February employee recognition winners include Daniela Alexakis of Yacolt Primary, Vicki Goodard of Chief Middle, Kristina Heikes of Daybreak and Tina Yorke of Prairie. Plus, meet our new superintendent and a four-time state champion in wrestling in the Feb. 27 edition of the BGPS Bulletin: https://tinyurl.com/39tk3ypn

Patriot Store at Pleasant Valley Middle incentivizes good behavior; Feb. 10 board meeting recap; Chief Umtuch Future City team builds on success; FCRC in need of donations; plus much more in the Feb. 13 edition of the BGPS Bulletin: https://tinyurl.com/5xm28f8u

Ballots for the Feb. 11 special election have been mailed; Student support staff a vital part of improving educational outcomes; Dry ice experiments create a buzz in middle schools; plus more in the Feb. 7 edition of the BGPS Bulletin: https://tinyurl.com/3hnhknt9

Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025: All BGPS schools will begin on time and buses are on regular routes. Some buses may be a little delayed as they travel slower due to road conditions. Thank you for your patience.

Late start Wednesday; Replacement levy would run Jan. 2026 through Dec. 2029 and replace an expiring levy that ends after this year; Are you ready for inclement weather?; Plus much more in the Feb. 3 edition of BGPS' News to Know: https://tinyurl.com/5n6njxry

Feb. 11 special election ballots in the mail; Middle schools see improvement in student learning and behavior in third year of organized sports; January employee recognition; plus lots more in the Jan. 30 edition of the BGPS Bulletin: https://tinyurl.com/yt4uymmp

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

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

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

Reminder: Levy presentation for RHL, BGVA and MG families on Monday, Jan. 6, from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the River HomeLink small gym. Light refreshments and childcare provided (bring your ID). Details at https://bit.ly/3ODFzri

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

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

“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.

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

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

Late-start Wednesday; Thanksgiving schedule; snow routes for buses; financial aid workshops; Internet safety & much more in this week's News to Know from BGPS: https://tinyurl.com/3adw5uz2

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

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

On this Veterans Day, we salute all the men and women who have served. Thank you for your bravery and sacrifice.

Parent-teacher conferences, Veterans Day events, immunization exclusion information, winter coat giveaway, remember to vote and more in this week's BGPS News to Know: bit.ly/40vXUOg