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Here's what's inside this week:


  • Late start Wednesdays May 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th
  • NO late start Wednesdays in June
  • Early release June 10th and 11th (11:40 PVM, 12:40 PVP)
  • NO SCHOOL Monday, May 26th in honor of Memorial Day
  • Upcoming events, dates/times
  • Principals' greeting
  • Skyward upgrade coming this summer
  • From the district: Summer/fall checklist
  • Russian, Ukrainian and Spanish translation and interpretation services
  • Volunteer Appreciation Night & PTA Gen Meeting: 5/27
  • Lost and found - unclaimed items being donated after June 3rd
  • Last day to turn in library and text books June 6th
  • PV PTA Carnival May 31st 11am - 3pm
  • Prairie Football parent/player meeting. Incoming freshmen through 12th grade
  • Summer band concert - final concert of the year June 2nd, 7pm
  • PVM Barbecue - June 3rd during student lunch times
  • 8th Grade Ceremony and Celebration details - June 9th 11 - 12:30
  • Smarter Balanced testing dates
  • Boundary exceptions for 2025-26 school year - online now
  • New FirstView bus app launching in May
  • Yearbooks last call, first come first serve $20
  • Community Education summer camps expand to five days a week

  • Prairie football boosters K-8 Youth Football Camp

  • Looking for something to do? Community Events page

  • Track & field practice info. and meet schedule
  • Notes from the Nurse - end-of-year med pickup, updating emergency forms etc
  • Tdap booster vaccination record for students entering 7th grade
  • Counselor's Corner
  • Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) information
  • Online accessibility
  • Enroll now for kindergarten next fall
  • Enrollment open for many of BGPS's alternative learning experience programs
  • Student resources - district webpage
  • Report incidents anonymously with Vector Solutions reporting system
  • PTA - information
  • Family Resource Center information
  • May & June Menus
  • Calendars, meal info., BGPS information links, contact info, hours, handbooks etc.

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May 27th WCAS testing (5th & 8th grade only) 8:10 - 10:40 am

May 27th PTA volunteer appreciation dinner and general meeting, dinner at 6pm meeting at 7pm

May 28th - 30th 6th grade Outdoor School

May 30th 8th grade band Seattle field trip

May 30th Dream Team field trip

May 31st PV PTA Carnival 11am - 3pm

June 2nd Summer band concert 7pm

June 3rd PVM BBQ at lunch times

June 4th Jr. Rose Parade, band and color guard students Permission slips due by May 30th!

June 6th Last day to turn in library books and textbooks

June 6th 8th grade end of year field trip

June 9th 8th Grade Celebration & certificate presentation ceremony 11am - 12:30pm

June 11th Field day

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

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

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

NO SCHOOL Monday, May 26th in honor of Memorial Day NO SCHOOL Monday, May 26th in honor of Memorial Day

Tuesday June 10th early release 8:10 -11:40


June Wednesdays:

June 4th regular time day 8:10 - 2:40

June 11th early release 8:10 - 11:40


Last day of school 2024-25 school year: Wednesday, June 11th.

First day of school 2025-26 school year: Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025


The end of the 2024-25 school year is just around the corner. The final day of school for all buildings will be Wednesday, June 11. There will be early dismissal for most students on June 10 and 11. Please check the district website for the full end-of-year schedule and information on high school graduation ceremonies.

Principals' greeting Principals' greeting

Dear Pleasant Valley Families,


It has been a great state testing cycle for SBAC this year. The students have been working hard to show off their knowledge and shine over a two week period. On Tuesday our 5th and 8th graders will complete their state science WCAS testing. Please make sure your student gets plenty of rest and, 8th grade parents, make sure they have a fully charged Chromebook on Tuesday. We believe the positive testing culture and emphasis on doing our best at Pleasant Valley will pay off for our students this year. They have all worked very hard to get to this point and we are so happy and proud of their efforts and progress at school.


