In this issue:
Calendar
Input on budget cuts: See the report
Report, don't repost
March school meals
Closing this weekend: 'Sister Act Jr.'
Cram the Cruiser to benefit Prairie, Battle Ground high schools
Spring break camp through Right at School
Battle Ground Education Foundation to host spring soirée
Standardized testing opportunities
In case you missed it
BGPS highlight
Community events
Calendar
Monday, March 23: Board of directors meeting. The regular meeting will begin at 6 p.m. It is open to the public at the Lewisville Campus and viewable via livestreaming. Get the details.
Wednesday, March 25: One-hour late start for most schools. Teachers will use this time to work together to implement best practices of high-quality instruction. Students will be released at the usual times.
Friday, March 27: No school for students unless there is an unscheduled closure this week.
Input on budget cuts: See the report
Students; parents and guardians; staff members; volunteers; community members; and faith-based, business, and governmental partners all provided input on budget cuts for the 2026-27 school year. We are grateful to those who took the time to provide input. See the report.
News to know
Report, don't repost
If you see or hear of a possible threat, please report it to school staff and/or submit a tip using our reporting system. This is the best and most helpful action because it begins an investigation and helps to limit the potential for misinformation to spread. Emergencies should always be reported to 911.
March school meals
School lunch menus for March are available online. Meals can be paid through InTouch Receipting.
Closing this weekend: ‘Sister Act Jr.’
Based on the hit 1992 film and Tony-nominated Broadway musical, "Sister Act Jr." is the feel-good musical comedy that will have audiences jumping to their feet! The show closes March 28. Get tickets.
Cram the Cruiser to benefit Prairie, Battle Ground high schools
Join the Battle Ground Police Department, Clark County Sheriff’s Office and Battle Ground Education Foundation in collecting donations for Battle Ground and Prairie high schools' food pantries. The inaugural Cram the Cruiser event will collect non-perishable items to restock the food pantries at both high schools.
Date: Saturday, March 28
Time: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Location: Fred Meyer, 401 NW 12th Ave., Battle Ground
What to bring: Nonperishable snack items, including individually packaged snacks, granola bars, instant noodles, crackers, trail mix and similar items.
We appreciate the collaboration among law enforcement, the Battle Ground Education Foundation and our schools!
Spring break camp through Right at School
Looking for something for your child to do during spring break? Consider Right At School’s spring break camp. Each day of the camp will bring new opportunities for students to solve riddles, build inventions and bring stories to life through hands-on STEM and literacy-inspired challenges.
About this year’s camp:
📍 Glenwood Heights Primary
📅 April 6–10
⏰ 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Cost: $60 per day
Registration is open now.
Battle Ground Education Foundation to host spring soirée
The foundation is holding a special event to support BGPS students. Proceeds from the soirée will directly support Battle Ground Public Schools and help fund Advanced Placement exams, school supplies, extracurricular activities and more opportunities that Battle Ground students deserve. The event is Saturday, April 18, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Purchase tickets.
Standardized testing opportunities
In April, students will have a chance to take the ASVAB and/or world language test. ASVAB scores are used to determine if someone is qualified to enlist in the military and to assign someone to an appropriate job in the military. Scores above 31 also will fulfill graduation pathway requirements. Register online by April 18 for the test on April 25.
World language tests give students a chance to earn up to four credits and possibly the State Seal of Biliteracy on their diploma. Register online by April 10 for the test on April 25.
In case you missed it
Now enrolling students for kindergarten and accepting applications for Transitional Kindergarten
Any child who will be 5 years old prior to 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 prior to Sept. 1, 2026. 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)
Open Doors GED program
River HomeLink
Summit View High School
Learn more about the options and how to apply.
BGPS highlight
A million dollars for a million words: Students learn the earning potential of literacy
River HomeLink students reached a major literacy milestone this month, reading one million words or more since the first day of school. The achievement came as part of English teacher Ryan Anderson's challenge to his students: Read a book for 20 minutes every day since the first day of school. At the average teenage reading pace of about 250 words per minute, the students' intake quickly added up.
By March 16, students who kept up with the routine officially crossed the million-word threshold, a moment the class celebrated as "Million Word Monday.” See how they celebrated and find out how much reading can boost lifetime earning potential.
This is just one example of the many good things happening in our schools every day. For more highlights, visit the news section of the district website, subscribe to the BGPS Bulletin and follow us on Facebook and/or Instagram.