Senior News
April 22, 2023
Any and All Things Seniors - 2023!!!
Seniors
Did you know there is only 34 school days till graduation (as of 4/23/23)? Make sure you are reading your weekly newsletters and following the senior timeline, it is being updated with information you need to know.
A Message from Mr. Gourde
Dear Class of 2023:
We are rapidly closing in on graduation! We are looking forward to celebrating you and your
accomplishments! I will include some detailed information below, but additional information will be
forthcoming as commencement nears.
Some Details:
● Due to the snow days, seniors’ final day of school has changed. Seniors will have full school
days June 7 and 8 for finals, rehearsal and graduation June 9, and attendance days June 12 and
13 where you will pick up your diploma and pay any remaining fines.
● Graduation will be outside at the stadium, unless excessive rain is in the forecast. Keep your
fingers crossed for nice weather!
● June 9 - Graduation rehearsal will start at 9:30 am. We may possibly hold lunch in the stadium
after rehearsal, and then graduates will need to leave campus until they return for graduation.
○ Graduation cap decoration expectations are here.
● June 9 - Graduation is at 7pm. We will start allowing people into the stadium at 6:00.
○ Graduates should arrive by 6:00pm at the latest–More details to come at a later date.
○ Each graduate will receive six tickets for family or friends. Please fill out this form to
request additional tickets. The deadline to request tickets is Friday, June 2 by 3:00pm.
○ ADA seating will be available. Please reach out to Lexi Kiil or call 360-885-6556 between
May 30 and June 7.
● Graduation is not only for our graduates--this is a family and community event. Graduation is a
formal event, so we ask that students and families not bring noise makers, messy decorations,
silly string, etc., and that we all comport ourselves appropriately.
● If you have questions about caps, gowns, and announcements, please reach out to Royal T.
● All items ordered through Royal T, including caps, gowns, and invitations, will be available for
pick up April 25 during both lunches. Items ordered after that will be mailed to the home
address.
● If you have received any scholarships, please get that information to Lexi Kiil in the counseling
office ASAP. We cannot accept any information beyond May 26.
● June 12 & June 13 - Diploma Pick Up - More specific information will be coming in May.
Remember, in order to pick up your diploma, all fines and fees must be paid, and all books and
other BGPS property must be returned.
● If you have any questions, contact Ms. Main or Mr. Gourde.
● If you have questions about your High School and Beyond Plan, please contact Mr. Doyle.
We are very excited to celebrate with you all. If you are concerned about your graduation status, please see your counselor right away. You still have time to bring up grades and take care of any other business! We will have more clarifying information coming soon!
Sincerely,
Mr. Gourde and the BGHS Graduation Team
Senior Recognition Night
Senior Countdown Calendar 2023
Ongoing…
- Provide proof of ANY scholarship offers to Lexi Kiil in the counseling office by email to kiil.lexi@battlegroundps.org or by bringing in the copy of your award letter. (Students who have been awarded scholarships are listed in the graduation program.) Deadline is Friday, May 26.
Ongoing…
- Let Shelley Pfingsten, Registrar, know to which college(s) you would like your FINAL transcripts sent by filling out a transcript request form. Deadline is Friday, June 30.
Ongoing…
- Request for extra graduation tickets. Each graduate will receive six tickets. If you need more than six tickets, please fill out the online form or return the attached form to the counseling office. Deadline to request tickets is Friday, June 2 by 3:00pm.
April 17 - May 17
- Last chance yearbook sale! $45 with ASB or $50 without ASB. The last window for purchasing yearbooks is April 17 to May 17, after that, any remaining yearbooks will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis beginning June 1 at this final price until they are gone. Yearbooks will be delivered in August.
April 25, Tuesday
During both lunches in the Rotunda:
Graduation orders and announcements distributed. Balance due upon delivery. Contact Royal T/Herff Jones at 360-254-7870 for more information. Send your announcements (with your personal card enclosed) to people you wish to inform of your graduation. This is not an invitation to attend graduation. You are assured six tickets to graduation. Please note the time on the announcement. Graduation starts at 7 pm on June 9th in the District Stadium.
Caps & Gowns distributed. Balance due on delivery. If you cannot pick up your gown at this time, you may pick it up from your counselor or Lexi Kiil in the Counseling Office before or after school after April 25th. All fees and fines must be paid and the High School and Beyond Plan must be completed before seniors can receive their gowns.
The gown will be black for all graduates. School-appropriate attire must be worn under the gowns. The school dress code must be followed and appropriate shoes should be worn. Please note that graduates will be walking on turf in the stadium.
In recognition of their scholastic achievement, graduating seniors with a 3.25 cumulative GPA will be awarded gold honor cords. The cords will be distributed at graduation practice. The Ille Tigre chapter of the National Honor Society will provide honor stoles for National Honor Society members.
April 28, Friday
End of 12-week grading period. Progress reports will be available in Family Access on Tuesday, May 2nd. Any F’s could put your senior at risk of not graduating.
For the ongoing and updated information please click the link below:
Graduation Portraits
Graduation Ceremony Information
- Families - Please No balloons in the venue or noisemakers.
- Ticketed attendees will be able to enter District Stadium beginning at 5:00 PM.
- The stadium will be open to people without tickets starting at 6:00 PM.
- Live Streaming: Each event will be live streamed for other viewers at home to watch.
Grad Night Party Information, Guidelines, and Contracts
ATTENTION SENIORS!!
Your Grad Night Board will be at the high school in the Lair on Friday, April 28th during both lunches to hand out and collect GRAD PARTY CONTRACTS. Print your contract from the link and turn it in with your payment. This will be your last chance to purchase your ticket for the early-bird price of $75!! Ticket prices go up to $100 on May 1st. The earlier you turn in your contract, the more raffle tickets you earn!!
ATTENTION BGHS PARENTS!!!
The 2023 Battle Ground High School Grad Night Foundation is looking for parent volunteers who are able to help with party events the night of graduation. We are hoping that parents of freshmen, sophomores, and juniors would be willing to "pay it forward" so the parents of seniors can enjoy the graduation ceremony with their kids. Parents/Guardians of seniors are invited to help during the event as well! If you are willing to help with party check-in, or you would like to volunteer to be a chaperone at the party, or help out the morning of Saturday, June 10th when we return, please watch the Sunday emails and social media for our next parent meeting. If you are unable to attend a meeting and would like more information, please email us at bghsgradnight@gmail.com and we will get back to you with more details. Thank you for your interest and willingness to participate in celebrating the CLASS OF 2023!!
Grad Night Fundraisers
BGHS Flocking
Print off the form or get one from our Main Office. Return the form and payment to get our birds out and flying! Thank you for supporting our senior flock! Flocking Order Form
BGHS Administrative Team
Mr. Gourde (Principal - Seniors)
Ms. Main (Assistant Principal - Freshmen)
Mr. Stanfill (Assistant Principal/Athletic Director)
Mr. Suksdorf (Assistant Principal - Juniors)
Mr. Maloney (Assistant Principal - Sophomores)
Mrs. Talbott (Dean of Students)
Battle Ground High School
Email: info.bghs@battlegroundps.org
Website: https://bghs.battlegroundps.org/
Location: 300 West Main Street, Battle Ground, WA, 98604
Phone: 360-885-6550
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BGHSUTC