Tiger News

Monday: Regular Schedule

Tuesday: Tiger Time Schedule

Wednesday: Early Release Periods 1-3

Thursday: Early Release Periods 4-6

Friday: Early Release Periods 1-6

For our bell schedules, please click here.

• One-hour late starts: Nov. 13 and 20

• Parent-Teacher Conferences: Nov. 6-8th, 3 Hour Early Release (no late start Wednesday this week)

• Veterans Day: Nov. 11 (no school)
  
• Thanksgiving break: Wed - Fri, Nov. 27-29 (no school)

Welcome to November, Tiger Nation!
We are excited to welcome you in for conferences this week. It's one of my favorite events, as we get to connect in a pretty powerful way to support your kids. On Thursday evening, conferences are drop in, and we will end the evening in the auditorium, where my Assistant Principals, Counselors, and I will meet families and share a short 20 minute presentation reviewing our school improvement plan and goals, provide an update on our beginning of the school year behavior press, and get a chance to connect on all things BGHS. We hope you can join us, and if you cannot, we will put the presentation in the next Weekly Newsletter.

Please note: students will be dismissed at 11:25 on Wednesday 11/6/24, Thursday 11/7/24, and Friday 11/8/24.Battle Ground High School will conduct parent/student conferences on Wednesday 11/6/24, from 12:30 - 2:55, and Thursday 11/7/24, from 12:30 to 2:55 and again from 4-7. Parents can reserve 15-minute appointment slots through Skyward Scheduler for the afternoon conferences. Directions can be found here: Conference Scheduler Parent View. The scheduler will open on Sunday 10/27/24 at 9 a.m. and will close at 7 a.m. on Tuesday 11/5/24. After that, or if you need help, please contact Wendy Beard at (360) 885-6631 or email Wendy at beard.wendy@battlegroundps.org. Evening conferences do not require an appointment- you can drop in anytime, we look forward to seeing you!

The Transportation Department along with First Student would like to remind you that for the Early Release days coming on Nov 4-8 and other ealry release day when you have a sack lunch to take home that it needs to go in your backpack and cannot be eaten on the bus. There are too many risks for choking and possible allergic reactions. Thank you very much.

Lost and Found will be in front of the Attendance office 11/6-11/8. Please stop by and check for your items that are missing their owner.

Check out the latest Tiger Times News. Tiger Times is publication that our Journalism class puts out to the students and staff.

*** Please note that this event is not affiliated with the Battle Ground School District.***

Would you like to play with unified sports for the upcoming baseball season? We are looking for partners for the upcoming basketball season. Unified Basketball will start November 18th. If interested, please see Shelley in the Registrar's office for more information.

Dear Battle Ground Families,

We’re excited to announce our upcoming Futures Movie Ticket Sale! Get ready to enjoy some quality time at the movies with friends and family – and at a great price. Here are the details:

Sale Details:

• Dates: November 1st-November 30th

• Location: Battle Ground Futures Program

• Cost: $8 per ticket

These discounted tickets make a perfect holiday gift or a treat to enjoy yourself, all while supporting the Futures Program here at BGHS. This sale is limited to the dates above, so be sure to order your tickets by November 30th. Click this link to purchase.

Payment Methods Accepted: Use QR code to purchase through the on-line link, cards only

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Stacey Mitchell 360-885-4013.

Happy holidays, and we hope to see you at the movies!

Calling all Tigers... Do you love the outdoors? Do you exhibit Unity Toughness and Class? 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?

We are looking for 20 outstanding High School students to serve as Outdoor School Counselors at Chief Umtuch’s 4-day 3-night Outdoor School field trip to Cispus Learning Center on March 25th-28th, 2025. This is the week before Spring Break.

Check out this video for some information and student perspectives on a previous trip one of the BG Middle Schools took to Cispus Learning Center.

If this interests you, the Chief Umtuch Middle School staff would like to invite you to Print and complete this linked Outdoor School Counselor Application and return it to the BGHS office by November 22nd, 2024. Applications are also available in the BGHS main office.

Dear Friends,

The 2025 General George C. Marshall Leadership Awards nominations are open until December 2!

We are pleased to continue this 36-year tradition of recognizing and celebrating Clark County’s young people who are actively creating community impact through strength of character and commitment to public service.

