Laurin welcomes all veterans and their families to our annual Veteran's day assembly on 11/10/26 at 1:45 pm.

If your student has a photo with or of a loved one who has served, we would like to feature them in a slideshow. Please email photos to Assistant Principal, Kelsey Kai, at kai.kelsey@battlegroundps.org 

Please include the following: 

          Student Name 

          Veteran Name 

          Veteran's Relationship to student

          Veteran's branch, rank, and achievements 

It's that time of year for the Laurin Middle School Thanksgiving Meal box and Holiday Giving Tree to support Laurin students that need assistance during this holiday season due to hardship. This is your opportunity to refer a Laurin student.

Thanksgiving Meal Box - Limited to the first 20 Laurin Middle School families (Pick up on Monday, November 23rd after 12 noon)

Holiday Giving Tree - Supports Laurin Middle School students only. We ask for a item that the child wishes for and an item the child needs. These are tags that are added to the Giving Tree. The community pick tags from the tree to purchase a gift. The gifts are purchased, wrapped and return to the Laurin office with the tag. Gifts for these families will be picked up during the last week of school before the winter break.  We will accept referral up until November 20, 2026.

Please use the links below to refer a Laurin Middle School Student:

LMS 2026/2027 Thanksgiving/Giving Tree Referral Link - English

LMS 2026/2027Thanksgiving/Giving Tree Referral Link - Russian

LMS 2026/2027 Thanksgiving/Giving Tree Referral Link - Spanish

If you have any questions, then please see Sandy Coy, the Head Secretary within the Laurin Middle School Office.

 Congratulations to 5th Grade Sarah Grant

 Laurin’s Artist of the Week!

If you would like to be Laurin’s “Artist of the Week” and have your artwork on display in the plexi-glass case on the west end of the playground… fill out a slip with your first and last name, grade level, and Room number at breakfast or lunch in the cafeteria.  (… or See Miss Bachman in Room #14) You do not have to be in Art Class to enter, or to win.

Congratulations to our October Students of the Month for demonstrating an outstanding example of RESPECT, the second letter of our P.R.I.D.E. values! These students' positive attitude and respectful actions make our school community a better place.

5th Grade:  Nixon Hibler, Dane Camacho-Boldt, Inessa Kalinin

6th Grade:  Kyle Tikka, Andrew Fraly, Nailah Hill

7th Grade:  Sophia Towery, Olive Leavitt, Aaron Nylund

8th Grade:  Sam Pukhalsky, Samuel Bitra, Emma Canfield

A student safety and academic support levy (Proposition 11) is on your ballot for the November election. If approved, this levy would provide funding for all BGPS schools, including ours. The money would be used to support student safety, teaching and learning, student well-being, job readiness, smaller class sizes, special education and student activities.  

Election Day will be here soon. Be sure that your ballot is received in time to be counted by putting it in a ballot box by 8 p.m. on Nov. 3.  

Once you have returned your ballot, you can check its status at VoteWA.gov to see if it has been received by the elections office.  

Still need to register to vote? Eligible voters can register in person through Nov. 3 by visiting the Clark County Elections Office. Learn more.

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.

The Center for Agriculture, Science and Environmental Education (CASEE) for students in grades 9–12 is now accepting applications for next semester.

CASEE is a half-day program that integrates lab science, Career & Technical Education and English for high school students. CASEE’s curriculum focuses on science, agriculture and environmental studies on CASEE's expansive 80-acre outdoor laboratory. Additionally, students can earn free college credits in select courses. Students return to their high schools for other classes. Transportation is provided to and from Prairie and Battle Ground high schools.

Save the date: Science Night on Thursday, Jan. 14, 2027, from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Location: 11104 NE 149th St. (Building B), Brush Prairie, WA 98606. View student work, meet with teachers, tour the campus and learn about opportunities for high school students.

Visit the Safety Study Hall website, a place for schools, students and families to learn about safety topics.

The OEO is an independent state agency that helps to reduce educational opportunity gaps by supporting families, students, educators and other stakeholders in communities across WA in understanding the K-12 school system and resolving concerns collaboratively. OEO services are free and confidential. Anyone can contact OEO with a question or concern about school. OEO listens, shares information and referrals, and works informally with families, communities, and schools to address concerns so that every student can fully participate and thrive in our state’s public schools. OEO provides support in multiple languages and has telephone interpretation available. To get help or learn more about what OEO does, please visit their website; email OEO or call 866-297-2597.

Battle Ground Public Schools and Chartwells, our nutrition services provider, are working to improve the meals that are served to students at school. As part of this process, we invite you to take the School Meals Report Card survey. This short survey gives students, parents, families and staff the chance to share feedback on school meals. It is completely anonymous, with no identifying information collected. The survey is open Oct. 12 through Nov. 6.

Take the survey now.

