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Wednesday, Oct. 9: Senior Mandatory Meeting, during school.
Wednesday, Oct. 9: School picture retakes.
Thursday, Oct. 10: Curriculum night for parents/guardians,, 6:30 pm (Pre-session for senior parents/guardians at 5:30 pm).
Friday, Oct. 11: No school for students; professional development day for staff.
Oct. 14–15: Grade 11 PSAT/NMSQT testing; SPS-issued laptop required, at school.
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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 Board and General meeting, 5:45 pm.
Thursday, Oct. 17: Financial Aid Info Night for junior and senior parents/guardians, 7 pm.
Full BHS calendar and news
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Ballard parents and guardians, you're invited to Curriculum Night on Thursday, Oct. 10, at 6:30 pm, to hear from school administrators and to meet your student's teachers.
Schedule:
- 6:30 pm = Welcome in the Gym
- 7:05-7:15 = Period 1
- 7:20-7:30 = Period 2
- 7:35-7:45 = Period 3
- 7:50-8:00 = Period 4
- 8:05-8:15 = Period 5
- 8:20-8:30 = Period 6
(Reminder: This event is for parents and guardians; students get the night off.)
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Don't miss the 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.
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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 (doors open at 6:45 am). Note: This session will not be recorded.
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Wednesday, Oct. 9: Senior Mandatory Meeting, in the PAC (early dismissal from 4th period).
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
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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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Ballard partners with Rowland Studios to offer seniors a low-cost option for senior portraits. Book your 20-minute session for Friday, Oct. 11 (no-school day). Sessions take place on campus. The $40 fee includes an image that seniors can submit to the yearbook, if they wish.
Reminder: Seniors can use their regular school picture in the yearbook (default), submit a photo from a Rowland session Oct. 11, or submit a photo from a senior portrait session of their choosing. Yearbook photo submission deadline is Oct. 31.
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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
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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!
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