Online Fall Course Registration |
Online fall course registration continues this week for Sophomores and Freshmen! |
Please note: Class schedules are built completely on which courses & alternatives that are successfully submitted online. If students do not complete this critical step within their posted class registration window, it could result in not getting the courses wanted.
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Grade 10 (Class of 2024) Registration Link now available on student's Source account. Registration goes through midnight on Tuesday, March 1.
Grade 9 (Class of 2025) Link on student's Source account March 2-8.
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No Spring School Day SAT for Juniors |
SPS School Messenger Update to Families:
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Running Start Information Sessions |
BHS Sophomores & Juniors: If you are interested in signing up for Running Start next year, it is important that you attend one of the Running Start Information sessions.
Running Start Information Sessions will be offered at lunch on Wednesday, March 9, March 16 or April 6 in Classroom SW205. [MORE INFO]
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This Auction is ALL ABOUT BALLARD |
Supporting local businesses has been a clarion call for many of us over the past two years. We all want our special neighborhood haunts to survive and thrive.
The Ballard High School Auction allows us to support the businesses that make Ballard, Magnolia, Phinney and all of our neighborhoods such great places – while also supporting our school.
We already have amazing donations from Ascent Outdoors, Chez Phinney Wine Bar, Fleet Feet Sports, Heritage Distilling Company, Mighty O Donuts, Unravel Therapeutics, El Ranchon Magnolia, Lisa Vanderford-Anderson Photography, Firefly Kitchens, Fast Penny Spirits, Brooks Running, West Marine, Elliott Bay Marina, School of Rock Seattle, Lydia Brewer Photography, Robert Jacob Portraits, Camera Techs, and more local items are coming in every day. Donors have their name shared throughout the BHS community, reaching customers old and new, and sponsors receive even wider recognition.
Don’t see your favorite place listed? Stop by and ask if they will donate an item, or buy a gift card to donate yourself. Donors can fill out our online form or email procurement@bhsauction.com with information.
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DEI Book Club Meets March 8 |
Please email DEIatBHS@gmail.com for event link. You're also welcome to join the DEI Committee for our regular meeting, starting at 5:30 p.m. Participants can choose to read the book (available at the Seattle Public Library and Ballard High School Library) or watch the movie (available at the Seattle Public Library or streaming on Hulu)
If you need a copy of the book, a scholarship is available by emailing your request to DEI Committee Co-Chairs Shelley Bolser and Naida Boyer at DEIatBHS@gmail.com.
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Submissions Due April 1
Ink Journal: A Place for Student Creativity
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Ink, Ballard High School’s literature and arts journal, is accepting student submissions of drawings, paintings, poetry, short stories, photography, art, sculptures, pottery and collages. Some works will need to be a photograph of the piece (sculpture, pottery etc.) so it's suitable for publication.
The annual Ink Journal is printed in early May; please submit before April 1!
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Seniors! Class of 2022 Important Dates |
Special Early Bird Price Thru 3/28
SPREE Tickets Go on Sale March 2
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What is Senior SPREE? Senior SPREE is an all-night grad party and a BHS tradition, sponsored by the BHS PTSA! Immediately following the June 15 graduation ceremony, students hop onto chartered buses. Throughout the night, grads will travel to two exciting event venues and be treated to a variety of activities, food, friends and fun.
Ticket sales start on Wednesday, March 2 online and in-person at a SPREE ticket sales table from 2:20-3:30 p.m. Visit the table, located near the staff parking lot's bike racks. Volunteers will be there to answer your SPREE questions and help you sign up for Senior SPREE! Early bird ticket prices are $175 through March 28. We want every senior to attend, regardless of financial ability. Scholarships are available -- see your school counselor. [MORE INFO]
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Follow Your Heart Into a Great Book |
Beaver Readers: Did you "Follow Your Heart into a Great Book" over Mid-Winter Break?
