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Seniors Final Week:
AND Graduation, 8 p.m. Memorial Stadium (seniors arrive before 7:30 p.m.)
AND PTSA SPREE, leaves following ceremony from Memorial Stadium Parking Lot
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BHS PTSA Awards & General Meeting June 7
Celebrate a Year of Ballard PTSA
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You are invited to help recognize the Ballard High School PTSA Educators/Staff Members, Volunteers and Advocate of the Year at 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 7 in the Library! Celebrate a year of creative teaching, and boundless care for our school community! The awards portion of the evening will follow Principal Abby Hunt's school update and a short PTSA business meeting. Enjoy some cookies and refreshments too. Full details, come and enjoy the fun!
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Thanks for Your Help with Laptop Returns! |
Thank you to the Ballard Parents/Guardians who have signed up to assist with the end-of-year return of laptops, textbooks and library books! This is such a help for our students and staff, and we are so appreciative. There are just a few more positions needed from 12:30-4 p.m. June 29. Questions? Email Assistant Library Alana Gaulin at aconeillgaul@seattleschools.org
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Beaver Readers, Please Return Your Books |
Ballard HS students please return the books that you are finished reading to Ballard High School Library by June 6 to get help her get ready for year end!
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We are reaching out with a final plea for SPREE chaperones. We need 10 more parents/guardians to sign up. Traditionally, Junior families have been asked to step up and pay it forward so you can know your senior’s grad trip will be covered too. We understand this is a giant request, but the experience is really fun for chaperones and an event you will want to know about as your student becomes a senior in a few weeks. When you sign up to be a chaperone, you’ll help us keep the 30+ year BHS tradition of safe and fun celebration going for your own senior class.
A professional event company runs our Senior SPREE so, as a chaperone, you won’t run any activities or entertain students. We have that planned and covered! And, if you don’t have it in you to pull an all-nighter, there are half-night and all-night chaperone options. Learn more and sign up here!
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- Monday, June 12: Disney Day, Disney Attire
- Tuesday, June 13: Night in Nashville, Country Day
- Wednesday, June 14: I Love NYC, Formal Attire
- Popsicle Social After School
- Thursday, June 15: Suns Out vs Granola, Beach vs Mountain
- Field Day During Lunch
- Friday, June 16: Class Colors, Moving Up Assembly
- Special Bell Schedule
- Moving Up Assembly
- Pre-Purchased Yearbook Distribution
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Students Honored at NW High School Film Fest |
Award of Excellence:
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Happy Woman – Documentary – Director Lucas S.-R. '24
Honorable Mentions:
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Window Shopping – Art Film – Director/Editor Lucas S.-R. '24 and Editor Isabel B. '24
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Meat Cute – Comedic Narrative – Producers Naomi H. '24, Rowan R. '23, Miriam G. '25, Meilee R. '24
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Stories Through Bone – Documentary – Director Matthew W. '23
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Through a Window – Dramatic Narrative – Director Lola F. '23, Editor Isabell B. '24, Producer McCall H. '24
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Infatuation – Music Video – Director/Editor Hazel H. ‘25
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Take Your Meds – PSA/Anti-ad – Director Meilee R. ‘24; Producers Nani N '24., Gigi G. ‘26 and Grayson R. ‘26
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Film Program Featured on SPS Video |
Check out SPS's new Career Pathways video, "SPS Pathway Arts Design And Graphics," featuring Digital Film teacher Mr. Steven Bradford and students from the Ballard Digital Filmmaking program.
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Environmental Sci. Class Sponsors Clothing Swap |
Students: Do you have clothes you want to get rid of? Do you want new clothes? Donate to the Ballard Clothing Swap in the green bins by the library, and the LA & Math pods! Students from the AP Environmental Science Class will organize the clothes and on June 9 anyone can come pick out items for free! More info.
