Dr. Williams Principal Update |
In a letter sent to the Ballard High School Community, Interim Principal Dr. Joseph Williams III announced he will be assigned as principal at Franklin High School next year.
"While I am excited by this great opportunity, leaving Ballard – the students, parents, and alumni – is bittersweet," he said.
While at Ballard, Dr. Williams:
- Worked with and co-facilitated the Ballard High School Diversity Empowerment Council (DEC) with a focus on racial equity;
- Helped restart the school’s Multicultural Club for students of color;
- Formed the Principal’s Student Advisory Council; and
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Partnered with One Love Foundation to provide professional learning for BHS school community on strengthening student/staff relationships. (More info, see below.)
"Please know that I am committed to finishing this school year strong," he added. "I will always cherish the connections that I have made with the students, staff, families, and community. The opportunity to serve as your interim principal has been a joyous one!"
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Join Us for An Informative Evening!
One Love Parent-Education Night | May 25
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Please join the Ballard High School and Seattle Council PTSAs from 7-8 p.m. Wednesday, May 25 on Zoom for an important parent-education presentation and Q&A from One Love on Healthy Relationships, with a special section at the end for LGBTQ+ Relationships.
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One Love Foundation is a national leader in relationship health education. We were introduced to their work through their recent BHS teacher training. At our upcoming meeting, One Love facilitators will share resources for broaching relationship topics, as well as strategies for having difficult conversations with your teens.
We will have interpreters in the top 5 languages (across SPS) and the meeting will be recorded for future viewing. This presentation is targeted to parents, but is appropriate for students as well. One Love's work is funded by donations, please donate as able! [MORE INFO]
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Help Shape Next Year's PTSA Board |
Please consider joining next year's PTSA Board to help us realize our mission "to promote and support the social, emotional, and academic well-being of all students."
Transition and training available for each role. Positions can be shared, so grab a friend and help empower our students and teachers/staff.
Executive Committee Openings: President, Vice President
Executive Board Openings: Volunteer Coordinator, Legislative Liaison Co-Chair (teaming with existing chair), Family & Community Engagement (FACE) Chair
Standing Committee Openings: Direct Appeal Fundraising Chair, SPREE Chair, Social Media Chair, Reflections Chair
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June 10 Ballard Film Festival Trailer Released
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See the amazing work of our talented student filmmakers at the return of the Ballard Film Festival, 6:30 p.m. June 10 in the PAC. To whet your Jurassic-size appetite, here's the official trailer for the Digital Film Program's biggest celebration of the year!
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Junior Parents:
We Need 20 Chaperones for Senior SPREE!
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Junior Parents/Guardians, we need your help for SPREE! We ask Junior parents to chaperone our post-Graduation Senior Party so Senior parents can rest and relax after a full, emotional day of celebrations.
We still need 20 chaperones to accompany the Seniors throughout the night, supervising to ensure their safety and helping with a variety of activities. And, it just happens to be a blast, so bring a friend! Volunteers can split shifts with a friend if a full night of SPREE seems too much.
From PTSA President Gloria Kruzner: "Take it from someone who chaperoned last year, it's such a happy occasion to participate in. So many jokes and camaraderie, just on the bus ride to the 'secret location'. Plus, it's a well-deserved reward for this intrepid class that has had an altered high school experience due to the pandemic."
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Pleeeeease!
Help Needed with SPS Laptop Return Too!
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Hey, our fab librarian, Ms. TuesD Chambers, is asking for our help! She needs 14 more parent/guardian volunteers to assist with student laptop return.
Sign up for short, easy two-hour shifts on June 10, 16 and 17. Thanks to those who have already stepped forward!
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NEW! Order Your BHS Graduate Yard Sign!
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Class of 2022 Families, you can now order a yard sign celebrating your Ballard Graduating Senior!
Suggested purchase amount: $5/sign (or pay a little more to help a student in need). One sign per student please. If you are in need of two, please contact parent organizer Darlene Henderson at d.henderson@F5.com. The limited surplus for additional orders will be distributed first-come, first-served.
Deadline to order through the Parent Source Account, or through the link below, is Friday, June 3. At-school pickup details will be available soon.
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Thanks to Senior Parents Darlene Henderson, Jeff Peffer, Karen Kazanjian and Misha Zadeh Graham, as well as the BHS PTSA and Associated Student Body, for their support of this effort! |
Final Call! SPREE Ticket Sales Close on Friday
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Seniors: Only one week left to buy your SPREE tickets! Senior SPREE is the biggest, all-night grad party of the year and ticket sales close THIS Friday, May 27.