We want to cover our walls with the love of great books and share that love with one another. Prizes will be given, and your photos will be shared. Remember reading gives life more life, Follow Your Heart into a Great Book
The Beaver Reader Book Club next meets at lunch on Friday, March 11. The group will be discussing "The Electric Kingdom" by David Arnold.
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Counseling Center Offers Many Online Options |
Time to Apply for Scholarships! |
A plethora of scholarship details are available on the BHS website, including the following options with deadlines soon approaching in March: |
Online College Visits Thru Naviance |
Monday, Feb. 28 | Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising-Los Angeles, 10:55 a.m.
Wednesday, March 2 | Savannah College of Art & Design, 8:45 a.m.
Monday, March 7 | Temple University Japan, 9 a.m.
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Beauty & the Beast opens March 17!
Playmakers' Spring Musical Back on Stage
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Ballard High School brings musical theatre back to life with the Disney favorite Beauty and the Beast
Be Our Guest ... This is Ballard’s first live musical theatre in two years! The show is based on Broadway’s modern classic with songs from the beloved animated film. The play features 36 BHS students, and is directed by Shawn M Riley.
The performance runs March 17-20 and 24-27. Guests must wear masks and adults must present proof of vaccination at the door. (Guidelines subject to change.)
Purchase tickets at www.showtix4u.com: $20 general; $15 for senior citizens; $10 for students. Reserved seats, with extra leg room, are also available for $50/ticket by contacting bpabtreasurer@gmail.com.
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Goodwill Donation Trailers Back March 12 |
Start an early spring clean around the house and donate unwanted clothing and household items for Ballard Performing Arts!
Two Goodwill trailers will be parked in the north parking lot from 2-5 p.m. on Saturday, March 12 (or until the trailers fill).
BPA receives $600/trailer! This money goes into BPA's general fund to support everything from sheet music to cleaning uniforms. [MORE INFO]
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Gymnasts Finish 3rd at 3A State Championships |
Congratulations to the Ballard Gymnastics Team for finishing third at the 3A State Championships!
Senior Lilly Clarke finished sixth in the All Arounds: 10th in bars; 3rd on beam and floor. Sophomore Linden Fatland was 10th on vault.
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Spring Athletics Start Feb. 28 |
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Spring into PTSA at Our Upcoming Meetings |
From academic grants (for hands-on learning like the science models pictured above), to teacher appreciation events, weekly newsletter, and parent education online events, it's been a busy year so far for the BHS PTSA -- all in the mission to support our students and staff.
The BHS community is welcome to attend PTSA Board and General meetings, which will remain online until further notice. Our next Board Meeting is 7 p.m. Thursday, March 3.
We'd also love to see you at our remaining Board Meetings: 7 p.m. April 7 and May 5; and 5:30 p.m. June 9.
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Nominate a teacher, staff member, or administrator from your school or district for the WSPTA Outstanding Educator Award.
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"Educator" is not limited to a teacher and includes all school staff. Any individual who has exhibited continued and dedicated statewide contributions and efforts to enhance the educational outcomes of all children or youth is eligible for this award.
Nominations are due by March 1.
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NEW Student COVID Testing Schedule
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Following Mid-Winter Break, Ballard High School is offering COVID testing for students.
Ms. Lee, our Health & Safety Support person, will perform the testing. Students testing will need to bring a signed Parent Consent Form.
Please test only if you are symptomatic or were exposed to a COVID positive person at least 5 days prior.
Here are the tests available:
Rapid Antigen Test | Administered when students have a concern of exposure but no symptoms. Results are received in 10 Minutes.
PCR Test | Administered when Covid symptoms are present. Students with symptoms are sent home after taking the PCR Test. Results take 2-4 days.
Here's the updated Testing Schedule:
1st-4th Period | Both Rapid Antigen and PCR Tests are available in the Nursing Office (located inside the Teen Health Center)
5th-6th Period | Rapid Antigen Tests are available in the Library (ask for Ms. Lee at the main desk)
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Read BHS News by Topic Online |
Find your school news and information by topic on the BHS Website by visiting the "all topics" page. |
BHS Building Still Closed to Guests |
Due to SPS protocols, the school building remains closed to visitors. Please wait outside the building and call the Main Office, 206-252-1000.
