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Battle Ground School District
Battle Ground School District No. 119 is a public school district in Clark County, Washington Washington commonly refers to: * Washington (state), United States * Washington, D.C., the capital of the United States ** A metonym for the federal government of the United States ** Washington metropolitan area, the metropolitan area centered o ..., United States. It serves the communities of Amboy, Battle Ground, Brush Prairie and Yacolt. As of the 2011–2012 school year, the district has an average enrollment of 12,318 full-time-equivalent students. Schools Comprehensive high schools * Battle Ground High School * Prairie High School Middle schools *Amboy Middle School *Chief Umtuch Middle School *Daybreak Middle School *Laurin Middle School *Maple Grove Middle School *Pleasant Valley Middle School *Tukes Valley Middle School Elementary schools *Captain Strong Elementary School *Daybreak Primary School *Glenwood Heights Primary School *Maple Grove Primary School *Pleasant Va ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
School District
A school district is a special-purpose district that operates local public primary and secondary schools in various nations. North America United States In the U.S, most K–12 public schools function as units of local school districts, which usually operate several schools, and the largest urban and suburban districts operate hundreds of schools. While practice varies significantly by state (and in some cases, within a state), most American school districts operate as independent local governmental units under a grant of authority and within geographic limits created by state law. The executive and legislative power over locally controlled policies and operations of an independent school district are, in most cases, held by a school district's board of education. Depending on state law, members of a local board of education (often referred to informally as a school board) may be elected, appointed by a political office holder, serve ex officio, or a combination of any of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Clark County, Washington
Clark County is the southernmost county in the U.S. state of Washington. As of the 2020 census, the population was 503,311, making it Washington's fifth-most populous county. Its county seat and largest city is Vancouver. It was the first county in Washington, named after William Clark of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. It was created by the provisional government of Oregon Territory on August 20, 1845, and at that time covered the entire present-day state. Clark County is the third-most-populous county in the Portland-Vancouver- Hillsboro, OR-WA Metropolitan Statistical Area, and is across the Columbia River from Portland. History Clark County began as the ''District of Vancouver'' on July 27, 1844. It included all the land north of the Columbia River, west of the Rocky Mountains, and south of Alaska. In 1845 the provisional government changed its name to Vancouver County. At that time it stretched from the Columbia River to 54 degrees 40 minutes North Latitude in wh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Washington (state)
Washington (), officially the State of Washington, is a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the Western United States. Named for George Washington—the first U.S. president—the state was formed from the western part of the Washington Territory, which was ceded by the British Empire in 1846, by the Oregon Treaty in the settlement of the Oregon boundary dispute. The state is bordered on the west by the Pacific Ocean, Oregon to the south, Idaho to the east, and the Canadian province of British Columbia to the north. It was admitted to the Union as the 42nd state in 1889. Olympia is the state capital; the state's largest city is Seattle. Washington is often referred to as Washington state to distinguish it from the nation's capital, Washington, D.C. Washington is the 18th-largest state, with an area of , and the 13th-most populous state, with more than 7.7 million people. The majority of Washington's residents live in the Seattle metropolitan area, the center o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Amboy, Washington
Amboy () is a census-designated place (CDP) in Clark County, Washington, United States. The population was 1,838 at the 2020 census, up from 1,608 at the 2010 census. It is located 33 miles northeast of Vancouver which is part of the Portland-Vancouver metropolitan area. Geography Amboy is located in northern Clark County at , at the junction of Chelatchie Creek and Cedar Creek, a west-flowing tributary of the Lewis River. Washington State Route 503 passes through the community, leading southwest to Lewisville and northeast to Yale. Amboy is located around northeast of Vancouver, Washington. According to the United States Census Bureau, in 2010 the Amboy CDP had a total area of , of which , or 0.16%, is water. This was a reduction from a total area of at the 2000 census. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 2,085 people, 633 households, and 529 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 145.7 people per square mile (56.3/km2). There were 658 ho ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Battle Ground, Washington
Battle Ground is a city in Clark County, Washington, United States. The population was 20,743 at the 2020 census. Between 2000 and 2005, Battle Ground ranked fourth in the state for population growth, out of 279 eligible incorporated communities. As of 2021, its population is 21,119. History Name Battle Ground got its name from a standoff between a group of the Klickitat peoples and a military force from the Vancouver Barracks, which had recently transitioned to a U.S. Army post. In 1855, when this occurred, members of the Klickitat peoples had been imprisoned at the Vancouver Barracks. The hostile conditions of their detainment inspired some of the Klickitats to decamp. This group of Klickitat peoples headed north, led by Chief Umtuch (or Umtux, according to some accounts). When the community at Fort Vancouver discovered this escape, they assembled an armed contingent led by Captain William Strong to pursue the Klickitats. After great difficulty, Captain Strong's party foun ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brush Prairie, Washington
