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 Theatre Presents, "The Descendants, The Musical!"

Where:  Prairie High School

When:  Friday, Dec. 5 @ 7pm - Saturday, Dec. 6 @ 2pm & 7pm - Friday, Dec. 12 @ 7pm - Saturday, Dec. 13 @ 2pm & 7pm

$5 for Children 3-19 and Seniors   $10 for General Admission

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

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

  Spread Joy This Season—Pick a Tag, Give a Gift!  

Our annual Giving Tree will be up next week and will be ready for families who wish to support a child in need this holiday season! If you would like to participate as a donor, please stop by the front office to select a tag from the tree. Each tag includes information about a child and a suggested gift idea.

This year, we are setting a $25 limit per gift/per child to ensure fairness and consistency for all students. Please return your wrapped gift with the tag attached to the front office by Tuesday, December 16th. Thank you in advance for your kindness and generosity. 

If you have any questions, feel free to contact your school counselor.

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.    

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

PTO meeting is this Wednesday, from 9:30am to 10:30am in the Small Gym. We will have the front door open for entry.  There will be sweet treats and a gift exchange, please bring a gift if you want to participate (not required; please make sure to keep your total under $20). Looking forward to ending this year and starting 2026!

Cheesecake delivery will be on Wednesday, December 10th, from 12pm - 3pm. All cheesecakes must be picked up by 3pm!  We will have only 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!

Great News! The Winter Door Decorating Competition has been extended! We’re giving everyone a little extra time to jump in and add their door to the fun. A $20 gift card is still up for grabs for the door that wins Best Overall! Because of the extension, staff and teachers will now vote next week, and the winner will be announced on December 14. Thank you for your flexibility. We wanted to make sure every classroom that wanted to participate had the time to do so. We can’t wait to see your creativity shine!

Winter Scholastic Book Fair is here! Open now until December 12th during school hours in the commons! Theme is 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! 

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

Winter Grams are on sale December 1st through December 12th 

Students and Families can purchase items during lunch in the commons.  Parents and staff also have the option to purchase Wintergrams online through our Intouch site using the QR code or this link

Winter Grams Online Sales

Items purchased online will be delivered the next program day.

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 1 - 12:  Winter Grams
• December 12:  ASB Red Robin Fundraiser
• December 5 - 13:  RHL Theatre Presents, "The Descendants."
• December 8 - 19:  Holiday Spirit Days
• December 10:  PTO Cheesecake Delivery (Time TBD)
• December 5 - 12:  Scholastic Book Fair
• January 16:  Winter Formal