PATRIOT PRESS

Here's what's inside this week:

• Principals' message
• Late start Wednesdays September 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th
• Late start Wednesdays October 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd
  
• NO SCHOOL October 11th or 30th, in-service days
• Aerosols and Perfumes at school
• Picture day - Sept. 26th

• Meal benefit expiration

• The importance of regular attendance
  

• Upcoming testing opportunities - World Language testing

• Required yearly update of student health/contact information
• PV PTA event information - Winter Bazaar call for vendors!
• Notes from the Nurse - vaccination updates, life threatening medical conditions/allergies
• Counselor's Corner - College Bound and SOS information
• Fall sports and game/meet schedules
• Right At School day camp on Friday, Oct. 11
  
• Safety Protocols
• Report incidents anonymously with SafeSchools
• PTA - Fred Meyer Community Rewards
• Family Resource Center information
• School calendar
• Meal information
• BGPS information links and additional information
• Contact info - hours, calendars, handbooks

* Thurs., Sept. 26th: School picture day

* Fri., Oct. 4th - 8th grade PHS Future Falcon Pep Band football game

* Tues., Oct 8th PTA Panda Express Nite

* Fri., Oct. 11th - No school, state in-service day

* Wed., Oct. 30th - No school, district in-service day

* Sat., Nov. 16th - PTA Holiday Bazaar - information on vendor applications and volunteer opportunities will be out soon!

Pleasant Valley Middle School Families,

It was a great week to be a Patriot! Students were hard at work, taking tests, improving their vocabulary and having a little bit of fun as well. We ended this week with a Fun Run in 5th grade to support our school via our PTA. In addition, we hosted our first PBIS Patriot Store of the year, ensuring that we are rewarding our students for positive expectations of being Safe, Respectful and Responsible. Finally, we hosted our School Board for a tour of PVM on Friday morning. It was fantastic having our educational partners at school seeing what your students have been accomplishing this year. A huge shout out goes to our teachers, students and our ASB team for their warm welcome and encouragement to our guests. Thank you families for being our partners in learning. We look forward to another great week with your students here at PVM!

Austin Brothers (Principal)

Erin Thompson (Assistant Principal)

This is just a reminder that due to staff and student allergies and sensitivities, we ask that students and staff do not wear perfumes/colognes or heavily scented products to school. Also, any aerosol sprays should be kept at home, including body sprays, deodorant, hairspray etc. These items can adversely affect our students and staff with asthma and chemical/scent allergies and sensitivities.

We thank you for your consideration.

Picture day is coming up this Thursday, September 26th. Students will need to either bring their picture packet with payment on that morning, or parents may order online though the link below. Please do not send photo packets in early, just have students bring them to school on the 26th. Scans of the picture packet are attached below, if you wish to download them to better view the packet options, or you may follow the link to view online. The password to enter the online order site is CHEESE . The link below will expire 2-3 days after picture day.

Click to navigate to Bell Studios to view purchase options and purchase pictures online.

If your student is not able to be at school during our photography session, or you would like to request retakes after receiving your photos, we will have retakes at the end of October. The student must return all photos with the photo packet on retake day in order to get retakes.

Please be aware that free and reduced-price meal benefits (now known as the Child Nutrition Eligibility & Education Benefit Application) will expire on Wednesday, Oct. 9, for students who have not renewed their application from last year. Families must apply for meal benefits each year to continue receiving lunch and breakfast at a reduced rate, or to maintain access to free or reduced activity fees with the added completion of a consent to share form. Only one application is required for each family, and the information is always confidential.

You can reapply for meal benefits by:

• Completing the meal application online through Skyward

• Picking up a meal benefits application at your child’s school and returning it.

• Print an application (available in English |Español | русский) and return it to your child's school or the district office located in Building A of the CASEE campus at 11104 NE 149th St. in Brush Prairie.

The importance of regular attendance

Thank you for working to maintain your child’s attendance. Regular attendance and punctuality are essential to student learning and success. The skills that students learn in primary school will help them be successful in middle and high school. A student’s attendance often can predict whether they are likely to graduate high school on time. Read more.

Download PVM absence reporting information sheet with contact information below

Students can register for standardized tests that are used for credits, college/university admissions and more. Upcoming testing opportunities include the SAT on Oct. 5, PSAT/NMSQT on Oct. 26 and World Language Testing on Oct. 26. Learn more.

Grade 8 may take the PSAT and World Language tests.