Students will leave Memorial Stadium on chartered buses following the graduation ceremony and return to the BHS parking lot the next morning at 5:30 a.m. Tickets cost $200 and cover everything the party offers – a full night of food, transportation, activities, entertainment and fun! Scholarships are available by asking your school counselor to be added to the list.
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Already bought a ticket? Awesome! Please turn in your paperwork ASAP to the Main Office to help with celebration planning and success! |
Last Two Days of Prom Ticket Sales | May 26-27
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Prom is back after a two-year hiatus! Expect an amazing evening "Up in the Clouds" 8 p.m. Saturday, June 4 at the Columbia Tower. There will be candid photos, as well as a Polaroid booth.
Senior Prom tickets are available during lunch and after school in the Activity Center on May 26-27: $55 with an ASB Card and $70 without and ASB Card. $80 for Non-BHS Student. Cash or checks made out Ballard High School are accepted for payment.
BHS students must be present to sign the “Dance Behavior Expectations and Rules” form. For any outside student guests, the Guest Form must be completed before tickets can be sold. [MORE INFO]
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NEW Important Senior Updates
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Now | Please pick up pre-ordered Graduation items in the Main Office as soon as possible.
June 2 | Senior Chipotle Dinner in the BHS Commons | 5-7 p.m. Cost: $5, pay on Parent Source SchoolPay. | Pre-Ordered Yearbook distribution (if no fines). Bring ID. Orchestra Concert is at 7:30 p.m. that day as well!
June 3 | Beaver Day | Pre-Ordered Yearbook distribution (if no fines). Bring ID.
Visit the Senior page for details as these dates get closer.
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Popular Adult Titles Sought for Shelves |
Beaver Readers want to add some adult novel intrigue to the BHS shelves. They are seeking any popular titles published from 2019-now.
That teeth-chattering thriller you couldn't look away from? Yes please. The sweeping historical epic you said you finished to stay in your book club's good graces but ended up watching on Netflix? Yes, that too.
Please make sure books are in excellent condition so Beaver Readers can continue to share with their classmates. Or, if you don't want to deplete your own shelves, feel free to take the wish list below to your local book seller or have a book shipped directly from Amazon.
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Counseling Center Online Resources |
The Counseling Center webpage has helpful pages for Regional Internships, Scholarship Bulletins, College Visits, an Online Job Board and Service Learning opportunities. Check them out!
Regional Internships – Live list of available internships open to all Seattle Public Schools students. Some are paid, unpaid, volunteer, and more. Check back often for new postings!
Scholarship Bulletins – Listing of available SPS Scholarships, links to Scholarships on Naviance and designated Ballard High School Scholarship Bulletins as well.
College Visit – University of Advancing Technology (AZ), 9 a.m. Monday, May 23 via Zoom.
Job Board – Listing of student employment opportunities, including:
Note: BHS only shares job and Service Learning postings and does not endorse any of these businesses.
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Spring Concerts Coming to the PAC! |
Live music returns to the Performing Arts Center this week!
At 7 p.m. on Monday, May 23, there will be a special collaboration between the Wind Ensemble and Chamber Orchestra.
The long-anticipated BPA Spring Concerts are Thursday, May 26 (Choir), Wednesday, June 1 (Band) and Thursday, June 2 (Orchestra). Note, these shows are at 7:30 p.m.
Shows are free, but you can purchase reserved seating for the Spring Concert performances for $25/seat, purchase online. [MORE INFO]
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Midsummer Night's Dream Amazes On Stage
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Congratulations to the Ballard Playmakers for their fun and fresh staging of Midsummer Night's Dream with a final amazing performance on Saturday in the Performing Arts Center. The production was directed by Mr. Shawn M. Riley and set in the late 1970s at a disco club.
Bravo to the cast: Theseus Anders M.; Hippolyta Casey M.; Egeus Gabby B.; Demetrius Milo P.; Lysander Will S.; Hermia Lili R.; Helena Ella P.; Quince Malcolm L.; Snout Amelia W.; Flute James S.; Bottom Samuel R.; Snug Miriam M.; Starveling Camille L.; Puck Rose C.; Cobweb Anna H.; Oberon Eli G.; Titania Autumn B.; Peasebottom Audrey R.; Moth Cole L.; Mustardseed Corrine I.; Columbine Emma V.; and Philostrate Eliot J.
More photos and fun from the Spring Play on Ballard Performing Arts Facebook and Instagram Social Media pages.
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Playmakers Announce 2022-23 Season |
The Ballard Playmakers recently announced their 2022-23 theatrical season!
