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Battle Ground Public Schools is considering new curriculum for social and emotional learning that would be used starting in the 2025-26 school year, and eventually affect all hig...

The end of every school year includes a bittersweet farewell to valued employees heading off into retirement. This year, we bid best wishes to nearly three dozen employees compri...

Each year, Battle Ground Public Schools gathers feedback from different groups to better understand what’s working well and where we can grow. In 2025, the survey received respons...

Revival of student-led newspaper, Your Battle Ground Public Schools releases second issue The revived student-led newspaper, "Your Battle Ground Public Schools" began in early s...

Note: This information was originally posted in May 2024. It was updated in May 2025 to reflect the class of 2028's current grade during the 2024-25 school year. Students take ...

Battle Ground Public Schools celebrates the following staff members for their many years of dedicated service. We appreciate the care and professionalism that our staff bring to t...

Due to the recent double levy failure and resulting budget cuts, Jump Start Kindergarten is unfortunately canceled for the 2025-26 school year. We understand that this may be dis...

In this episode, learn about the significant role that nurses play in every school in our district. You might be surprised and impressed by everything that a school nurse is respo...

Once again this Teacher Appreciation Week, we asked members of our community to share some thoughts on your favorite teacher(s) and you did not disappoint! Nearly 80 of you took ...

It's time to vote! The Battle Ground Public Schools Art Show returns this month for its 66th year, bringing back the popular People’s Choice Award. Community members can vote for ...

Teacher Appreciation Week is coming up May 5-11 and we're asking all of YOU to help us celebrate! Tell us about your or your child's favorite teacher(s) by filling out this short ...

Coming Next Week: Law Enforcement Presentation on Keeping Students Safe from Drugs and Alcohol Join us for a presentation by the Washington State Patrol. Officers will discuss ...

Battle Ground Public Schools plant and greenhouses sales start this month Get your green thumbs ready, Battle Ground Public Schools’ annual plant and greenhouse sales kick off...

Battle Ground Public Schools will be hosting its inaugural Family Resource Fair on Saturday, April 19, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. This free event brings together local charitable org...

At its Feb. 24 meeting, the Battle Ground Public Schools board of directors voted to appoint Shelly Whitten to be the next superintendent of the district. Whitten, the district’s ...

Due to weather-related school closures on Thursday and Friday, Feb. 13-14, 2025, the district will use two snow makeup days on the calendar. Friday, March 14, is now a regular ...

Battle Ground Public Schools’ Family and Community Resource Center helps meet the needs of families facing challenges. No judgment, only support. As a donation based program, th...

First bell has not yet sounded at Prairie High School when nurse Micki Moss gets her first visitor; a student with a stomach ache. She sends them off to eat some breakfast. The n...

Last fall, Battle Ground Public Schools conducted a ThoughtExchange to gather ideas about student use of cellphones during school, school start times, school libraries and more. ...

In this episode, hear from Superintendent Denny Waters and Deputy Superintendent Shelly Whitten about the upcoming levy that Battle Ground citizens will be voting on. In the spotl...