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Extra! Extra! Write All About It!
BHS PTSA Newsletter Editor(s) Wanted!
Join the BHS PTSA writing, creating and publishing the weekly newsletter. This is a fun, collaborative opportunity for the person who wants to be “in the BHS know” Reach out to ballardhighnews@gmail.com for details!
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Thank You Ballard HS Families For Staff Appreciation Donations!
Our Ballad HS Teachers & Staff loved and appreciated soaking in the self-care love last week before their meeting! Thanks to those that helped set-up & ward off longing looks from high school students walking by hoping to snag a treat, AND to those that donated goodies and cash to make it happen. Was a treat to hear echos of educators delighting in these little pick-me-ups! ~ BHS PTSA Staff Appreciation Volunteers
| | | BHS PTSA Annual BASH Fundraising Dinner April 26! | |
BHS PTSA can't make the WEIRD SCIENCE BASH a successful event without your help! This is the main event that provides funding for PTSA grants for teachers; procure materials not funded by the district, and we need volunteers to help run the event and make it a successful night!
STUDENTS: Get Service Hours: greeting parents, selling raffle tickets, and taking pictures with Bucky.
PARENTS: We need help with dessert dash donations, decorating, setting up auction items and check out.
Need More Info: Email Liz & Kim at BASH@BallardHighPTSA.org
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Lots of information and resources are on the BHS PTSA DEI page:
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April 20: Happy Easter! Happy Easter (English), Melkam Fasika (Ethiopia - Amharic), Zee Velykodnem (Ukranian), Kalo Pasha (Greek), and greetings in many more languages... to all our Christian and Orthodox Christian friends celebrating!
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LAST Shingle Yearbook
Pre-Sale Mar. 30 - Apr. 28
(No sales during Spring Break)
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Yearbooks are pre-purchased online via a parents or guardians
Source/School Pay account.
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Gr. 11 State Testing
April 21-25
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All Grade 11 Students taking a Science class will take the WCAS Assessments and must have a district issued Laptop.
Laptop questions: Refer to the Tech office in North 110. Read more about laptops & testing.
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Attention Gr 10 & 11 Parents/Guardians!
Traditionally, Sophomore & Jr. families have been asked to pay it forward and volunteer for the Senior SPREE to know that your Senior’s event will be covered. We understand this is a giant request, but the experience is really fun. We need help to make this event a success! Direct students to chartered buses, ride along and/or chaperone at two event venues throughout the night. When you sign up to be a chaperone, you’ll help keep the 30+ year BHS tradition going for your own Senior. Learn more about the SPREE event.
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Check out the Ballard HS Counseling Pages for News, Scholarships, Service Learning and more!
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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 available in the Main Office, Language Arts classes or Download a PDF. Elected Positions Due April 25, Appointed Positions Due May 5. Learn more about roles available and what the Ballard HS ASB does! | | |
Students Grades 10 - 11
Want To Be on The Link Crew?
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Attention all 10th and 11th Graders! 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 MORE information and a link to the application from Ms. Lehni!
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SPOTLIGHT! Comic Book Club
Student Service Learning Opportunity
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Students! Service-Learning opportunity in collaboration with the BHS Library. Our Comic Book Club received roughly 3000 comics, or 9 boxes worth. We would require students to sort and catalog the books, and we would sell them to give back to the library. Come on Wed at 2:30 p.m. after school in the library. ~ Lena R. Questions? Refer to the Comic Book Club.
| | | | SENIORS Class of 2025 Timeline March - May |
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April 21: BHS Foundation Scholarship Applications Due
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April 28: Graduation Auditions Forms Due
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April 28: Pre-Ordered Senior Cap & Gown Pick Up
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May 1: Service Learning, PE Comp Test, PE Waiver Due
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May 5-9 & 12-16: Pre-Registered & Paid AP Exams
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May 31: Prom at the Columbia Tower
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| Senior SPREE TICKETS! SPREE is an all-night party hosted and chaperoned by BHS PTSA Parents in collaboration with a professional grad party company, Grad Nights. All expenses are covered with a ticket! We want every senior to attend, regardless of financial ability. Scholarships are available. Buy Your Ticket & Learn More! | | | March & April Library Updates |
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March Madness – down to the last two to battle Trevor Noah Born a Crime and Jane Austen – Pride and Prejudice
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WA Evergreen Books – vote for your favorite!
- New Spring Puzzle started!
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April is Disability Awareness Month!
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Happy School Library Month
From Seattle Public Schools
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Happy School Library Month, Seattle Public Schools!
April is here, and it's time to celebrate the heart of our schools—our libraries! School Library Month is a special time to recognize the essential role school libraries play in transforming learning and inspiring students. A huge shoutout to our SPS librarians who create welcoming spaces where students discover, explore, and grow. Your passion for learning and dedication to our community are truly invaluable!
Send a thank you message to our BHS Librarian TuesD Chambers and Library Assistant Britta Bowman! 🎉📚
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Ballard HS Playmakers Spring Musical
Students, Staff, Families & Friends. See you there!
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Performing Arts Spring Musical
Last Show! April 6
Hadestown explores the balance between survival and hope. With gorgeous student musical performances and powerful choreography, it is a story about holding hope and love in hard times.
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Attention! Volunteers Still Needed For Hadestown Show!
Volunteer opportunities for bake sales, ticket sales during the last show on April 6.
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Athletic & Club Sports & Foundation News on the BHS website. More info in the ABC)News. Foundation News! Victor Salvino 25th Annual Ballard HS Foundation Golf Classic Golf Club at Newcastle Friday, Aug. 15, 2025. Learn More!
Slide Into Spring with ABC: When you purchase more than $35 in Beaver Gear during the month of April, you can get a free pair of slides, perfect for the locker room or to wear to the field, court or track! All sales support Ballard Athletics! Order at ballardathletics GO BALLARD ATHLETICS!
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