Tiger News
August 27, 2023
February 4, 2024
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 - Non-Student Day
Thursday -Tiger Time Schedule
Friday - Friday Schedule
For our bell schedules, please click here.
February Schedule Reminders
- In-service day (no student attendance): Wednesday, February 7
- Wednesday one-hour late starts: February 14, 21, 28
- Presidents' Day: Monday, February 19 (no school)
Responsible - Respectful - Engaged Winners
These students were "caught" doing the right thing!
Class of 2025
Zacharey French got a RRE card from Ms. Main for being Engaged!
Class of 2026
Yorgos Kaloudis got a RRE card from Ms. Welter for being Engaged!
Class of 2027
Daisy Cheek got a RRE card from Mr. Levesque for being Engaged!
The BGHS Drama Club Presents...
Great News coming from Band
60th Annual Clark College Jazz Festival
Advanced Jazz Band
Outstanding musician awards:
Carter Stafford
Andie Townsend
Intermediate Jazz 1
3rd place AAA high school division
Outstanding musician awards:
Logan Gillespie
Janae Clark
Intermediate Jazz 2
Outstanding musician awards:
Hayden McCarty
Chloe Kalson
The North County Honor Band performance was held on February 3, 2024
BGHS Students selected for North County Honor Band this year.
Leo Amoruso - 9th grade - Bass Clarinet
Temprance Gillis - 9th grade - Alto Saxophone
Paige Ladd - 10th grade - Tuba
Grady McHenry - 12th grade - French Horn
Poetry Out Load Champion!
Elizabeth McAleer won the Southwest Washington Regional Poetry Out Loud contest in Olympia on Saturday. She'll compete in the state competition in Tacoma on March 8th. GO, ELIZABETH!
Congratulations to our Wrestling Teams
Clark County Championships
Isabel Brown (100) placed 1st
Lorelei Brown (110) placed 1st
Audrey Joner (120) placed 2nd
Ariana Grebyonkin (125) placed 4th
Andrew Gray (126) placed 2nd
Matthew Witthauer (285) placed 3rd
New Parking Rules
Want to take the SAT?
This March, students in grades 11-12 have an opportunity to take the Scholastic Aptitude Test, or SAT.
About the test:
Testing date: Saturday, March 9, 2024
Time: 8 a.m. to approximately 1:30 p.m. (arrive at 7:40 a.m.)
Place: Battle Ground High School Media Center
Visit the district website to register by Friday, February 23rd. Space is limited to 100 seats.
NOTE: This test will be given in a digital format. You must bring your school Chromebook and ensure that the Bluebook app is downloaded.
College and Career Center
Interested in doing Running Start Next Year?
Eligible 11th and 12th grade students have the opportunity to participate in the Running Start program, which allows them to take college classes and earn both high school and college credit at a low cost. There will be an informational meeting for interested students during Tiger Time on Thursday, February 8th in the Lair. You can also visit www.clark.edu/runningstart to get more information about Clark College's virtual information nights.
Virtual Running Start Information Nights
2024 Virtual Running Start Information Night Dates:
Monday, February 5th from 6-7:30pm
Tuesday, February 27th from 6-7:30pm
Wednesday, March 6th from 6-7:30pm
Wednesday, March 20th from 6-7:30pm
Thursday, April 25th from 6-7:30pm
All sessions are the same and will be held via Zoom Webinar with live captioning in English and Spanish/Russian interpretation provided.
*Attendees can register to attend an upcoming Running Start Information Night with this link: https://forms.office.com/r/tGwTJta7AM
Battle Ground High School Instant Decision Day at WSU Pullman and Vancouver
On Thursday, February 8, 9:45 AM - 11:30 AM in the College and Career Center.
This event is recommended for seniors with a 3.0 cumulative GPA or higher. If you're not sure of your GPA, check with your college and career office!
To receive an admission decision, you must apply to WSU Pullman or WSU Vancouver (if you prefer to apply to another WSU Campus, we will connect you with the admissions counselor at that campus for next steps).
The application typically takes 20-30 minutes, and at the end, you will be prompted to either pay a $70 application fee or request a fee waiver.
Other information you'll want to have ready in order to complete the application include:
Your social security number (if you have one)
Parent's information (email, phone, level of education)
If you're not sure how to fill out parts of the application, we'll be happy to help!
Complete the link below.
https://futurecoug.wsu.edu/register/?id=5f9adc81-218e-4788-a63f-c7224a9ea624
Ninth Annual BGPS Industry Fair set for February 15
Attend the Battle Ground Public Schools Industry Fair to learn about apprenticeships and jobs in health care, education, manufacturing, technology, construction, finance, hospitality, retail, transportation and more. The event is from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday, February 15 at Battle Ground High School. Some employers may be hiring--bring your resume!
