Tiger News
August 27, 2023
September 2, 2024
Welcome to 2024-2025 School Year!
Monday: No School, Labor Day
Tuesday: Tiger Time Schedule
Wednesday: 1 Hour Late Start Wednesday
Thursday: Tiger Time Schedule
Friday: Regular Bell Schedule
For our bell schedules, please click here.
September Schedule Reminders
- Labor Day (no school): Monday, Sept. 2
- First one-hour late start: Wednesday, Sept. 4
- Additional one-hour late starts: Sept. 11, 18, 25
You've Shown Tiger Power! Responsible - Respectful - Engaged Winners
Lilly Sappington got an RRE card from the Attendance Office for being Responsible, Respectful, and Engaged!
Keanu Wood got an RRE card from Ms. Horton for being Responsible and Respectful!
Jace Cardenas got an RRE card from Mrs. Lampard for being Responsible, Respectful, and Engaged!
School Pictures September 5th!
Clue Auditions
Do you want to be a Student Mentor?
Fall Esports Season Registration is now open!
Interested in Esports? Join the BGHS Esports team and compete in the Washington State Scholastic Esports Association Fall Season. Go to bghstigers.com and click on the "Register for Fall Sports Here" for the instructions. The three titles we’re competing in are Overwatch 2, Street Fighter 6, and Splatoon 3. All practices and matches will be held in the BGHS Library from 3:00pm - 5:00pm Monday through Thursday. We are looking for any level of player, an equipment manager, and also a stream manager. For more information, stop by B22 or email pollock.robert@battlegroundps.org
Timeline:
2-Week Preseason - Sept. 16th
Regular Season Start - Sept. 30th
Regular Season End - Nov. 18th
Post Season Start - Dec 2nd
Speech and Debate Team
"Interested in acting, debate, or both? Come check out the Nationally recognized BGHS Speech & Debate team after school this week in room H8!"
ASB News
Parking tags are now available and ready for pickup at the ASB office.
SENIORS ONLY on Tuesday (9/3) and Wednesday (9/4).
JUNIORS will be able to pick up their parking tags starting on Thursday (9/5)
Did you know that Athletics and Activities has their own website with lots of information, all available at your fingertips? Please visit www.bghtstigers.com - you can register for sports, check out which sports are playing for the week or month, print forms, and more!
Want to purchase tickets to your favorite BGHS home game? Soccer, Volleyball, Football all available NOW on Go-Fan! Head over to https://gofan.co/app/school/WA22040 and check it out!
Yearbooks are here! Mr. Karraker will be available Tuesday - Friday, from 7:30am to 7:45am before school, and after school from 2:30pm to 4pm in Room B1 to hand out yearbooks.
- You can pay for athletics participation fees and ASB cards in our office, or online at: https://wa-battleground.intouchreceipting.com/manage/ Your log-in is your student's 7-digit ID number, and the password is your last name (1st letter capitalized).
This Weeks Evens
Monday 9/2
- Holiday, No Events
Tuesday 9/3
- No events
Wednesday 9/4
- Fall Athletics Team Pictures
- Volleyball vs. Hudson’s Bay (HOME)
- C 4:00pm
- JV 5:30pm
- Varsity 7:00pm
Thursday 9/5
- Varsity Volleyball @ Camas Jamboree
- Girls Soccer Jamboree @ District Stadium
- Girls Swim @ Mark Morris Jamboree
- JV Volleyball @ Ridgefield Jamboree
Friday 9/6
- Varsity Football vs. Eisenhower (HOME) 4:00pm kickoff!
- Youth Night
College and Career Center News
Seniors,
Are you interested in attending WSU next year? If so, here is a great opportunity for you. Attend the Apple Cup Admission Blitz! Join representatives from Washington State University for Instant Decision Day on Thursday, September 12, at 9:45am. High school seniors may apply on-site and receive an admission decision on the spot! This event is recommended for seniors with a 3.0 cumulative GPA or higher. If you're not sure of your GPA, check with your college and career office! Students must register prior to the event to be eligible for an instant decision. Walk-ons will not be guaranteed an instant decision. https://futurecoug.wsu.edu/register/BGAppleCupIDD If you have questions contact Kevin Doyle in the College and Career Center.
District News
Join the committee selecting materials to teach stress management and problem solving to high schoolers
Calling all parents, guardians, staff and community members! Support students’ well-being by joining a committee selecting materials to teach stress management and problem solving to high schoolers. This committee will help guide how high school students are taught skills related to emotions and responding to challenges that they may face. Show me the meeting dates and let me apply (deadline is Sept. 4.).
