Tiger News

Monday: Regular Schedule

Tuesday: Tiger Time Schedule

Wednesday: 1 Hour Late Start Wednesday

Thursday: Tiger Time Schedule

Friday: Regular Schedule

For our bell schedules, please click here.

• One-hour late starts: Oct. 16, 23

• NO SCHOOL for students due to teacher training: Wednesday, Oct. 30

Happy Sunday evening, Tiger Nation!

Our staff is hard at work crafting our School Improvement Plan, and we would love your input. This last week, certificated staff were asked the question "What would your dream high school look and feel like"? and after gathering individual responses, and breaking into thematic groups in the following themes: relationships, instruction, assessment, behavior expectations/response, intervention, safety, and celebrations; we created a new DRAFT BGHS mission statement. It reads:

"Our mission is to create a high school environment where relationships are leveraged to foster high levels of learning, ensuring that each and every student feels safe, seen, valued, and accepted. Through engaging, rigorous, and relevant experiences, including diverse course offerings that prepare students for trade, work, college, and military service, we empower students to take ownership of their personal growth. We strive to be a community where students enjoy attending, feel connected to our school, and actively care for one another."

We would LOVE your input, parents, students, and community members- what does your dream high school look like? What would you add, change, delete from the statement above? Send us your input using this link.

Thank you for your input! We are excited to develop the "how" (specific actionable next steps, and measurable outcomes) next!

Have a beautiful week, Tigers!

Heather

We would love to honor all our BG Alumni at our Homecoming Football Game, Friday, October 25th. Please join us! For BGHS students, the Homecoming Dance is Saturday, October 26th, 8-10pm in the Cage. Tickets will go on sale for students in good standing (no outstanding discipline) on Monday, October 14th. You must have your school issued ID card to purchase a ticket ($15 with ASB card, $20 without). Guest contracts are available in the ASB office for students wishing to bring another high school student from another school. ALL TICKET SALES close after late lunch on Friday, October 25th.

We will clear the halls and lock the building at 3:15pm (when the office closes). All other students who need access must be with a coach/advisor/teacher. Staff who are running a club, after-school activity, or coaching a sport, will escort students to the exits when meetings are finished, to ensure students clear the the building. Staff and students should not open doors once they are locked. This is a supervision/safety issue and undoes work our custodial team has completed as they clean.

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.

Parking passes are completely sold out. Parents and Students. Please be aware students cannot park on campus or they will be fined. They need to be mindful about parking in the community, as some areas ticket and even tow. Students can get on the waitlist by bringing completed paperwork to ASB, and in the meantime, can park in the green areas on this map or by clicking this link.

Check out The Tiger Times Issue #1 by clicking this link. Tiger Times is publication that our journalism class puts out to the students and staff.

Do you need to update your wardrobe with some new Tiger Gear? Check out the Battle Ground Tiger Sideline Store. Click this link to check it out.

Calling all Tigers... Do you love the outdoors? Would you like the opportunity to grow as a leader and mentor? Are you ready to lead 6th-grade students at a week-long Outdoor School?

Chief Umtuch Middle School would like to invite you to an informational meeting to learn how you can be the difference in the lives of middle school students by being a Counselor at the Chief Umtuch Outdoor School. Please attend an information meeting during lunch on October 18th in the Battle Ground High School Library. Applications will be accepted 10/18-11/22

Are you passionate about our democracy and/or our veterans? It is time for the annual Veterans of Foreign Wars Essay Contest.

There is an essay contest for:

• Grade 5: How Should Our Veteran Be Treated?
• Grades 6-8: My Voice In America's Democracy
• Grades 9-12: Is America Today Our Forefathers' Vision?

The deadline is October 31st. Please click this link for the applicaton form.

The University of Washington will be in the College and Career Center on Monday, October 14 at 9 AM. Interested students must obtain a pass before the day of the event.

The University of Portland is hosting a full visitation days that consists of an admissions information session, an opportunity to visit with representatives from a student’s major of interest, a current student panel, and a tour. The events will happen November 11th from 9 AM - 2:30 PM.

Battle Ground High School is hosting a Post Secondary College Fair on Monday, October 21, from 9 AM - 11 AM. Students will be able to meet over 60 representatives from two and four-year colleges, apprenticeship programs, trade schools, and the military. BGHS students are invited to attend. Please Click this link to see the list of representatives.

Seniors and families are encouraged to attend the Financial Aid A-Z workshops and learn about paying for college. The flier has the specific dates and information.

Yearbook Purchase:

The first yearbook sale of the year will take place during the month of October. Books will be sold for $55 with an ASB card and $60 without an ASB card. We take payments via card, cash, and checks. Please come to the ASB window to purchase before school, during lunch, or after school. You may also purchase the yearbook online via InTouch at this website: https://wa-battleground.intouchreceipting.com/ Log in with your students 7-digit ID number and last name as your password (1st letter capitalized). Yearbooks will be distributed this spring (a change over last year) and supplements with spring events will be available in the fall for pick up).

