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Prairie High School
Communication and Updates
Letter from the Principal
5/26/25 - End of Year - Family Message
Hello Falcon Families!
We are officially in the final stretch of the 23-24 school year! Our seniors will be having their finals on June 4th and 5th, and our graduation ceremony will be June 7th at district stadium. Between then and now, we have several important senior events taking place, so don’t forget to review the Senior Countdown that we’ve shared with all families of seniors. For our 9th, 110th, and 11th graders, finals are June 13 and 14 - both days are early dismissal at 11:25 - and June 14th is our last day of school! Please ensure you have a way to get home safely at dismissal time!
For all students - with the warmer weather and approaching summer often the temptation to let your school work slide gets stronger. Try to think ahead - would it be better to push through now, or retake the class in summer school? We want to encourage all of our students to practice forward thinking and planning their next steps. Talk with your parents, your school counselor, or another trusted adult, and stay on track, because these few short years in high school may seem like forever, but the time will fly!
I want to end this message by honoring and recognizing the U.S. military personnel who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. May 27, 2024 is Memorial Day, and for those in our Falcon Community who have experienced the loss of a loved one while in service of our country, we mourn the loss and hope this Memorial Day can be spent in celebration to the remembrance of them.
Finish strong, Falcons - make the most of the remaining days before finals, and I hope everyone has a wonderful summer! As always, please read below for more important information coming up, including services and resources for families over summer break.
Warmly,
Mrs. Woehr
End-of-year schedule, including last day of school
Schedule changes will be in effect for the end of this school year due to weather-related closures in January. The last day of school for students in south schools will be Friday, June 14. The last day of school for students in most north schools will be Monday, June 17. Get the details.
2024-25 school calendar
The 2024-25 academic calendar (Русский) (Español) has been updated since it was first released. Here are some of the key dates:
First day of school: Tuesday, Aug. 27
Kindergarten Smart Start begins: 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)
Free summer meals
Battle Ground Public Schools will be serving free breakfast and/or lunch for anyone 18 years of age or younger at two locations this summer:
Maple Grove Primary School (610B SW Eaton Blvd.)
Lunch - Monday-Friday, June 24 through Aug. 16, 11:45 a.m. to 12:24 p.m.
Breakfast - Monday-Thursday, July 8-18, 8-8:30 a.m. (no Friday breakfast service)
Daybreak Primary (1900 NW 20th Ave.)
Lunch - Monday-Friday, June 24 through Aug. 16, 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.
No breakfast served at this site
The Summer Food Services Program, sponsored by the district and funded primarily through a U.S. Department of Agriculture grant, helps provide nutritious meals during the summer months when children are not in school. Children and teens do not need to attend a Battle Ground school to participate. Meals must be consumed onsite.
SUN Bucks program supports summer food access
Children attending Battle Ground Public Schools may be eligible to receive $120 each this summer as part of a new Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer program known as SUN Bucks. Students may be automatically eligible for SUN Bucks if they previously qualified for free or reduced-price meal benefit through the district. You may also submit a new application through the end of the school year.
If you previously received pandemic-era summer meals funding, known as P-EBT, you may discard that card and a new one will automatically be sent to you. Additional information is available through the Washington Dept. of Social and Health Services.
Return wifi hotspots by June 17
If you have a district-issued hotspot, please return it by June 17. Hotspots can be dropped off at the following location only (schools can’t accept them):
CASEE C building
11104 NE 149th St., Brush Prairie, WA 98606
Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Families who need assistance with connectivity may wish to visit one of the area locations that offer free temporary Wi-Fi. Some cellphone providers may allow you to use your mobile device to create a hotspot. Contact your provider to explore this option.
If you have any questions, please contact studenthelp@battlegroundps.org or 360-885-5444.
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.
Graduate highlight submissions wanted
Battle Ground Public Schools wants to highlight our outstanding members in the class of 2024. If you are interested in being part of this year’s grad highlight feature, please fill out a short Google Form questionnaire and upload a photo of yourself. Selections will be featured on the district website, social media channels and more. Thank you, and congratulations to the class of 2024!
New teaching materials coming in 2024-25
Battle Ground Public Schools regularly adopts new curricula to replace old/outdated materials or materials that are no longer available due to licensing changes. Committees of teachers, administrators and community members review the options. Members of the public were also invited to review the materials and provide comments before board approval (read our curriculum adoption policy).
Starting in the 2024-25 school year, the following subject areas will be using updated materials (following board approval):
Science (grades 6-8 and high school)
Horticulture science (high school)
Social students (high school)
High school Child Development I and II
More information about the approved materials and curriculum review process is available on the district website.
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.
Registration open for high school online summer classes
Battle Ground Public Schools is offering online summer school classes for high school students looking to earn original credit or for those needing to recover credit for failed courses. Classes will be offered in a variety of subjects. Current eighth grade students also may recover the Washington state history requirement.
For credit recovery, students should speak with their school counselor to figure out which courses they need to recover, then work with them to complete the required forms.
Students may begin working on courses as soon as they receive a confirmation email and instructions. The deadline to complete credit recovery coursework and original credit courses is Friday, Aug. 16.
Communication survey
We want to hear about your communication preferences. Please take a few minutes to complete this brief survey. Everyone is welcome to share their thoughts. The results will help us improve our communication in the future. Thank you for your input!
Russian, Ukrainian and Spanish translation and interpretation services
Услуги по устному и письменному переводу на русский и украинский языки 360-885-5433
Servicios de Traducción e Interpretación en Español 360-885-5431
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Report incidents anonymously with SafeSchools
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.
June schedule reminders
One-hour late start: Wednesday, June 5
High school graduations:
River HomeLink - Wednesday, June 5
Battle Ground High School - Thursday, June 6
Prairie High School - Friday, June 7
CAM Academy - Monday, June 10
Summit View High School - Tuesday, June 11
Battle Ground Virtual Academy - Wednesday, June 12
End-of-year schedules, including adjustments for weather-related closures, are posted on the district website
Employee Recognition Award
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.
Looking for something to do?
Be sure to check out our Community Events page for fun ideas of things to do throughout the local community.