🎧 BGPS Saves Golf, Swimming, Gymnastics and Bowling
The sports had been at risk after the district’s failed educational programs and operations levy led to budget reductions
Battle Ground Public Schools (BGPS) has secured enough donations to continue offering boys and girls golf, gymnastics, boys and girls swimming, and bowling during the 2026-27 school year.
The district announced July 28 that donations from several individuals and the education research organization foundry10 met fundraising goals of $5,000 for golf, $6,259 for gymnastics, $13,500 for swimming and $8,700 for bowling.
The sports had been at risk after the district’s failed educational programs and operations levy led to budget reductions, according to a BGPS news release.
The programs will still be offered only if they meet minimum student participation requirements. Golf requires 10 athletes per school or 14 districtwide, while swimming requires 10 athletes per school or 17 districtwide. Gymnastics requires eight athletes per school or 12 districtwide, and bowling requires six athletes per school or 12 districtwide.
Registration for golf and swimming closes at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19. Registration for gymnastics and bowling closes at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27.
To register for the athletic programs, visit battleground-wa.finalforms.com
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This report was first published by The Reflector Newspaper.
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