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Battle Ground school board selects Mark Watrin as new District 4 director The Battle Ground Public Schools Board of Directors has selected retired educator Mark Watrin to fill the District 4 director position left vacant when long-time board member Mavis Nickels resigned earlier this month. Watrin was Read more →
Tukes Valley first graders tackle their emotions and reduce inappropriate behaviors Go to any of the first grade classrooms at Tukes Valley Primary, and you’ll find a “calming corner” set up to help students get in control of their emotions. Each calming corner has a basket with Read more →
Battle Ground school board selects Rob Henrikson as new District 2 director The Battle Ground Public Schools Board of Directors has selected Rob Henrikson to fill the District 2 director position left vacant when long-time board member Ken Root resigned last month. Henrikson was one of five Read more →
PHS Drama presents “Bring It On: The Musical” opening March 8 Often billed as bitingly relevant and sprinkled with sass, “Bring It On: The Musical” is set in the world of competitive cheerleading. With universal themes of loyalty, friendship, competition, ambition, and identity, this show will touch Read more →
Battle Ground School Board seeks two directors Battle Ground Public Schools' Board of Directors is accepting applications to fill two board vacancies created by the resignations of long-time directors Mavis Nickels (Director District 4) and Ken Root (Director District 2).* Applications are due by March 4. Applicants Read more →
Need a Job? Connect with Local Employers at the Industry Fair Feb. 21 Students, families and community members are invited to learn about careers in southwest Washington at Battle Ground Public Schools’ Industry Fair on Thursday, Feb. 21 at Battle Ground High School. Students and community members who attend the fair will Read more →
Peer Mentoring program a smashing success for Battle Ground Public Schools It’s nearing the end of third period in sixth grade teacher Tracey Pennington’s class at Daybreak Middle School, and the excitement in the room is palpable. The students are practically bouncing in their seats waiting for Read more →
Board of Directors approves boundary changes: Maple Grove K-4 Conversion Last night at its meeting, the Battle Ground Public Schools Board of Directors approved boundary changes for Fall 2019 that will alleviate overcrowding in the district by shifting students to schools with empty classrooms. As part of Read more →
Take our survey on teaching of high school sexual health topics Nov. 8, 2018 Battle Ground Public Schools is seeking input on the instruction of high school sexual health learning standards. Parents and community members are invited to provide input on the teaching of the Washington Read more →
Members of the STRIPES program were acknowledged by the Battle Ground City Council in honor of the program's longevity and positive impact in the community. BGHS STRIPES program keeps freshmen on path to success For some students, the transition from middle to high school is an intimidating Read more →