Calendar

Thursday, Sept. 19: School picture make-ups

Through Sept. 30: First pre-sale window for Ballard’s yearbook, “The Shingle”

Monday, Sept. 30: Start-of-school forms due

Sept. 30–Oct. 4: Homecoming Spirit Week, details TBA

Wednesday, Oct. 2: Club Connections Event, all day

Thursday, Oct. 3: Homecoming football game at Memorial Stadium, 6 pm

Friday, Oct. 4: Homecoming dance, 8–11 pm, details TBA

Wednesday, Oct. 9: School picture retakes

Thursday, Oct. 10: Curriculum night for parents/guardians, 6:30 pm

Friday, Oct. 11: No school for students; professional development day for staff

Oct. 14–17: SAT and PSAT testing for juniors and seniors

Thursday, Oct. 17: PTSA Board and General meeting

Full BHS calendar and news

School News

Test time: SAT and PSAT at Ballard Oct. 14–17

Who doesn’t love taking tests??

The PSAT/NMSQT will be administered to 11th-grade students on Monday and Tuesday, Oct. 14–15, at school. All currently-enrolled juniors are automatically registered; families do not need to sign up. An SPS-issued laptop is required to take the test.

The SAT will be administered to 12th-grade students on Wednesday and Thursday, Oct. 16–17, at school. All currently-enrolled seniors are automatically registered; families do not need to sign up.An SPS-issued laptop is required to take the test.

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Help! Seeking PTSA Board members and BLT rep

Our Ballard High School community relies on the time and talents of select parents and guardians!

Ballard’s PTSA has important board roles that remain open. Please consider serving so that we can continue to support and make a difference for our students and our school community. To inquire about a position or to volunteer, contact....

In addition, Principal Hunt is seeking an additional parent representative for Ballard’s Building Leadership Team (BLT). If interested, please contact Principal Hunt at abhunt@seattleschools.org to learn if this volunteer opportunity is a good match for you.

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Order your yearbook at the best price of the year

Pre-order your copy of “The Shingle” by Sept. 30, 2024, to secure the lowest price of the year. Pre-sale windows and prices are as follows:

Through Sept. 30: $60
Jan. 6–27, 2025: $65
March 30–April 28, 2025: $70

Pay for your 2025 yearbook in the Main Office at lunch or after school with cash, check or credit/debit card, or pay online though a parent or guardian School Pay account accessed via The Source.

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College visits start this week!

Attention seniors and interested juniors! Ballard hosts admissions officers from a variety of colleges and universities from across the U.S. and Canada — and the first visits start this week! These visits are a great way to learn about a school that prospective students and families may not be able to visit in person.

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Senior corner: news for the Class of 2025

Ballard High School graduation date is June 13, 2025 at Memorial Stadium.

Stay tuned for senior portrait due date and submission information.

The counselors will have drop-in time to help seniors with college applications in the counseling center on the following Wednesdays after school: from 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. on October 2, November 6, December 4, January 8. More information

Quick links for Ballard students and families

Athletics

Service Learning Resources

Counseling Center Dashboard

Clubs and Organizations

Ballard Performing Arts

Ballard HS Attendance

College Events

Library volunteers needed!

Volunteers are needed for library help! Lunch help is especially appreciated. Help check in and shelve books, create displays and support library programming.

Please click here to sign up and help!

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 7 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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