Fall play: The Burial At Thebes
Musical: The Secret Garden
Spring Play: One Act Plays
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Summer Practice Participants Too!
Signup Now For 2022-23 School Athletics
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If you have not already registered your student athlete by completing the online FinalForms, they must be filled out by:
- May 31 – Football and Summer Basketball
- Aug. 15 – Volleyball, Girls Swim/Dive, Girls Soccer, Cross Country, Golf, and Slowpitch Softball
The online registration process must be complete in order for athletes to be cleared in time to participate in Summer practices and camps. Additionally, registration is now open for ALL sports for the 2022-2023 School Year.
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BHS Athletes Aim for State, Earn Accolades |
Spring Season wraps, post-season updates, and accolades for BHS athletes! Congrats on all their hard work!
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Tennis: Congratulations to Junior Silas H. for taking 5th at Districts on Thursday.
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Track competed at the District Meet May 18 and 20 at Chief Sealth Stadium. The Boys placed 5th and the Girls placed 15th out of 24 teams.
The top six finishers qualified for the State Meet, which is May 26-28 at Mount Tahoma High School in Tacoma. Ballard State qualifiers are Caleb P., Brendan D., Thomas D., Madeleine K., Tova G., Kat M., Peter G., and Hazel E.
Congratulations to the following athletes who took part in Districts:
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- Caleb P.: 110 meter hurdles (1st), 300 meter hurdles (1st), Pole Vault (2nd PR)
- Peter G.: Discus throw (3rd)
- Tova G.: 100 meter hurdles (4th PR)
- Thomas D.: Pole Vault (3rd PR)
- Madeleine K.: Pole Vault (6th)
- Brendan D.: 110 meter hurdles (9th), 300 meter hurdles (9th), Pole Vault (4th)
- Mahlia M.: 4x100 meter relay (7th), 4x200 meter relay (10th)
- Anna S.: 4x100 meter relay (7th), 4x200 meter relay (10th)
- Jill S.: 4x100 meter relay (7th), 4x200 meter relay (10th)
- Annelise G.: 4x100 meter relay (7th)
- Makenna M.: 100 meter hurdles (7th)
- Hazel E.: High Jump (3rd)
- Kat M.: Triple Jump (9th PR), 100 meter hurdles (6th)
- Kathryn N.: 300 meter hurdles (10th)
- David P.: 400 meter dash (8th), 4x100 meter relay (8th)
- Hayden W.: 4x100 meter relay (8th)
- Chance S.: 100 meter dash (7th), 4x100 meter relay (8th)
- John R.: 4x100 meter relay (8th)
- Sydney M.: 300 meter hurdles (9th PR), 4x200 meter relay (10th)
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Softball is moving onto State after winning a 1-0 pitchers' duel at Districts Thursday against Blanchet. The win propelled the Beavers to the District semis and qualified the team for the May 27-28 State Tournament in Lacey! Trinity M. got the win as the pitcher and the only hit, a 6th-inning home run!
Congratulations to the entire squad, including recently named Metro Coach of the Year Dale Griffith! Honors continued, with Olivia H. (2nd base) and Trinity M. (pitcher) earning All Metro Fastpitch Selections. Colette H. (pitcher), Addy W. (3rd base) and Mara S. (outfield) were named Sound Division - All Division Selections. Honorable Mention went to Bea N-T., Wren N. and Liz B.
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Boys Lacrosse lost their home playoff game May 13 to Newport. Congratulations to the team for another exciting season. Follow the team @ballard_lacrosse. |
Girls Lacrosse: Congrats to the JV Team who showed teamwork and respect throughout the season, for being honored with the WSGLA Sportsmanship Award.
Also congratulations to Varsity Midfielder Sam S. and Defender Frannie C. for receiving their 3rd and 2nd career all-Metro Honors, respectively. All awards were presented Friday at the State Championship game at Starfire.
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Baseball: Congrats to Senior Captain, Carson N. for earning 1st Team All-Metro Pitcher honors. Carson started 10 games for the Beavers, pitching to a remarkable 0.82 ERA. When not on the mound, he hit leadoff and played a stellar shortstop.
Alex G., Gunnar S. and Truitt M. all earned 2nd-team honors. Alex had a very productive year at the plate, full of doubles and RBIs. Gunnar’s approach at the plate and strength led him to a very impactful year. Truitt led the team in average and on base percentage as he hit gap to gap with power. Honorary mention: Senior pitcher Sam C.
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Girls Hoops Summer Training | Welcome '26 Players!