The countdown to the end of the year is getting closer, but we still have lots of work to do at Pleasant Valley. Next week we will be sending our 6th grade team to Outdoor School. This is a fantastic experience and opportunity for our students to learn in another setting and also bond as a class. We are thankful for our 6th grade team and all of their hard work and dedication in getting this together to support PVM students.


Finally, we are still working hard to make sure we keep our foot on the academic accelerator as we wrap up this school year. Teachers have focused plans to keep students engaged and growing on each and every day until the end of the school year. In addition, our teams are working hard to plan for next year as well. There are still a number of questions on staffing and program elements for the fall. As we learn additional information, we will do our best to be transparent about changes and plans for your student and family at PVM.


Thank you for your continued support and partnership with our teachers, staff and administration. We look forward to a great end of the year and the run up to summer. If you need anything, please feel free to reach out to Pleasant Valley so we can support your family.


Have a great week-


Austin Brothers (Principal)

Erin Thompson (Assistant Principal)

Skyward upgrade coming this summer Skyward upgrade coming this summer

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.

From the district: Summer/fall checklist From the district: Summer/fall checklist

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.

Russian, Ukrainian and Spanish translation and interpretation services Russian, Ukrainian and Spanish translation and interpretation services

Услуги по устному и письменному переводу на русский и украинский языки 360-885-5433

Servicios de Traducción e Interpretación en Español 360-885-5431

Volunteer Appreciation Night & PTA Gen Meeting: 5/27 6pm dinner/awards then mtg Volunteer Appreciation Night & PTA Gen Meeting: 5/27 6pm dinner/awards then mtg

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Please RSVP at link below if you will be taking part in the Volunteer Appreciation Dinner

Volunteer Appreciation Night and PTA General Meeting: May 27

Come together for a night of appreciation and celebration on May 27th. Enjoy dinner, awards, and the opportunity to connect with fellow volunteers. Free childcare will be provided by Right At School, so you can relax and enjoy the evening. The event will start at 6:00 pm with dinner and awards, followed by the general meeting. Don't miss out on this chance to show our gratitude for all your hard work and dedication throughout the year. See you there! Please RSVP using this Google Form.

Lost and found - unclaimed items being donated after June 3rd Lost and found - unclaimed items being donated after June 3rd

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We have a VERY large collection of hoodies, coats, lunch boxes, water bottles, various clothing etc in our lost and found. Any unclaimed items will be donated after June 3rd. Please have your child check for any missing items, or you may check in at the office and look through the collection yourself.

Last day to turn in library books and textbooks, June 6th Last day to turn in library books and textbooks, June 6th

Please have all library books and textbooks turned in by June 6th. Books not returned by this date will be marked as lost and a fine will be assessed. Unpaid fines for damaged and lost books will prevent students from participating in extracurricular activities.


For students who will not be returning to a Battle Ground Public Schools school in the fall, their Chromebook/charger/case must be returned to the media center on the student's last day of attendance. Please be sure to notify the office if your student will not be returning to Pleasant Valley Middle in the fall (or to a Battle Ground high school for 8th graders moving up).

PV PTA Carnival May 31st 11am - 3pm PV PTA Carnival May 31st 11am - 3pm

Carnival

PV PTA Carnival!!!

Don’t miss the biggest event of the year!

May 31st, 11am-3pm


Tokens & Wristbands:

  • Tokens are $1.00 each

  • Token sales will open at 10:30am and close at 2:45pm.

  • Games cost 1 token each to play

  • Wristbands are $10 each and allow unlimited trips on the inflatable slides and obstacle courses. If you choose not to purchase a wristband, you may still use tokens to go on the inflatables.

Please note that you must sign a waiver form for each participant prior to them going on an inflatable. Save time by printing and signing your waiver before you come!


Prizes:

New this year, instead of winning prizes at each game, participants will win tickets (minimum one ticket per game), which they may then take to our redemption station to pick out their prizes! This set up is similar to that at Chuck-E-Cheese. The redemption station will stay open approximately 30 minutes past the close of games to ensure participants have a chance to redeem their tickets.


