School News

Welcome Back to School Wednesday, Sept. 4th!

All students are welcome back to school on Wednesday, Sept. 4 (not an early-release day)!

Ninth graders and all new-to-Ballard students: Arrive at 8:30 am to pick up schedules. Orientation starts at 8:50 am.
Returning students: Arrive at 12:10 p.m. for lunch. Returning students can view their schedules on the source.

Important! **New bell schedule** for the 2024–25 school year.

Picture Day is the First Week of School!!

School pictures will be taken Thursday and Friday, September 5–6! This picture will be used for:

STUDENT ID/ASB CARD
YEARBOOK: Smile and look your best! (Seniors may choose a different photo for the yearbook.)
DISTRICT RECORDS: No hats, sunglasses, etc.
YOUR PERSONAL USE: Share with friends and family!

More information.

School Meal Changes for the 2024–25 School Year

SPS has launched MySchoolBucks, an online platform that will allow families to pay for school meals. Meals can be paid for with a credit card online at MySchoolBucks and requires the Student’s ID number to create an account. The Student ID number can be found on The Source.

Please note: Any funds remaining on a student’s PayPams meal account from last school year will be automatically transferred over to the new system. More information.

Ballard HS Parents/ Guardians: We Need You!

First week of school volunteers needed! Please click here to see how you can help with this urgent need!

Reminder! Please verify that your SPS Volunteer Paperwork is up to date, or if you are a new volunteer, start the process (takes up to two weeks for SPS to process). We need and are grateful for parent/ guardian support for our BHS staff.

Please visit the volunteer application page so you can help out.

Questions? Contact Cal Hartmann in the BHS Main Office at 206-252-1000.

Parent Volunteers Needed for Library Support

Ballard HS librarians would like to invite interested parents to volunteer for a weekly 2-hour shift to support our wonderful library!

Become an approved SPS volunteer, and sign up!

Shifts begin Monday, Sept. 9. Thank you!

Helpful links

Athletics info: Athletics - Ballard High School (seattleschools.org)

Service learning opportunities: Service Learning Resources - Ballard High School (seattleschools.org)

Counseling center: Counseling Center Dashboard - Ballard High School (seattleschools.org)

Clubs and organizations: Clubs and Organizations - Ballard High School (seattleschools.org)

Ballard Performing Arts: https://ballardhs.seattleschools.org/academics/performing-arts/

Ballard HS attendance: https://ballardhs.seattleschools.org/resources/attendance/

College events: https://ballardhs.seattleschools.org/resources/counseling-center/college-visits-and-events/

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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