Brush Prairie is a census-designated place (CDP) in Clark County, Washington, United States. The population was 2,652 at the 2010 census, up from 2,384 at the 2000 census. Based on per capita income, one of the more reliable measures of affluence, Brush Prairie ranks 57th of 522 areas in the state of Washington to be ranked. Geography Brush Prairie is located southwest of the center of Clark County at (45.728934, -122.542143). It is bordered by Meadow Glade and Battle Ground to the north, Hockinson to the east, Orchards and Five Corners to the south, and Barberton to the west. Washington State Route 503 passes through the community, leading north to the center of Battle Ground and south to the start of the SR 500 freeway at the northern border of Vancouver. According to the United States Census Bureau, the Brush Prairie CDP has a total area of , all of it land. History A post office called Brush Prairie has been in operation since 1871. The community was named by E ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yacolt, Washington
Yacolt is a town in Clark County, Washington, United States. The 2019 population is estimated to be 1,796. It is located about 31 miles northeast of Vancouver which is part of the Portland-Vancouver metropolitan area. It is also the only town in Clark County, Washington. History Yacolt is derived from the Klickitat word "Yahkohtl," meaning "haunted place" or "place of (evil) spirits." Another name it was known by was "the valley of lost children". In September 1902 the town, which consisted of only 15 buildings at the time, was nearly destroyed by the Yacolt Burn, the largest fire in state history. Yacolt was rebuilt over time and officially incorporated on July 31, 1908. Geography Yacolt is located at (45.865506, -122.407028). According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , all of it land. Notable residents *Tonya Harding, figure skater [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Battle Ground High School
Battle Ground High School (BGHS) is a public high school in Battle Ground, Washington, United States. It is part of the Battle Ground Public Schools district. Sports Battle Ground is a member of the Washington Interscholastic Athletics Association (WIAA) and competes in the Greater St. Helens 4A league. Wrestling In 2006 The Battle Ground Tigers won the WIAA State Wrestling Team Championship. The Tigers finished with 110 total points 7.5 points ahead of second place Auburn High School. The Tigers effort was led by junior Trevor Hall (145 lbs.), sophomore Eric Starks (135 lbs) and senior Anthony Hayes (119 lbs.) who all won individual State Championships. Junior Andrew Buck (171 lbs.) added a second-place finish as well. Football ''League Championships'' ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Prairie High School (Washington)
Prairie High School is a high school in Brush Prairie, Washington, United States. Built in 1979, it is part of the Battle Ground School District of public schools in Clark County, located in the southwest region of the state. Sports Prairie is a member of the Washington Interscholastic Athletics Association (WIAA) and a participant in the Greater St. Helens 3A league. The following teams have won state championships:http://www.wiaa.com/subcontent.aspx?SecID=338 Tournament History: Championship Information * Baseball: 1986, 1989 * Bowling: 2011 * Girls' basketball: 1993, 1994, 1998, 1999, 2003, 2012, 2019 * Girls' golf: 1993 * Softball: 2000, 2006 * Volleyball: 1998, 2012 Notable alumni * Lance Bade, Olympic bronze medalist in trap shooting 1996 * Jaime Herrera Beutler, Congresswoman * Dan Dickau, played in the NBA for several teams * Alan Embree, MLB pitcher with the Colorado Rockies, Boston Red Sox and several other teams. * Ana Matronic, born Anna Lynch, of the Scissor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yacolt Primary School
Yacolt is a town in Clark County, Washington, United States. The 2019 population is estimated to be 1,796. It is located about 31 miles northeast of Vancouver which is part of the Portland-Vancouver metropolitan area. It is also the only town in Clark County, Washington. History Yacolt is derived from the Klickitat word "Yahkohtl," meaning "haunted place" or "place of (evil) spirits." Another name it was known by was "the valley of lost children". In September 1902 the town, which consisted of only 15 buildings at the time, was nearly destroyed by the Yacolt Burn, the largest fire in state history. Yacolt was rebuilt over time and officially incorporated on July 31, 1908. Geography Yacolt is located at (45.865506, -122.407028). According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , all of it land. Notable residents *Tonya Harding, figure skater [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
CAM Academy
CAM Academy is an alternative school in the Battle Ground School District Battle Ground School District No. 119 is a public school district in Clark County, Washington Washington commonly refers to: * Washington (state), United States * Washington, D.C., the capital of the United States ** A metonym for the federal .... The school offers education to students from grades 3–12. References External linksSchool website Schools in Clark County, Washington Alternative schools in the United States {{Washington-school-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
River HomeLink
River HomeLink is an alternative K-12 school located in Battle Ground, Washington, and is known for allowing a student's parents to participate in class activities, as well as providing a mix between traditional school practices and home school. It has over 950 students from around the Clark County area. The school was identified as a site of public exposure during a 2019 measles outbreak, with the public being exposed to the vaccine-preventable illness Jan. 8–9, 2019, which forced the schools to close and the children to go home. RHL was initially founded in 1996 in Camas, Washington, emerged as a pioneering educational initiative designed to cater to the diverse needs of east county families, who were actively seeking an alternative and distinctive approach to their children's learning journey. This unique institution continued to flourish in its mission until the year 2011 when Battle Ground Public Schools made the strategic decision to relocate the alternative school back ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
