - Live and Ready to Use!

Scholarship List for Battle Ground Public Schools

Seniors! Did you apply for the College Bound Scholarship in 7, 8, or 9th grade?

BGSD Standardized Testing Dates

SAT Dates & Deadlines

Standardized Testing Opportunities: PSAT, SAT, ACT, ASVAB, World Language, PSAT/NMQST

12/17/25 - CTA Field Trip

Standardized Testing Opportunities: PSAT, SAT, ACT, ASVAB, World Language, PSAT/NMQST -Eighth grade and high school students will have opportunities to take standardized tests for graduation, college, the military and scholarships. 

1/14/26 - 3-5pm BGHS FASFA/WASFA Workshop for Seniors & Families

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

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

The Health Room is in need of cloths to give students who come in needing an emergency change of clothes.  Usually the result of falling on the wet playground.

Items Most Needed:  Elementary Age 4 -7th.  Boys and Girls. 

Sweats / Leggings, t-shirts and Long sleeve t-shirts.  New Socks and New Underwear.    

There are still School Pictures that were ordered and not picked up yet!  Come pick them up with the secretaries in Room 5/6!

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

Great News! The Winter Door Decorating Competition winner is in... drumroll...Ms. Julie’s Door is the winner, with decorations done by Kelsey Wheeler Congratulations and enjoy your coffee gift card! 

As we say goodbye to 2025, we want to say thank you to the parents and families that have supported with helping and making all of these fundraisers happen. We are looking forward to what 2026 will bring!

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

Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors: 

Outdoor School is having a Camp Counselor Interest Meeting on January 12 and 13th (choose one date to attend) at 3:10 pm in Room 13 for any Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors interested in helping at Outdoor School.  Outdoor School is for 5th and 6th graders and will be held on April 20th, 21th, 23th, and 24th. It will be day camp (NOT an overnight camp).

Please contact Robynne Boysen at boysen.robynne@battlegroundps.org with any needs.

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

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)

Our Lost and Found continues to grow! Please come check it out to see if anything belongs to your family.  Lost and Found is currently located in the Commons

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. 

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. 

• December 22 - January 2:  Winter Break 
• January 12 & 13:  Outdoor School Camp Counselor Interest Meeting
• January 14:  Levy Presentation at BGHS
• January 16:  Winter Formal
• January 19:  Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Non-Student Attendance)

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