CHOIR CONCERT ON MAY 25:  Spring Concert Series Begins May 25 at 7:30pm with the Choir Concert. Come hear all of our vocal groups perform and we will honor our Seniors at our last concert of the year. Orchestra and Band concerts follow on the next two Thursdays.



BALLARD FIDDLERS PLAY AT THE HOMESTEAD ON JUNE 16:
For a spirited evening of fiddle music topped off with some audience square dancing, look no further than the Ballard Homestead on Friday, June 16 at 7:00 p.m. The Ballard High Fiddlers will take the stage with their bluegrass and folk tunes to keep your toes tapping. In addition to the fiddle group, some members of the Symphonic Orchestra will be playing arrangements of music by Deakin Hicks, an accordion and clarinet duo who play original instrumental tunes inspired by music of the Basque region in Spain. Special guests, The Eclectic Strings from Holy Names Academy, will round out the program.

At 8:00 pm there will be some called square dances and audience and musicians can participate because all dances will be taught. This is an evening that is fun for all ages and the Homestead is the perfect backdrop for some down-home fun. Admission at the door is $10. The Ballard Homestead is at 6541 Jones Ave. NW

AUDITIONS:  Are you interested in trying out for next year's Jazz Bands or Wind Ensemble? Go to the Ballard Performing Arts website at www.ballardperformingarts.org to find all of the information that you need. You can also email Mr. James or find him in the Band Room if you have any questions.

YEARBOOKS: If you pre-purchased a yearbook, please check to make sure you have no fines. The fine listed is posted in the main hallway. All fines must be paid in full before you can receive your yearbook. If you have not purchased a yearbook you can purchase them again on June 12.

GIRLS SOCCER:   For anyone interested in playing next season. Wed, May 24 at 6 pm in the library

SPORTS PAPERWORK for the school year 17-18 is now available online and in front of the main office. Be early and complete your paperwork now for next year. Make sure your physical is current for the whole season and that you have $35 for your new ASB card. Questions see Mrs. Nickerson in the main office.

DID YOU LOSE YOUR PLANNER:  Do you need a planner? Come to the main office we still have some available for $10. All proceeds benefit SPREE 2017.

T-SHIRTS FOR SALE: Black Lives Matter and No Wall No Ban $ 15/ea support diversity and the multi-cultural committee. Available during lunch or in S100.

AFTERSCHOOL STUDIES: Those grades you want can be yours! Try coming to the library after school to get a boost with your assignments. We can help you - tutors are here to go over any work that puzzles you.
 
SEATTLE ART MUSEUM is taking applications until Mon, May 29 for TAG (Teen Arts Group) TAG is an intensive program for high school-aged youth who are interested in leadership, are highly opinionated, want to learn about themselves and the world through art, and want to make SAM fun and engaging for teens. Learn more and apply online by clicking here. 

MILITARY FAIR:  The Counseling Center is hosting a military fair with all branches of military represented on Wed, May 24, during 4th period and both lunches. Please sign up in the counseling center to get a pass.
 
LOCAL STUDENTS READ FROM THEIR WRITING MAY 24-25 AT THE SEATTLE PUBLIC LIBRARY:  SPL  will host two nights of readings from local students participating in the Writers in the Schools (WITS) program from  6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wed, May 24  and  6-8 pm Thurs, May 25  at the Central Library, 1000 Fourth Ave., Level 1, Microsoft Auditorium,  206-386-4636 .   Library events are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. A reception will follow each night of readings with cupcakes courtesy of Cupcake Royale.   Students will share original poems, short stories and memoirs they created during the in-school residencies of local writers. The May 24 program will feature readings from elementary and middle school students, and the  May 25  program will feature readings from middle and high school students.

football-hands.jpg FOOTBALL SPRING PRACTICES: We are 10 days away from our Varsity/JV Spring practices! All rising Sophomores-Seniors need to turn their paperwork in prior to May 30. Physicals are current for two years. If your player needs a physical they can get one for free via the Teen Health Center at BHS. All you need to do is make an appointment. Our amazing Athletic Secretary, Kim Nickerson, has compiled the paperwork for all BHS sports! That means you can fill out the necessary paperwork and be good to go for the entire 2017-18 school year!  Click here to download the Athletic Paperwork packet.

FRIENDS OF THE BHS MARITIME ACADEMY  
invite you to attend the 14th Annual fundraising dinner with Silent and Live Auction!

Friday, June 2, 2016 6:00 p.m.
Leif Erikson Hall

The Friends of the Ballard High School's
M aritime  Academy invite you to attend a gala fundraising dinner in support of the Academy's goal to prepare student for careers in the maritime industry and marine sciences. To purchase tickets, click here . We are also looking for donations to the auction. Please respond to Margaret Johnson .

BALLARD JAZZ AT DIMITRIOU'S JAZZ ALLEY MAY 30
Both Jazz Bands and Vocal Jazz Ensemble will be playing where the greats do! Dimitriou's Jazz Alley is the place to spend Tuesday, May 30. Stop by for drinks or reserve for dinner. Minors are welcome until 10pm. Doors open at 6pm and show starts at 7:00. Tickets here!!!

INCOMING STUDENTS
We are having a incoming Freshman music meeting on Tuesday, June 20 at 7:00 PM in the Ballard High School Performing Arts Center.  It is a time to meet the teachers, learn about the program, hear from current students, and meet other 8th graders that will be in the program next fall!  We will also be talking about next year's calendar of events and answering many questions that people often have as they enter the music program.

