Chief Umtuch Middle School's Linda Allen is choice
for district HR post; Cresap tapped for principal
Superintendent Shonny Bria will ask the School Board on June 18 to approve the appointment of Linda Allen, principal at Chief Umtuch Middle School, as the district's director of human resources and Dave Cresap, assistant principal at Chief Umtuch, as the next principal at the downtown Battle Ground school. Click here.
It's a rarity: Both BG high schools' bands will march
in Saturday's big Grand Floral Parade in Portland
Two of the 18 bands in Saturday's Rose Parade will be from the Battle Ground School District. Here's what they'll be playing, how many students will be marching and other details.
'Your Battle Ground Public Schools' insert available
The last of this school year's three printed reports to Battle Ground School District residents was inserted in The Reflector of June 2. It included a Q&A with new School Board President Steve Pagel, a story about the district's new Website that was created at no charge to the district by WSU-Vancouver students, a story about the district's program for highly capable students, "One Moment in Time" recollections by principals throughout the distirct, and more. See it here.
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Last day of school -- June 18
First day of 2010-2011 year -- Sept. 8
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New website, Young Authors Conference, awards, personnel shifts and more in latest newsletter
There's plenty of news about the school district, its employees and its students in the May 25 Bits and Bites newsletter for Battle Ground Public Schools. Click here.
Work near Lewisville Park slows Hwy. 503 traffic
The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is making improvements to state Highway 503 about two miles north of Battle Ground, in the vicinity of Lewisville Park and beyond. The contractor is not allowed to close lanes from 6 a.m. to 8 a.m., or between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. Other times, there could be delays of as long as 10 minutes, we are told. For updates, go to www.wsdot.wa.gov/construction and in the "Search" window type: 503.
School Board will ask the BPA to build any new
high-voltage tranmission lines away from schools
The Battle Ground Public Schools Board of Directors agreed April 24 to send a letter to the Bonneville Power Administration requesting that the federal agency pick a route away from schools if it does decide to build a new 500 kilovolt transmission line through Clark County. Click here.
Two Battle Ground schools among 174 in state
named to to receive Achievement Awards for 2009
Battle Ground High and CAM Jr.-Sr. High are on a select list of schools across the state to be honored May 5 for excellence. Here's the press release.
Centennial videos still on sale at BGHS
There are still copies of the 30-minute version of the Battle Ground Public Schools Centennial video on sale for $20 in the Battle Ground High School ASB Office. (The version shown at the Jan. 9 community celebration was about 15 minutes.) The video, featuring excerpts from interviews with several former students of varying ages, was done by Jason Foster, video instructor at BGHS. Prooceeds will benefit the video production program at the high school.
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About our 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.
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Inclement weather cancellations, postponements, late-starts, etc.: Call 360-885-5343
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).
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.
The Battle Ground School District provides equal opportunity in programs and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin/language, creed/religion, sex, sexual orientation-including gender identity, disability, or the use of a service animal by a person with a disability, age, marital status, honorably discharged veteran or military status and HIV/Hepatitis C status. Marcia Christian, Pam Judd and Jane Mercier have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination. They can be reached as follows: Marcia Christian, Title IX Sexual Harassment Coordinator, 360.885.5415, christian.marcia@bgsd.k12.wa.us; Pam Judd, Title IX Equity Coordinator 360.885.5395, judd.pam@bgsd.k12.wa.us; Jane Mercier, Section 504/ADA Coordinator 360.885.5318, mercier.jane@bgsd.k12.wa.us; or a letter may be submitted to the designated coordinator at the Battle Ground School District, PO Box 200, Battle Ground, WA 98604.
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