The health and safety of our students remain a top priority. For the 2025–26 school year, every Battle Ground school will continue to have access to a licensed nurse, and all student health plans will remain supported. We will also continue to follow state law regarding medication administration by licensed nurses.
A nurse assigned to every school
A registered nurse (and in some cases a licensed practical nurse as well) will be assigned to every school. As in many other districts, the nurse may serve more than one school; however, many Battle Ground schools are located on the same campuses. These shared locations will allow nurses to move quickly from one building to another should they need to respond quickly.
Additional nurse support
Two procedural nurses will be available to support schools throughout the district based on student needs.
Once the school year begins, we will assess our nursing plan and make adjustments if needed. We also encourage parents and guardians to contact their child’s school if they have questions specific to their child’s health plan.
Why this change was made
The state of Washington does not fund the cost of having a nurse in every Battle Ground school. A local educational programs and operations levy made up the difference and allowed Battle Ground to staff above what the state provides as part of its funding model. However, the current educational programs and operations levy will expire at the end of 2025, and a replacement levy to take its place failed twice earlier this year. The loss of local levy funds means that the district had to cut approximately $14 million and make many difficult staffing decisions.
While the structure of nursing support will look different, our commitment has not changed. We remain dedicated to providing students with safe, responsive health services.