Tiger News

Monday: Regular Schedule

Tuesday: Tiger Time Schedule

Wednesday: Teacher Inservice, No School

Thursday: Tiger Time Schedule

Friday: Regular Schedule

For our bell schedules, please click here.

• One-hour late starts: Oct. 23

• NO SCHOOL for students due to teacher training: Wednesday, Oct. 30

• One-hour late starts: Nov. 13 and 20

• Parent-Teacher Conferences: Nov. 6-8th, 3 Hour Early Release (no late start Wednesday

• Veterans Day: Nov. 11 (no school)
  
• Thanksgiving break: Wed - Fri, Nov. 27-29 (no school)

It's my hope our students had a fun filled Homecoming Week (check out our Facebook page for pictures and videos of all the events) and are resting up for another wonderful week. I'd like to remind you of a few important things coming in the days and weeks ahead:

First, we pull grades tomorrow morning at 8am to determine Tiger Time statuses for the next four weeks. Students with all C's or better will be awarded FLEX status and earn the privilege of choosing a FLEX location to socialize, listen to music/use their phones, work alone or in groups on class assignments, or play basketball/volleyball in the gym. Students with D's or F's, (failing or in danger of failing), will remain in 2nd period for study hall and/or be requested by teachers for academic support. Students can advocate teachers request them and we encourage this! We are thankful for the opportunity to embed this time into our school day.

This Thursday is Halloween. Costumes are permitted with the following stipulations: no masks (have to be able to identify a student), no weapons/weapon look-a-likes, properly covered, and no alcohol/drug/tobacco references. If students are unsure their costume will be permitted, please ask an administrator (principal, assistant principal, or dean).

Conferences are around the corner and we will be using Skyward for sign ups. Skyward Scheduler is now open, and will remain open until November 4 at 3:20 pm. Parents can sign up for in-person, virtual, or phone conferences. In-person conferences are the default option. The slots are 15 minutes each, and the last slot begins at 2:30. Thursday evening conferences are in person drop ins, from 4-6:30pm. We will conclude the evening with a parent presentation in the Lair, from 6:30-7pm, where families will meet administrators and counselors, and hear a bit more about our school expectations, upcoming building safety improvement projects, academic and social emotional learning goals, and be able to provide feedback about the BG experience. We hope you can make it!

Have a beautiful week, Tigers. It's my pleasure to serve you.

Heather Ichimura, Principal

We have a student with a severe corn allergy, including the airborne corn protein released when popcorn is microwaved. We will be adding signs on all campus microwaves indicating popcorn is not to be microwaved. Thank you for your help in keeping all students safe.

We will clear the halls and lock the building at 3:15pm (when the office closes). All other students who need access must be with a coach/advisor/teacher. Staff who are running a club, after-school activity, or coaching a sport, will escort students to the exits when meetings are finished, to ensure students clear the building. Staff and students should not open doors once they are locked. This is a supervision/safety issue and undoes work our custodial team has completed as they clean.

Please note: students will be dismissed at 11:25 on Wednesday 11/6/24, Thursday 11/7/24, and Friday 11/8/24.Battle Ground High School will conduct parent/student conferences on Wednesday 11/6/24, from 12:30 - 2:55, and Thursday 11/7/24, from 12:30 to 2:55 and again from 4-7. Parents can reserve 15-minute appointment slots through Skyward Scheduler for the afternoon conferences. Directions can be found here: Conference Scheduler Parent View. The scheduler will open on Sunday 10/27/24 at 9 a.m. and will close at 7 a.m. on Tuesday 11/5/24. After that, or if you need help, please contact Wendy Beard at (360) 885-6631 or email Wendy at beard.wendy@battlegroundps.org. Evening conferences do not require an appointment- you can drop in anytime, we look forward to seeing you!

The Transportation Department along with First Student would like to remind you that for the Early Release days coming on Nov 4-8 and other ealry release day when you have a sack lunch to take home that it needs to go in your backpack and cannot be eaten on the bus. There are too many risks for choking and possible allergic reactions. Thank you very much.

*** Please note that this event is not affiliated with the Battle Ground School District.***

Would you like to play with unified sports for the upcoming baseball season? We are looking for partners for the upcoming basketball season. Unified Basketball will start November 18th. If interested, please see Shelley in the Registrar's office for more information.

Calling all Tigers... Do you love the outdoors? Do you exhibit Unity Toughness and Class? Would you like the opportunity to grow as a leader and mentor? Are you ready to lead 6th-grade students at a week-long Outdoor School?

We are looking for 20 outstanding High School students to serve as Outdoor School Counselors at Chief Umtuch’s 4-day 3-night Outdoor School field trip to Cispus Learning Center on March 25th-28th, 2025. This is the week before Spring Break.

Check out this video for some information and student perspectives on a previous trip one of the BG Middle Schools took to Cispus Learning Center.

If this interests you, the Chief Umtuch Middle School staff would like to invite you to Print and complete this linked Outdoor School Counselor Application and return it to the BGHS office by November 22nd, 2024. Applications are also available in the BGHS main office.

The ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) is a standardized test used to determine qualification for enlistment in the United States Armed Forces.

We invite all juniors and seniors to sign up for the ASVAB test. Scoring well on the Armed Forces Qualification Test (AFQT) portion can serve as an alternate graduation pathway for students who haven’t taken or passed the required Smarter Balanced Assessment.

The ASVAB test will be on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, from 9 AM - 12 PM in the College & Career Center. Register by November 12.