Each year families are required to complete forms to update student health, contact, emergency contact and other information. These forms are online in Skyward. It is vital for student safety that we have complete, up-to-date health and contact information. Health information is NOT pulled forward each year and must be updated EVERY YEAR by a parent/guardian. This update is how our nurses will know if your student has a life threatening condition, allergies etc. Please review contact information and make sure phone numbers, address, emergency contacts are up to date.

• You will find the 2025 Update at the top of your Skyward Family Access account when you log in to Skyward.
• To log in to your Battle Ground Skyward Family Access account you may find the log in page link at the top of the BGPS district website, or follow this link: SKYWARD LOG IN . You may download instructions below on how to log in to Skyward.
• click “2024-25 annual student update” (do not select new student online enrollment) on the navigation bar in the left column of the webpage. See instructions.
  
• Please log in and update each of your student's information as soon as possible. If you have difficulties logging in, contact the school office for assistance, or stop by the office and we will help you log in on a school Chromebook. 360-885-5500
• If you would like to receive text messages, be sure to enter your cell number when you complete the update. You will see three fields for phone numbers. In the second phone field, choose "cell" from the dropdown menu, and enter your cellphone number.

• Students will bring home a "Family Emergency Plan" form to fill out and return to teachers. This form is strictly for teacher safety binders, so teachers/staff are aware of the plan for your student should we have an unexpected or emergency early release from school (power outage, gas leak etc). These paper forms DO NOT UPDATE SKYWARD ELECTRONIC RECORDS. Skyward records may only be updated online. Please include any person who is authorized to pick up your child from school if there is an emergency release, including all parents, on this form. We will require photo ID to verify identity before releasing the student. As non-office staff may be helping release students, even parents who are known to school office staff should be prepared to show photo ID upon request. Your child's safety is our top priority.

You will also find other forms, such as opt-outs for sexual health curriculum, and opt-in for busing etc under the district forms in your Skyward account.

Skyward log in information

PTA Annual Membership Contest Ends Sept 30th!

Membership expires each year on July 1st, so make sure you’ve signed back up for this year

The class with the most members by the end of the month will win an extra recess and popsicle party. In addition, their teacher will receive an extra $100 grant to use for their classroom!

ANYONE can be a member! Sign up now at https://pleasantvalleyschoolspta.givebacks.com/store

(Becoming a member shows your support without committing you to fundraising, volunteering, or even attending meetings!)

Fun Run Donations due September 27th!

Our Fundraising Goal is $20,000!

We can accomplish this if each student raises $30 or more.

Donate now at https://app.givebacks.gives/2024funrun

100% of donations stay at Pleasant Valley!

With your help, we’re one step closer to providing our students with exciting educational opportunities, resources, and experiences that will enrich their learning journey. Your contribution truly makes a difference, and we are so grateful for your kindness and support.

The funds collected allow our PTA the ability to fund:

• Student Incentives

• Staff Appreciation & Mini Grants

• Equipment & Building Grants

• Enhancements to the PV Campus

• Fun Family and Student Events

• and so much more!

Beyond raising funds, the Fun Run promotes physical fitness, boosts school spirit and pride, fosters a sense of achievement, and provides a fun and memorable way for our students to contribute to their school.

Panda Express Night

28% of sales donated to our PTA!

WHEN: Tuesday October 8th

WHERE: Any Panda Express location nationwide!

HOW: Apply code 926129 in the Fundraiser Code box during online checkout at www.pandaexpress.com or via App

Scholastic Book Fair

October 14th-18th

Open Daily until 3:30pm (4:30 pm PVP), and Thursday until 7pm

100% of profits go straight to our library!

Shopping at the book fair is not only a fun and exciting experience, but it also helps support our library in a big way. By purchasing books at the book fair, you are helping to raise funds that go directly back into our library. This means that every dollar you spend goes towards buying new books and resources for our students, and you can feel good knowing that your purchases are making a real difference in our community. So come on down to the book fair and shop to your heart’s content, knowing that you are helping to keep our library shelves full and promote a love of reading for all.

We love Volunteers!

Make Reading Magic Happen:
Support our Library by volunteering at the Book Fair!

Thanks to volunteers like you, our library is able to purchase many more books than they otherwise would be able to with the district funded dollars they receive. We hope you’ll volunteer this year and help us make our book fair even more successful! Sign up now at https://signup.com/go/FGGqJtg

Payback Coming Soon!

Look for your Payback packets to come home at the end of the month. The Payback book has now switched to mobile with the NEW Payback App!

