Senior News
June 4, 2023
Any and All Things Seniors - 2023!!!
Graduation Walks
On June 5, during periods 1, 2, and 3, seniors will walk or be bused to their previous primary and middle school. There are four tours to choose from. Follow the link for the permission slips and more info!
Graduating Seniors Save Their Google Drive
Congrats Seniors! If you are graduating this year and will not be returning to Battle Ground Public Schools this fall, you may want to think about saving some of your Google files before they’re gone. Did you know that you can move your files to an outside Google account, or save an archive of your files for future use? To do this, you will need to use Google Takeout. Click here for some details and directions. If you are interested in saving your files, please note that this must be done SOON, ideally before the end of June. Have a great summer!
Graduation Ticket Pick Up Information
Seniors can pick up their graduation tickets in the Counseling Office starting May 31. Tickets will be released to students only with picture ID unless otherwise designated in writing by the student.
Students must be in good standing, and all fines and fees must be paid.
If extra tickets are required, please fill out the online form or submit a paper copy to the Counseling Office by June 2.
ADA seating requests can be submitted between May 30 and June 7 by contacting Lexi Kiil at 360-885-6556 or email at kiil.lexi@battlegroundps.org.
Senior Countdown Calendar 2023
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.
Extra graduation ticket distribution will begin for those who requested extra tickets by the deadline.
The event is from 4:30-6:30, and we are asking seniors to come at the following times, broken down by alphabet (and by last names): June 7, Wednesday Deadline to reserve ADA seating for graduation. Call Lexi Kiil at (360) 885-6556 by 3:00 pm. Full day for seniors Senior Finals periods 4, 5, 6 June 8, Thursday Full Day for seniors Senior finals periods 1, 2, 3 Deadline to complete work for Credit Recovery class if you plan on walking in graduation. If you are not walking in graduation, you must complete your Credit Recovery work by June 20. June 9, Friday Mandatory Graduation Practice Mandatory Graduation Practice, 9:30 am – 11:30 am in District Stadium. Caps and gown will not be worn during practice. BBQ luncheon will follow immediately after practice. June 9, Friday Graduation Day Seniors report at 6:00 pm to the Lair for instructions and line-up order. Park in the west staff parking lot by the flagpoles. Graduation Commencement Ceremony in the District Stadium at 7:00 pm. Senior Grad Night bus leaves 30 minutes after the ceremony concludes. The bus will be waiting by the flagpole in front of the school.
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 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
The 2023 Grad Night Board has been working hard to plan our Seniors a great GRAD NIGHT PARTY!! Grad Night Party information and guidelines, as well as the contract that includes a medical release and permission slip, are available in the main office or by clicking this LINK. The two-page contract must be returned with your payment. Tickets are $100 if you purchase them through May 31st, so get your tickets now before the price goes up to $125 on June 1st!!! The earlier you return your contract with your payment, the more raffle tickets you earn for the prize drawing at the party! Your Grad Night Board will be at the high school in the Lair on Thursday, May 25th during both lunches to hand out and collect GRAD PARTY CONTRACTS. Don't miss out!!
HEY SENIORS!!
HEY SENIORS!!
Your GRAD NIGHT PARTY is right around the corner!! Here is what you need to know...
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
● After graduation, the Seniors will check in at The Lair. Once checked in, they will not be permitted to leave until we return the next morning. The party location is confidential and will be chaperoned by parents and volunteers.
● Once we arrive at the location, no one will be allowed in or out of the venue(s) during the event.
● The buses will leave BGHS at 10 pm and return Saturday morning, June 10th, at approximately 6 am.
● BRING A SWIMSUIT, towels are provided. Phones are optional, but strongly discouraged, bring at your own risk.
● No food, beverages, or other personal items are permitted. Leave all valuables at home or check items at the door to be picked up the next morning.
● No alcohol, drugs, cigarettes, tobacco, or vape items are permitted.
● The Grad Night Committee will not be responsible for damaged, broken, lost, misplaced, or stolen personal items.
● Should a parent need to reach a Senior (only in the case of an emergency) contact Darcie Lindemood at darcielindemood@gmail.com.
WE CAN'T WAIT TO CELEBRATE WITH YOU!!!
ATTENTION BGHS PARENTS!!!
TIME IS RUNNING OUT, AND WE DESPERATELY NEED CHECK-IN VOLUNTEERS & PARTY CHAPERONES!!!
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 freshman, 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 at the party 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, 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!!
Additional Information you need to know
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.
● 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.
- ○ 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.
● 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!
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