PTA Fun Run update:
This past Tuesday we were able to hold our Fun Run Event for the students and they had such a Blast!
Thank you to all families that were able to donate to this event. Your donations help fund events that the PTA puts on throughout the year like a Holiday Party, Family movie nights & more.

Our goal this year was to raise $15,000 and we currently are at $14,200! So so close!! The donation window is open for a couple more days for any last minute donations.
Thank You Captain Families, the students really do have so much fun with this event :)
7 days ago, Emily Hopper
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Meal benefit expiration
Free and reduced-price meal benefits will expire on Wednesday, Oct. 8, for students who have not renewed their application from last school year. Families must reapply for meal benefits each year to continue receiving meals at a reduced rate and/or to waive or reduce certain fees (this also requires a consent to share form). Only one application is required for each family, and the information is always kept confidential.


How to reapply:
Complete the application in Skyward.
Download an application.
Pick up an application at your child’s school.
7 days ago, Emily Hopper
Aspire Highly Capable Program - Referral Window Open October 8th!
please see info below regarding the process:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qLG94YniWByOX1QQ5IU1mzJKYivvNtEQ/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=113773788235485318813&rtpof=true&sd=true
16 days ago, Emily Hopper

The September 2025 BGPS Bulletin is here!
🛝Tukes Valley Primary receives new playground equipment
💲School finance 101: Where the money comes from
🏈See pictures from the inaugural Battle Ground legacy night
📺Watch fall sports broadcasts
🎨Dot Day makes a mark at Pleasant Valley Middle School
🤝September school board meeting updates
💻Watch a discussion about AI in education
🤗Battle Ground Education Foundation annual fundraising gala
And much more!

21 days ago, Battle Ground Public Schools
Staff and alumni gather for Battle Ground legacy night
An art teacher show Pleasant Valley Middle School's new installation.
A student plays on Tukes Valley Primary's new zip line.
Our first Spirit day of the 25/26 school year is tomorrow, Friday Sept 26th!
Please wear your Captain Strong gear or school colors, get creative with it! :)
21 days ago, Emily Hopper
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One-hour late start on Sept. 10
The importance of regular attendance
Join the Citizens Advisory Committee
Mental health support
Calling all alums and staff: Battle Ground legacy night 9/19
Fall sports broadcasts
SAT, PSAT and more standardized tests
Help review potential new textbook for natural resources science class
Read the news to know for Sept. 8, 2025.

about 1 month ago, Battle Ground Public Schools
News to know for Sept. 8, 2025

One-hour late start on Sept. 3
SAT, PSAT and more standardized tests
New districtwide cellphone policy
Aug. 25 board meeting and budget approval
Help review potential new textbook for natural resources science class
Calling all alums and staff: Battle Ground legacy night
Report, don’t repost safety concerns
Read the news to know for Sept. 2.

about 1 month ago, Battle Ground Public Schools
News to know for Sept. 2, 2025

One-hour late start on Sept. 3
SAT, PSAT and more standardized tests
New districtwide cellphone policy
Aug. 25 board meeting and budget approval
Help review potential new textbook for natural resources science class
Calling all alums and staff: Battle Ground legacy night
Report, don’t repost safety concerns
Read the news to know for Sept. 2.

about 1 month ago, Battle Ground Public Schools
News to know for Sept. 2, 2025

The August 2025 BGPS Bulletin is here!
👋Meet your new district leaders
🎒Welcoming students, families and staff to a new school year
🤝August school board meeting updates + budget approval
🏆Work-based learning coordinator wins prestigious award
🚌Thank you for helping stuff the bus
🎨Thank you, Battle Ground Art Alliance
And much more!