We’re looking for high school seniors and young adults (under age 35) who embody General Marshall's values of integrity, candor, courage, and preparedness in their commitment to serving the greater good. They’re showing up to lead and are actively serving the community – they may be doing it quietly or boldly, but in either case, we want to hear their stories. This is where you come in.

Please submit a nomination HERE for a young person who has impressed you with their leadership. Consider the positive impact a nomination will have – it lets them know that you see them, and is a powerful acknowledgement of their efforts. Candidates must be nominated by December 2, 2024 to be considered. After nominations close, all nominees will be invited to submit an application, and will also be invited to attend a free Marshall Leadership Workshop in January.

Public (adult) Award Nomination Qualifications:

-35 years of age or younger

-Clark County resident

-Demonstrates leadership ability and a commitment to serving a greater good

PUBLIC AWARD ONLINE NOMINATION FORM – CLICK HERE

Public Award recipient will receive:

-$3,500 award for continuing education or professional development of awardee’s choice

-Opportunities to develop professional relationships with community leaders

-Public visibility for the award recipient’s employer or nominating organization

Youth Award Nomination Qualifications:

-High school senior

-Clark County resident

-Demonstrates leadership ability and a commitment to serving a greater good

-Serves as a role model, motivating others to become involved

Please note, there is no minimum GPA requirement as it is not a factor in the evaluation process.

YOUTH AWARD ONLINE NOMINATION FORM – CLICK HERE

Youth Award recipient will receive:

-$4,000 Aléna K. Jarvis Memorial Scholarship

-Opportunities to develop professional relationships with community leaders

-Public visibility for the award recipient and their nominating school or organization

Five youth finalists will each receive a $1,000 scholarship provided by the Klinge/Meyer Family Fund of the Community Foundation for Southwest Washington.

Finalists and Award Recipients will be honored at the Marshall Awards Ceremony to be held February 27, 2025 at the Artillery Barracks. If you have any questions, or would like to support young leaders through sponsorship of this program, please email Carol Ross at carol.ross@thehistorictrust.org.

The WYCA is seeking youth for the January 13, 2025 class. Youth who are behind in credits, and not on track to graduate can earn 8-12 credits in 5 ½ months. It’s a second chance for youth who are considering dropping out because graduation looks hopeless. Attending the WYCA changes lives.

Applicants start the admission process by completing an electronic application found on our website. After the application is submitted, the youth and family are contacted by the admission team. Additional documents are noted to complete the admission papers.

After all the documents are complete, the youth is considered for an interview. Interview Days are held twice a month. Admission is first-come, first-served. Completing the application process early offers the greatest opportunity for admission. The next classes start on January 13 and July 14, 2025.

For more information please click here.

The ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) is a standardized test used to determine qualification for enlistment in the United States Armed Forces.

We invite all juniors and seniors to sign up for the ASVAB test. Scoring well on the Armed Forces Qualification Test (AFQT) portion can serve as an alternate graduation pathway for students who haven’t taken or passed the required Smarter Balanced Assessment.

The ASVAB test will be on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, from 9 AM - 12 PM in the College & Career Center. Register by November 12.

CTA Presentation

The Cascadia Tech Academy presentation at Battle Ground High School will be on November 12 from 9:45 am to 10:15 am in the College and Career Center. All sophomores and juniors are welcome to attend.

Cascadia Tech Academy Website

CTA Tour

Battle Ground High School students will tour Cascadia Tech Academy on January 14, 2025, from 8:00 am - 10:30 am. To attend the tour students must sign up in the College and Career Center by December 20, 2024, and complete the field trip permission documentation.

Application Process

The Cascadia Tech Applications (paper form) will be available in the College and Career Center on January 15, 2025. Completed applications must be received by January 31, 2025. This is a quick turnaround time. Don’t procrastinate. The application process does not guarantee placement into Cascadia Tech Academy.

Quick Dates

• Presentation - November 12, 2024

• Tour - January 14, 2025

• Applications - Open January 15, 2025

• Due - on January 31, 2025, to the College and Career Center

Hi Seniors, Parents, and Guardians,

It’s time to get started on the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) or WASFA (Washington Application for State Financial Aid) processes.

One of the first steps is creating an FSA ID, which is necessary for signing and submitting the FAFSA online. Both students and one parent or guardian will need to create their own FSA IDs. This ID is crucial as it serves as your legal signature and provides access to your federal student aid information.

Join us on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, from 3 pm to 6 pm at Battle Ground High School College and Career Center for the FSA ID Workshop. To complete the FSA ID, you will need your social security number and personal email.