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Time to pick up the newest issue of the Talisman! The Ballard HS award-winning student-produced newspaper also has updated articles online. Visit the Talisman website for the most recent articles or grab a copy at the Talisman Newsstand box near the Main Office or in the Library! [MORE INFO]
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Friday, June 23
Graduation Class of 2023
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We are all looking forward to celebrating the Class of 2023 at their graduation at 8 p.m. Friday, June 23 at Memorial Stadium. Here are some helpful updates for graduates and their families:
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Graduation Rehearsal will be 12:45-2:40 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center. Seniors must attend the Rehearsal in order to participate in Graduation at Memorial Stadium, but only have to be at school that day during the rehearsal.
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Students need to arrive at Memorial Stadium before 7:30 p.m. and will enter the stadium via the Players' Entrance (north side of stadium) off Republican. Note: This road is a one-way L-shaped "experience" (AKA crowded) from 5th Avenue N. to Mercer Street, so quick drop-offs may not be that quick.
- Parking is limited and Lincoln's graduation is right before ours, so plan accordingly.
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Graduates will exit on the east side of the stadium, so families can plan to meet them near the International Fountain. Insider tip: Plan your fountain "meet spot" before the big event as it will be darker after the ceremony, with a sea of red gown grads! That way you can get a fun fountain photo of your cap and gown-dressed student during daylight too!
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SPREE celebrants will check in and leave on their buses from the Memorial Stadium parking lot. Graduates must bring their IDs for check-in. Full details will be emailed to participants. See the SPREE announcement below in this newsletter for an important reminder regarding forms and information on bus signups.
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Mark Your Calendars, seniors!
- Courtesy of the Ballard PTSA and ASB, pick up a free Class of 2023 yard sign in the hall outside of the BHS Library!
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Due Now: Service Learning Forms Due for Above & Beyond. Learn more.
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Due Now: Naviance Required Steps for HS Beyond Plan completed. Learn more or talk to your Counselor.
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June 6: Ballard HS Library Books due back to the library.
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June 12-16: Beaver Week
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June 15: Senior Dinner and Athletics & Senior Academic Awards held at the Elks Club. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Start time is 6 p.m. Full details.
Senior Finals Week:
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June 20: Regular Bell Schedule | Senior Finals: Class Periods: 1, 3 & 5
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June 21: Regular Wednesday Bell Schedule | Senior Finals: Class Periods 2, 4 & 6
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June 22: Regular Bell Schedule | A 1-6 period day schedule, complete Senior Check-Out: Pay fines and check-in laptop.
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Golden Beavers Scholarship Luncheon |
On May 21, the Ballard High School Foundation awarded $37,000 in scholarships to 23 graduating seniors at the Golden Beavers Scholarship Luncheon at Ristorante Picolino’s. Congratulations to all the recipients and thanks to the Foundation for their long-time support of our graduates through their scholarship program! |
Stim Bullitt Civic Courage Scholarship |
Bus Sign-Up June 13-14
SPREE Permission Forms Due June 8
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Hey Seniors! Thank you for signing up to join this year’s Senior SPREE — your all-night grad party. We have chartered buses ready to whisk you from Memorial Stadium to two amazing secret venues throughout the night.
Before all of that can happen, we have two tasks for you:
- If you haven’t already, please fill out the required permission forms. You will not be allowed to sign up for a bus or board the buses on graduation night unless these have been turned in. Find the forms here, fill them out and drop them off in the Main Office ASAP. We need them no later than June 8.
- Mark your calendars for bus sign-ups and ensure you sit with your friends. Please visit our bus sign-up station on Tuesday, June 13 or Wednesday, June 14 at lunch. Tables will be set up in the lower lobby, outside of the BHS Office. If you can’t attend the sign-up dates, we’ll assign you to a bus. Important! Your SPREE paperwork MUST be turned in before you can sign-up for a bus.
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Seattle Skills Center Summer Schedule
Sample a Career, While Earning CTE Credits
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Seattle Public Schools offers introductory Career and Technical Education (CTE) courses each summer through the Seattle Skills Center. Summer classes are introductory versions of what Seattle Skills Center typically offers during the school year. Earn .5 high school CTE credits during classes that run 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, July 10 through Aug. 3. Application and more details.