Volunteer link - https://signup.com/go/WPCqaNK


Make sure to check out the PVP students' art work throughout the gym!


Learn more at

https://pleasantvalleypta.org/carniva


Prairie Football parent/player meeting. Incoming freshmen through 12th Prairie Football parent/player meeting. Incoming freshmen through 12th

Football season is coming.  Parent and player meeting, all grades including incoming freshmen.  Tuesday, May 27th, 6 pm Prairie High School Auditorium.  Any questions, contact coach Miller at prairiefalconsfb@gmail.com  .  This is not sponsored or endorsed by Battle Ground Public Schools.

Summer band concert - final concert of the year June 2nd, 7pm Summer band concert - final concert of the year June 2nd, 7pm

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We welcome you to join us on Monday, June 2nd at 7pm in the PVM big gym for our final band concert of the year. The summer concert is where we can all see how much the hard work of our band students and directors has paid off. It is inspiring to see how much the musicians have improved their skills over the course of the school year.


With two parades and a concert to prepare for, in addition to several band field trips and showcases for various grade levels, the PVM band program has been keeping very busy. We look forward to seeing you on June 2nd to send off the 2024-2025 school year with a great show.


Band students should arrive in the band room by 6:45 pm. Concert begins at 7pm.

PVM Barbecue - June 3rd during student lunch times PVM Barbecue - June 3rd during student lunch times

Tuesday, June 3rd you are invited to share a BBQ lunch with your student during their lunch period.

Menu:

Hamburger or hotdog or pulled pork sandwich

Baked beans, macaroni salad, coleslaw, chips, orange wedges and dessert

Apple juice or water or milk (chocolate or white)


Cost: (cash or check, students may use their lunch account)

Primary students $ free

Middle students $3.30

High school students $3.70

Adults $4.75

Premium adult (double patty entree) $6.00

Non-student primary $2.95

Extra beverage $0.75

Extra entree $2.00


Lunch/recess times

5th grade lunch 11:24 - 44 (recess 11:04 - 24)
6th grade lunch 11:04 - 24 (recess 11:24 - 44)
7th grade lunch 12:02 - 22 (recess 12:22 - 42)
8th grade lunch 12:22 - 42 (recess 12:02 - 22)

BBQ flyer.  Same info as in the blurb above.

8th Grade Ceremony and Celebration details - June 9th 11 - 12:30 8th Grade Ceremony and Celebration details - June 9th 11 - 12:30

You're invited to the Pleasant Valley Middle School Patriots 8th grade Promotion Ceremony.  Monday, June 9th , 2025 11 am to 12:30 pm in the Pleasant Valley gym.  Let's celebrate!

* * * Smarter Balanced testing - save the dates * * * * * * Smarter Balanced testing - save the dates * * *

WCAS (5th and 8th grade only) - May 27th 8:10am - 10:40am

Boundary exceptions for 2025-26 school year Boundary exceptions for 2025-26 school year

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 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 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.

New FirstView bus app launching in May New FirstView bus app launching in May

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New FirstView bus app launching this month

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.


Yearbooks, LAST CALL, first come first served - $20 Yearbooks, LAST CALL, first come first served - $20

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Yearbook availability is dwindling, be sure to buy one before they are sold out. Bring cash or check to the school office as soon as possible. We are reserving copies on a first come first serve basis. Yearbooks are $20 this year. They will be handed out the last couple days of school in June.

Fred Meyer Jr. Parade June 4th - permission slip/map info Fred Meyer Jr. Parade June 4th - permission slip/map info

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The Fred Meyer Jr. Parade in Portland is coming up quickly, June 4th. Marching band students are bringing home permission slips on Friday, May 23rd. Please be sure to complete and return the permission slip by May 30th at the latest. The permission slip and route map are attached below in case you need to view them.
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Community Education summer camps expand to five days a week Community Education summer camps expand to five days a week

New this year, 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.

