Each school year ends with a bittersweet farewell to valued employees who are headed into retirement. This year, Battle Ground Public Schools is bidding ‘bon voyage’ to more than three dozen employees, comprising 855 total years of service to Battle Ground students and our school communities. We want to express our heartfelt gratitude for their many years of dedication to helping our students succeed and wish them well in their next journey.
Served more than 40 years in BGPS
Christina Lindquist, counselor at Captain Strong Primary is retiring after 41 years with Battle Ground Public Schools!
From left: Cindy Brooks and Dennis King. Not pictured: Vivian Witt and Kathryn Lamoreaux.
Served 35-40 years in BGPS
Cindy Brooks, associated student body secretary for Battle Ground High School. Retiring after 38 years with Battle Ground Public Schools.
Vivian Witt, facilities and planning specialist in the district’s maintenance and operations department. Retiring after 38 years with Battle Ground Public Schools.
Dennis King, health and fitness teacher at Maple Grove Primary. Retiring after 37 years with Battle Ground Public Schools.
Kathryn Lamoreaux, language arts teacher at Battle Ground High School. Retiring after 36 years with Battle Ground Public Schools.
From left: Susan Crill, Paul Walter, Sandy U’Ren, Greg McKelvey, Michael Clapp, Susan Keith and Cheryl Spencer. Not pictured: Darcy Schmitt and Richard Jones.
Served 25-34 years in BGPS
Susan Crill, Aspire magnet teacher at Captain Strong Primary. Retiring after 34 years with Battle Ground Public Schools.
Paul Walter, health and fitness teacher at Daybreak Middle School. Retiring after 34 years with Battle Ground Public Schools.
Darcy Schmitt, music specialist at Tukes Valley Primary School. Retiring after 30 years with Battle Ground Public Schools.
Sandy U’Ren, executive assistant to the superintendent and board of directors. Retiring after 30 years with Battle Ground Public Schools.
Greg McKelvey, band director at Battle Ground High School. Retiring after 28 years with Battle Ground Public Schools.
Michael Clapp, 7th and 8th grade teacher at CAM Academy. Retiring after 26 years with Battle Ground Public Schools.
Susan Keith, head secretary at Daybreak Middle School. Retiring after 26 years with Battle Ground Public Schools.
Richard Jones, school counselor at Maple Grove Primary School. Retiring after 25 years with Battle Ground Public Schools.
Cheryl Spencer, head secretary at CAM Academy. Retiring after 25 years with Battle Ground Public Schools.
From left: Cindy Miller, Deanna Veitenheimer, Alexandra Dewitt, Mary Chaco, Carol McKie and Susan Remmen. Not pictured: Nancy Hardy, Karen Sauer, Donna Bahr and Jimmie Norman
Served 20-24 years in BGPS
Nancy Hardy, custodian at Chief Umtuch Middle Schools. Retiring after 24 years with Battle Ground Public Schools.
Karen Sauer, human resources specialist at the district office. Retiring after 24 years with Battle Ground Public Schools.
Donna Bahr, special education assistant at Tukes Valley Middle School. Retiring after 23 years with Battle Ground Public Schools.
Cindy Miller, associated Student Body secretary at Prairie High School. Retiring after 23 years with Battle Ground Public Schools.
Jimmie Norman, custodian at Amboy Middle School. Retiring after 23 years with Battle Ground Public Schools.
Deanna Veitenheimer, agriculture instructor at Battle Ground High School. Retiring after 22 years with Battle Ground Public Schools.
Alexandra Dewitt, Science teacher at Battle Ground High School. Retiring after 21 years with Battle Ground Public Schools.
Mary Chaco, 3rd grade teacher at Glenwood Heights Primary School. Retiring after 20 years with Battle Ground Public Schools.
Carol McKie, 3rd grade teacher at Glenwood Heights Primary School. Retiring after 20 years with Battle Ground Public Schools.
Susan Remmen, 3rd and 4th grade teacher at River HomeLink. Retiring after 20 years with Battle Ground Public Schools.
Served 10-19 years in BGPS
Dave Cresap, co-director of curriculum, instruction and assessment. Retiring after 17 years with Battle Ground Public Schools.
Tana Fitzthum, library technician for Yacolt Primary School. Retiring after 17 years with Battle Ground Public Schools.
David Nehring, science teacher at Battle Ground High School. Retiring after 17 years with Battle Ground Public Schools.
Theresa Wood, 7th grade teacher at Amboy Middle School. Retiring after 17 years with Battle Ground Public Schools.
Jeanne Saxton, CTE Lab technician at Prairie High School. Retiring after 16 years with Battle Ground Public Schools.
Stacie Syverson, counselor at Prairie High School. Retiring after 16 years with Battle Ground Public Schools.
Sandy Grim, multilingual/English language teacher at Battle Ground High School. Retiring after 15 years with Battle Ground Public Schools.
Shawn Connell, kindergarten teacher at Yacolt Primary School. Retiring after 15 years with Battle Ground Public Schools.
Craig Morgan, administrative substitute for the district. Retiring after 12 years with Battle Ground Public Schools.
Barbara Barnard, para-educator and multilingual for Daybreak Primary School. Retiring after 11 years with Battle Ground Public Schools.
Kena Petersen, agriculture and horticulture instructor with Battle Ground High School. Retiring after 11 years with Battle Ground Public Schools.
David Ayers, custodian at Tukes Valley Middle School. Retiring after 10 years with Battle Ground Public Schools.
Served 1-10 years in BGPS
Patt Doyle, special education assistant at Laurin Middle School. Retiring after nine years with Battle Ground Public Schools.
Thank you all for your years of service to our students, families, staff and community!