Bucky's Home for the Holidays
Donate Gift Cards, Help Make Season Brighter
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Thanks to families who have brought gift card donations to the Main Office or have given online to help support Bucky's Home for the Holidays. The "Bucky's" program shares gift card donations with identified BHS families in need of assistance to help make the holidays brighter.
Still want to help? You can donate gift cards for the Bucky's Home for the Holidays program. Bring gift cards to the Main Office until Friday, Dec. 9 or donate online, thanks to our partners with the Ballard High School Foundation. [MORE INFO]
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Welcome New BHS Mental Health Counselor! |
Brandon says, “We all possess the ability for healing, growth, and self-development; however, therapy can be a helpful tool to help gain new skills, expand perspectives, and develop knowledge to deal with difficult circumstances in life.”
Learn more about Brandon and the Ballard Teen Health Center here.
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Earth Service Corps Club
Fundraiser Screening of Elemental Dec. 10
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Earth Service Corps is presenting ELEMENTAL: Reimagining Our Relationship with Wildfire on Saturday, Dec. 10 in the PAC. Doors open at 6 p.m., and the screening starts at 6:30 p.m. followed by a Q&A with executive producer Ralph Bloemers. Proceeds will go to the film's wildfire education efforts and RE-Sources, an environmental non-profit. Filmed in Oregon, Washington, California, Montana and Colorado, ELEMENTAL takes viewers on a journey with the top experts in the nation to better understand fire. [MORE INFO]
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Apply for Superintendent Student Advisory Board |
Students: Seattle Public Schools is now recruiting for the 2022-2023 Superintendent’s Student Advisory Board! The Student Advisory Board is focused on empowering the voices of students who are furthest from educational equity. SPS is looking for students who are passionate about representing their experiences as well as the experiences of the students at their schools.
- Goal is to have 2-3 students per high school serving.
- Term of service is through the end of school year, June 2023.
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Meeting 6-7 times per year, 3-4 hours a meeting, at the JSCEE (2445 3rd Ave. S.).
- Small hourly wage offered.
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Blood Drive Dec. 9 for Students, 16 & older |
The National Honor Society is partnering with Bloodworks Northwest to host a Blood Drive here at Ballard for students 16 and older. The Blood Drive is from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, Dec. 9 in the Auxiliary Gym.
You will be able to miss one class period on Dec. 9, receive service hours, and help local patients. For details and to sign up for the Blood Drive please go to Ms. Rus's Room in the Math Wing. [MORE INFO]
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ASB Winter Spirit Week Fun Dec. 12-16 |
As organized by the Ballard High ASB, here's all the dress up details for Winter Spirit Week, Dec. 12-16!
Want to share a Candy Gram? ASB Winter Candy Grams will be sold during lunch Dec. 5-9 outside the library. $2 cash only. Purchased Candy Grams will be delivered during Period 2 throughout Spirit Week.
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Talisman featured in the Best of SNO |
The Ballard Talisman was recently featured in the Best of SNO. SNO is the online platform of The Talisman, and chooses to showcase some of the best student journalism and photography.
The featured article “Conversations without contact: COVID-19’s disruption of language classes” was written by staff reporter Marley H. and included this photo, taken by staff photographer Arden R. [MORE INFO]
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Adoptee Pizza Social Dec. 9 |
If you were adopted, you’re invited to attend a social gathering with fellow BHS adoptee students after school from 4-5 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 9. We will meet, socialize, and have pizza and bubble tea. If you are interested, please talk to or email Assistant Principal, Ms. JaLynn Montes, to RSVP.
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Counselor College Application Help Dec. 7, Jan. 4 |
BHS Counselors will be hosting a College Application Support Session for Seniors from 2:30-3:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Dec. 7 and Jan. 4. Bring your laptop for a work session or stop by to ask questions.
Counselors will be available to help with questions about the Common Application, sending Transcripts through Naviance, Seattle Promise Scholarship application, or any other college application questions. Plan ahead – Don’t wait until the last minute to get help! [ MORE INFO]
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Seattle Promise Financial Aid Workshop Days |
Nancy Le from Seattle Promise will be available on Wednesday, Dec. 7 and Thursday, Dec. 8 in the Counseling Center to help with FAFSA/WASFA applications! Full details on flyer.
