Tiger News
August 27, 2023
November 12, 2023
Tiger Nation Information
Website: https://bghs.battlegroundps.org/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BGHSUTC
Athletics: http://BGHStigers.com
Student ASB Leadership Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bghs.asb/
Student UTC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/utc_leadershipbghs/
YouTube Channel: BGTV 27
Esports Twitch Channel: https://www.twitch.tv/bgh_esports_gm
See something, say something (anonymous): Online Tip Reporting System
Student Climate Survey
Parents and Guardians - Please encourage your students to take the survey. We want to create the best possible environment at BG, and we can't do that without our students' voice!
Please fill out the Student Climate Survey - click here.
BGHS Students:
Please help us improve our service to you!
Your answers are 100% confidential.
Your answers will be combined with others in our building to give us a holistic picture of our school climate and culture.
This survey is voluntary. However, we hope you will provide us as much feedback as possible.
We will keep this survey open until Thanksgiving!
Thank you,
BGHS Admin Team (Mr. Gourde, Ms. Main, Mr. McKenzie, Mr. Suksdorf, and Ms. Talbott)
Bell Schedule
Monday - Monday Schedule
Tuesday - Tiger Time Schedule
Wednesday - No School
Thursday - Tiger TIme Schedule
Friday - Friday Schedule
For our bell schedules, please click here.
What's for Lunch?
Are you curious what our amazing Sodexo staff is serving up in the kitchen? Click this link!
Responsible - Respectful - Engaged Winners
These students were "caught" doing the right thing!
Class of 2024
Chapman Strano got a RRE card for being Responsible, Respectful, and Engaged!
Class of 2025
Erin Lee got a RRE card for being Engaged!
Class of 2026
Elley Pasco got a RRE card for being Engaged!
Class of 2027
Logan Piasecki got a RRE card for being Responsible, Respectful, and Engaged!
TigerChella
ASB is going to be holding a "fair" in the spring time, if you want to be included in that please sign up with this link and we will send out more information soon. If you know someone who would like to be involved with this event but didn't receive the form, feel free to share it with them! If you have any questions about this even please feel free to contact me. My email is: knottjor000@battlegroundps.org
Drama Fall Production
Movie Ticket Fundraiser
Are you feeling Sick?
If you are feeling sick, please make sure you follow the attached symptomatic flow chart.
Senior News
Hey Seniors!
It’s that time of the year to start thinking about senior pictures. Senior pictures are due December 2nd, so don’t wait until the last minute.
For more infomraton please click this link.
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
Guilt Free Pass
- No time to volunteer? No problem!
- If you’d like to help the senior class raise money for their drug and alcohol free grad night party, but don’t have time, here’s your chance!
Click this link for your guilt free pass
If you have any questions, please email us at bghsgradnight@gmail.com
College and Career Center
Financial aid application changes for 2023-24
For seniors looking to apply for state or federal financial aid, please be aware of the following changes for this year: To allow time for updates and improvements, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid has been delayed by the Department of Education until mid-to-late December. This will also impact the timing of the Washington Application for State Financial Aid.
Seniors-Are you planning on attending College?
Seniors, if you are planning on attending a two or four year college/university, it is important to create you FSA ID account for your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or Washington Application for State Financial Aid (WASFA) prior to the completing the FAFSA/WASFA in December. Parents will also need to create an FSA ID prior to completing their student's FAFSA/WASFA application. Attached is a document with the steps to complete the FSA ID.
Scholarship Money
Students if you are in need of scholarship money, check out the Current Scholarships.
WSU Hosting a Workshop
WSU Pullman and Vancouver is hosting an application workshop for seniors who are interested in applying to either university. The event will be held on Tuesday, November 21 from 9:30 am - 10:30 am in the College and Career Center. Meet with the representatives, ask questions and submit your application. Donuts are provided.
News from Battle Ground Public Schools
Weather-related information
It may be hard to believe, but the potential for wintry weather will soon be in the forecast. Please visit the district’s weather and emergency information page to make sure you are ready in the event of a school closure or delay.
How we notify families
Automated phone calls, emails and texts: Please keep your contact information updated in Skyward (Family Access) or contact your school office. On weather days, calls may begin going out as early as 5:30 a.m. to families who have not opted out.
Information line: 360-885-5343 (updated by 6 a.m. on weather impacted days).
Flash Alert: Sign up for email alerts or download the mobile app for updates about emergency and non-emergency issues. You must re-subscribe every year.
TV and radio stations, local newspapers may share information at their discretion.
Please download and print our weather guide for quick access to weather-related information and make sure you know if your child’s school is in the north or south part of the district.
New payment option
There’s a new way to add funds to a student’s meals account, pay class and sports fees, buy yearbooks and more! Using this one-stop shopping option, parents and guardians can pay for each of their children in one transaction. Follow the instructions labeled “1st Time Parents” to access one account for the entire family. Meal payments will be reflected in Skyward every hour between 7:05 a.m. and 1:05 p.m.
E-Funds also remains an option for adding funds to a student’s meal account.
Student online safety
Keeping students safe online is a priority in Battle Ground Public Schools. Recent events have reinforced the need to use caution when interacting online. These include national reports of online groups targeting children and teens. While we are not aware of BGPS students being targeted by these groups, it is important for staff, students and parents/guardians to work together to keep our young people safe.
How you can help students be safe
Please periodically review these tips with your child:
Students should keep their passwords confidential. They should not share passwords or allow others to use their Chromebook after they sign in.
Use school email addresses for only school-related communication and activities.
Be cautious when accepting friend requests; communicating with other people online; and sharing photos, videos, and identifying information on social media and other sites. Review privacy settings to limit who can see this information.
Monitor what your child is doing online and discuss risks associated with sharing personal content.
Use GoGuardian Parent to see how your child is using their device. Get information on GoGuardian Parent.
November schedule reminders
Wednesday, Nov. 15 - District in-service day (no school for students)
Wed-Fri, Nov. 22-24 - Thanksgiving break - no school
Report incidents anonymously with SafeSchools
Please report bullying, intimidation, harassment, threats and safety concerns using our anonymous reporting system. Reporters can remain anonymous. Emergencies should always be reported to 911. Learn more about emergency procedures and safety protocols.
Something Inspirational
From your Intervention Specialist Team
BGHS Administrative Team
Mr. Gourde (Principal - Seniors)
Ms. Main (Assistant Principal - Sophomores)
Mr. Suksdorf (Assistant Principal - Freshmen)
Mrs. Talbott (Assistant Principal - Juniors/Athletic Director)
Mr. McKenzie (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
Battle Ground Public Schools provides equal opportunity in programs and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin/language, creed/religion, sex, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a service animal by a person with a disability, age, marital status, honorably discharged veteran or military status, HIV/Hepatitis C status. The district provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other
designated youth groups. Contact the following regarding questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Tom Adams, Director of Student Services, adams.tom@battlegroundps.org, Title IX Compliance Officer, 360.885.5415; Michelle Reinhardt, Executive Director of Human Resources, reinhardt.michelle@battlegroundps.org, Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator/Section 504/ADA Coordinator, 360.885.5481; or a letter may be submitted to the designated coordinator at the Battle Ground Public Schools, PO Box 200, Battle Ground, WA 98604