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Counseling Center Offers College Visit Info |
Students! A Ballard HS alum will be here Tuesday, June 6 at 12:45 p.m. in the Counseling Center to talk about her experience studying abroad at Queen’s University Belfast. She will also touch on topics which include: Tips for studying abroad, courses she’s taken, her major, and her scholarship search. If you are interested in hearing what she has to say, you can sign up for the event on Naviance under "What’s New". See Ms. Bristol in the Counseling Center if you have any questions.
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More helpful post-high school resources on the Counseling Center webpages:
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More Service Learning Options |
Here are some upcoming Service Learning Opportunities. |
➤ Ballard Community Center is looking for students to assist with its K-5 summer camps (9 a.m. to noon and 1-4 p.m. weekdays) and weekly “Tuesdays in Ballard” community barbecue. Contact Coordinator Timothy Ewings at Timothy.Ewings@seattle.gov or 206-684-4093 for details. |
➤ The Ballard Tool Library seeks an enthusiastic and creative high school student to join our team as our Social Media Coordinator. Help expand the tool library's social media reach. Develop valuable skills in social media management while making a positive impact in your community. This volunteer role will require a 4-hour per week commitment from July through August. Interested? Please email Mackenzie Kroon at Manager@ballardtoollibrary.org by June 15.
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Ballard Performing Arts Spring Concerts |
Enjoy this encore recording of the June 1 Spring Choir Concert! Let’s continue celebrating our graduating seniors and a wonderful year of music! If you know any incoming students and families, encourage them to attend!
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Tuesday: Orchestra Spring Concert
Thursday: Band Spring Concert
All performances are at 7:30 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center and will be livestreamed on the Ballard Performing Arts YouTube channel. Full details.
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Sign Up for Fall Athletics |
➤ June 5: Boys Swimming (new & returning) will be meeting in Coach Morean’s classroom in the History Pod at the start of lunch. Interested in swimming next year and want to learn about off-season captain’s practices, summer workouts, weight-lifting and other cross training opportunities please come out to our session and hear from our rising Sr Captains. Please reach out to Coach Morean if you want more details and are unable to attend the lunch meeting.
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Athletic Booster Club Board Meeting June 5 |
Team parents and guardians and other BHS sport boosters too! Learn more about the Athletic Booster Club and meet next year's Board at the group's final meeting of the school year at 6:30 p.m. Monday, June 5 at the Ballard Elks Lodge (6411 Seaview Ave. N.W.). More information.
Also, look for the ABC's Spring Sports wrap-up edition, coming later this week. Want to subscribe? Sign up here!
That's a photo of ABC volunteers with Coach Thornton-Jack at last year's Seafoodfest. They'll be back this summer with a table too, stop by and say hi!
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SPS Laptop Return Coming Soon |
Students: SPS Laptop Check-in Days are coming up on June 22 for seniors and June 27-29 for Grades 9-11. Please return laptops/charger cords to Room N110. The district needs to update them and have them ready for Fall.
Watch Ms. Chambers' video on how to determine what materials you have borrowed that need to be returned.
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As Principal Hunt mentioned in her Friday Message: " ... It does impact our building budget if we do not get these items returned or fines paid. I really appreciate you taking the time to check on your student’s account as we wrap up the school year."
If you have questions or need assistance before then, the Tech Room (N110) is open Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays before school and during lunch. In addition, it is open Wednesdays after school until 3:30 p.m. More info on Laptop Returns.
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Seniors: Vaccines at Teen Health Center |
From Karen Boudour, ARNP in the Ballard Teen Health Center:
Seniors! Have you received all your vaccines? Many teens are missing the meningococcal vaccines (Menactra and Men B). Please stop by the Teen Health Center if you would like us to check your vaccine records. We provide vaccines to all students at no cost to families. We can also provide TB (Tuberculosis) tests if you are starting a program that requires one.
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Safe and Welcoming Schools Update |
You can also find it in the District News section, along with other helpful SPS updates, on the Ballard High School Calendar & News page.