The new App is only $18, of which $10 goes directly to our PTA.

Envelopes will be due back to school Friday October 18th.

Calling all artists, artisans, crafters and makers of things. We need vendors of all things creative and crafty, yummy and cool at our Winter Bazaar. Please scan the QR code or go to the listed site to fill our our vendor application form if you would like to have a vendor table at this popular event. Last year tables were completely sold out, so be sure to apply soon to guarantee a spot!

Winter Bazaar and Festival, Saturday, November 16th 10 am to 3 pm.

Download flyer below

Hello PVM families!

Nurses are reviewing student vaccination records and will be sending out letters to families who have students out of compliance with vaccination requirements. Students entering the 7th grade are due for a TDaP booster vaccination. If your child has had updated vaccinations recently, please be sure to get record of the vaccination(s) to our nurses so we may update them in Skyward. Nurses will notify affected families about upcoming exclusion dates, if necessary.

WA immunization requirements

English

Español

русский

українська

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

Attention all 7th and 8th grade families!

We have a wonderful program that will help pay for college tuition.

The ONLY WAY to have your child apply for the College Bound Scholarship is to apply for Free/ Reduced lunch. Apply online through Skyward: WWW.TinyURL.Com/SkywardBG or complete the attached Free/Reduced lunch application. Every 7th and 8th grader that qualifies and has applied for Free/Reduced will automatically have a College Bound Scholarship application submitted. This scholarship can cover up to 4 years of your child's tuition at almost any school in the state of Washington!

Attached:

* Free and Reduced lunch application

* College Bound Informational Flyer

• 2024-25 child nutrition eligibility and education benefit application

• Letter to households

• 2024-25 Aplicación de Elegibilidad Para la Nutrición Infantil y Beneficios Educativos

• Carta a los hogares

• 2024-2025 ЗАЯВЛЕНИЕ СЕМЬИ О ПРЕДОСТАВЛЕНИИ БЕСПЛАТНОГО И НЕДОРОГОГО ПИТАНИЯ

• Письмо домохозяйствам

S.O.S - Signs of Suicide program

During the month of September, 6th, 7th and 8th graders will be taught Signs of Suicide. This year school staff are working to teach students about mental health and how to seek help if they are worried about themselves or a friend. We are using a program called SOS Signs of Suicide. The program teaches students about this difficult topic and encourages them to seek help.

SOS has been used by thousands of schools for over 20 years. Studies have shown that it effectively teaches students about depression and suicide while reducing the number of students’ self-reported suicide attempts.

Through the program, students learn:

• that depression is treatable, so they are encouraged to seek help

• how to identify depression and potential suicide risk in themselves or a friend

• to ACT (Acknowledge, Care and Tell a trusted adult) if concerned about themselves or a friend

• who they can turn to at school for help

Students will watch age-appropriate video clips and participate in a guided discussion about depression, suicide, and what to do if they are concerned about a friend. Following the video, students will complete a brief depression screening form. This form cannot provide a diagnosis of depression but does indicate whether a young person should seek help from a mental health professional.

At the end of class, students will complete an exit slip which asks whether they would like to talk to an adult about any concerns. School staff will conduct brief meetings with any student asking to talk.

We encourage you to visit www.mindwise.org/parents for information on warning signs for youth suicide, useful resources, and some of the key messages students will learn.

If you have any questions that the website did not answer please feel free to contact Mrs. Friesen.

Download information sheets below

Care Solace: Your link to mental health support

Battle Ground Public Schools has partnered with an organization called 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.

Social-Emotional Supports

There are great resources available for social-emotional support 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: Social Emotional Supports

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

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

Girls volleyball and boys soccer registration opens October 7th

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.

You may explore the BGPS middle school athletics webpage for information on registration and sports physicals. Click here to navigate to BGPS middle school athletics webpage.

Our PVM sports liaison, Cathy Roeper, will be available to answer questions during our PVM back to school night, Thursday, August 22nd, 4-6 pm.