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Seattle Public Schools is aware of the governor’s plan to lift the state mask mandate on March 21 (and more recently the CDC's Feb. 25 masking guidelines).
The district will continue until further notice with our current policy requiring mask use by all students, staff, visitors and others while they are indoors and outdoors at all SPS buildings.
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Money Talks w/ JoLynn Berge |
SCPTSA is hosting Money Talks: Conversations with Assistant Superintendent of Business and Finance, JoLynn Berge at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 15 via Zoom.
Interpretation into Somali, Spanish, and Cantonese, live transcription closed captions provided.
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Stay in the Know With SPS |
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Celebrating Black History Month |
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It's "Budget Release" Week |
Buoyed by another positive revenue forecast on Feb. 16, lawmakers began releasing their budgets last week.
It started last Thursday with the Senate 2022 supplemental capital budget, continued on Sunday with the Senate 2022 supplemental transportation budget, and culminated with releases of 2022 supplemental operating, capital and transportation budgets on Monday, Feb. 21.
2022 supplemental Operating Budget comparison – High-level summary (see the summary chart in the full report)
2022 supplemental Capital Budget comparison (see the summary chart in the full report)
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The BHS PTSA offers Community Resources for informational purposes & does not necessarily support activities or views presented therein. |
Fred Hutch Internship Program | Deadline 3/31
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Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center's Summer High School Internship Program is a competitive, eight-week, full-time paid internship for rising 12th graders.
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Parent University talk with Dr. Lisa Damour |
Helping Kids and Teenagers Manage Intense Emotions with Dr. Lisa Damour at 5 p.m. Wednesday, March 16.
Our collective emotions have been heightened since the beginning of the pandemic. Now two years in, parents are noticing that these emotions can have a dramatic impact on their children’s behavior and are seeking to understand the connection.
Lisa Damour is the author of two New York Times best-selling books, "Untangled: Building Teenage Girls Through the Seven Transitions into Adulthood" and "Under Pressure: Confronting the Epidemic of Stress and Anxiety in Girls."
In an effort to make parenting resources more accessible to families, all virtual Parent University events are free, but please be sure to register in advance!
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Crisis Connections Teen Link program |
The group's teen volunteers are trained to listen to your concerns and talk with you about whatever’s on your mind – bullying, drug and alcohol concerns, relationships, stress, depression or any other issues you’re facing. No issue is too big or too small! Calls and chats are confidential.
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Washington World Fellows Leadership Program |
For Sophomores: The WA World Fellowship is a 2.5-year global leadership program that aims to equip Washington’s young leaders through academic preparation, leadership development, civic engagement, and international travel.
The purpose of the program is to provide students who may lack access to similar opportunities with training that will enhance their high school academics, support their trajectory into college, and encourage them to become leaders in their communities and beyond. Applications due March 14.
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Teens Needed as Girls Rock Math Counselors |
Looking for a fun, fulfilling way to earn service hours? If you're a female-identifying student who enjoys art and math, then consider filling out an application to become a Girls Rock Math camp counselor.
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Pedalheads Spring Break Camp Hiring |
Pedalheads is hiring teens, 16 and older, for its Spring Break Bike Camp April 11-15 at the Ballard Elks Club.
- Gain leadership experience and growth opportunities
- Work daytime hours outdoors with no weekend work
- Inspire kids to believe in themselves. There is no feeling like it!
Apply here. This Spring Break Camp is a great introduction for working in the group's summer program too.
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World Citizen Essay Contest |
This contest is sponsored by the UW Center for Global Studies. Essays due March 20.
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Time to register for UW Youth and Teen Programs Spring Writers Workshop, which runs Tuesday and Thursday evenings April 5 through May 26.
Instructor Julie Olsen will use a blend of whole group discussion, small group/partner work and individual work time in this virtual workshop.
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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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