Note: You'll want to "favorite" this important webpage as it also has an archive of PTSA Newsletters, the School Bulletin, our School Calendar, our upcoming School Events and District News ... all in one location!
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Magnolia Shuttle Bus Meeting |
Seattle Public Schools Transportation Department will be offering an online Community Information Session on proposed changes for 2023-24, including the elimination of high school shuttles (including the morning Magnolia to Ballard school bus), from 6-7 p.m. Tuesday, June 13 via Teams.
Meeting ID: 271 604 224 120
Passcode: gjwppQ
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SPS Algebra/Geometry Digital Materials Adoption Committee |
Interested in helping to guide SPS mathematics curriculum? Apply to be a member of the Algebra 1-Geometry-Algebra 2 Digital Instructional Materials Adoption Committee.
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Students, staff, and families are invited to join Seattle Public Schools Sunday, June 25 for the Seattle PRIDE Parade.
Meet prior to the parade’s start time to decorate posters and start staging on 4th Avenue. At 11 a.m., the parade will begin its route north along 4th Avenue between Union and the Seattle Center, where the party will continue with family-friendly festivities. Full Details
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2023 Final Legislative Scorecard Available |
How did Washington State PTA legislative positions and resolutions do in the 2023 session? Take a look at the 2023 Legislative Scorecard created by WSPTA legislative consultant Marie Sullivan. The scorecard includes the major policy bills and budget related to adopted legislative positions and resolutions.
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Learn How School Funding Works |
Are you curious about how school funding works in Washington State? Join WSPTA's free informational webinar at 7 p.m. on June 12, featuring JoLynn Berge who is Deputy Superintendent of ESD 113, and incoming Deputy Superintendent of Northshore School District. Register here.
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See an interesting event that celebrates Diversity, Equity, or Inclusion and you’d like to see it highlighted here? Please send it our way! DEIatBHS@gmail.com
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The Ballard PTSA DEI Committee will be meeting at 7 p.m. Monday, June 5 at Station 18 in Ballard. We’d love to see you there!
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June 9 through May 12, 2024 at Wing Luke Museum ($10-$17 tickets): "Featuring the work of the Guma' Gela', a queer CHamoru art collective made up of members from the Marianas and in the diaspora. The exhibit explores their motto 'part land, part sea, all ancestry' through original art, adornments, and design.” Guma' Gela': Part Land, Part Sea, All Ancestry Exhibit — Wing Luke Museum
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- Explore the Museum and meet some of our fantastic community partners
- Create your own DIY Zine with Push/Pull
- Learn the basics of runway and explore the history and culture of ballroom with Julian Lanvin of the Xclusive House of Lanvin
- Enjoy a drag show and meet and greet with the amazing Rita LaRue
- Dance your heart out with DJ Toya B
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Teen Resource Fair June 7 |
Seattle-area teens are invited to “Back to the Future”, a Teen Town Hall and Resource Fair 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, June 7 at Langston Hughes Performing Arts Center, 104 17th Ave. S.
This is a FREE event to shine light on Seattle’s future leaders and for teens to learn how the city and community partners are here to support them. It will include a resource and job fair, panel discussion, and Q&A with community leaders and teens, as well as an address by Mayor Bruce Harrell. More information.
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UW Youth & Teen Programs are offering a unique new class, Podcasting: Storytelling & Audio Production. This on-campus class will run July 3-14 from 1-4 p.m. Full details.
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Please join three area professionals for a College Planning Night at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 8 via Zoom.
There are a lot of changes to college admissions this year!
Teri Thompson, of Thompson College Consulting, will discuss how acceptance rates have been dropping at selective colleges, including at our own University of Washington, and strategies that students can use to build their college lists.
Greg Smith, of Northwest Educational Services will discuss the test-optional landscape and how that is changing, especially with the new SAT coming out in 2024.
And financial planner, Albert Israel, will talk about the new FAFSA which is due to come out in December 2023 and how college aid is quantified.
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We're hearing about a lot of area opportunities for teen summer enrichment.
Here are some options:
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Loyal Heights June 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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