Prairie K-8 Youth Football Camp July 14-15 Prairie K-8 Youth Football Camp July 14-15

Note that the contact email should be spelled: prairiefootballboosters@gmail.com . It would be helpful for your child to be signed up before the end of June, so t-shirts may be ordered in a timely manner.

Prairie K through 8th grade youth football camp.  Hosted by Prairie high school football boosters.  July 14th and 15th 10 am to 12 pm.  Prairie high school home field.  Registration fee includes camp, and t-shirt.  Fifty dollars, Venmo or check.  @prairie-football-boosters  Checks made payable to Prairie football boosters, PO Box 306, Brush Prairie, WA  98606.  Email prairiefootballboosters@gmail.com  Scan QR code to register.

Looking for something to do? Community Events page Looking for something to do? Community Events page

Be sure to check out our Community Events page for fun ideas of things to do throughout the local community. Nonprofit organizations looking to share their own upcoming events are welcome to submit a flyer to be included. Flyers are posted on the community events webpage and printed at relevant schools on their community bulletin boards. The BGPS community flyer checklist provides information about what is required for flyer submission.

Track & field practice info. and meet schedule Track & field practice info. and meet schedule

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Track practices

Practices start April 14th.

Practices meet each day M-F from 2:40 until 4:30.

Parents/guardians must pick up their athlete by 4:30 pm. Coaches will not be available for supervision after 4:30 pm.

Team questions, email: mcarthur.joshua@battlegroundps.org


Track and field meet schedule

1. May 9th, Fri., @ BGHS: Field events start 4 pm, running events start 4:30 pm

2. May 16th, Fri., @ PHS: Field events start 3:30 pm, running events start 4 pm

3. May 21st, Wed., @ PHS: Field events start 3:30 pm, running events start 4 pm

4. May 27th, Tues., @ PHS DIST. MEET: Field events start at 4:30 pm, running events start at 5 pm

Notes from the Nurse - end-of-year med pickup, updating emergency forms etc Notes from the Nurse - end-of-year med pickup, updating emergency forms etc

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Greetings from Pleasant Valley Nursing Team.


Please make arrangements to pick up any medications your child may have left over at school after the final day of student attendance.

Medication can be picked up by an adult through the health room during normal school business hours by June18th, 2025. Any leftover medications still in the health room at the end of the school year will be stored in a locked cabinet until 3pm on June 26, 2025. Medications that remain at school after that time shall be destroyed.


End of the year paperwork (medication at school, emergency action plan, asthma questionnaire, and life threatening health condition forms), to include paperwork to be signed/completed for the following school year 2025-26, was e-mailed to parents/guardians May 13, 2025. All paperwork is to be updated every school year. Instructions were provided in the email. If you need a hard copy of any forms, please contact your school's nurse's office. (PVM call 360-885-5500)


Thank you for allowing us to meet your child's health care needs while at Pleasant Valley Middle School!


Updating Tdap vaccination for students moving up to 7th grade

Incoming 7th grade students: 7th grade is the year students will need a Tdap booster vaccination. Please verify with your healthcare provider that your child is up to date on vaccinations. Please give updated vaccination records to the school when the school office is open again in August, if you have received vaccinations over the summer.


Annual Update of forms in Family Access

Please be sure to complete the 2025/26 Annual Update in your Family Access account when it becomes available in August. This is how contact info, health info, emergency contacts etc are updated each year. Health information in the computer this year WILL NOT pull through to next year; health information must be re-entered EVERY year, or there will not be a record of your student's medical information in our system.



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Life threatening health condition/allergy

If your student has a life threatening medical condition/allergy, we must have updated health information each year as well as medication at school forms for any rescue medications that need to be kept at the nurse's office at school. Parents and nurses work together to create an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) for what to do for your child in the case of a medical emergency. Please contact our nurses if your student has a life threatening medical condition/allergy and you have not already alerted the school and had an EAP created. Students and parents will need to meet with nurses before a student may self-carry any rescue medications.


Office Phone: 360-885-5500

salisbury.janel@battlegroundps.org

davis.diane@battlegroundps.org


Health and safety resources

See health and safety resources from the Washington state Dept. of Health.


