BHS PTSA 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! We still need your donations check out the Donation Sign Up and please take a minute to sign the Kudo Board too!

~ BHS PTSA Staff Appreciation Volunteers

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!

The Counseling Center will be closed Tues, May 6 - Wed, May 7. If students need to see a counselor, enter SE225. Appt. only, or drop ins at lunch.

• Check out the BHS Counseling Pages for School News, Scholarships, Service Learning, and New! UW Botanic Garden Internship!

AP Exams are May 5-9 & 12-16 at BHS for students who pre-registered in Nov. Refer to important instructions including date, time and location on the AP Exam News.

Help support the Ballard Greenhouse Program at the Ballard HS Plant & Garden Craft Sale

• Friday, May 9: School community sale is 3:45 to 5:30 p.m.
• Sat, May 10: Public sale is 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Heirloom tomatoes, unique vegetable varieties, houseplants, student made hand balm and lip balm, succulent terrariums, plant based jewelry, and many other items. All vegetable starts are organic, and all purchases go towards supporting the Ballad Greenhouse Program. Greenhouse Program Info!

Students! Get ready to celebrate May the Fourth Be With You Monday (May 5) in the BHS Library! We're going all out with Star Wars-themed books, Mad Libs, crossword puzzles and more—costumes are encouraged! Whether you're a Jedi, Sith, or just here for the Wookies, there will be something for everyone. Not a fan of what Disney's done to Star Wars lately? Come talk about it with fellow fans and join the fun in a galaxy not so far away!

~ BHS Library Student Leaders

Senior Announcements

New! Accessible Seating Requests for Graduation. Form Request due by May 8.

The BHS Counseling Center is hosting a clothing drive for Prom attire. Please bring your clean, gently used semi-formal attire to the Counseling Center (we need hangers too)! All students are welcome to come shop the rack before school, after school, or at lunch. See Ms. Bristol if you have any questions.

Senior Timeline: May 2025

Check often as dates/times may be added or changed.

• May 5-9 & 12-16: Pre-Registered & Paid AP Exams
• New! May 8: Accessible seating Graduation Request Due
• Before May 9: Confirm Name listed on wall by the Main Office for Graduation Program and Diploma.
• May 9-24 & May 25-31: Senior Dinner & Awards Night Ballard Elks (June 4) Tickets on SchoolPay. Limited quantity available.
• New! May 22: Senior Group Photo TBD. Watch for more details.
• May 31: Prom (must have ticket) | Columbia Tower
• NOW: Pre-ordered Senior Cap & Gowns are in the main office.
• NOW: Senior Yard Signs: Performing Arts will send email update.

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!

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.

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.