2024-25 sports season dates

Season 1

Starts Wednesday September 4, 2024 - student clearance opens on Wednesday August 14, 2024

Girls Basketball clearance closes at end of day on Tuesday September 10, 2024

Coed Cross Country clearance closes at end of day on Tuesday September 17, 2024

Last day of the season Wednesday October 16, 2024

Season 2

Starts Monday October 28, 2024 - student clearance opens on Monday October 7, 2024

Girls Volleyball and Boys Soccer clearance closes at end of day on Monday November 4, 2024 (there is a waiver day on Wednesday October 30, 2024)

Last day of the season Wednesday December 18, 2024 (could use the 19th and 20th as make updates)

Season 3

Girls Soccer starts Monday January 13, 2025 - Student Clearance opens on Monday December 9, 2024

Clearance closes at end of day on Friday January 7, 2025

Last day of the season is Wednesday January 26, 2025

Boys Basketball starts Monday January 27, 2025 - Student Clearance starts on Monday January 6, 2025

Clearance closes at end of day on Friday January 31, 2025

Last day of the season is Wednesday March 12, 2025

Season 4

Coed Track Starts Wednesday April 9, 2025 - student clearance opens on Wednesday March 12, 2025

Clearance closes at end of day onTuesday April 22, 2025

Last day of season Wednesday May 21, 2025

Cross country will be having meets on the following dates, all starting at 4:15 pm. Students will be transported to meets, but must have their own ride home from the meet. There is a long break between when school lets out at 2:40 and when the meet begins at 4:15, so it will be good for students to bring a snack or small meal with them for after school, as well as a water bottle.

Student supervision is not provided after meets end, so it is important that students are picked up promptly, right at the end of the meet. Consistent late pick up from practices or meets may result in the student being unable to participate in meets, and being required to end practices in time to ride the primary bus home.

9/19 @ Laurin

9/26 @ TBD

10/3 @ Amboy

10/10 @ TBD

10/17 @ Chief

All begin at 4:15

Parents looking for childcare options during the Oct. 11 state in-service day can register their children for a day camp offered by Right At School. The before/after school care provider will be putting on the camp at Glenwood Heights Primary School on Friday, Oct. 11. Information on pricing and how to register can be found on the Right At School website.

Safety Study Hall

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

New safety protocols

This year, Battle Ground Public Schools joins most Southwest Washington schools and districts in using the Standard Response Protocol for emergencies. Depending on the situation, a school will be placed in a hold, secure, lockdown, evacuation or shelter. See what these terms mean. This common language helps schools, first responders and the community communicate clearly and effectively to reduce misunderstandings in emergency situations.

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.

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

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!

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.

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.

View this month's meals and printable menus

September

• Middle schools - Chartwells monthly meals menu - printable pdf

• Primary schools - Chartwells monthly meals menu - printable pdf

2024-25 school calendar

The 2024-25 academic calendar (Русский) (Español) is available online. Here are some key dates to keep in mind:

• First day of school: Tuesday, Aug. 27, for grades 1-12

• First full day of kindergarten: Tuesday, Sept. 3

• Thanksgiving break: Nov. 27-29

• Winter break: Dec. 23, 2024, through Jan. 3, 2025

• Spring break: Monday, March 31, through Friday, April 4

• In-service dates (no student attendance): Oct. 11, Oct. 30, Jan. 29

• Last day of school: Tuesday, June 10 (assuming no added days for weather-related closures)

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

Additional back-to school information

• Busing/transportation: Bus routes will be published on the district website one week before school begins.

• School supplies: Get school supplies. Contact your child’s school or the Family and Community Resource Center if your family needs assistance. Free backpacks with basic school supplies will be available at each school upon request. There are no income requirements to receive a free backpack.

• Health and safety:

• Please keep your child home if they have symptoms of illness. See our health and attendance brochure.

• Confirm that your child meets Washington state immunization requirements or has an approved exemption by the first day of school. Learn more about vaccination requirements for public schools in Washington state.

• Technology checkout:

• Sixth-12th graders who need a Chromebook should go to their school media center. Starting this year, the fee that families can pay to cover the cost of damage/theft will change from being a one-time fee to an annual fee. The change will affect only sixth graders in 2024-25, CAM Academy grades 3-6 and River HomeLink grades K-6. Learn more.

• Monitor Chromebook use with the Go Guardian parent app.

• Middle school sports: Schedules, seasons and requirements can be found on the district website. Registration opens three weeks before the start of each season. Please note, students in grades 6-12 attending one of the district’s alternative learning experience schools may participate in sports at their neighborhood school.

• Get involved: BGPS is looking for members of its Citizens Advisory Committee. Find out how to apply.

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

We believe ALL students can experience academic and personal growth.

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/

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)

English

Русский

Español

English

Русский

Español

Pleasant Valley Middle Student and Parent Handbook 2024 - 2025

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

September 22, 2024

Issue #3-25