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Ballard HS Events Calendar

Apr. 28: Senior Prom Tickets On Sale!


Apr. 28: Graduation Speaker Auditions DUE


Apr. 28: LAST DAY Yearbook Pre-Sales


May 1: Senior Service Learning Hours DUE


May 5-9 (12-16): Pre-Registered AP Exams


May 6: BHS PTSA DEI in person at the Lockspot Cafe from 6-8 p.m. All welcome.

May 8: BHS PTSA Board Meeting 6 p.m.


May 12-16: Pre-Registered AP Exams


May 26: No School Memorial Day


May 27 - 30: Gr 10 SBA Math Learn more


May 29: Spring Choir Concert


May 31: Senior Prom

-> Online Announcements

BHS PTSA Upcoming Events, Support & News

We Still NEED All Types of Donations for the

May Staff Appreciation Week!

The BHS PTSA Volunteer team is planning a fun week to show our gratitude for all the energy, enthusiasm and dedication of BHS Educators! Check out the Donation Sign Up and sign the Kudo Board too!

~ BHS PTSA Staff Appreciation Volunteers

THANK YOU!

The BHS PTSA Annual BASH Was A Success!

We had a fabulous turn out and we all had a lot of fun supporting the Ballard High School Teachers, Staff and Students and building community. Thank you again Ballard HS Families!


It’s not too late to donate to upgrade the electrical systems in the science classrooms/labs. Donate directly to support the the Science Rooms.



Questions: Email Liz & Kim at BASH@BallardHighPTSA.org

Watch for the BASH Recap

BHS PTSA DEI News

  • May is Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month!
  • May 3: AANHPI Celebration Heritage Month event 
  • May 5: Cinco d Mayo. Fun events at El Centro de la Raza 
  • May 6: BHS PTSA DEI Meeting Lockspot Cafe from 6-8 p.m.
  • May 15: Global Accessibility Awareness Day getting everyone talking, learning about digital access and inclusion for people with disabilities/impairments. GAAD (accessibility.day)
Visit the BHS PTSA DEI 

Freshman, Sophomore & Junior Parents/Guardians! We still really need 7 more all-night volunteers (June 13) to meet our requirements for the event. Grab a friend and sign up together! Thank you! Questions? Reach out to: spree@BallardHighPTSA.org

Ballard HS & Counseling Center News

Check out the Ballard HS Counseling Pages for News, Scholarships, Service Learning and more!

LAST Shingle Yearbook

Pre-Sale By April 28

Yearbooks have sold out the last 2 years!

Don't miss out!


BHS Single Yearbooks can be pre-purchased online via a parents or guardians Source/SchoolPay.




Yearbook Pre-Sale Information

AP Exams May 5-16

AP Exams are May 5-9 & 12-16 at BHS for students who pre-registered in Nov. Refer to important details on the AP Exam News page.

AP Exams Dates & Times

Students Grades 9 - 11

Want To Join the BHS ASB?

Students Grades 9-11 Interested in the BHS Associated Student Body (ASB)? Pick up and complete an Application. Packets are available in the Main Office, Language Arts classes or Download a PDF.

Appointed Positions: Due May 5. Learn more about roles available and what the Ballard HS ASB does!

Grades 10 & 11

Want To Be on The Link Crew?

Attention Gr 10 & 11! Link Crew is a fantastic way to give back to your community, we welcome all applicants with open arms. Be involved! This commitment means that you will help welcome new-to-Ballard students and fostering a strong bond between our current and new community members. This is also a great way to earn Service-Learning Hours! Listen to In-School Announcements (Mon & Fri), download a PDF and watch for an email with information and a link to the application from Ms. Lehni!

Spotlight! Student Congratulations

BHS Digital Film Program Student Nominations

"In news of celebration, we are proud to announce that Ballard High School’s Digital Film Program has been nominated for fourteen NATAS NW Regional Student Emmy Awards! The nominations from this chapter highlight excellence in student-produced film/television from schools across WA, ID, MT and AK"

~ Principal Hunt (Friday Email)

NATAS NW Ballard HS Student Nomination Details

BHS Library: April is Poetry Month!

Hey folks! April is poetry month, and the library is going all out. We have a wide variety of poetry stocked on our shelves, daily lunch games all students can partake in, and a basket of pocket poems at our checkout desk! Students have been loving poetry month, whether they are checking out poetry books for class or for fun, or getting prizes for participating in black-out poetry. If you love poetry or want a prize, stop by the library during lunch or grab a pocket poem from the checkout desk! 

~ BHS Library Student Leaders

Visit the BHS Library Overview

Seniors | Class of 2025

Important information for Seniors and Families

SENIORS Class of 2025 Timeline April - May

  • April 28: Don't Miss! Pre-Ordered Senior Cap & Gown Pick Up is happening at BHS!
  • April 28: Prom Tickets Go On Sale
  • April 28: Grad Auditions Forms Due (if interested)
  • May 1: Service Learning, PE Comp Test, PE Due
  • May 5-9 & 12-16: Pre-Registered & Paid AP Exams
  • May 8: New! Accessibility Requests for Graduation Due
  • May 31: Prom at the Columbia Tower


Refer To The All Senior News

Senior Prom! Tickets On Sale Mon, April 28


Senior Prom: "Night in the Clouds"

Dance: Columbia Tower, Sat, May 31 from 8-11 p.m.

More Details on the BHS Website

Senior SPREE TICKETS! SPREE is an all-night party hosted by BHS PTSA Parents in collaboration with Grad Nights. All expenses covered with ticket! We want all seniors to attend,Scholarships are available. Learn More!

BHS Athletics, ABC & Club News

Senior Nights coming up!

Athletic & Club Sports Senior Night News on the Ballard HS website. More information and details in the just released: APRIL 2025 ABC Newsletter.


Ballard Dance Team Tryouts: Auditions for 2025-26 on April 29, 2025


ABC Slide Into Spring: Purchase more than $35 in Beaver Gear during April, get a free pair of slides! Sales Support Athletics!

Spring Athletics Club Sports News

KELLEN “BOBO” JONES ‘08 MEMORIAL GRANT: Each year, $500 grants are awarded to two Senior Student Athletes. Students must have participated in their sport(s) during their senior year unless there have been extenuating circumstances. The applicants will exhibit the characteristics that made Kellen Jones a successful athlete, teammate and Ballard Beaver. Grant may be used for any Post HS vocational, college, or license program. APPLY NOW! Deadline is May 30, 2025. Email Questions to: KellenJonesMemorialGrant@gmail.com or bhsabcvp@gmail.com.

Ballard HS Performing Arts News

Students, Staff, Families & Friends Community Opportunities

Caffè Appassionato Coffee Sales Benefit Performing Arts

Order your favorite coffees from Caffè Appassionato by May 6 and support BPA. Name a BPA student to support program fees or with no student name proceeds go directly to the BPA general fund.

Purchase your coffee to support BPA

Watch for upcoming Spring Concerts! Choir: May 29, Orchestra: June 3 and Band: June 5. More performances on the BPA Calendar.

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