For more information, please call 360-885-5440 or email Assistant Director Erick Suksdorf at projectaware@battlegroundps.org.
Thank you for considering these ways to help students succeed!
Bus routes posted and FirstView mobile app
Bus routes are now available online. For questions about school district bus service, call your school or First Student at 360-841-7099, ext. 103 or 104. Please be aware that the first several weeks of school can often see changes to routes as First Student makes adjustments. Any changes impacting riders will be communicated by your child’s school.
Due to road construction in many areas of the district, some buses may need to take a detour and/or may be delayed. For the most up-to-date route information, late alerts, notifications when your student is close to home, etc., we strongly recommend installing the FirstView mobile app, available through the Apple App Store and Google Play. PLEASE NOTE: The district code has changed this year. To use the app, enter the four-digit code LMWV. Get instructions for installing the app.
Share your back-to-school moments with us!
We are excited to welcome students back starting next week! Just take a photo of your child on their first day and post it to social media using #BGPSBack2School. Staff photos are welcome too! We'll share your photos in a fun video that will be posted on the district's Facebook and Instagram accounts (have you followed us there yet?). We're looking forward to seeing you!
New school menus
Starting this year, Battle Ground Public Schools is partnering with Chartwells to provide breakfast and lunch at school. Menus are still available via Nutrislice and meal expenses can still be paid through InTouch Receipting, just like last year. Printable menus are also available through September (Primary Schools) (Middle Schools) (High Schools) Get more details on the district website.
New websites and messaging platform
Battle Ground Public Schools has a brand-new look online this school year, with updated websites for the district and schools, as well as a new mass communication system via Apptegy. Our intent is to improve your experience, making it easier for you to find information quickly and easily, and streamlining communication between you and your child’s school(s). In the future, you will receive text messages from 98900. You can opt out any time. Download the new Battle Ground Public Schools app from the Apple App Store or Google Play to view updates and receive notifications.
2024-25 school calendar
The 2024-25 academic calendar (Русский) (Español) is online. Here are some key dates to keep in mind:
First full day of kindergarten: Tuesday, Sept. 3
Thanksgiving break: Nov. 27-29
Winter break: Dec. 23, 2024, through Jan. 3, 2025
Spring break: Monday, March 31, through Friday, April 4
In-service dates (no student attendance): Oct. 11, Oct. 30, Jan. 29
Last day of school: Tuesday, June 10 (assuming no added days for weather-related closures)
Want to take the SAT?
This October, students in grades 11-12 have an opportunity to take the Scholastic Aptitude Test, or SAT. The deadline to register is Sept. 20, 2024. Testing will take place Saturday, Oct. 5, at Battle Ground High School. Get more information about registration.
Report Incidents Anonymously with Safe Schools
Please report bullying, intimidation, harassment, threats and safety concerns using our anonymous reporting system. Reporters can remain anonymous. Emergencies should always be reported to 911. Learn more about emergency procedures and safety protocols.
Care Solace: Your link to mental health support!
Battle Ground Public Schools has partnered with Care Solace to support the well-being of students and their immediate family members. Care Solace is a complimentary and confidential care coordination service that can help any student and/or their immediate family members quickly find mental health or substance use treatment options matched to their needs, regardless of insurance or circumstance. If you would like to use Care Solace to help you find a provider:
Call 888-515-0595 (available 24/7/365 in any language).
Visit www.caresolace.com/battlegroundps and either search on your own or select “Book appointment” for assistance by video chat, email or phone.
BGHS Administrative Team
Ms. Ichimura, Principal
Ms. Main, Assistant Principal
Mr. Person, Assistant Principal/Athletic Director
Ms. Wilson, Assistant Principal
Mr. McKenzie, Dean of Students
Battle Ground High School
Email: info.bghs@battlegroundps.org
Website: https://bghs.battlegroundps.org/
Location: 300 West Main Street, Battle Ground, WA, 98604
Phone: 360-885-6550
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The 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: Tom Adams, Battle Ground Public Schools, PO Box 200, Battle Ground, WA 98604, 360.885.5415 and/or U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (OCR). Title IX inquiries may also be referred to the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (OCR)
Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator/Section 504/ADA Coordinator: Michelle Reinhardt, Executive Director of Human Resources, Battle Ground Public Schools, PO Box 200, Battle Ground, WA 98604. 360.885.5481