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Provide input on budget cuts that will affect every BGPS school

Following the failure of its proposed replacement educational programs and operations levy, Battle Ground Public Schools will hold two listening sessions to collect input on cuts that will need to be made for the 2026-27 school year. (See information above.)

In addition to these sessions, people will be able to provide their input via two online tools.

• Budget simulation tool: Adjust costs to balance the budget for next school year

• ThoughtExchange survey: Participants can provide their ideas and feedback on the budget, as well as rate ideas shared by others

These tools will be available March 4-18 on the district website. While the listening sessions and tools are not meant to be a vote on the cuts, all feedback and comments will be carefully reviewed.

In preparation for a significant budget shortfall next year, the district is identifying potential cost savings in the current school year. Staff are carefully evaluating programs and events that require staff time and funding, especially those that may not be sustainable moving forward, to ensure responsible long-term planning.

March school meals

School lunch menus for March are available online. Meals can be paid through InTouch Receipting.

Now enrolling students for kindergarten and accepting applications for Transitional Kindergarten
Any child who will be 5 years old on Sept. 1, 2026, is eligible to enroll in kindergarten this fall. Enroll now to make sure your child can attend kindergarten orientation in the spring.

In addition, BGPS offers Transitional Kindergarten, a full day, no-cost early learning program for children who will be 4 years old on Sept. 1. The program focuses on developmentally appropriate skills and social and emotional development. Students must meet eligibility requirements. Space is limited.

Enrollment is open for many of the district’s specialized, alternative learning programs
Battle Ground Public Schools’ specialized and alternative learning programs are accepting applications for the 2026-27 school year:

• Battle Ground Virtual Academy

• Center for Agriculture, Science and Environmental Education (CASEE)

• Character and Academics for the Marketplace (CAM) Academy

• Open Doors GED program

• River HomeLink

• Summit View High School

Learn more about the options and how to apply.

College and Career Fair
Join us at the upcoming College and Career Fair on Monday, March 9, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Battle Ground High School to learn about apprenticeship programs, trade schools, military branches and colleges. Free and open to the public. We hope you can join us!

Prairie High School presents 'Matilda the Musical'
Prairie High School is proud to present "Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical," the Tony Award-winning stage adaptation inspired by the children's book. The show closes March 7. Tickets are on sale now.

School board meeting recap
The Battle Ground Public Schools board of directors met on Monday, Feb. 23, for a work session and regular meeting. See videos and summaries of the meetings. During the regular meeting, the board tabled a vote on the rescission of a policy regarding standards for individual school directors (board members).

The board will meet next on Monday, March 9, for a regular meeting at 6 p.m. followed by a special meeting at 7 p.m. Both meetings are open to the public at the Lewisville campus and streaming online.

Read the latest issue of the BGPS Bulletin

In the February 2026 newsletter:

• Working better together at any age

• Celebrating Career and Technical Education in Battle Ground

• Celebrating Black History Month

• 11th annual Industry Fair a success

• Awards, accomplishments and more!

Read the issue now.