In this issue
Levy presentation slides
Ballots mailed soon
Levy dollars would help maintain career and technical education
World language test, SAT opportunity
Jan. 12 school board meeting recap
In case you missed it
Community events
Calendar
Wednesday, Jan. 21: One-hour late start for most schools:
Teachers will use this time to work together to implement best practices of high-quality instruction. Students will be released at the usual times.
Thursday, Jan. 22: Dual credit information night:
Starting at 4 p.m. on Google Meet, this presentation will cover all the ways that students can earn high school and college credit at the same time. Get the link and details. The presentation will be recorded and shared afterward.
Thursday and Friday, Jan. 22-23: Early release for most schools.
Most students in grades K-12 will go home three hours early on these days due to the end of the semester.
See the slides from the levy presentation
BGPS held a presentation on Jan. 14 to share information about the replacement educational programs and operations levy. If you were not able to attend, you can still view the slides that were shared.
Ballots mailed soon
Registered voters will soon receive ballots for the upcoming election. Due to recent postal changes, the Clark County elections office recommends mailing ballots by Feb. 3 or dropping them in a ballot box starting Feb. 4 to ensure that the vote is received in time to be counted.
If you are not registered to vote, please visit the Clark County Elections Office website.
Levy dollars would help maintain career and technical education
If the levy is approved, one of the ways that levy dollars would be used is to help maintain current career and technical classes that prepare students for the workforce. Without educational programs and operations levy funding, the district may need to use career and technical education dollars to cover basic education costs. Learn more about how levy dollars would be used.
News to know
World language test, SAT opportunity
Battle Ground Public Schools offers students the opportunity to earn high school credits through world language testing. Students who test at a proficient level can earn up to 4 world language credits on their high school transcript. Students who also meet graduation requirements may be eligible to earn the Seal of Biliteracy with their high school diploma. Get more information and register by Friday, Jan. 30.
Take the SAT in March; register by Feb. 21
High school juniors and seniors who are interested in taking the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) can register now for testing on Saturday, March 14. Many colleges and universities use SAT scores to make admissions decisions. Get details and register.
Jan. 12 school board meeting recap
The Battle Ground Public Schools board of directors met on Monday, Jan. 12, for a regular meeting. See a video and summary of the meeting. The new business included the approval of new courses for the 2026-27 school year.
The board will next meet on Jan. 26 for a work session/special meeting at 4 p.m., followed by a regular meeting at 6 p.m. Both meetings are open to the public at the Lewisville campus and streaming online.
In case you missed it
Reserve a spot at the BGPS Industry Fair
If you represent a local business or organization and are looking to connect with workers of all ages, consider hosting a free table at the Industry Fair on Feb. 19, 2026! Representatives from all industries are encouraged to participate at this event, which drew more than 1,000 attendees last year. Reserve your spot.
Community events
Battle Ground Community Education: After-school indoor soccer (kindergarten through fourth grade) | March Madness jamboree