Tiger News

Monday: Regular Schedule

Tuesday: Tiger Time Schedule

Wednesday: 1 Hour Late Start Wednesday

Thursday: Tiger Time Schedule

Friday: Tiger Time Schedule (Homecoming Assembly During TT)

For our bell schedules, please click here.

• One-hour late starts: Oct. 23

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

It's Homecoming week, and we are thrilled to celebrate the honor of being a Tiger together! We know traditions over the years have changed, and would love to hear from our alumni - share your favorite memories/photos on our Facebook page and hashtag #onceatigeralwaysatiger .

The big game is this week- we hope to see all our alumni parents and families in their black and orange on Friday night!

Students, tickets for the October 26th HOCO dance are on sale through late lunch on Friday- no tickets will be sold after that time. You must be in good standing (no unserved discipline) to purchase a ticket. You need your current school issued ID card and $15 with ASB sticker ($20 without) to buy a ticket at the ASB window before school, during lunch, or after school. Come alone, come with a date, or come in a group! We hope to see you at the semi-formal dance, 8-10pm, in the Cage, on Saturday!

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 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 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!

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.

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.

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

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.

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).

**Homecoming tickets are available for purchase at the ASB window before school, during lunch, and after school. Students must show up, in person, and present their physical ID/ASB card to purchase. No screen shots allowed. If you are bringing a guest from an outside school, please have your student pick up a 'Guest Contract' in the ASB office. Guest tickets must be purchased (with filled out and signed paperwork) at the same time as the BGHS student's ticket. If you're an ALE student, please come pick up an 'ALE Contract' in the ASB office prior to purchasing your ticket. PLEASE NOTE: You can buy your ticket(s) up until Friday, October 25th at 12:30pm. There will be a hard stop after that, with no exceptions.

**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.

**Yearbooks are for sale at the ASB window before school, during lunch, and after school. You may also purchase online by visiting this link.

Please log in with your students 7-digit ID number. Your password is your last name (first letter capitalized).

Monday 10/21

• Tennis vs. Heritage at 3:30 PM @BGHS
• JV Football vs. Camas at 6:00 PM @BGHS
  

Tuesday 10/22

• Tennis vs. Camas at 3:30 PM @BGHS
• JV Soccer vs. Union at 5:00 PM @UHS
• Varsity Soccer vs. Union at 7:00 PM @UHS
  

Wednesday 10/23

• Band and Chior Concert at 7:00 PM @BGHS
• Cross Country Districts at 9:00 AM @Lewisville Park
  

Thursday 10/24

• C2 Team Volleyball vs. Evergreen at 4:00 PM @EHS
• C Team Volleyball vs. Evergreen at 5:30 PM @EHS
• JV Volleyball vs. Evergreen at 5:30 PM @EHS
• Varsity Volleyball vs. Evergreen at 7:00 PM @EHS
  
• JV Soccer vs. Camas at 5:00 PM @BGHS
• Varsity Soccer vs. Camas at 7:00 PM @BGHS
• C Team Football vs. Skyview at 4:00 PM @CHS
• C Team Softball vs. Camas at 4:00 PM @BGHS

Friday 10/25

• Homecoming Varsity Football vs. Skyview at 7:00 PM @BGHS
  

Saturday 10/26

• Swim SWWA Invite at 10:: AM @Mark Morris
• Homecoming Dance at 7:00 PM @BGHS

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.

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.

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

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