No school Wednesday for teacher training; the levy provides funding for programs and services that affect students in every BGPS school; February school meals; standardized testing opportunity; and more. See the news to know for the week of Jan. 27: https://bit.ly/3PSUnTC
No school Wednesday for teacher training; the levy provides funding for programs and services that affect students in every BGPS school; February school meals; standardized testing opportunity; and more. See the news to know for the week of Jan. 27: https://bit.ly/3PSUnTC
Late start Wednesday; Facts 4 and 5 about the replacement levy (costs are increasing and the levy helps pay for things the state doesn't fund); BGPS board recognized by the state; plus much more the Jan. 21 edition of BGPS News to Know: https://tinyurl.com/2keyrus4
Battle Ground Public Schools board earns top state award; More facts about the replacement levy on the Feb. 11 ballot; Prairie High School esports team wins state title; plus much more in the Jan. 16 edition of the BGPS Bulletin. Read here: https://tinyurl.com/2taf6uub
Late start Wednesday; Facts 6 and 7 about the replacement levy (it provides 13% of the district's budget and is separate from a capital levy approved last year); Fourth grade cooking competition; plus much more in the Jan. 13 edition of the BGPS News to Know: https://tinyurl.com/4nh7z5rn
Learn the facts about the replacement levy; New English language arts curriculum building excitement for learning; Donation drive takes on special meaning at Pleasant Valley Middle School; plus lots more in the Jan. 9 edition of the BGPS Bulletin. Read here: https://tinyurl.com/msuw2n4p
Late-start Wednesday; Fact 8 about the replacement levy (it would collect $166.28 million over four years. By law, the district can’t collect more than the amount that voters approve, even if property values increase); Plus much more in the Jan. 6 edition of BGPS' News to Know here: https://tinyurl.com/55vab93c
Late-start Wednesday; Winter break schedule; Fact #9 about the replacement levy (the estimated rate is $1.95 per $1,000 of assessed property value, or $101 per month in the first year for the owner of a home valued at $621,000); Plus much more in your Dec. 16 edition of BGPS' News to Know: https://tinyurl.com/43thmn3e
Know the facts about the replacement levy; Worth of high school drama programs goes far beyond the stage; Dec. 9 board meeting recap; Holiday donation drives in full swing; Two new BG Cast podcast episodes. Plus much more in the Dec. 12 edition of the BGPS Bulletin. Read here: https://tinyurl.com/2sy8ur73
Late-start Wednesday; Know the facts about the replacement levy; Winter break schedule; Right At School winter camps; How to watch winter sports; plus much more in your BGPS News to Know for Monday, Dec. 9: https://tinyurl.com/26wnztpt
Replacement levy to appear on Feb. 11 ballot; Schedule of informational meetings on the levy; Nov. 25 board meeting recap; November employee recognition; Fall all-league selections; much more in the Dec. 5 edition of the BGPS Bulletin: https://tinyurl.com/5n7p5ekf
Board votes to put replacement levy on February ballot; Late-start Wednesday; Financial aid assistance; Aspire referral deadline; December school menus; plus more in this BGPS News to Know for Monday, Dec. 2: https://tinyurl.com/yn8xxyc9
Thanksgiving school schedule; Snow routes posted; Aspire referral deadline; Financial aid help; plus lots more in the Nov. 25 edition of the BGPS News to Know: https://tinyurl.com/yc7r7ajz
“Once upon a time, there was a little ogre named Shrek.”
So begins the upcoming River HomeLink Theatre production of Shrek the Musical Jr., a tale of unlikely friendships and the path to self-acceptance. Under the direction of Sandy Sparks, this musical comes to life this December at Prairie High School (11311 NE 119th St., Vancouver, WA). Follow along as Shrek and Donkey set out on a quest to rescue Princess Fiona. Along the way, they meet a dragon, a gingerbread girl, Pinocchio, a not-so-wicked witch, the Three Pigs and a whole bunch more fairy tale creatures.
Shrek the Musical Jr. is an adventure the whole family will enjoy. Tickets can be purchased online in advance (https://wa-battleground-lite.intouchreceipting.com/RHLTheater) or at the door. Prices are $5 for children (3-10) and seniors, or $10 for general admission.
Showtimes will be at 7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 6 and 13, with 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. showings on Saturday, Dec. 7 and 14.
Shrek the Musical Jr. is presented through special arrangement with Music Theater International, New York, NY.
Amboy Middle School held its first Experience Amboy event this past week, inviting families to visit the school, play games, enjoy activities and eat some free popcorn. Games included (frozen) turkey bowling, volleyball, bingo, arts and crafts and much more. What a great opportunity to see what it's like to be an Eagle!
ICYMI: In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, students in Andie Noye's fourth grade class at CAM Academy started looking for ways to help out. Noye connected with another fourth grade teacher, Courtney Jackson, who said many of her students in Martinez, Georgia, still lacked power. Others couldn't even play outside due to hazards like downed trees and power lines caused by the storm. So Noye's class began collecting board games, books, arts and craft, candy, stuffed animals and even homemade bracelets. The care packages recently arrived, and Mrs. Jackson says her students (pictured) had a blast reading the letters, playing the games and passing out the other gifts.
"Despite natural tragedies, like hurricanes, there's always a way to show we care," Noye said, "even when you are across the country."
Way to go, Panthers!
Snow routes have been posted for the 2024-25 school year! They can be found on the district's Bus Routes page. Now would also be a great time to familiarize yourself with our Weather Guide. A handy way to make sure you're always among the first to know about a late start or school closure.
Bus Routes: https://www.battlegroundps.org/o/bgps/page/bus-routes
Weather Guide: https://www.battlegroundps.org/page/weather-emergency-closures
Veterans Day in Battle Ground Public Schools (VIDEO); New futsal court installed at Tukes Valley Middle School; Nov. 12 board meeting recap; More hardware for BGHS Speech & Debate, plus much more in this week's BGPS Bulletin: https://tinyurl.com/2p9pezvu
Here's a big shout out to recent Battle Ground High School graduate Abigail Hertner on stepping up with a big donation of clothing for the school's Thrift Shop, as well as our Family and Community Resources Center! Hertner, who is currently attending WSU Vancouver pursuing a business degree while working as an assistant manager at Maurices, talked the store manager into donating some discontinued items, rather than shipping them back to headquarters. An estimated 500 items of clothing, jewelry, hats, scarves, and shoes will now go to help families in need throughout the district. What a cool way to give back!
(Photo, from left-to-right: Battle Ground High School Principal Heather Ichimura, FCRC Specialist Chelsea Ward, Abby Hertner, FCRC Advocate Chris Chappell-Ward)
Late-start Wednesday; Thanksgiving week schedule; Winter weather guide; 'Mary Poppins' at Prairie High School; plus more in this week's News to Know from BGPS. Read here: https://tinyurl.com/2rpv4mfv