Questions? Email Nancy Le at
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Cap & Gown Orders Due By Dec. 15 |
Just a few more weeks to order! Graduation Cap & Gowns, accessories and announcement orders must be purchased with National Achiever (Herff Jones) by Dec. 15. Full info flyers are available to download and are in the BHS Main Office.
There are also Cap & Gown sets available from the Counseling Center for loan for students in need. Please see your Counselor if needed.
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Service Learning Holiday Fun |
Service learning is giving time, without pay. One of the graduation requirements for Seattle Public Schools is 60 hours of Service Learning for all students. [FULL DETAILS]
Phinney Neighborhood Association:
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Costume Jewelry Sale | Dec. 7, shifts from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Greenwood Senior Center. [SIGN UP]
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Bakers Needed! Cookies, brownies & pies! Check out the dates, times & delivery locations, as there are a lot of different opportunities. PhinneyWood drop off locations vary [SIGN UP]
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Email Counseling Secretary Carol Bristol, chbristol@seattleschools.org if you have any questions. BHS only shares these postings and does not endorse any of these businesses.
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Upcoming Library Activities |
Here's what's happening in the Ballard Library this week (all meetings are at lunch, unless noted): |
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Monday | Library Leaders
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Tuesday | That Dam Book Club (members discuss nominees for the Evergreen Teen Book Award, alternates weekly with Beaver Book Club)
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Wednesday | Comic Book Club in Mr. Lee's Room | 3D Printing Club in the Library during lunch | Makerspace Projects after school (full crafting details below)
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Thursday | Manga Book Club (alternates weekly with Horror Book Club)
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Friday | Reading Buddies at 8 a.m. | PRIDE Book Club
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Makerspace Crafting on Dec. 7 |
Come to the Makerspace after school on Wednesday, Dec. 7 for fun crafting!
This month, we'll delve into paper crafts and creations for WA State Zine Contest. If you can't make it to the December session, mark your calendars for sewing projects and continued work on Zine Contest creations on Wednesday, Jan. 4.
Feel free to contact Library Assistant Shelby Dupre if you have any questions or are a crafty parent/guardian volunteer who would like to help with these fun events!
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BHS Library Homework Support |
Students! We have tutors available! Stop by the Library after school until 4:45 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Retired community members are offering free, in-person tutoring. Subjects include Math, Science, Writing and College Essays! More details on the Student Homework Support page.
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Please Return or Renew Your Library Books |
Please return your library books. We need to get them back into our Book Inventory so other students can check them out. Of course, if you would like to keep books and finish reading them, please do, just email or come by the Circulation Counter and we can renew it.
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Extreme Beaver Reader Challenge |
Read Harder Into the New Year! From Dec. 17 through the first week of school to Jan. 7, share your Extreme Beaver Reader images!
Rules:
- You must be reading. You need to have evidence in the form of a photo.
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You need to send it to Ms. Chambers at tschambers@seattleschools.org.
- All entries are welcome! Prizes will be given and your photos will be shared.
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Winter Concerts Coming Dec. 7-9 to PAC |
Winter Concerts are coming up soon! Each night at 7:30 p.m., one program will be highlighted (Dec. 7 Choir, Dec. 8 Band, and Dec. 9 Orchestra), meaning that the first half of the concert will feature performances by students in the highlighted program.
After intermission, the audience will be dazzled by a large choral orchestral work showcasing Advanced Chorale, Concert Choir, Chamber Orchestra, and select wind players presenting selections from Vivaldi’s Gloria!
While all concerts are free, they are typically very well-attended, so if you'd like to avoid the stress of arriving early to save seats, you can reserve seats on Showtix4u. Proceeds from tickets go straight back into BPA Booster Club!
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Dine Out for BPA During December |
For the whole month of December, Umami will donate 10% of sales to Ballard Performing Arts. Umami is a new ramen, tea and poke shop, located at 6421 15th Ave. N.W., kitty-corner from school. Use phone number 206-888-8888 when you check out to make your purchase eligible for a 10 percent donation to BPA. |
Jam the Dam is Coming Wednesday!
Come to Jam the Dam at 3:45 p.m. Wednesday Dec. 7 for Unified Basketball fun! The Pep Band and Dance Team will be there too! Also, Girls Basketball vs. Garfield will follow at 7:30 p.m.
