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Tiger Family,

As we wrap up another year here at BGHS, I'd like to take a moment to thank you for all you have done to support us in our continual forward progress. While staff and students depart for summer, me and my admin team will work on closing out the year, reviewing our progress towards our School Improvement Plan, and start planning for our next steps as we prepare for the 25-26 year. I'll share out a summary when we are finished so that you can review and give feedback as well.

We have had a beautiful year of growth and are excited for what is to come as we work to be the best comprehensive high school in Washington. Wishing you a restful, peaceful, and safe Summer! Please reach out if you need anything!

It's an honor to serve you.

Heather Ichimura, BGHS Proud Principal

• Early Release dates: June 10, 11

• Last day of school: Wednesday, June 11

• Juneteenth (school and district offices closed): Thursday, June 19

• Primary and middle school offices close for the summer starting Monday, June 23

• High school offices close for the summer starting Friday, June 27

• Offices will reopen with limited hours starting the week of Aug. 4

• If you need to excuse absences and 1st period tardies please send to: bghattendance@battlegroundps.org

• If you have a bus note, please submit in writing to: bghs.busnotes@battlegroundps.org

Are you looking for summer math help, here is a free resource.

Battle Ground Public Schools is considering new curriculum for social and emotional learning that would be used starting next school year, and eventually affect all high school students in the district. We believe that input from families and community members is essential to the process of adopting this new curriculum.

Over the past year, the district has reviewed different curricula and narrowed the options to one finalist, Wayfinder, that will be presented to the school board for their consideration. Now you have an opportunity to be involved:

• Review all of the lessons

• See the teaching materials

• Ask questions

• Provide feedback that will help inform the school board’s decision. The first reading of the proposed curriculum will be during the board of directors meeting on July 28, 2025. Get meeting information.

How to participate

Everyone is welcome, even if they do not currently have a child enrolled in a Battle Ground school.

• Virtual review on Tuesday, June 10, at 6 p.m. Join the Zoom meeting. Due to copyright restrictions, this meeting will not be recorded.

• Community review night Thursday, June 12, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at CASEE A (11104 N.E. 149th St., Brush Prairie, WA 98606). Drop in anytime, no RSVP required.

• By appointment June 2-June 22. To make an appointment, please email projectaware@battlegroundps.org or call Assistant Director of Project AWARE Erick Suksdorf at 360-885-5440.

• View limited samples online. The full lessons and teaching materials can be viewed only during the review night or by appointment due to copyright restrictions.

After you have reviewed the curriculum, we invite you to provide your feedback by June 22.

Why this curriculum matters

The proposed curriculum would build on the social-emotional learning already in place for primary and middle school students since 2023. It aims to support high schoolers with essential life skills such as kindness, respect, communication, collaboration, self-confidence and adaptability. Past surveys of BGPS students, parents/guardians and staff members have pointed to the need for schools to teach character education and a variety of social and emotional skills.

If approved, the items would be purchased using funds from a grant that the district received in 2023.

Battle Ground Public Schools wants to highlight our outstanding members in the class of 2025.

If you are interested in being part of this year’s grad highlight feature, please fill out a short Google Form questionnaire (Русский) (Español) and upload a photo of yourself. Selections may be featured on the district website, social media channels and more.

Program Description:

• High school credit recovery is available to current ninth through 12th grade students who want to recover courses they have failed in high school. Current eighth grade students may also recover the WA state history requirement. This program is free to all students needing to recover high school credit.
• Students will complete coursework online and can access course(s) from home 24/7. Certified teachers will be available to provide virtual support throughout the month of July. Students may recover up to two 0.5 semester credits for a total of 1.0 credit. Upon successful completion of a course, students will receive a pass/fail grade and credit.
• Final proctored exams are administered during the weeks of July 28-August 1 and August 4-8, 2025. Finals are completed at Battle Ground High School Media Center during the hours of 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. No appointment is necessary; however, students should come before the last hour of the day to ensure they have enough time to complete the exam. For questions, please email summerschool@battlegroundps.org. For questions between July 28-August 8, you can also call (360) 433-4028.

