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Oct. 14–15: Grade 11 PSAT/NMSQT testing; SPS-issued laptop required, at school.


Tuesday, Oct. 15: PTSA DEI Committee meeting at The Lock Spot Cafe, all welcome, 6–8 pm


Oct. 16–17: Grade 12 SAT testing; SPS-issued laptop required, at school.


Thursday, Oct. 17: PTSA general meeting and guest speaker, 5:45 pm.

Thursday, Oct. 17: Financial Aid Info Night for junior and senior parents/guardians, 7 pm.


Oct. 24–26: Fall play “Charlotte's Web” on stage in Ballard's Earl Kelly Center for the Performing Arts. Tickets on sale now.


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School News

Principal Abby Hunt speaks at Curriculum Night


Thank you to parents and guardians who attended Curriculum Night! And an extra-big thanks to all the teachers and staff who stayed at school aaalllll day Thursday, and then returned fewer than 12 hours later for their professional development day Friday.


Find Principal Hunt's weekly e-mail to BHS families here

PTSA General Meeting and speaker Oct. 17

You are invited to our BHS PTSA's first general meeting of the school year on Thursday, Oct. 17, at 5:45 pm. The meeting will feature speaker Greg Smith, a longtime area educator and owner of Northwest Educational Services. Smith will lead a discussion on technology in the classroom, technology in our students' lives, and guiding teens toward healthy habits in the digital age. Join us!



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Financial Aid Night for parents/ guardians Oct. 17

Parents/ guardians of juniors and seniors! Learn the ins and outs of the financial aid process, including rules about the FAFSA and more in this session about paying for your student's higher education.


Meet in the PAC Thursday, Oct. 17, at 7 pm, following the PTSA meeting. (Note: This session will not be recorded.)



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Please opt in your student for mental health survey

Ballard is participating in a program aimed at improving supports for the mental health and well-being of students, from Forefront Suicide Prevention and the JED Foundation. The first step is an anonymous student survey.


Please fill out the quick consent form so that your student can participate in the survey, if they wish. *The more surveys completed, the better the data.* Thank you.



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Senior Corner: news for the Class of 2025

Get a good night's sleep and bring your school laptop for SAT testing at school Oct. 16–17.


Did you miss the Senior Mandatory Meeting Oct. 9? Here's the recap.


Get help with college applications during drop-in sessions in the Counseling Center:

  • Nov. 6, 2:30–3:30 pm
  • Dec. 4, 2:30–3:30 pm
  • Jan. 8, 2:30–3:30 pm


Cap and gown info.



More senior news

Yard sign fundraiser for Ballard Performing Arts

Senior families... in a matter of months, your student will be *graduating* — gasp emoji!! Order your Class of 2025 Graduate yard sign now, at the early-bird price of $20, and support Ballard Performing Arts programs!


Early-bird pricing is available through Nov. 30, and signs will be available for pick up in May.



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Counseling Center wish list — can you help?

The Counseling Center is welcoming lots and lots of hungry students in need of a quick snack. Can you help replenish the snack stash?


Check out the Amazon wish list; nut-free granola bars and other nut-free snacks are also appreciated. Thank you!



Snack wish list

PTSA Newsletter co-editor needed!

One of our Newsletter editors is stepping down. We are seeking someone to share this important role with the remaining editor! If interested, please contact ballardhighnews@gmail.com.


Part time bookkeeper needed!

Ballard's Athletic Booster Club and PTSA are looking to fill a part-time bookkeeping position to handle non-profit accounting for both organizations. This is a 1099 contractor position paying $800/month (approximately 36-40 hours/month). Hours are flexible, and include 1-2 visits per week to BHS, bank and post office, so living near Ballard is helpful.


A basic knowledge of bookkeeping is required, and familiarity with Quickbooks and basic tax prep is preferred but not required. We would love to have a parent/guardian or friend of BHS who is interested in bringing in some extra income for as long as possible since a steady presence in this position is very helpful.


If you're interested or have questions, please contact ABC Treasurer Tiffany Volosin at bhsabctreasurer@gmail.com



Service learning opportunities

Magnolia Cooperative Preschool harvest festival October 19 from 10-1


Green Seattle Partnership


Sunset Hill Community Center Family Halloween Parade & Party Oct. 26


Whittier Elementary Fall Carnival Oct. 25 3:30-8


BHS Library Service Learning Opportunities


The University of Washington Men’s Ice Hockey Team Volunteer Opportunities


Math & Puzzle Club at RESMS Looking For Volunteers


Ballard Food Bank Needs Volunteers



More information and more opportunities here



Get Involved, Join the PTSA Today!


Become a Member! Volunteer! Donate!

Become a BHS PTSA member, advocate, or volunteer. Donate to help us close the funding gaps. Visit the BHS PTSA page here and see how you can help out at Ballard HS no matter how big or small. The BHS PTSA is run by volunteers that donate their time to help promote and support the social, emotional, and academic well-being of all students. You can make a difference!


Also, mark your calendars for 5:45 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 17, our fall general meeting. Meet our new Board, find out how you can be involved, and sign up as a member!

Do You Have an Announcement for the BHS PTSA Newsletter?

Submit content (appropriate and relevant to Ballard High School or Community) by 5 p.m. Thursday to the BHS Newsletter Editor email at ballardhighnews@gmail.com. Please submit posts no more than 100 words and include relevant URLs, contact info and a small graphic (if available). Editor has full discretion over what is published.

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