Jam the Dam is one of our most important and exciting sporting and community events of the year. This event is a celebration of the Ballard Unified basketball team. Our student athletes will be taking on Roosevelt Unified, with a 4 p.m. tip off in the Ballard Main Gym!
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Basketball Digital Ticket Purchase Option
Metro League is launching another way to buy athletic tickets for SPS high school basketball games! This means fans can now choose to buy tickets for games online. Cash will continue to be accepted at the door for tickets. [MORE INFO]
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Beaver Gear on Sale at Dec. 8 Band Concert: Beavers and fans, are you looking for holiday gifts for family and friends? The Beaver Gear Team will be selling $30 holiday gift bags before, during and after the 7:30 p.m. Winter Band Concert on Thursday, Dec. 8. Gift bags contain a pair of high-quality BHS logo Strideline Socks; a Beaver Supporter Scarf, and a 17 oz. Water Bottle with Beaver logo. That's a $53 value for just $30! Don't miss out on this ready-to-go gift priced at a steep discount! [MORE INFO]
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Girls Basketball Alumni vs. Girls Game Dec. 29
This year, we will be hosting a BHS Alumni vs Alumni Girls’ Basketball Game, followed by a social gathering at Tarasco! Prior to the Alumni game, all three BHS girls teams will be playing against Edmonds-Woodway with JVC starting at noon, JV at 1:45 p.m., and Varsity at 3:30 p.m.
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Thanks for supporting Direct Appeal on GivingTuesday! |
Thank you for making Ballard High School's academic programs your GivingTuesday beneficiary by donating to the BHS PTSA Direct Appeal.
Every single dollar counts, and we are grateful for your tax-deductible contribution.
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Double your gift's impact! Don't forget to check if your company provides matching gifts. We have raised more than $35,000 and are nearing the halfway point to our goal of $75,000!
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Give to BHS PTSA While Holiday Shopping |
Thanks for thinking of BHS PTSA while doing your holiday shopping! |
Amazon will donate 0.5% of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases to BHS PTSA. Check out the AmazonSmile information page to learn about using AmazonSmile and select “Ballard High School PTSA, Seattle, WA.”
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"This week, I want to highlight Jam the Dam, which is one of our most important and exciting sporting and community events of the year. This event is a celebration of the Ballard Unified Basketball Team and is taking place on Wednesday, Dec. 7. Our student athletes will be taking on Roosevelt Unified, with a 4 p.m. tip off in the Ballard Gym!
"Unified Programs are partnerships between Seattle Public Schools and Special Olympics of Washington that partner students with and without disabilities together to practice and compete. Unified is dedicated to promoting social inclusion through activities, shared sports training, and competition experiences."
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ID Cards Ready for Pickup |
Student ID cards from the make-up and re-take days are now here. Stop by the Main Office before school, during lunch, or after school to pick up your Student ID. |
Bridges & DVR Info Night Dec. 6 |
Ballard’s Special Education Department will be hosting a BRIDGES & DVR Parent Information Night from 5-6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 6 in SW208.
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As winter sniffles approach, the office welcomes donations of tissues. Thank you for your kind consideration! |
Winter Break Office Hours |
During Winter Break, the BHS Main Office will be closed Dec. 19-23 as well as Dec. 26 and 30.
The office will be open from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 27-29.
Stay in the know with these details and more via the
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Flu and COVID-19 Vaccinations Available |
From time to time, winter weather may change the normal school schedule.
As winter approaches, review how to get urgent weather information.
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See an interesting event that celebrates Diversity, Equity, or Inclusion and you’d like to see it highlighted in the Equity Corner? Please send it to DEI Committee Chairs Shelley Bolser and Naida Boyer: DEIatBHS@gmail.com.
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Read a bit about Octavia Butler, an amazing sci fi writer who lived in the Puget Sound area for several years until her passing in 2006. Her 1979 novel “Kindred” has been adapted to 8 episodes, available on Hulu starting December 13.
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Macha Playwriting Workshop |
Macha Theatre Works seeks submissions by Dec. 31 for Macha Youth Voices. In the free (Jan. 14 through March 13) Playwriting for Solo Performance workshop, participants create a personal story based on a prompt and develop it into a theatrical original work. Apply at
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Loyal Heights Teen Program |
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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 (1 or 2 weeks before your event ) 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. The BHS PTSA provides Community Resources for purely informational purposes and does not necessarily support the activities or views presented therein.
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