Senior News
August 27, 2023
April 14, 2024
Seniors it is time to turn in your grad night contact. Please click here to take advantage of the early bird dicount of $85. Get it by May 3rd before the price goes up. Grad Night Contact
Senior Infomation
Some Details:
Seniors will have full school days on June 4 and June 5 for finals, with June 5 being your last attendance day of school. Rehearsal and graduation are on June 6. You will be able to pick up diplomas beginning on Friday, June 7. (This is subject to change.)
Graduation will be outside at the stadium unless excessive rain is in the forecast. Keep your fingers crossed for nice weather!
One new tradition this year is with our graduation speakers. Our senior class president will assist as our emcee, and one of our valedictorians will also speak. Additionally, we are asking our seniors to nominate a staff member they feel would best represent them at graduation by giving a commencement speech. If you have a staff member in mind, please fill out this form.
June 6 - Graduation rehearsal will start at 9:00 am. We may 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 6 - Graduation is at 7 pm. We will start allowing ticketed entry into the stadium at 6:00. Non-ticketed holders will begin entering the stadium at 6:30.
Graduates should arrive by 6:00 pm 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, May 31 by 3:00 pm.
ADA seating will be available. Please reach out to Lexi Kiil or call 360-885-6556 between May 28 and June 3.
Tickets will not be given to seniors with outstanding fees, fines, or equipment nor to seniors who are failing a required course or who have not completed the High School & Beyond Plan.
Graduation is not only for our graduates--this is a family and community event. A 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 on April 10 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 can only accept information for the program up to May 24.
June 7 & June 10- Diploma Pick-Up - More specific information will come in May. Remember, 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 your grades and take care of any other business!
Senior Countdown Dates BGHS Class of 2024
**Dates and/or events are always subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances. **
Ongoing…
- Provide proof of ANY scholarship offers to Lexi Kiil in the counseling office by emailing kiil.lexi@battlegroundps.org or by bringing in a copy of your award letter. (Students who have been awarded scholarships are listed in the graduation program). Deadline is Friday, May 24.
- 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 Tuesday, June 25.
- 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 Lexi Kiil in the counseling office. Deadline to request tickets is Friday, May 31 by 3:00 pm.
April 16, 18, and May 21
Smarter Balance Testing - Special testing schedule. 4/16 periods 1-3, 4/18 periods 4-6, and 5/21 periods 1-6. Class begins at 10:45 am for non-testers.
May 3, Friday
- End of 12-week grading period. Progress reports will be available in Family Access on Tuesday, May 7. Any F’s could put your senior at risk of not graduating.
May 3-31
- Last chance yearbook sale! $55 with ASB or $60 without ASB. The last window for purchasing yearbooks is May 3 to May 31. Yearbooks will be delivered in August.
May 13-17, Monday-Friday
- Teachers will identify any new seniors in danger of failing and notify counselors. Teachers will call parents. Teachers will fill out the form ASAP.
Cap and Gowns
Cap and gowns arrived this week and are now in the counselor's office! Please stop by to meet with your counselor to get your cap and gown!
Senior Pictures!
Grad Night Fundraisers
Yard Signs:
Here is a great way to show pride in the accomplishment of your student!
Perfect for you BGHS Student, club member, athlete, or senior. Click this link for the order form and more information: Yard Sign Order Form
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
BGHS Administrative Team
Mr. Gourde (Principal - Seniors)
Ms. Main (Assistant Principal - Sophomores)
Ms. Talbott (Assistant Principal - Juniors/Athletic Director)
Ms. Wilson (Assistant Principal - Freshmen)
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
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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