Kindergarten enrollment for Battle Ground schools is open now

Any child who will be five years old by Aug. 31, 2022 is eligible to enter kindergarten in the fall

It’s time to enroll the Class of 2035. Online enrollment is open for kindergartners who will attend Battle Ground Public Schools next year. Any child who will be five years old by Aug. 31, 2022 is eligible to enter kindergarten in the fall. Students who enroll in kindergarten benefit from the advantages of a developmentally appropriate program.

Tukes Valley Primary kindergarten students head out to enjoy recess after lunchtime. Photo courtesy Battle Ground School District

Parents will need proof of their child’s birth date (such as a birth certificate) and a signed and completed Washington state Certificate of Immunization Status form. Please note that the State of Washington requires that immunization records be medically verified. Families can find out which school their child will attend by using the Clark County Property Information Center or by calling the district boundaries office at (360) 885-6577.

Enrolled students and their families will be invited to attend a kindergarten orientation in the spring where they can get to know their school and learn more about the kindergarten program. Kindergartners can also participate in JumpStart, a four-day program in August that helps kindergarten students get acclimated to school. JumpStart space is limited and determined on a first-come, first-serve basis. Enrolling your child prior to these events is a key step to being prepared for the school year, and helps the district plan for the number of teachers it will need to serve our youngest students.

Kindergarten students in Jane Blickenstaff's at Tukes Valley Primary School learn to track the weather throughout the year. Photo courtesy Battle Ground School District — Kindergarten students in Jane Blickenstaff’s class at Tukes Valley Primary School learn to track the weather throughout the year. Photo courtesy Battle Ground School District

Orientation Schedules

Enroll your 2022-23 kindergartner online now so that you can attend a kindergarten welcome orientation at your school. Orientations will be scheduled in May, and your child’s school will contact you with specific dates, times, and locations after enrollment is complete.

JumpStart

JumpStart is a four-day program in August that helps kindergarten students get acclimated to school. JumpStart space is limited and determined on a first-come, first-serve basis. Families must complete kindergarten enrollment to be eligible for JumpStart participation.

2022-23 School Calendar and Smart Start

School will begin next year on Wednesday, Aug. 31; however, kindergartners have a staggered Smart Start that allows small groups of students to get acclimated to the school environment on the first days of school. Parents will receive a letter before the start of school about their child’s start date. The 2022-23 school calendar is on the district website.

Kindergarten students make a game of learning how to spell simple words in Melinda Beachell's at Tukes Valley Primary School. Photo courtesy Battle Ground School District — Kindergarten students make a game of learning how to spell simple words in Melinda Beachell’s class at Tukes Valley Primary School. Photo courtesy Battle Ground School District

Before and After-School Care

The district has partnered with Right At School to provide before and after school care at its primary schools, from 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. every day school is in session.

Preschool Options

Battle Ground Public Schools will offer Transitional Kindergarten for 4-year-olds starting in the 2022-23 school year. The Pre-K program is funded through state apportionment and will be available at no cost to children who will be four years old by Aug. 31 and meet the eligibility requirements. More information about the program is available through OSPI. The district is exploring offering the program on the Daybreak Primary, Glenwood Heights, Tukes Valley Primary and Yacolt campuses. More information about the eligibility requirements and how to apply will be provided in the next few months.

Tukes Valley Primary kindergarten students get some healthy exercise during recess. Photo courtesy Battle Ground School District

Battle Ground Public Schools also offers preschool options for early learners. Prairie High School, Battle Ground High School, and the BGPS Community Education Department offer tuition-based preschool programs for ages 3-5. Two and three-day programs called Tigerland are located on the campus of Captain Strong Primary, and a three-day program is offered at Prairie High School. A three-day program also will be offered at Battle Ground High School beginning in the fall. The preschools are designed to prepare early learners for their kindergarten experience. To register for Tigerland, contact Community Education at (360) 885-6584 or by emailing commed@battlegroundps.org. To register for Prairie Preschool or Battle Ground Preschool, call (360) 885-5004.

Battle Ground Public Schools offers early intervention programs and services for children ages 3-5 who are identified for special education services. If you have a child who you think might have a disability that requires special education services, call the district’s Special Services office at (360) 885-5318 for screening and program information.

Information provided by Battle Ground School District.