THE BUS IS BACK!
School Bus Service Resumes Monday 2/12! The contract between First Student and the Teamsters Union 174 has been ratified. Visit the SPS Website for more information.
MIDWINTER BREAK IS ALMOST HERE
School Break Events for Kids and Teens at Seattle Public Library |
2/16-25. The Seattle Public Library has a variety of activities scheduled for children, tweens and teens during the mid-winter break from school. The Library will offer free programs ranging from Lego Mania and tinkering to movies, crafts, games, service learning and more! Click
HERE
for a schedule of events.
LIBRARY NEWS
What's New! Find out the latest news, library events & check out the Library book wishlists too!
SENIORS
Another Ballard Elks scholarship! | Those Elks sure are generous! Scholarship to be awarded to one male and one female student for a vocational school. Vocational schools include nursing schools, technical schools (culinary arts, massage therapy, office management, fashion design, etc.). Download application under the WSEA Vocational Grant Section HERE. Application is due 3/2/18.
For the latest Senior news click
HERE
FOR STUDENTS
JUNIORS! FREE SAT! | The SAT will be given to Juniors at Ballard free with no pre-registration on 3/7. Please click HERE for more information.
Attention Juniors! | BHS is hosting a College Fair with general information sessions on Tuesday 3/27. The fair will be held in the Commons from 6-7 p.m., with rotating information sessions from 7-8 in classrooms. Information sessions will cover the following topics: WUE/Out of State Options, Financial Aid and Scholarships, Public/Private Universities, Liberal Arts, and 2 year to 4 year transfers. All grade levels are welcome but the information will be targeted to juniors. Click HERE for a list of the colleges that will be in attendance.
AP Registration and Payment Information | Students must register for AP exams
HERE. Registration closes on Wednesday, 2/28. The AP exams will be given at BHS in May. Each exam will cost $102 and payment will be made through
SchoolPay via
The Source. We will continue to offer a reduced price of $15 per exam for students who qualify for F/R lunch. Students who qualify for F/R lunch will register and make payment (cash or check) at 1st or 2nd lunch in SW207 with Mr. Broom. Students will receive hard copies of the
Bulletin for AP Students and Parents, which includes exam schedule, testing policies, and a student checklist to help prepare for exam day. Please direct questions to Mr. Broom at
mrbroom@seattleschools.org or call 206-252-1107.
- Deadlines: Students will not be able to register after the closing date of 2/28. Registrations that are not paid by 3/3 will be canceled and exams will not be ordered.
- Click HERE to visit Ballard's assessment page for more information and resources pertaining to the AP exams.
Interested in GAP Years? | Roosevelt High School is hosting a Dynamy Internship Year & USA Gap Year Fair on 2/15, 6:15-9 p.m. Any Ballard student who is interested or curious about a GAP year should take this opportunity. Pre-register
HERE.
 INSIGHT Summer Learning Opportunity | The 2018 Harborview Injury Prevention and Research Center (HIPRC) INSIGHT program is an intensive four-week summer academic program designed to introduce high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors to medicine and public health. Students will take a deep dive into health research and complete a capstone in injury prevention. In addition, students in our program will:
- Participate in hands-on laboratory activities focused on brain science
- Learn research skills emphasizing social justice and highlighting health disparities
- Tour UW Medicine's clinical and research facilities
- Hear firsthand what it takes to pursue a career in a number of medical and scientific fields
- Attend injury research seminars
- Meet with researchers in HIPRC's network of science and medical professionals
HIPRC's INSIGHT Program is dedicated to having a diverse and inclusive group of exceptional and talented youth, many of whom are underrepresented minorities or future first generation students. Tuition is $2,400. Scholarships are available to those who qualify. For more information, click HERE or read the flyer HERE.
PERFORMING ARTS
CONGRATULATIONS COURTNEY ROWLEY!!
Ballard High School Choir Director Courtney Rowley Honored with Top Regional Music Educator Award | The Washington Music Educators Association will honor BHS Choir Director Courtney Rowley with the Elliott Bay Music Educator Association (EBMEA) Outstanding Educator award on 2/17 at the state conference. This award reflects Ms. Rowley's outstanding choral program, her passion for choral education and students, and her leadership in music education in the community. As president of the EBMEA for the past three years, Ms. Rowley helped to build the Puget Sound region's involvement in the program, including organizing Solo and Ensemble and the annual Northwest Region Choir Showcase for Northwest-area schools that features combined performances by local elementary, middle and high school choirs. Groups in her choir program have performed at Lincoln Center and Carnegie Hall, and her Concert Choir was selected to perform at the American Choral Directors Association (ACDA) Northwest Conference in Seattle in 2014. For more on this prestigious honor, click
HERE.
This award will be presented at the same conference at which the Ballard High School Wind Ensemble will perform. It is the first time that a Seattle Public School High School Wind Ensemble or Concert Band has been invited to perform at this highly competitive event, which draws applications from schools throughout the state. 
Dine at the Highliner Pub and Support Ballard Performing Arts!
Dine in or take out on 2/27 and 20% of proceeds are donated to BPA. BHS parent owned and located in Seattle's historic Fishermen's Terminal at 3909 18th Ave W, open from 11 a.m.-10 p.m. The Highliner Public House offers something for the whole family. Click
HERE to view the website with a menu that features handcrafted meals made in their scratch kitchen every day. Go out to eat and support Ballard Performing Arts!
HEALTH & SPORTS
Spring Sports | start 2/26. Packets due now! Mark your calendar - Mandatory Spring Sports Parent Meeting March 6 @ 7pm - PAC / Auditorium
2nd Annual Running of the Beavers | 3/31, Golden Gardens. Run to benefit the Ballard High School Foundation. More info HERE
Let's build a strong Community event together!