CTA Presentation

The Cascadia Tech Academy presentation at Battle Ground High School will be on November 12 from 9:45 am to 10:15 am in the College and Career Center. All sophomores and juniors are welcome to attend.

Cascadia Tech Academy Website

CTA Tour

Battle Ground High School students will tour Cascadia Tech Academy on January 14, 2025, from 8:00 am - 10:30 am. To attend the tour students must sign up in the College and Career Center by December 20, 2024, and complete the field trip permission documentation.

Application Process

The Cascadia Tech Applications (paper form) will be available in the College and Career Center on January 15, 2025. Completed applications must be received by January 31, 2025. This is a quick turnaround time. Don’t procrastinate. The application process does not guarantee placement into Cascadia Tech Academy.

Quick Dates

• Presentation - November 12, 2024

• Tour - January 14, 2025

• Applications - Open January 15, 2025

• Due - on January 31, 2025, to the College and Career Center

Hi Seniors, Parents, and Guardians,

It’s time to get started on the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) or WASFA (Washington Application for State Financial Aid) processes.

One of the first steps is creating an FSA ID, which is necessary for signing and submitting the FAFSA online. Both students and one parent or guardian will need to create their own FSA IDs. This ID is crucial as it serves as your legal signature and provides access to your federal student aid information.

Join us on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, from 3 pm to 6 pm at Battle Ground High School College and Career Center for the FSA ID Workshop. To complete the FSA ID, you will need your social security number and personal email.

The sooner you complete this step, the sooner you can complete your FAFSA or WASFA in December.

We're here to assist you with any questions about scholarships and college applications.

The first yearbook sale of the year will take place during the month of October. Books will be sold for $55 with an ASB card and $60 without an ASB card. We take payments via card, cash, and checks. Please come to the ASB window to purchase before school, during lunch, or after school. You may also purchase the yearbook online via InTouch at this website: https://wa-battleground.intouchreceipting.com/ Log in with your students 7-digit ID number and last name as your password (1st letter capitalized). Yearbooks will be distributed this spring (a change over last year) and supplements with spring events will be available in the fall for pick up).

Next parent Meeting: November 13, 6:30pm at Battle Ground High School. We invite Senior parents to join us, where we'll share details about Grad Night and volunteer opportunities. We hope to see you there

Facebook Page:Click on the link (click here)to follow the BGHS 2025 Grad Night Facebook page for the latest updates and information. This page will keep you informed about current fundraisers and provide all the details needed to participate in the Grad Night party in June. Stay connected to ensure you don't miss out on any important updates!

**Registration for winter sports is open! Please visiting this link and log in with your students 7-digit ID number. Your password is your last name (first letter capitalized). Please make sure you have a current copy of your student athlete's physical uploaded to the new registration system. If you need a new physical form, please note that InTouch Registrations has a copy available for you to download online.

Monday 10/28

• JV Football vs. Skyview at 4:30 PM @SHS

Tuesday 10/29

• No Events

Wednesday 10/30

• Non Student Day

Thursday 10/31

• C2 Team Volleyball vs. Skyview at 4:00 PM @SHS
• C Team Volleyball vs. Skyview at 4:00 PM @SHS
  
• JV Volleyball vs. Skyview at 5:30 PM @SHS
  
• Varsity Volleyball vs. Skyview at 7:00 PM @SHS
  
• C Team Football vs. Union at 4:00 PM @UHS

Friday 11/1

• Swimming at 3:30 PM @Kelso High School
• Varsity Football vs. Union at 4:30 @McKenzie Stadium

Saturday 11/2

• Cross Country - Regionals at 9:00 @TBD
  
• Swimming at 3:30 PM @Kelso High School

All activities at subject to change. Please check https://bghstigers.com/events# for updated information.

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.

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.

November is officially the start of winter weather season in southwest Washington. That means there is always the chance that snow or hazardous road conditions could delay or cancel school. Here are some tips on how you can be prepared:

• Download and/or print our weather guide informational flyer (русский) (Español).

• Confirm whether your child’s school(s) are in the north or south part of the district.

• Make sure your primary phone number and email address are correct in Skyward - Family Access.

• Download the Battle Ground Public Schools app on the Apple App Store or Google Play and allow push notifications.

• Follow Battle Ground Public Schools on Facebook or Instagram.

On weather-impacted days, calls may begin going out as early as 5:30 a.m. You can also call our information line at 360-885-5343 to check after 5:30 a.m.

Visit the district website for additional information on weather-related impacts, snow route information and much more.

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.

If you recently received an email or letter regarding your child’s immunization status, please contact their school as soon as possible. Starting Friday, Nov. 15, students must have all of the legally required immunizations or an approved exemption from the immunization requirements to continue attending school.

Ballots for the Nov. 5 general and special election were mailed Oct. 17. If you are registered to vote and haven’t received your ballot by Thursday, Oct. 24, you may need to contact the Clark County Elections Department to request a new one. Online voter registration is available at VoteWa.org through Monday, Oct. 28. After that date, you can still register and vote in person at the Clark County Elections office (1408 Franklin St, Vancouver, WA 98660) until 8 p.m. on election night. For more information and to view a list of ballot dropbox locations, visit ClarkVotes.org.

Do you know an amazing staff member? The new Employee Recognition Awards will highlight staff members who reflect the district’s strategic plan goals. Three nominees will be selected each month and recognized at a board meeting. Everyone is welcome to submit a nomination.

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.

  
  

• 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