Updating contact and health information

Parents/guardians please make sure you are updating the School Health Form in Skyward each year so that we have correct and current information regarding your child/ren (complete the "Update" in Skyward Family Access. Update opens August 1st each year to update school forms.). Skyward does not pull information forward each school year. There are many School Health Forms that have not been updated for 2-4 years. We need current information and this is how we most often know if your child has a Life threatening health condition. We want to keep your child/ren safe while at school and we can't do our job if we do not have correct and updated information.

Thank you for your time in this important matter.


From your School Nurse Janel Salisbury, BSN, RN & Building Nurse Diane Davis, LPN


Staying healthy

Clark County Public Health recommends that people take the following actions to prevent colds, flu and other respiratory illnesses, including COVID-19.

  • Stay home if running a fever or experiencing other symptoms of illness. See our guidelines for keeping children home from school for more information.
  • Wash hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. When soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60 percent alcohol.
  • Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth with unwashed hands.
  • Cover coughs and sneezes. Use a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash and wash your hands.
  • Clean and disinfect objects and surfaces that are frequently touched.

If you need to email our nurses:

salisbury.janel@battlegroundps.org

davis.diane@battlegroundps.org


School office 360-885-5500


Additional information:

Health & Attendance flyer

Medication at school authorization form

Counselor's Corner Counselor's Corner

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Care Solace: Your link to mental health support

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Battle Ground Public Schools has partnered with Care Solace, a complimentary and confidential care coordination service that can help students 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.


Russian, Ukrainian and Spanish translation and interpretation services

Услуги по устному и письменному переводу на русский и украинский языки 360-885-5433

Servicios de Traducción e Interpretación en Español 360-885-5431

Mental health resources

There are great resources available for mental health via the Battle Ground Public Schools website. On the district page there are links that lead you to more information for different topics. Here is the link to our school district's page: Mental Health Resources.


NAMI Family Support Group is a peer-led support group for any adult with a loved one who has experienced symptoms of a mental health condition. Gain insight from the challenges and successes of others facing similar experiences. Groups are Free of charge.

.https://www.nami.org/Support-Education/Support-Groups/NAMI-Family-Support-Group


NAMI- National Alliance on Mental Illness

800-950-6264

Or Text “HelpLine” to 62640


Talk 360-984-0396 (text)

988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

Hours: Available 24 hours. Languages: English, Spanish

Text 988

Community Resources and Information

311- Non-life threatening concerns

211- County Resource Directory

800-273-8255- Suicide Prevention

741741- Suicide Text

360-205-1222- Lifeline Crisis Center

360-695-9677- Housing Line

360-903-2833- CVBAP Warm Line (4 pm- 12 am)

866-789-1511- Washington Recovery HelpLine

360-356-1890- Rainier Springs Detox

360-397-8246 ext 30846- Lifeline Detox

800-626-8137 OR 360-696-95560 SW Washington Crisis Line


Locations


Recovery Cafe Clark County

3312 E Fourth Plain Blvd. Suite #100

Vancouver WA 98661


The Reach Center

1601 E 4th Plain Blvd

Building 17, Suite A114

Vancouver, WA 98661


The Recovery Resource Center

9317 NE Hwy 99 Suite M

Vancouver, WA 98665


The People's Harm Reduction Alliance

Online training/Order Free Narcan


https://phra.org/naloxone-training

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Common apps for teachers Common apps for teachers

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.

Online accessibility Online accessibility

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.

Enroll now for kindergarten next fall Enroll now for kindergarten next fall

Any child who will be 5 years old by Aug. 31, 2025, is eligible to enroll in kindergarten this fall. Enroll now to make sure your child can attend kindergarten orientation in the spring.


Transitional Kindergarten

Battle Ground Public Schools also offers Transitional Kindergarten for children who will turn 4 years old by Aug. 31 and meet certain eligibility requirements. Visit our Transitional Kindergarten webpage to learn more about the program. Applications will be accepted starting in early February.