Senior Pictures:

Senior pictures are due November 26.

• Requirements:
• Plain/neutral background preferred
• Full-face view
• Clothing and jewelry must fit school dress code guidelines
• No creative filters or photographic treatments
• No weapons or hand signs of any kind
• Minimum Resolution of 300 DPI
• Yearbook is not accepting pictures that are printed, on a CD, on a thumb drive, or emailed
• Link to submit your photos

Sign up and clear prior to November 18th – first try out. Website: https://wa-battleground.intouchreceipting.com/

You enter your school ID # as the login and your password is your last name: Case Sensitive

Go to the shop area and click on “Register for Athletics and Activities” and answer all questions, submit your current sport physical and submit. Home School and alternative school students (River Homelink, Running Start, CAM, BGVA) will need to bring in their last semester grades to the ASB office. Non Cut sports can pay their ASB card $35 and participation fee $85 beginning November 25th. Cut sports need to wait until AFTER cuts are made to pay fees. All previous fines must also be cleared.

• Purchase your ASB card at the window in the cafeteria for only $35. An ASB card is required to participate in sports or are in a club. You also receive discounts on dances, yearbook, and your ASB card gets you into all our home athletics games for free (card must be physically present...no screen shots or pictures).
• Your BGHS Athletics/ASB team will be out of the office for off campus, all-day training on Tuesday, October 22nd. Thank you for your understanding and patience while we are closed.

Monday 10/4

• Tennis vs. Skyview at 3:30 PM @SHS
• Softball vs. Mt. View at 4:30 PM @MVHS
• JV Football vs. Union at 5:00 PM @BGHS

Tuesday 10/15

• Cross County vs. Camas at 4:00 PM @CHS
• Softball vs. Skyview at 4:30 PM @BGHS
• JV Soccer vs. Camas at 5:00 PM @CHS
• Varsity Soccer vs. Camas at 7:00 PM @CHS
  

Wednesday 10/16

• Tennis vs. Union at 3:30 PM @UHS
• Swm Meet at 5:00 PM @KHS

Thursday 10/17

• C Team Soccer vs. Skyview at 5:00 PM @SHS
• JV Soccer vs. Skyview at 5:00 PM @SHS

• C2 Team Volleyball vs. Heritage at 4:00 PM @BGHS

• C Team Volleyball vs. Heritage at 5:30 PM @BGHS
• JV Volleyball vs. Heritage at 5:30 PM @BGHS
• Varsity Volleyball vs. Heritage at 7:00 PM @BGHS
  
• Varsity Soccer vs. Skyview at 7:00 PM @SHS
  
• C Team Football vs. Cams at 7:00 PM @CHS

Friday 10/18

• Tennis vs. Camas at 3:30 @BGHS
• Varsity Football vs. Camas at 7:00 PM @CHS

Saturday 10/19

• Kelso Swim Invitationalal at 9:00 AM @KHS
  

All activities at subject to change. Please check https://bghstigers.com/events# for updated information.

Having the right resources is important. If you need to talk, the 988 Lifeline is there 24/7/365, whether you're facing mental health struggles, emotional distress, other concerns or just need someone to talk to. Call or text 988. You are not alone.

Battle Ground Public Schools is conducting a ThoughtExchange to gather your ideas about student use of cellphones during school, school start times, school libraries and more. Your input will help guide future decisions on these topics. The ThoughtExchange will include both survey questions and opportunities for you to write in your own ideas. At the end, you can submit more ideas and rank those submitted by other people. Participation is anonymous.

Join the ThoughtExchange now. The deadline is Friday, Oct. 18.

Parents/guardians of students who receive special education services or are on 504 plans are invited to apply to join a new parent advisory group. This is a great opportunity to share your insights and ideas on how to enhance educational experiences for students with special needs. If you are interested in participating, please take a few minutes to apply online by Monday, Oct. 14.

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

This year, Battle Ground Public Schools joins most Southwest Washington schools and districts in using the Standard Response Protocol for emergencies. Depending on the situation, a school will be placed in a hold, secure, lockdown, evacuation or shelter. See what these terms mean. This common language helps schools, first responders and the community communicate clearly and effectively to reduce misunderstandings in emergency situations.

Attend the upcoming College and Career Fair to learn about apprenticeship programs, trade schools, military branches and colleges.

Prairie H.S. commons

Monday, Oct. 21, 2024

5–7 p.m.

Financial aid workshop 5:30–6:30 p.m. in college and career center.

All students and their families, regardless of what school or district they attend, are welcome. This event is open to the public.

Thank you for working to maintain your child’s attendance. Regular attendance and punctuality are essential to student learning and success. The skills that students learn in primary school will help them be successful in middle and high school. A student’s attendance often can predict whether they are likely to graduate high school on time. Read more.

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.

  
  

• Ms. Ichimura, Principal

• Ms. Main, Assistant Principal

• Mr. Person, Assistant Principal/Athletic Director

• Ms. Wilson, Assistant Principal

• Mr. McKenzie, Dean of Students

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