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BHS Girls' Basketball Summer Season is open to incoming freshman from May 31 to July 21. This is a highly recommended opportunity for those interested in playing BHS girls' basketball next year. Includes practices and weekend tournaments. Contact Coach Michelle Gallagher if you are interested, mcgallagher@seattleschools.org. |
2022-23 BUF Information Online |
Visit the BUF website for information about all three seasons (Boys Fall 2022, Mixed Winter 2022/23, and Girls Spring 2023 seasons). Email Georgette at ballardultimate@gmail.com if you have any questions.
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Last call!
PTSA Award Nominations Due Monday, May 23
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Calling everyone in the BHS Community! Do you know a BHS Staff Member or Volunteer who makes an outstanding impact at Ballard?
Every year, the BHS PTSA gives out recognition awards at our year-end June General Meeting.
Email PTSA President Gloria Kruzner at bhs.ptsa.pres@gmail.com your nominations, along with a few details why you've chosen them, through Monday, May 23. Winners will be celebrated at our 7 p.m. June 9 General Meeting. [ MORE INFO]
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DEI Committee Meets June 14 |
The DEI Committee's final meeting of the school year is 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 14 on Teams. Email DEIatBHS@gmail.com for a meeting link!
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Follow PTSA Online & Social Media! |
School building visitors are required to sign in at the Main Office and provide proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test in the past 72 hours.
Office staff can answer questions, of course, without a building visit via phone at 206-252-1000. Current office and building updates are also available on the School Bulletin.
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Please Report COVID-19 Cases |
COVID-19 cases have increased in King County. Keep your student home if they have any COVID-19 symptoms and report to our school any confirmed cases.
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Students cannot park in the Staff Parking Lot off of NW 67th St by the tennis courts. Students must park on the street. In addition, the front Parking Lot off NW 65th St is for Administration and Visitors (2 hour limit) only. |
Have a younger student or neighbor coming to Ballard for the first time next year? |
The page has been updated with the 9th grade orientation date (9 a.m. to noon, Monday, Aug. 29), Performing Arts meeting dates and auditions; Athletics registration and Dance Tryout info too!
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Hurrah for BHS
Hot Lunch Heroes
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Congrats to BHS Staff who were recently featured on a Seattle Public Schools video highlighting nutrition services throughout the district.
Thanks to (left to right) Kanlaya Khamsitthisack, Lan Dang and
Kay Shen for all they do!
Check out what's on tap for Hot Lunch this week on the School Bulletin page. |
Bell Time, Transporation Update |
Superintendent Brent Jones has determined Seattle Public Schools will keep its current two-tier transportation schedule for next year. Elementary, K-8, and middle schools will not change their start times, although some high schools may see a 10-minute change.
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2022-23 School Calendar Ready |
For high schoolers, the first day of school is Wednesday, Sept. 7.
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Final Dr. Brent Jones Listening Session |
The Seattle Council PTSA is hosting a final Superintendent Listening Session 5:30-7:30 Monday, May 23 for East African and Black Immigrant families (Interpretation provided in Amharic, Oromo, Somali, Tigrinya)
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Response to Recent National Tragedies |
Superintendent Dr. Brent Jones recently shared resources with the SPS community following national tragedies in Buffalo, N.Y. and other U.S. cities.
If you are looking for guidance about how to talk about these sensitive topics with your student, here are several resources that might be helpful:
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Victor Salvino
22nd Annual Golf Classic | Aug. 19 Newcastle
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Registration is now open for the Victor Salvino 22nd Annual Ballard High School Foundation Golf Classic, Aug. 19 at Newcastle Golf Course.
New name, new day of the week, new location, new golfers welcome too!
Come join in and support Ballard High
School Athletics, the Performing Arts Boosters, as well as Dance & Cheer.
When registering, please note in the
comments section if you would like to support a specific team or program.
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Advocacy Submission Deadline Approaching |
At the 2022 Legislative Assembly, delegates will debate and vote on these submissions and whether to add them to our platform. This year is especially important as we will be voting on a new Top 5 legislative issues to focus on over the next two years.
Online submission forms are due May 27.
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The BHS PTSA offers Community Resources for informational purposes & does not necessarily support activities or views presented therein. |
UW Summer Youth & Teen Programs |
There's still time to register for UW Youth & Teen Summer Programs! These high school enrichment classes are open for enrollment:
- Esports, Gaming & Broadcasting (Seattle)
- Screenwriting Workshop (Seattle)
- Coding in Java I (Bellevue)
- Coding in Python (Online)
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Mariners Graduation Night June 18
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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 News for purely informational purposes and does not necessarily support the activities or views presented therein.
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