Enrollment open for many of BGPS's alternative learning experience programs Enrollment open for many of BGPS's alternative learning experience programs

Battle Ground Public Schools’ specialized and alternative learning experience programs are accepting enrollment applications for the 2024-25 school year. The district offers specialized and alternative programs for students in kindergarten through high school. Please see each program’s enrollment page for details on availability.


  • Character and Academics for the Marketplace (CAM) Academy - A grades 3-12 school focusing on English language arts, history, science, math and instruction in computer technology.

  • Center for Agriculture, Science and Environmental Education (CASEE) - A half-day program focused on science, technology, engineering and math on an 80-acre learning campus in Brush Prairie.

  • Summit View High School - An individualized learning environment for students from ages 14-21 focusing on reaching graduation.

  • Open Doors GED - A program through Summit View High School for students ages 16-21 who are behind in credits and want to earn their GED.

  • River HomeLink - An accredited public school providing parent-partnered educational options and support for students.

Battle Ground Virtual Academy - BGVA provides a high-quality online learning experience where students are assigned a teacher with whom they and their parents meet regularly. Parents and guardians also play an active role in their child's online education.

Report incidents anonymously with Vector Solutions reporting system Report incidents anonymously with Vector Solutions reporting system

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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.


Report, don’t repost

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.

Safety Study Hall

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

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PTA Make a difference one member at a time.
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Pleasant Valley PTA supports students and teachers at Pleasant Valley by providing programs, activities, and events that help them grow socially and academically. We work closely with school administrators and teachers to determine the needs of our schools and advocate for our students.


We all care about our students. Some of us just don’t know how we can make a difference or don’t have the time to volunteer because of other obligations. Pleasant Valley PTA and Washington State PTA can be your voice and can help make a difference in the lives of ALL our students. As a large organized body we can impact decisions at the National and State levels that affect our students at Pleasant Valley.


By joining Pleasant Valley PTA and exercising your right to vote, you have a voice in your students education. Become a member and stay connected with important issues and information about our school.


What Membership is:

  • Support for students & staff

  • Our legislative voice! (Membership count affects our number of votes at Convention & Legislative Assembly)

  • Funding for student programs & activties


What Membership is NOT:

  • A commitment to volunteer. The PTA will never require your participation in fundraising or volunteering.


What your Membership includes:

  • Access to resources

  • Discounts from State and National PTA

  • Perks & Discounts


Join the PTA now


  • NEW PTA WEBSITE: PleasantValleyPTA.org,
  • Sign up here to receive info on upcoming events and volunteer opportunities: https://pleasantvalleypta.org/volunteer
Fred Meyer community rewards

PTA - Fred Meyer Community Rewards

Hey there! Guess what? Every time you hit up Fred Meyer for your shopping needs, you can actually sprinkle a little magic dust (aka cold hard cash) into the Pleasant Valley PTA, all while reaping your own rewards! All you need to do is link your card and continue to shop as you always have.


Getting started is easy-peasy!
1. Go to fredmeyer.com
2. Log in to your account
3. Go to My Account
4. Scroll down to Community Rewards and click View Community Rewards
5. Search for “Pleasant Valley PTA”
6. Give that enroll button a satisfying click and watch the magic unfold!

See? Easy-peasy, lemon-squeezy! Each time you shop Fred Meyer will donate a percentage straight to the PTA!

Family and Community Resource Center Family and Community Resource Center

Battle Ground Public Schools’ Family and Community Resource Center (FCRC) helps meet the needs of families faced with housing instability and similar economic challenges.


While a main goal of the FCRC is to assist families experiencing housing instability, it can also help connect families with many other types of resources and is intended to respond to the changing needs of the community.


The FCRC is a continuation of the district’s joint efforts with the Battle Ground Education Foundation, an all-volunteer, nonprofit community organization whose purpose is to leverage community resources to help maintain quality education for all students in Battle Ground schools.


