Battle Ground Public Schools boast best builders
of barges and bridges at Science Olympiad
Students from three Battle Ground schools won seven of 15 possible awards in five events at annual competiton. See press release, posted Nov. 18. One of the three schools was Captain Strong Primary and the team ws from the "Aspire" program for highly capable students.
Deadline near for 'Aspire' program testing
Applications for testing for the "Aspire" program for highly capable students in grades 3 through 8 is Dec. 11 Here are the details.
New Directors, a link to Iraq, and much more
Read these stories and other district news in Nov. 13 edition of Bits and Bites.
Our goal: Donations pay for centennial celebration
The Battle Ground School District’s Centennial Committee wants to cover the cost of the 100th-anniversary celebration with private donations. Please help us meet that goal with a donation of $5, $10 or more.
The signature centennial event will be the 100th-anniversary party, open to all former and present students and employees, as well as the general public, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 9, at Battle Ground High School. Any donations that remain after this 100th school year will be given to the Battle Ground Education Foundation. If you are willing to help, please send your check to:
BGSD Centennial Celebration
c/o Kay Tarpley
PO Box 200
Battle Ground WA 98604
Help us find and honor school district 'Heroes'
If you or a familiy member or close friend is a long-time Battle Ground-area resident, this message is especially for you. We are looking for "100 Heroes" of the Battle Ground School District in its first 100 years. The public is invited to nominate persons who, as of a Jan. 9 community celebration, will be former employees or former school directors. Also eligible are both current and former non-employees and non-directors, such as parent volunteers, booster club leaders, etc. These "100 Heroes," living or deceased, will be honored at the Jan. 9 celebration at Battle Ground High School. The nominating process is easy, just click here.
About the Battle Ground School District . . .
Our diverse district is serving more than 13,000 students in seven primary schools (grades K-4), seven middle schools (5-8), two full-service high schools, four alternative and home link schools and the Center for Agriculture, Science and Environmental Education. Governed by a five-member citizen School Board, the district also has a vigorous community education program. Besides the Web site, we can be reached at (360) 885-5300 and info@bgsd.k12.wa.us.
The district covers 271 square miles, stretching from the Cascade Mountains in the east almost to the confluence of Interstate 5 and Interstate 205 in the west. It is a friendly place with a picturesque landscape bisected by the East Fork of the Lewis River and punctuated by small towns and communities, including Battle Ground, Yacolt, Amboy, Chelatchie Prairie, Fargher Lake, Cherry Grove, Dollars Corner, Barberton, Daybreak, Venersborg and Heisson.
Parkway project will affect BGHS, Captain Strong and Chief Umtuch students, parents, neighbors
Please click here for a summary of steps planned for dealing with this six-month project's impact on autos, buses, students and motorists on nearby streets.
Dealing with the influenza outbreak
Tips from the consortium of Southwest Washington health officials on ways to prevent -- or deal with -- cases of H1N1 flu can be found at http://www.flunewsswwashington.org/WhatCanYouDo.html Also, here's a Q&A from local health authorities.
Low-cost and free health coverage for kids
Sign-up events Oct. 13, Oct. 21 and Oct. 24. Get the details here.
Free and Reduced-Price meals, 2009-10
Letter to households can be found here.
Application for free and reduced-priced meals is here.
Russian letter
Russian application
Spanish letter
Spanish application
Here's the 2009-2010 BGSD Student Handbook
Battle Ground School District policies governing student dress, conduct, absenteeism, transportation and other matters are laid out in this document.
Russian Spanish
2009-2010 School District Calendars:
The District calendar for the 2009-2010 school year has been updated and can be found here (English) (Russian) (Spanish).
The Kindergarten calendar for the 2009-2010 school year is now available. It can be found here (English) (Russian) (Spanish).
The Curriculum calendar for the 2009-2010 school is now available here (English) (Russian) (Spanish).
Safety and security projects to be pursued
The School Board has authorized the District to seek federally backed, no-interest construction bonds for three health and safety-related projects. Click here.
District Office Contact Information:
Battle Ground Public Schools
P.O. Box 200
Battle Ground, WA 98604-0200
Phone: 360.885.5300
E-mail: info@bgsd.k12.wa.us
(Street address: 11104 NE 149th Street, Brush Prairie (west of state highway 503 on 149th, beyond the sheriff's precinct and the railroad tracks.)
Public Announcements
Blackboard Connect: The district has started using an automated phone system to notify parents of school closures, late starts, absences, as well of school events and upcoming events that our families may need to know. Absence and attendance calling is not available at all sites at this time, please verify availability with your site. If you are not receiving phone calls please make sure your phone contact information is up to date with your schools.
Inclement Weather Update: The letter to parents and guardians about our new methods to notify patrons about changes to the school day for inclement weather is available here
The 2.5 hour late start schedule can be found here
For school closures and updates please visit our Emergency Closure page.
Other Information
District Calendar 2009-2010 (English) (Russian) (Spanish) - New!
2009-2010 School supply lists - New!
Curriculum Calendar
2009-2010 (English) (Russian) (Spanish) - New!
Kindergarten Calendar
- 2009-2010 (English) (Russian) (Spanish) - New!
District Bus Routes - Updated!
Student Internet Waiver Form Russian Spanish
Requires Acrobat Reader. Get it here.
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