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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 Week
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, tickets on sale now
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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. 14–17: SAT and PSAT testing for juniors and seniors
Thursday, Oct. 17: PTSA Board and General meeting
Full BHS calendar and news
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Homecoming week is Sept. 30–Oct. 5, 2024, featuring the theme Coming Home: Welcome to Our House.
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Spirit Week dress-up themes: Monday, Sept. 30-Saturday, Oct. 5
- Hallway decorating event Monday, Sept. 30 from 4-9pm
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Homecoming game: Thursday, Oct. 3 See the BHS marching band perform on the field at halftime!
- Homecoming dance: Friday, Oct. 4
Follow @ballardhighasb for all the updates!
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Ballard parents/guardians! Please complete and return applicable start-of-school forms by Sept. 30.
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Go to The Source and verify or update info on your emergency contacts, release info and student health, by Sept. 30.
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Print, complete and return the Laptop Device Agreement and any other forms that apply to your family, by Sept. 30.
Paper copies of forms are available in the main office.
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Class of 2025 graduation date:
Friday, June 13, 2025 — lucky!
College visits are happening and $cholarship info is available!
Thursday, Oct. 10: In advance of the regular Curriculum Night program, join a special pre-session for Class of 2025 parents/guardians at 5:30 pm.
Get help with college applications during drop-in sessions in the Couseling Center:
- Oct. 2, 2:30–3:30 pm
- Nov. 6, 2:30–3:30 pm
- Dec. 4, 2:30–3:30 pm
- Jan. 8, 2:30–3:30 pm
More senior news
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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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Ballard needs some supplies for our students — and families can help!
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The main office needs tissues to distribute to classrooms and offices.
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The Counseling Center needs composition books (Amazon wishlist), as well as Kirkland Soft & Chewy Granola Bars (from Costco) for students. Thank you for your donations!
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Registration is open for all new and returning Ballard Boys Lacrosse players. Register here!
Lacrosse is a competitive, fun, no-cut spring sport with both a Varsity and JV team. Ballard is a two-time Metro Champ, coached for the third year by Ray Pryphun. Join the team for 10 coach-led practices in November and December before the team hits its stride in February for the spring season. Strength and conditioning available now, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4–5 pm.
Follow @ballard_lacrosse on Instagram for up-to-date info! Full and partial scholarships are available, email
raypryphun@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 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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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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