The Family Resource Guide is full of contacts to aid families in connecting with agencies who are able to help with a great variety of needs. Please click the link below to view this helpful guide.


Family Resource Guide


(click below to be redirected to the FCRC page)

Family and Community Resource Center (FCRC)
Phone: (360) 885-5434
Email: fcrc@battlegroundps.org


The FCRC office has moved from CASEE to our Lewisville campus.

Family and Community Resource Center in need of donations Family and Community Resource Center in need of donations

Battle Ground Public Schools’ Family and Community Resource Center helps meet the needs of families facing challenges. As a donation based program, the FCRC relies on our community to help fill the shelves and those shelves are emptying fast. Right now, they have severe needs for items including soap, hygiene products, socks, underwear and more.


View a list and information on how to donate by visiting the district website.

Meal information Meal information

Starting this year, Battle Ground Public Schools will be partnering with Chartwells to provide meals at school. Menus will continue to be available via Nutrislice, with payments handled through InTouch Receipting. You will be able to see and pay all charges in one place. Use your Skyward / FamilyID information to log in. See meal prices for 2024-25.


All students in the district’s seven primary schools (kindergarten through fourth grade) will receive breakfast and lunch at no cost to them. All students at CAM Academy will also receive free meals. Students at other schools may qualify to receive meals at no cost for families. Please check the family income requirements and fill out an application during the annual student update process or via the district website. Please note that even if your child has qualified for free meals in the past, you will still need to reapply.


Consent to share

Students wishing to take advantage of no-fee sports or other activities must have a new meal benefit application and consent to share form (русский) (Español) on file before registering for fall sports, even if you had a previous approved application on file. The consent to share can also be completed as part of the annual student update through Skyward.

May menu May menu

May menu online

May menu

June Menu June Menu

June menu online

June menu

BGPS information links and additional information BGPS information links and additional information

Here are some helpful links to the Battle Ground Public Schools website for back to school information.


Athletics

Boundary exceptions

Bus routes

First View bus app (view bus progress etc)

Calendars

Enrolling students

Child nutrition eligibility and education benefit application (we encourage all families to apply)

Immunizations

Medication at school (forms and other health information)

Nutrition services (menus, meal prices)

School supply lists

PLEASANT VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL MISSION

Every student at Pleasant Valley Middle School is known by name, strength, and need.

We believe ALL students can experience academic and personal growth.

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School information, calendars, handbook School information, calendars, handbook

Picture of PVM building from the parking lot on a sunny day.
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PLEASANT VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL

Office: 360-885-5500

Fax: 360-885-5510

Absence reporting: 360-885-5512

District office switchboard: 360-885-5300

Principal: Austin Brothers

Asst. Principal: Erin Thompson



Mailing address:

PO Box 200

Battle Ground, WA 98604


PVM webpage

BGPS district webpage

PV PTA

PV PTA on Instagram

Email: info.pvm@battlegroundps.org
Website: https://pvm.battlegroundps.org/
Location: 14320 NE 50th Avenue, Vancouver, WA 98686 Mail to: Pleasant Valley Middle, PO Box 200, Battle Ground, WA 98604
Phone: 360-885-5500
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PVMiddle/

School hours

Regular days: 8:10 - 2:40

Late start Wed.: 9:10 - 2:40

Early Release: 8:10 - 11:40

2-hr late start: 10:10 - 2:40


School colors: red, white and blue

Mascot: Patriots (Patriot Pete)

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BGPS Calendars 2024 - 2025

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Русский


Español

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BGPS Student and Family Handbook 2024 - 2025

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Русский


Español

Pleasant Valley Middle Handbook 2024 - 2025

Pleasant Valley Middle Student and Parent Handbook 2024 - 2025

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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, Director of Student Services, Battle Ground Public Schools, PO Box 200, Battle Ground, WA 98604, adams.tom@battlegroundps.org, 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) https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/index.html

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, reinhardt.michelle@battlegroundps.org. 360.885.5481

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May 25, 2025

Issue #20-25

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