The sooner you complete this step, the sooner you can complete your FAFSA or WASFA in December.

We're here to assist you with any questions about scholarships and college applications.

*** Please note that the BGHS Grad Night is not affiliated with the Battle Ground School District.***

Next parent Meeting: November 13, 6:30pm at Battle Ground High School. We invite Senior parents to join us, where we'll share details about Grad Night and volunteer opportunities. We hope to see you there.

**Registration for winter sports is open! Please visiting this link and log in with your students 7-digit ID number. Your password is your last name (first letter capitalized). Please make sure you have a current copy of your student athlete's physical uploaded to the new registration system. If you need a new physical form, please note that InTouch Registrations has a copy available for you to download online.

Below is the information for Winter Sports Tryouts and Practice times!

Girls Bowling: 11/4, Head Coach: Roger Kreighbaum

Practices held at Tiger Bowl - Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 2:45-5:00pm and Tuesdays 2:45-3:30pm

Cheerleading: 11/13 and 11/14 Winter Tryouts, Head Coach: Megan Torneby

3:00-5:00pm in the Upper Gym

Girls Basketball: 11/18, Head Coach: Martha Bellcoff

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 3:00-5:30pm, Practices start on Thursday 11/21

Boys Basketball: 11/18, Head Coach: James Ensley

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 5:30-8:00pm, Practices

Wrestling (Boys & Girls): 11/18, Head Coach: Jacob Motzkus and Miguel Victoriano

Monday through Friday 3:00-5:00pm in the Wrestling Room

Boys Swim: 11/18, Head Coach: Sayle Lindsey

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday @ Clark County Family YMCA in Vancouver, 6:00-7:00AM and Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday @ Clark County YMCA 7:45-9:15pm

Dryland Practices are Wednesdays 7:00-8:00AM at Prairie High School

*You will need 1-2 pairs of goggles (eye goggles only), swimsuit, towel, latex or silicone swim cap, and water bottle.

Dance: TBD

Gymnastics: TBD

Students must be registered and cleared through InTouch in order to participate in athletics, please visit bghstigers.com under "Register here for Winter Sports"

Monday 11/4

• JV Football vs. Union at 6:00 PM @BGHS

Tuesday 11/5

• C2 Team Volleyball vs. Union at 4:00 PM @UHS
• C Team Volleyball vs. Union at 5:30 PM @UHS
  
• JV Volleyball vs. Union at 5:30 PM @UHS
  
• Varsity Volleyball vs. Union at 7:00 PM @UHS

Wednesday 11/6

• No Event Today

Thursday 11/7

• C2 Team Volleyball vs. Camas at 4:00 PM @CHS
• C Team Volleyball vs. Camas at 5:30 PM @CHS
  
• JV Volleyball vs. Cama at 5:30 PM @CHS
  
• Varsity Volleyball vs. Camas at 7:00 PM @CHS

Friday 11/8

• No Events Today

Saturday 11/9

• Track State Meet at 9:00 AM @TBA

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.

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.

November is officially the start of winter weather season in southwest Washington. That means there is always the chance that snow or hazardous road conditions could delay or cancel school. Here are some tips on how you can be prepared:

• Download and/or print our weather guide informational flyer (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.

On weather-impacted days, calls may begin going out as early as 5:30 a.m. 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-related impacts, snow route information and much more.

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.

Reposting or sharing a threat on social media in an attempt to warn others spreads the threat farther from its original source and may cause unnecessary alarm and fear.

You can report bullying, intimidation, harassment, threats and safety concerns using our anonymous reporting system. Emergencies should always be reported to 911.

If you recently received an email or letter regarding your child’s immunization status, please contact their school as soon as possible. Starting Friday, Nov. 15, students must have all of the legally required immunizations or an approved exemption from the immunization requirements to continue attending school.

In recent weeks, Battle Ground Public Schools has experienced chickenpox cases at several buildings. When this happens, Clark County Public Health may direct students who do not have documented immunization to stay home for 21 days to reduce the chance of the disease spreading further. A student may be able to return to school sooner with documented proof of immunity. If you have questions about your child’s chickenpox immunization status, please reach out to their school nurse.

Do you know an amazing staff member? The new Employee Recognition Awards will highlight staff members who reflect the district’s strategic plan goals. Three nominees will be selected each month and recognized at a board meeting. Everyone is welcome to submit a nomination.

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