Ballard Girls Basketball Mid-Winter Break Camp | 2/20-22 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. for girls 3rd through 8th grade, beginner to advanced. For information and to register, click
HERE.
Click
HERE to access sports and medical forms.
The flu is in full swing now! Get your free flu vaccine in the
Teen Health Center. Stop by and talk to Annie about scheduling an appointment from 8-4 p.m.
SERVICE LEARNING
Museum of Flight Museum Apprentice Program (MAP) | A year-round volunteer program for high school students. During this program, students work on projects related to aerospace, the museum field, docent training, living history, and documentaries. They will go on offsite adventures, interact with guests of all ages, and create hands-on activities. Students must be able to attend meeting held on Thursday evenings, 7-9 p.m. The next training session begins Thursday, 2/15; applications are due 2/9. Learn more and download an application
HERE or contact
Julie Bowman or 206-768-7187.
Please check out current Service Learning opportunities
HERE.
The last page of the February service learning bulletin has seven great teen volunteer opportunities for summer 2018. Sign up now!
PARENTS/GUARDIANS
Attention Art Parents! | The Fine Arts Department is looking for a few interested parents to help (re)form the BHS Art Boosters. The boosters program will work closely with the fine arts teachers to organize this year's Ballard Art Walk (scheduled for Wednesday 5/23) and to help find other interesting ways to show and promote student work. Interested parties email
Gina O'Neill, Fine Arts Dept. chair or call 206-252-1089.
Be Part of the PTSA Board
| Have you ever thought about volunteering at BHS but wondered where to start? If so, BHS PTSA has the perfect opportunity for you. We currently have an opening for the Nominating Committee Chair. This short-term position works with BHS PTSA to help find qualified candidates for open PTSA positions and BHS volunteer opportunities. The good news is the whole PTSA can be your resource to help find qualified candidates, so you will have access to plenty of resources. This appointed position will serve just through the remaining portion of the 2017-2018 school year, and can be an excellent way to learn more about how the PTSA works. To learn more, click
HERE
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--Chris Witeck, BHS PTSA President
Please consider helping with some short and quick important volunteer needs coming up at Ballard High School. Every contribution is appreciated and volunteering is a great way to support your student and allow them to continue to have the great opportunities that having Volunteers like you provide. Visit the BHS Current Volunteer Needs webpage to see ways you can help out. Thank you Ballard Beaver Families!
Pacific Science Center Career and Volunteer Fair | 2/15 6-8:00 p.m. Find out about paid and volunteer positions at PSC this spring and summer. Students and adults welcome. Event is free, but you must register on
Eventbrite. Check us out on
Facebook.
2018 Salmon Bay Film Series | 2/13-3/13.
FOUR FILMS will take place at Salmon Bay School auditorium at 7:00 PM and will also feature popcorn, candy, and drinks (nonalcoholic). Three $25 Door Prizes! AND a Special Essay Contest for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students, with prizes ranging from $50 to $150 for chosen entries. For more information, click
HERE, call 206-786-4428, or email
mrktjobs@gmail.com.
BALLARD HS TOURS & OPEN HOUSE INFORMATION
Ballard Families: 8th Grade morning tour 2/14 from 8-9:30 a.m.
Shadowing: While Ballard does not arrange shadowing opportunities for students, we do allow our current students to host 8th grade students that they know during the month of February. If you know a current BHS student, feel free to contact them to ask if they would host your 8th grade student who is considering attending BHS. The current BHS student would need to complete this
paperwork, also located in Main Office at least one week ahead of the proposed visit.
Do You Have an Announcement for the BHS PTSA Newsletter? Submit content (appropriate and relevant to BHS or our immediate community only) by Friday 5 p.m. (1 or 2 weeks before your event begins) to the
BHS Newsletter editor. Please submit blurbs of no more than 100 words and include relevant URLs, contact information, and a small graphic (if you have one). BHS Newsletter editors have full discretion over what is published.
Social Media is a great way to keep up-to-date with what's happening with BHS PTSA. Please join us on
Facebook and
Twitter!
BHS PTSA provides community news for purely informational purposes and does not necessarily support the activities or views presented therein.
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2/12-16 - Multicultural Week
2/13 - Safety Team, NW Region Strings Concert
2/14 - 8th Grade Tours
2/15 - BLT Meeting, Blood Drive
2/16 - Multicultural Assembly
2/19-2/23
- No School: Mid-Winter Break
2/26 -
Spring Sports begin
3/31 - Running of the Beavers 5K Fun Walk/Run. More info
HERE
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NEW BEAVERGEAR
Spring means it's time to refresh your wardrobe and we have the BeaverGear you need to support the school, cheer on your team and stay warm! Plus some great items on sale!
Dual sided Blankets with fleece and nylon for spectators. $40
Reversible MLS style supporter scarves NOW $15 (regularly $20)
Strideline Socks - honestly THE most comfortable socks you've ever worn. NOW $16 (regularly $18)
We also have the new ladies v-neck style in oh-so soft pima cotton $25
Baseball style tees $20
Caps and Beanies and Toques in Ballard red and black $15-$20
Stop by the sale on March 6 on the 2nd floor. We accept cash checks or cards!
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For a list of clubs, click
here.
Participation in student-oriented activities is a vital part of every student's education. BHS provides a wide range of activities for your student to thrive at school, make new friends, and engage with staff.
Interested in starting a club? W
e have many clubs on campus and we are always looking to find more ways for students to get involved! If you have an idea for a new club, email Activities Coordinator and Athletic Director Jason Thurston .
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