Join the resume workshop from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. to help build a resume!
Everyone is welcome. This event serves students, families and the community. Child care will be available at the event.
If you represent a business or know someone who does, reserve a table at this free annual event to connect with current and future workers. Register now.
Check out this video to hear from local businesses about how the Industry Fair benefits them.
Big Future Scholarships from the College Board
Current high school juniors and seniors can be entered into monthly drawings for $500 or $40,000 scholarships until February of their senior year. No essay, minimum GPA or test score is required, and there are also no citizenship requirements. To be entered into the monthly drawings, complete steps on the BigFuture website such as starting a list of possible careers and applying for financial aid.
Get help with applying for College Financial Aid
Seniors and families looking for help completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid or the Washington Application for State Financial Aid can attend one of these upcoming in-person events:
Thursday, February 8: Prairie High School, 3-6 p.m.
Wednesday, February 21: Battle Ground High School, 3-6 p.m.
At least three days prior to attending one of these events, parents/guardians and students must each set up an account by creating a FSA ID.
Scholarship Money
Students if you are in need of scholarship money, check out the Current Scholarships.
Senior News
Seniors...what is your plan after high school?
Your senior class president, Bianca, has made an Instagram Account (@bghsseniors24) to celebrate our seniors post grad plan whether that's college, trade school or straight into the workforce! Please click this link to let us know.
Best of BG Auditions
Best of BG is first and foremost a charity fundraiser event! Secondly, Best of BG is also a fun and unique pageant contest and experience for BGHS seniors.
This application is open to all seniors (class of 2024) and will close February 9th, 2024
10-12 contestants will be chosen to be in the Best of BG pageant based on their application and a possible interview.
Have questions? You can reach out to the director:
Louie Ledbury (ledbulou000@battlegroundps.org)
Click here to sign up for auditions: Best of BG
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
News from Battle Ground Public Schools
Ballots for the February 13 special election should have arrived in mailboxes. Voters living within the boundaries of Battle Ground Public Schools will be asked to consider a three-year capital levy.
Here are 10 fast facts about the levy:
1. The capital levy will appear on the Feb. 13 special election ballot.
2. The levy would fund enhanced security measures, including entry controls and security cameras.
3. It would pay for roof repairs and updated heating and cooling systems.
4. It would create additional spaces for hands-on learning in the construction trades, culinary arts and health sciences.
5. It would fund the replacement of outdated technology, including computers, phones and the district’s wireless network.
6. Every school in the district would receive repairs and/or updates as part of the capital levy.
7. Property tax collections for the levy would begin in 2025.
8. The estimated rate would be $0.44 per $1,000 of assessed property value.
9. That amount matches a bond that expired at the end of 2023.
10. The owner of a home worth $500,000 would pay approximately $18.33 a month ($220/yr) for the capital levy - equivalent to the amount paid in 2023.
Please remember to vote by February 13
Read more about the capital levy and view a proposed list of projects on the district website.
The public is also invited to a pair of upcoming community forums, where Superintendent Denny Waters will lay out the facts of the levy and answer questions. There are two options:
Online
Monday, January 29
6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
The online webinar will be recorded and shared. If you are unable to attend but would like to ask a question in advance of either forum, please send them to communication@battlegroundps.org.
Review proposed science materials for middle and high school
Battle Ground Public Schools is in the process of evaluating new science materials for grades 6-8 and 9-12. Parents, guardians and community members are invited to view the potential curricula and provide their input at the following times and locations (more may be added):
Tuesday, February 6, at Prairie High School - 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Friday, February 9, at Battle Ground High School - 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Tuesday, February 13, at Summit View High School - 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Visit the district website to learn more about curriculum adoptions. The board of directors will vote to approve the new materials later this school year.
Review new science and social studies textbooks
You are invited to provide input on potential new textbooks. If approved, the textbooks would be used beginning in the 2024-25 school year for the following Advanced Placement science and social studies courses:
AP Government and Politics
AP World History
AP Human Geography
AP U.S. History
AP Biology
AP Environmental Science
AP Chemistry
This Week's Events
Monday, February 5th
Girls Basketball vs. Camas at 5:15/5:15/7:00 @BGHS
Boys Basketball vs. Camas at 5:15/5:15/7:00 @CHS
Tuesday, February 6th
None
Wednesday, February 7th
None
Thursday, February 8th
None
Friday, February 9th
Swimming Districts at 3:00 @Whitman College
Saturday Feb 10th
Swimming Districts at 3:00 @Whitman College
Gymnastics vs. Mt. View at 3:00 @Northpointe
Did you know?
BGHS Administrative Team
Mr. Gourde (Principal - Seniors)
Ms. Main (Assistant Principal - Sophomores)
Ms. Wilson (Assistant Principal - Freshmen)
Ms. 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