Let’s work together to make school meals even better!

Do you know a student who demonstrates advanced academic abilities or potential? Through Dec. 4, the Aspire Highly Capable Program is accepting referrals for testing. Anyone may refer a student for testing. The Aspire Highly Capable Program provides an inclusive and supportive educational environment that fosters the intellectual growth of students who need accelerated learning and enhanced instruction. Get the details on the program and testing process/timeline.

Did you know that Battle Ground Public Schools students and families can get support with things like clothing, hygiene items, food and other resources? If your family needs assistance, here are a few steps that you can take:

Apply for free or reduced-price meals and fill out a consent to share form to waive or reduce fees.

Ask your child’s school about receiving a weekly food bag through Share Vancouver.

Make an appointment to visit the Clothes Closet, which offers clothing and shoes as well as hygiene and household items, some cleaning supplies and school supplies. The closet is open to any student currently enrolled in a BGPS school and their family.

Contact the Family and Community Resource Center to learn about things like community resources and support for students and families who are unhoused. The FCRC relies in part on donations and volunteers. 

Contact a parent-outreach liaison for interpretation and/or translation services.

We are here for our students and families and want each person to feel supported. Please let us know how we can help.

The Battle Ground Community Education department is seeking vendors for its inaugural Holiday Bazaar on Dec. 5. Get more information and reserve your spot.

You are invited to meet your elected representatives who serve on Battle Ground Public 

Schools' board of directors. Outside of meetings, board members will attend events to meet people in the community and hear their perspectives on items related to schools. See the schedule.

Do you know an amazing staff member? The Employee Recognition Award highlights staff members who reflect the district’s strategic plan goals. Everyone is welcome to submit a nomination.

Volunteers make the difference and help our students succeed. You don’t need teaching or professional experience to volunteer. The most important qualification is a genuine interest in helping our students and teachers maximize their potential. Find out how to get started.

If you see or hear of a possible threat, please report it to law enforcement directly and/or to school staff. This is the best and most helpful action because it begins an investigation and helps to limit the potential for misinformation to spread. You can report bullying, intimidation, harassment, threats and safety concerns using our anonymous reporting system. Emergencies should always be reported to 911.

On Oct. 29, slightly used coats, hoodies, zip-up jackets and other items will be available at no charge for Battle Ground Public Schools students and their families. Many sizes will be available. This event is first come, first served. 

Date: Thursday, Oct. 29

Time: 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Location: Lewisville Campus, 406 NW 5th Ave., Battle Ground, WA 98604

Questions? Please email fcrc@battlegroundps.org or call 360-885-5434.

 Volunteers make the difference and help our students succeed. You don’t need teaching or professional experience to volunteer. The most important qualification is a genuine interest in helping our students and teachers maximize their potential. Find out how to get started.

Visit the Safety Study Hall website, a place for schools, students and families to learn about safety topics.

 An independent state agency that helps to reduce educational opportunity gaps by supporting families, students, educators and other stakeholders in communities across WA in understanding the K-12 school system and resolving concerns collaboratively. OEO services are free and confidential. Anyone can contact OEO with a question or concern about school. OEO listens, shares information and referrals, and works informally with families, communities, and schools to address concerns so that every student can fully participate and thrive in our state’s public schools. OEO provides support in multiple languages and has telephone interpretation available. To get help or learn more about what OEO does, please visit their website; email OEO or call 866-297-2597.

Услуги по устному и письменному переводу на русский и украинский языки 360-885-5433

Servicios de Traducción e Interpretación en Español 360-885-5431

Be sure to check out our community events webpage for fun ideas of things to do throughout the local community. Nonprofit organizations looking to share their own upcoming events are welcome to submit a flyer to be included.

Office Hours Monday - Friday 7:30 am - 3:30 pm/ Battle Ground Public School Calendar

11/1 Daylight Saving Day Ends 

11/11 No School: Veteran's Day

11/25 - 11/27 No School: Thanksgiving Break

12/2 BGPS Waiver Day - No student attendance

12/21 - 1/1/2027 - Winter Break - No school

Attendance: (360) 885-5454 ext. 1391 or you can email:      Shelley Bloemke at bloemke.shelley@battlegroundps.org

The Laurin office at laurinmsoffice@battlegroundps.org

Mailing address: PO Box 200, Battle Ground, WA 98604

Any other questions/Newsletter:  Sandy Coy/Head Secretary email: coy.sandra@battlegroundps.org

Location:  13601 NE 97th Ave, Vancouver, WA 

Phone: (360) 885-5200

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, murray.lynnell@battlegroundps.org, 360.885.5340

Section 504/ADA Coordinator: Connor McCroskey, Executive Director Special Services, Battle Ground Public Schools, PO Box 200, Battle Ground, WA 98604, mccroskey.connor@battlegroundps.org, 360.885.5485