SENIORS
A brand new scholarship is available for Ballard Seniors exclusively. The Windermere Real Estate Ballard Scholarship is $500 and open to any Ballard senior going on to 2 year or 4 year college. Applications are available HERE or in the counseling center. Applications must be submitted by June 1st. See Ms. Flanagan in the Counseling Center with questions.

NOMINATIONS FOR BHS FILMMAKERS
Academy Nominates Ballard High School Filmmakers
The Northwest Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) has nominated 17 productions by students in Ballard's Digital Filmmaking Program for High School Awards of Excellence. The nominations span seven categories, reflecting the diverse skills students learn in the program. These awards celebrate the most outstanding productions from five Northwest states: Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana and Alaska. Productions are nominated by NATAS industry professionals. Ballard students received more than twice the nominations of any other school or organization in the region. The envelopes will be opened at the Northwest Emmy Awards on Saturday, June 3.

CHANGE THE DATE!
IMAX plans to premiere the two environmental documentaries produced by BHS students at World Environment Day (June 5). So as not to pre-empt their world premiere, the BHS Film Festival has been rescheduled for Saturday, June 17 at 7:30 pm in our auditorium. (Tickets are $5 for students and $10 for adults, and will be sold at the door.) This date change will also allow the 31 Ballard film students whose work has been nominated by the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) to attend the Northwest Emmy Awards on June 3rd (where the envelopes will be opened). NATAS nominated 17 productions from Ballard's Digital Filmmaking Program for High School Awards of Excellence.

SENIORS
  • The current list of seniors who will receive the Above and Beyond Service Learning Award is posted in the counseling office. The deadline to turn in 240 or more hours for this award is Thurs. June 1
  • A brand new scholarship is available for Ballard Seniors exclusively. The Windermere Real Estate Ballard Scholarship is $500 and open to any Ballard senior going on to 2 year or 4 year college. Applications are available in the counseling center. Applications must be submitted by June 1. See Ms. Flanagan in the Counseling Center with questions.
  • Spree tickets $175 Bus Sign ups start May 22 in the Activities Center. Visit the table next to the ASB Prom Tickets sales. All paperwork and payments must be received before you can sign up with your friends on the same bus.
  • Scholarships are available; please see your school counselor. Payment and forms: 2017.ballard.gradnights.com Username: 2017BallardSenior Password: Beavers706. Challenge your friends to out do your moves on the Sling Shot Trampoline.
  • Your service learning documentation needs to be turned into the counseling office by June 1.
  • Check out new scholarship listings in the counselor's office or on the BHS website
SPREE
Get SPREE tickets! Graduation is close! Bus sign ups for SPREE start on May 22 in the AC. Signed paperwork and payment must be completed. Lots of fun activities planned! Register now for $175. Registration forms can be found in the Activity Center and HERE  
Username: 2017BallardSenior
Password: Beavers706
Check out this flyer or go to the Senior page or email: bhsspree@gmail.com   Don't Miss Out!   Watch Twitter too @BHSseniorspree 


COMING UP

Military Fair
May 24

Choir Concert
May 25 @ 7:30pm

Memorial Day
No School
May 29

SAVE THE DATE

Memorial Day
No School
May 29

BHS Maritime Dinner
June 2, 6pm at Leif Erikson Hall

Ballard Fiddlers Play
@ Homestead
June 16

Ballard Film Festival
June 17, 7.30pm

Quick Links
Helpful Documents
Community Links
BeaverGear!
Clubs
Native Club meets in Mr. Macdougall's room, SW105, Mondays after school. Everyone welcome, Native or not!

FCCLA meets after school on Tuesday in room N220.

Civic's Club - Make history? Check out and join the new Ballard High Civics Club. After school in Mr. Hutchins' room, N-110 on Tuesdays

Key Club orchestrates a variety of different service projects, including the on-campus blood drives. Students meet on Tues at lunch (1st lunch in S208 and 2nd lunch in N101).

Multi-Cultural - Join us to promote diversity in our school. Wed, afterschool in room S100.

Model United Nations
Meeting is Mon with Jack Thompson
 
Bio Tech
The biotechnology academy students meet on Mon after school in NW200
 
BHS Hip Hop
Is just starting up. Join us on Tue after school in S100
 
Multi Cultural Committee
Join in to promote diversity in our school on Wed after school in room S100
 
Chess Club
Lover of chess. Come and play the game of Kings on Thu after school in S100. Staff is welcome

Lunch Chess Second lunch S-100.  See Ms. Kauffman in S-100 if you want to play first lunch.
 
Ballard Ukulele Club
No experience is required come on down and jam on Thu in SW110 after school
 
Gay/Straight Alliance Meeting will be Thu from 3:30 to 4:30. Please note we are meeting in a new room, S202 in the World Language pod
 
SLAM club
Meets every Thu at 8.15am at the Teen Health Center
 
INK Club
Love art, such as paintings, poems, photography? Join us in SW105 Thu after school
 
STAR
Students and teachers against racism is meeting  Fri at 1st lunch in SW105 and 2nd lunch in SW107. All are welcome. Contact MS. Coe for more details.
 


Copyright © 20XX. All Rights Reserved.