Summer School Assistance Schedule:

• Virtual teacher support is June 30-July 25 via email (If emailing outside of 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., please expect a response the following day)

• Proctored finals testing is July 28-Aug. 1 and Aug. 4-8, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Monday – Friday

• In-person proctored exams will be held in the Battle Ground High School Media Center

• Students must bring their fully charged Chromebooks and their own earbuds

Registration:

• Students may register starting on May 1, 2025, using this registration link.
• Registration ends July 3, 2025.
• All courses will be uploaded on or before June 30.
• Students may begin working on the course as soon as they receive an email indicating that they have been activated; however, teacher support is not available until June 30, 2025.
  

You can find additional information by clicking this link.

Having the right resources is important. If you need to talk, the 988 Lifeline is there 24/7/365, whether you're facing mental health struggles, emotional distress, other concerns or just need someone to talk to. Call or text 988. You are not alone.

Battle Ground Public Schools will be transitioning to a newer version of Skyward - Family Access this summer. While we anticipate minimal disruption for parents, there are a few dates you should be aware of:

• Sunday, July 6 - Last day to enroll a new student prior to the switch

• July 7 - Aug. 3 - Family Access offline for parents and guardians

• Monday, Aug. 4 - New system rollout begins

• Monday, Aug. 11 (tentative)- Online enrollment resumes

NOTE: If you do not complete the online enrollment process prior to Skyward being taken offline on July 6, you will need to start the process from the beginning again when enrollment resumes.

Please watch for additional information over the summer and thank you for your patience.

Our summer and back-to-school checklist was sent to families at the end of May. It contains important information about summer meals and camps, at-home learning, credit recovery opportunities and much more. You’ll also find details about preparing for the upcoming school year. This information will also be available on the district website.

Battle Ground Community Education will be offering a variety of summer camp opportunities five days a week! Pick from a selection of half-day camps, day camps or weekly camps. Activities include QuickStart sports camps, dance and cheer camps and workshops, SHAPE NW theme camps and the Prairie High School volleyball camp. Get more details and sign up on the BGCE website.

June school breakfast and lunch menus are available via Nutrislice and the district website. Meal expenses can be paid through InTouch Receipting.

Battle Ground Public School teachers use a wide variety of applications in the classroom, for content delivery, assignments and assessments. Apps, like PDF creator Kami, interactive video platform Edpuzzle, WeVideo, Pear Deck slide presenter and more. The apps help boost engagement and highlight different ways students can show what they know and do, and offer different ways to interact with content and respond to prompts. Learn more.

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.

  
  

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.

If you see or hear of a possible threat, please report it to law enforcement directly and/or to school staff. This is the best and most helpful action because it begins an investigation and helps to limit the potential for misinformation to spread. Reposting or sharing a threat on social media in an attempt to warn others spreads the threat farther from its original source and may cause unnecessary alarm and fear. You can report bullying, intimidation, harassment, threats and safety concerns using our anonymous reporting system. Emergencies should always be reported to 911.

• Ms. Ichimura, Principal

• Ms. Main, Assistant Principal

• Mr. Person, Assistant Principal/Athletic Director

• Ms. Wilson, Assistant Principal

• Mr. McKenzie, Dean of Students

Email: info.bghs@battlegroundps.org
Website: https://bghs.battlegroundps.org/
Location: 300 West Main Street, Battle Ground, WA, 98604
Phone: 360-885-6550
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The Battle Ground Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Information about the district’s nondiscrimination and sex-based discrimination policies and grievance procedures are located on the district’s website at https://www.battlegroundps.org/notice-of-nondiscrimination/. The following employees have been designated to receive and respond to questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

Title IX Coordinator: Tom Adams, Battle Ground Public Schools, PO Box 200, Battle Ground, WA 98604, 360.885.5415 and/or U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (OCR). Title IX inquiries may also be referred to the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (OCR)

Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator/Section 504/ADA Coordinator: Michelle Reinhardt, Executive Director of Human Resources, Battle Ground Public Schools, PO Box 200, Battle Ground, WA 98604. 360.885.5481