Tiger News
August 27, 2023
November 5, 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 - Late Start Schedule
Thursday - Tiger TIme Schedule
Friday - No School
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!
Students of the Month - October
Responsible - Respectful - Engaged Winners
These students were "caught" doing the right thing!
Class of 2025
Noel Kelleher got a RRE card from Mr. Strever for being Responsible!
Class of 2026
Mariah Deegan got a RRE card from Ms. Welter and Mr. Levesque for being Engaged!
Class of 2027
Lizzie Fernandez got a RRE card from Mr. Dehler for being Responsible, Respectful, and Engaged!
Hispanic Heritage Assembly!
Speech and Debate - Starting off Strong!
Congratulations to our novice competitors:
- Teage Richins and Ethan Ramage for placing 3rd in Public Forum debate!
- Ethan Ramage for placing 3rd in Impromptu speaking!
- Carter Stafford for placing first in Radio Commentary!
Congratulations to our open competitors:
- Mackenzie Heffner and Elizabeth McAleer for placing first in Public Forum debate!
- Mackenzie Heffner for placing 3rd in Oratory, 3rd in Program Oral Interpretation, and 1st in Radio Commentary!
- Elizabeth McAleer for placing 2nd in Impromptu Speaking and 2nd in Program Oral Interpretation!
Congratulations to all of the Speech and Debate team!
Drama Fall Production
Movie Ticket Fundraiser
Camp Counselor Opportunity
Chief Umtuch Middle School is looking for BGHS students for the position of Camp Counselor in their 6th grade Outdoor School at Cispus Learning Center.
As a counselor you must be willing to: work with small groups of sixth grade students work under adverse weather conditions accept delegated duties willingly and with a positive attitude take initiative to complete tasks and improve camper experiences maintain an upbeat and positive attitude at all times learn and maintain student discipline expectations be a role model for students at all times NOTE: This can count as volunteer hours for any Senior Project requirements. Requirements: must be in good academic standing, cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better obtain clearance from your high school principal commit to the entire Outdoor School program, week of March 27-29th. commit to the counselor training dates: Mondays in March (3/4 3/11. 3/18, 3/25) 3:00-5:00pm at Chief Umtuch Middle School
If interested please Click this link for the application.
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.
Class of 2024!
We would like to introduce you to our official graduation vendor, Royal-T / Herff Jones. Royal-T has been servicing schools in our area for over 40 years and Battle Ground High School is proud to partner with them in creating a memorable graduation experience for every Senior. They will be providing caps & gowns and our official Battle Ground graduation announcement, custom class rings, and jewelry, as well as 2024 apparel and memorabilia to ensure that this much-anticipated celebration is unforgettable.
This is time-sensitive and orders should be placed right away to ensure correct sizing and availability. Please take time to watch your Senior Grad Launch Video and read through this carefully. This video will help answer any questions you may have and show you the benefits of ordering now. Contact Royal-T / Herff Jones with any of your questions.
Congratulations Class of 2024! My name is Scott Thompson and I am your graduation representative from Royal-T. We are excited for a great year and have created a Senior Grad Launch Video for you to watch at home today.
CLICK HERE for a link directly to your Senior Grad Launch Video!
Graduation Product Timeline for Battle Ground High School
· This is your Senior Grad Launch date! Click the above link to watch your Senior Grad Launch Video or check it out at https://youtu.be/gAtMOb25Ft8
· Your official ordering window begins right now. Place your order with a $60 down payment HERE. Battle Ground High School’s designated ordering window ends on November 26th, 2023. Our website will be open until the Spring, but this official ordering window is how we can guarantee our best prices, early delivery, and precise sizing on your items.
· Delivery of apparel and all other early delivery items will happen on November 29th, 2023. You will receive an email from us with pick-up details if you have early delivery items available for pick up on this day. (Caps & gowns as well as all paper products will not be a part of this delivery in November. Those products will be delivered in the Spring.)
· Final payments on all graduation orders are due on March 1st, 2024.
You can make payments anytime throughout the year online at www.highschool.herffjones.com.
· Delivery of Cap & Gown and Graduation Announcement products Spring 2024.
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, 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.
News from Battle Ground Public Schools
Set your clocks back on Sunday, Nov. 5
Daylight Saving Time ends on Sunday, Nov. 5. Remember to set your clocks back one hour!
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
Friday, Nov. 10 - Veterans Day (observed) - no school
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
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