Tiger News

Monday: Regular Schedule

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.

• One-hour late starts: Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23

• No school for students due to teacher training: Friday, Oct. 11, and Wednesday, Oct. 30

Good morning, all!

Normally we send out this message on Sunday evening, however we delayed to be sure we had the most accurate and up to date club and activities list, as we are running our first session this Thursday! Students will be able to opt in to clubs and activities during Tiger Time, once every three weeks. On October 3rd, any student, FLEX or FOCUSED, can visit a club or activity to learn more about what they have to offer. We believe these groups are another way for us to connect students to school, and encourage participation! Students who attend clubs need to sign in with that advisor and stay for the duration, so that we have accurate attendance. Others who do not participate can use Tiger Time as regularly scheduled (attend a FLEX space, work with a teacher, or stay in 2nd period for Study Hall.

Here is the list! We will continue to update it as we go.

Have a fabulous week!

Ms. Ichi

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.

BGHS is proud to partner with the Portland Trailblazers. Each student's goal is to get a minimum of one Tiger Ticket. Every student who earns a Tiger Ticket before Winter Break and places it in the box in the front office will receive a certificate to receive a ticket to a Trailblazer game this year. There are many games to choose from. An additional ticket purchase is required to unlock the free ticket. This program will run until WInter Break. Thank you for being Responsible, Respectful, and Engaged!

Just a reminder you need to bring your chrombook to school everyday and make sure it is fully charged.

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. There will be two more opportunities to purchase a yearbook later in the school year.

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

• 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.
• 2024-2025 Yearbooks go on sale October 1st! $60 without ASB, $55 with ASB. 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).
• 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 9/30

• C Football vs. McKay at 4:00 PM @ BGHS

Tuesday 10/1

• Varsity Volleyball vs. Evergreen at 7:00 PM @BGHS
• JV/C Volleyball vs. Evergreen at 5:30 PM @BGHS
• C2 Volleyball vs. Evergreen at 4:00 PM @BGHS
• Cross Country vs. Skyview at 4:00 PM @SHS
  
• Softball vs. Evergreen at 4:30 PM @EHS
• Golf 18 Hole Tournament at 12:00 @Lewis River

Wednesday 10/2

• Tennis vs. Camas at 3:30 PM @BGHS
• Softball vs. Fort Vancouver at 4:30/6:00 @FVHS

Thursday 10/3

• Varsity Volleyball vs. Kelso at 7:00 PM @KHS
• JV/C Volleyball vs. Kelso at 5:30 PM @KHS
• C2 Volleyball vs. Kelso at 4:00 PM @KHS
• Golf vs. Skyview at TBD @Tri-Mtn

• Varsity Football vs. Post Falls at 7:00 PM @PFHS-Idaho
  
• Tennis vs. Skyview at 3:30 PM @BGHS
• Swimming vs. Kelso at 5:00 PM @YMCA

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

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.

Washington State University Pullman is excited to invite your high school students to the CASHE Conference (Children of Aztlán Sharing Higher Education) at Washington State University! This three-day, two-night event is designed to inspire and empower Chicanx/Latinx students, focusing on leadership development and higher education.

Event Details:

• Dates: November 15-17, 2024
• Location: WSU Pullman Campus
• Student Application: CASHE Application
• Application Deadline: Sunday, October 27 by 11:59 PM
• Transportation: Provided via charter buses from multiple locations across Washington state.
• Cost: $75 (covers transportation, lodging, meals, and conference materials; please note that fee waivers are limited and available upon request)

The conference is primarily for juniors and seniors from Chicanx/Latinx backgrounds, but we welcome applications from students of all identities and grade levels.

Students will engage in workshops, team-building activities, and discussions on college prep, personal growth, and community challenges. This year’s theme, Illuminar, focuses on helping students recognize and develop their strengths while addressing educational barriers.

We’re hosting informational webinars for counselors. Please sign up for one of the following webinars to learn more about the CASHE conference.

• Webinar #1: 3 - 4 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 19
• Webinar #2: 3 - 4 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 8
• Webinar #3: 12 - 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 18
• Webinar #4: 3 - 4 p.m. Monday, Oct. 21

We hope your students take advantage of this opportunity. For questions, contact us at si.cashe@wsu.edu or reach out to our advisor, Josue Zuniga.

The College and Career Center Staff has an opportunity to take students to the Dozer Day Career Fair on Friday, October 4, from 10:00 am - 1:30 pm. If your student is interested in excavators, bulldozers, cranes and more this is the opportunity for them to explore. There will also be a variety of hands-on experiences.

Students can sign up in the College and Career Center and pick up the permission slip and medical release form. Both forms need to be returned to the Career Center by September 27.

Transportation and lunch is provided.

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.

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.

To provide a safe, enjoyable environment for students and families during athletic events at District Stadium, all primary and middle students must be accompanied by an adult age 18 or older who will be responsible for the student(s) for the duration of the event. The adult cannot be a high school student. Primary and middle school students will not be allowed to enter if they are not accompanied by an adult. In addition, only clear bags are allowed into District Stadium. Read more.

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.

Please be aware that free and reduced-price meal benefits (now known as the Child Nutrition Eligibility & Education Benefit Application) will expire on Wednesday, Oct. 9, for students who have not renewed their application from last year. Families must apply for meal benefits each year to continue receiving lunch and breakfast at a reduced rate, or to maintain access to free or reduced activity fees with the added completion of a consent to share form. Only one application is required for each family, and the information is always confidential.

You can reapply for meal benefits by:

• Completing the meal application online through Skyward

• Picking up a meal benefits application at your child’s school and returning it.

• Print an application (available in English |Español | русский) and return it to your child's school or the district office located in Building A of the CASEE campus at 11104 NE 149th St. in Brush Prairie.

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

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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