Episodes

  • BG CAST 45: The Role Nursing Plays in BGPS; Spotlight on Zac French
    May 1 2025

    In today's episode, we get to have a great conversation about the significant role that nurses play in all the schools in our district. I think you're going to be surprised and impressed by everything a school nurse is responsible for in the modern public school environment. We also take a minute to hear about a project Zac French has been working on with the Battle Ground Parks Department.

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    45 mins
  • BG CAST 44: Support For Students Who Are Homeless Or In Foster Care
    Apr 1 2025

    In today's episode, Denny and I sit down with Travis Blankenship and Chelsea Ward from the district's Family and Community Resource Center. We talk about the many services that are offered to students who are homeless or in foster care in the district, as well as some of the why and how of what they do.

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    31 mins
  • BG CAST 43: Battle Ground Virtual Academy; Spotlight on CAM students giving back
    Feb 27 2025

    In this episode, Denny and I sit down with Matt Stanfill (principal) and Michael Syron (teacher) from Battle Ground Virtual Academy (BGVA) to talk about what the BGVA is, its history, and how it's been growing in recent years. We also shine the spotlight on a project that students in Andie Noye's fourth-grade class did to serve students in Martinez, Georgia in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.

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    38 mins
  • BG CAST 42: Denny & Shelly Talk Levy; Ted Schelvan, Story Walk
    Jan 7 2025

    In this episode, Denny and Shelly dig into the details about the upcoming levy that Battle Ground citizens will be voting on. We talk about what it is and also try to address some of the concerns that voters may have. We also shine the spotlight on the "Story Walk" at Captian Strong.

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    48 mins
  • BGCAST 41: The AWARE Grant; Open Doors
    Dec 12 2024

    In this episode of the podcast, we have a great conversation with Tamra Scheetz and Erick Suksdorf about the district receiving the AWARE grant for the second time (and why that's a big deal)! We also take a quick look at the district's "Open Doors" program that provides students with an alternative pathway toward earning their GED. And, of course, we get started with a little fun.

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    40 mins
  • BG CAST 40: PTA's and PTO's; Spotlight on River Homelink
    Nov 15 2024

    In this episode of the BG CAST we have the privilege of talking with a couple of volunteers with PTO's and PTA's in the district. You'll hear from Erica Bedrosian (Pleasant Valley PTA) and Mia Kaski (Tukes Valley PTO). You'll learn what they do and how you can get involved! We also talk with Matt Kessler (Principal) and Susan Smith (Assistant Principal) about an award that River Homelink just received!

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    43 mins
  • BG CAST 39: Mayor Troy McCoy; Spotlight on Prairie Unified Sports
    Aug 29 2024

    In this episode, we got the chance to talk with the new mayor of Battle Ground, Troy McCoy. We'll hear a little bit of his history, which includes some time on the BGPS school board. We'll also talk with Donna Eskelson-Smith and and a couple of students who are involved in Unified sports at Prairie High School.

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    48 mins
  • BG CAST 38: BGEF; Spotlight on Bev Jones
    Aug 15 2024

    In this episode, we talk with Colleen O'Neal about the Battle Ground Education Foundation, its history of supporting the schools, and some things ways that people can get involved. We also have a chat with Bev Jones who was names the Person of the Year by the Reflector.

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    41 mins