Tiger News
August 27, 2023
October 22, 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
Bell Schedule
Monday - Monday Schedule
Tuesday -Tiger Time Schedule
Wednesday - Late Start Wednesday Schedule
Thursday - Tiger Time Schedule
Friday - Friday Schedule
For our bell schedules, please click here.
What's for Lunch?
If you would like to know what is for lunch this week, click this link.
Parent-Teacher Conferences
Skyward Conference Scheduler will open on October 23 at 7 a.m. Conferences will be in 15-minute increments. The default is in person, but parents can also choose phone or virtual conference.
Conference dates and times:
11/2/23 Thursday - 12-2:25 p.m. and 5-7 p.m.
11/3/23 Friday - 12-2:25 p.m.
For directions on how to schedule please click this link
Responsible - Respectful - Engaged Winners
These students were "caught" doing the right thing!
Class of 2024
Samar Kalson got a RRE card from the Ms. Halberg for being Responsible, Respectful, and Engaged!
Class of 2025
Annaka Tormanen got a RRE card from Mr. Pollock for being Engaged!
Class of 2026
Anna Pavlenko got a RRE card from the Mrs. Trinidad for being Engaged!
Class of 2027
Gunnar Daniels got a RRE card from Mr. Dehler for being Engaged!
Drama Fall Production
Fall Production of "One Stop Light Town" is being presented by our amazing Drama Department
The show will run the following Nights starting at 7 PM in the Lair. Tickets will go on sale beginning Oct. 30th.
- Nov.9th, 10th, and 11th
- Nov 16th, 17th, and 18th
SOCK-TOBER
BGHS is collecting new socks in both children and adult sizes to support the Socktober initiative. Donations will benefit two local nonprofits that support children in foster care in partnership with TMG Cares. Our sock drive is running from October 2 through October 27. Students can turn in socks to Mrs. Blankenship in room B4.
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
Grad Night Poinsettia and Wreath Sale
- The poinsettia and wreath will be from October 16-27
- Seniors can print the order form from by clicking here
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.
In the meantime, students and parents/guardians should create an FSA ID prior to the anticipated December rollout date. There will be a FSA ID workshop for students and parents on Oct. 30 from 3-5 p.m. in the Prairie High School College and Career Center. The student and a parent or guardian must have an FSA ID in order to complete the FAFSA.
Scholarship Workshop
Learn how to navigate local, regional, state and national scholarships. The College and Career Center is hosting a Scholarship Workshop during Tiger Time on Tuesday, October 24. All students are welcome to attend.
Scholarship Money
Students if you are in need of scholarship money, check out the Current Scholarships.
Battle Ground High School will be hosting a Post Secondary and College Fair
- Thursday, October 26, 8 - 10:15 am in the East Gym.
- All students are invited to attend the fair.
- Students will be able to meet with local and regional colleges, apprenticeship programs, trade school and military representatives.
ASB News
Winter sport sign ups are now happening.
- Athletes must register on FamilyID.com and submit their current sport physical.
- Sports available for winter are:
- Girls Bowling beginning Oct 30th
- Girls gymnastics beginning Nov. 6th
- Boys and Girls Wrestling Nov. 13th
- Basketball and Boys swimming Nov. 13th
- Specific try out times will be available soon.
Yearbook Sale
The 2023/2024 yearbook is now on sale. Yearbooks can be purchased at school in the ASB windows during school hours, 7:30 am to 3:00 pm. You can also order them through our school website. Yearbooks cost $55 with an ASB card and $60 without an ASB card. Get yours now and cherish your high school memories! Sale is on thru Oct. 31, 2023.
This Week Sports:
Monday October 23rd
JV Football vs. Skyview at 4:00 PM @BGHS
Soccer vs. Skyview at 5:00/7:00 PM @SHS
Tuesday October 24th
Soccer JV2 vs. Skyview a 5:00 PM @SHS
Volleyball vs. Prairie at 4:00/5:30/7:00 @PHS
Wednesday October 25th
Soccer vs. Camas (Sr) at JV5/V7 @BGHS
Thursday October 26th
FROSH Football vs. Camas at 6:30 PM @Doc Harris
Volleyball vs. Union at 4:00/5:30/7:00 @UHS
Friday October 27th
Swim Districts at Whitman
Football vs. Camas at 7:00 PM @BGHS
Saturday October 28th
Swim - Districts at Whitman
Football - JV vs. Camas at 12:00 PM @Doc Harris
Cross Country Regional at TBAGolf Course
The Sohpia Shirt Fundraier
The Sophia Shirt is on sale now through October 27, 2023. To purchase/pre-order shirt (will be printed and availdable late Novenber go to the ASB window or to order online please click this link.
News from Battle Ground Public Schools
Multilingual Parent/Family Engagement Event
When: Monday, October 30th 5:00PM-7:00PM
Lewisville - 406 NW 5th Ave, Battle Ground, WA 98604
What: Outreach event to partner with families to share all parts of the school system and Multilingual Program. Families will have the ability to visit stations to explore educational programs, resources and learn more about district wide offerings. Multilingual Program Teachers and Paraeducators will be in attendance for this event as well.
Food and childcare will be available.
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.
October schedule reminders
Monday, Oct. 30-Friday, Nov. 3 - Parent/teacher conferences. School will start at the regular M/T/Th/F time on Wednesday, Nov. 1. There will be NO one-hour late start that week.
Three-hour early release schedule is as follows:Grades K-4: Monday through Friday
Grades 5-8: Tuesday through Friday
Grades 9-12: Thursday and Friday
Something Inspirational
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