about 2 months ago, Battle Ground Public Schools
Student wave as they take a tour of Prairie High School on the first day of the 2025-26 school year.
A student wearing a class of 2037 shirt
A shopper donates school supplies
Debbie Smith
Battle Ground Art Alliance members donated art supplies to River HomeLink
Back-to-school schedule
Bus routes updated again
Back-to-school checklist
New districtwide cellphone policy
Supporting student health during the 2025-26 school year
Screen time limits on school-issued Chromebooks
Free technology monitoring tool for parents
Read more at https://bit.ly/45PpvuZ
about 2 months ago, Battle Ground Public Schools
News to know for Aug. 25, 2025
Time Capsule Update:
In May we were able to uncover a Time Capsule that was buried by Captain Strong students in the year 2000!
It was a fun time to connect with the Teacher in charge at the time Carla Nalley as well as a few students who participated that are all grown up :)
Please enjoy these photos below of a few items that were salvaged/ cleaned up on display near the main office.
Enjoy these last few days of Summer & we will see you soon!
about 2 months ago, Emily Hopper
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Bus routes
School supplies
Chromebook screen time change
Free technology monitoring tool
Annual student update
Back-to-school checklist
Read the news to know for Aug. 21: http://bit.ly/45E5dpv
about 2 months ago, Battle Ground Public Schools
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Today is Open House/ Back to School Night & we can't wait to see you all!

4:30p-6p all grades are invited to attend but keep in mind their is a separate *Kindergarten Only* Open House for Thursday 8/28

While our students have been away Mrs. Sturbelle has been decorating the halls with your smiley face artwork from May. You guys are going to love it, it looks so fun!

Office hours today:
8-12 open
12-2 closed
2-6 open (we will be here for any questions you may have)

There will also be representatives from PTA, the Right @ School program & Transportation/Bussing
about 2 months ago, Emily Hopper
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We're busy getting ready to welcome students and families back for the start of the 2025-26 school year! Ensure you're ready too with our handy back-to-school News to Know. Check it out here: https://tinyurl.com/544na88n
2 months ago, Battle Ground Public Schools
A graphic with a bus in the background. The words read "News to Know - Aug. 12, 2025" with the logo of Battle Ground Public Schools at the top

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

2 months ago, Battle Ground Public Schools
Laptop leaned against a stack of books
There are just a few short weeks, before those magic words are here!
We hope our Captain families are enjoying their Summer; see below for a few upcoming dates & links to keep in mind:
2025/26 Calendar:
https://csp.battlegroundps.org/o/bgps/page/school-calendars

School Supply Lists:
https://csp.battlegroundps.org/o/csp/article/2304748

Back to School Night: Thursday, August 21st 4:30-6 (Chief Umtuch same day 4-5:30)
First Day of School: Tuesday, August 26th
No School Friday the 29th & Monday September 1st

2 months ago, Emily Hopper
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Catch up on what's happening around the district during summer break, plus LEGO Summer Academy keeps students engaged, meet our newest student board representative, learn about our latest National Board Certified teacher and say congratulations to some outstanding members of the Class of 2025. Read the July 31 edition of the BGPS Bulletin here: https://tinyurl.com/3ndwrtd5
3 months ago, Battle Ground Public Schools
New student board representative Toby Nguyen takes his oath of office
Sarah Coleman, a nationally board certified teacher
A collage of student photos
Superintendent Shelly Whitten takes her oath of office
Check out our year in review video 🎥! Plus, administrative changes ahead of the 2025-26 school year, summer checklist, free summer meals and much more in the June 26 edition of the BGPS Bulletin: https://tinyurl.com/mrkrx257
4 months ago, Battle Ground Public Schools
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Summer office hours | June 22 deadline to provide feedback on proposed high school SEL curriculum | Summer meals and activities | Skyward upgrade coming soon | Plus, much more in the June 16 BGPS News to Know: https://tinyurl.com/3rtwt8hy
4 months ago, Battle Ground Public Schools
News to Know for June 16, 2025
Honoring our 2025 retirees ; Graduation photos and videos ; Help review high school SEL curriculum ; June 9 board meeting recap ; Spring all-league prep sports honors ; plus, a ton of other awards to highlight. Catch the BGPS Bulletin for June 12 right here: https://tinyurl.com/mprcyvjd
4 months ago, Battle Ground Public Schools
A collage of photos under a banner that reads "a fond farewell to our 2025 retirees"
Denny Waters poses with his award of merit from WASA
Pleasant Valley Middle School marching band in the Jr. Rose Festival parade
a photo collage of students honored by Cascadia Tech Academy