Tiger News

Monday: Regular Schedule

Tuesday: Tiger Time Schedule

Wednesday: 1-Hour Late Start Schedule

Thursday: Tiger Time Schedule

Friday: Regular Schedule

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Tiger Family,

A special shout out to all students who attended Prom this weekend. We had a blast at the Crystal Ballroom, and all 472 students who attended were classy, energetic, and polite- such a proud day for all of us who chaperoned the dance (thank you to each adult who made the event possible, and a special shout out to Mrs. Trinidad and the ASB students who planned the dance!).

We are in the final stretch of the school year with 17 days left (12 for Seniors). As we move rapidly towards June, I want to remind you of resources available to you and your student, should they need more support. First and foremost, seniors and senior families, please connect with us if you are struggling. Those final credits are pertinent towards graduation and we want to help. For all students, there is FREE after school tutoring Monday-Thursday from 2:30-3:30pm, in Mr. Ryan's room. We have two teachers and a handful of National Honor's Society students ready to help all students! In addition, if credit recovery is needed (for freshmen, sophomores, and juniors who have previously failed a class), summer school is an option. We have just a few Tiger Time sessions remaining. Students, please work with your teachers to arrange a check out. In addition, next year, we can schedule a period of online credit recovery during the school day, or add a 7th period for students wanting to work outside the scheduled school day. Our credit recovery lab is open until 3:30pm each day in the library. We are here for you if you need support. Please reach out- Student Support Teams are listed below. Great job to all students who are passing all their classes and have worked hard to avoid the last minute end of school year crunch!

Keep at it, BGHS.

Heather Ichimura, Proud Principal

• One-hour late starts: May 21, 28

• Memorial Day: Monday, May 26 (No School)

• 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

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The BGHS Concert choir took 1st place in their division at the Music In The Parks festival at Oaks Park on Saturday. They also received the highest prize of "Esprit de Corp" for being the group with the highest character/most respect/exemplifying what a true artist should be. Great job, Tiger Choir!!!

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.

Seniors have been invited back to their primary and middle schools to walk through and be recognized by the younger students on Friday, May 30th; this will impact periods 1-4. This event is meant to honor our graduates and inspire our younger students to finish high school. We will leave BGHS at 8am and anticipate returning by 11am. Please print and sign sign the permission form and return it to the main office at BGHS by the end of the school day on Friday, May 23rd, 2025.

There isn’t a fee for this event. Students will need their caps and gowns. Students should be back for school lunch that day. Students are NOT permitted to drive directly to the primary and middle schools. Students must ride the buses. If a senior is not passing all of their classes, they may be requested to remain at BGHS by their teacher.

If you have any questions please contact Julie Main at (360) 885-6558 main.juliene@battlegroundps.org or Nick Santilli at (360) 885-6515 santilli.nicholas@battlegroundps.org

Congrats Seniors!

If you are graduating this year and will not be returning to Battle Ground Public Schools this fall, you may want to think about saving some of your Google files before they’re gone.

You can save an archive of your files for future use and transfer it to a personal Google account.

To do this, you will need to use Google Takeout. If you are interested in saving your files, please note this must be done soon, ideally before the end of June. Check out the link below and follow the step-by-step instructions:

Saving or Archiving Your Google Account for Students (Takeout)

Have a great summer!

Ongoing…

• Provide proof of ANY scholarship offers to Lexi Kiil in the counseling office by emailing kiil.lexi@battlegroundps.org or by bringing in a copy of your award letter. (Students who have been awarded scholarships are listed in the graduation program). Deadline is Friday, May 23.
• Let Kathy Ingham, Registrar, know to which college(s) you would like your FINAL transcripts sent by filling out a transcript request form. Deadline is Friday, June 20.
• Request for extra graduation tickets. Each graduate will receive six tickets. If you need more than six tickets, please fill out the online form or return the attached form to Lexi Kiil in the counseling office. Deadline to request tickets is Friday, May 30 by 3:00 pm.
• Yearbooks will be sold until we run out. Pre-purchase is recommended to guarantee a book. Yearbooks will be handed out in the Spring. Supplements will be added later. $55 with ASB or $60 without ASB. Purchase at the ASB windows.

May 27, Tuesday

May 28, Wednesday

May 29, Thursday

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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.

First Student, the district’s student transportation provider, has launched a new version of their FirstView bus tracking app. Please be aware that the older FirstView app will be disabled after mid-May.

The updated app will allow parents and guardians to securely monitor their child‘s daily trips, view near real-time bus locations, view updates or delay notifications and set up family members or caregivers to also receive trip alerts, plus much more. Please be aware that the code to access the parent side of the app is changing. It will be K1Q0K for the updated app.

More details are available on the district website.

All families with in-district or out-of-district boundary exceptions (choice transfers) for the 2024-2025 school year need to reapply for the 2025-26 school year.

Please note a change to Choice Transfers for 2024-25 and beyond. Battle Ground Public Schools has switched from paper forms to an online application through the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction.

Applications for out-of-district student Choice Transfers in 2025-26 will be accepted starting at 7 a.m. on May 1. Applications submitted prior to that date will be denied, and the family will need to submit a new application after May 1. Applications will be processed in the order in which they are received.

More information about this process and forms are on the district website.

Graduation ceremonies will be held in just a few months. Learn about the plans for each school.

Speaking of graduation, did you hear that BGPS' class of 2024 had the highest graduation rate in more than a decade?

Finally, in recognition of the many ways that students achieve academic success, BPGS will expand recognitions at high school graduations starting with the class of 2028 (freshmen in 2025). Each high school will recognize the top 5% based on GPA but will not designate a valedictorian and salutatorian. Class rankings will continue to be available as needed. Learn more about this change.

Ensuring all students have access to a quality education is a primary focus for Battle Ground Public Schools. Technology is a key to enabling access for students with various needs and challenges. Common accessibility tools include text-to-speech (read aloud), speech-to-text (voice dictation), color contrast options and magnification adjustments.

Accessibility features fall under the umbrella of Inclusive Technologies. Visit the district’s online resources page for more information on these resources and how you can access them if needed.

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.

  
  

The Running Start program allows students who have completed 10th or 11th grade but have not yet started the next grade to enroll in college courses tuition-free, earning both high school and college credits simultaneously. This program can help students get a head start on their college education while saving money. New for this summer: Students who have completed 10th grade can now participate in Running Start during the summer term, taking up to 10 credits.

Fee waivers are available for students who qualify for free or reduced-price school meals, ensuring cost is not a barrier to participation. For more details, including how to apply and access fee waivers, please contact your school counselor or visit the Running Start webpage.

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