Homecoming 2024 ...

What a Fun Homecoming 2024!

From dress up theme days, to Club Rush, to the spirited assembly, to football under the lights at Memorial, to the cheer team firing up the Beaver Brigade, to the sharp choreography of the Marching Band and Dance Team halftime show, to a breakfast fundraiser celebrating a champion (BHS legend Sue Stimac Verduin '78, see below), to the bejeweled Homecoming Dance, it was truly a magical Homecoming Week!

Thanks to the Associated Student Body for all their hard work this week to make Homecoming Week sparkle.

Breakfast of Champions Inspires

Co-sponsored by the Ballard High School Foundation and the Athletic Booster Club, the Breakfast of Champions was an inspired success Saturday as more than 250 members of the community came together to celebrate Sue Stimac Verduin '78, our inaugural BHS Woman of Impact honoree, as well as Empowering Women Through Sports.

While organizers are still tallying how much was raised for BHS teams, performing arts, cheer, dance and the central focus, mental-health initiatives for all students, the Homecoming-timed pancake breakfast was an uplifting way to bring together the Beaver community.

Thanks to: Principal Abby Hunt, Seattle University Athletic Director Shaney Fink and the entire SU Women's Basketball team, Event Chair Beth Sylves, Athletic Booster Club President Suzanne Dale Estey, Beverly and Johnny Verduin, Ballard High School Foundation Executive Director Dick Lee, Emcee Erin Mayovsky, student speaker Peyton N., alumni speaker Nancy MacGeorge, Coach Dale Griffith, Coach Malik Prince, the Ballard Pep Band, Cheer Team, Dance Team, all the student team representatives and coaches in attendance, and the many volunteers who made the breakfast a great success! Photos courtesy of Bruce Johnson/Rowland Studios.

SAT Testing Hall Monitors

Grades 9-11 Parents & Guardians Volunteers Needed Oct. 11

We need Parents/Guardians of Gr 9-11 students (not Gr 12) and SPS approved volunteers to help support the Senior SAT Testing with hall monitoring on Wednesday, Oct 11.

Shifts at 8:15 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. please sign up if you can help out. Thank you.

Send questions to: PTSA Coordinators at volunteer.ballardhs@gmail.com.

Parents/Guardians, Join Us!

Ballard Financial Aid Info Night Oct. 26

Worried about paying for your student’s college education?

Join us in the Ballard HS Performing Arts Center (PAC) on Thursday, Oct. 26 to hear Financial Advisor David Aramaki speak about strategies for your finances, college savings tools like 529s, the financial aid process, educational tax breaks, and other aspects of this major financial commitment. This event will not be recorded.

Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the program runs from 7-8:15 p.m. We will have tables with Seattle Promise Scholarship details, information about the new FAFSA & WASFA as well as other scholarship resources and more!

More info.

Student ID/ASB Card Photo Retake and Information

Student ID/ASB Cards have arrived at Ballard HS! Watch for more information posted by the ASB on where to pick up your Student ID/ASB Card and/or get your ASB Fee paid sticker.

Note: If the ASB Fee was paid in the first couple weeks of September the ASB Fee code is printed on the Card under the photo. If ASB Fees were paid later or the code is missing, students will need to pick up a Paid ASB Sticker to put on their Card.

Make Up Day Recap: Students who got photos on make-up day will get their ID cards mid October.

School pictures are used for the yearbook and Student ID cards and is an Activity Card if ASB fee is paid, all students will get their picture taken, no purchase required. If students didn’t get photos taken, they won’t have an ID.

Retake Day Oct 24: For students who want to retake a photo. If also they also want a new Student ID the cost is $5 that day. Students who did not get a photo taken for a Student ID/ASB Card. The Student ID for the Retake Day will be delivered around the end of October.

More info.

Seniors at School SAT Test Wednesday, Oct. 11

Seniors ONLY: Check-in 8:30 a.m. – 8:40 a.m. Late students will not be admitted.

School-Day SAT for All 12th Graders is this Wednesday, Oct. 11.

• All BHS Seniors are automatically enrolled.
• Students check-in at their testing location between 8:30 to 8:40 a.m.
• Students with approved College Board accommodations must check-in by 8:30 a.m. in the Counseling Center.
• Test begins promptly at 8:45 a.m.
• There will be NO regular classes on this day for Seniors (all Seniors will be taking the SAT)
• Testing will end at approximately 1:10 p.m. 
• Students will be dismissed to lunch, then home following the exam.

The SAT is an additional pathway to graduation. A qualifying score on the SAT can be used to satisfy the graduation requirement for ELA and/or math. SAT Testing Details on the Ballard HS SAT Info page.

BHS Date TBD Oct. 16-31

SPS School-Day PSAT/NMSQT for Juniors

Oct. 16-31 is the Test Window for School-Day PSAT/NMSQT for Grade 11 students. Ballard HS Testing Date TBD.

The College Board has transitioned the PSAT/NMSQT to a Digital Exam and SPS High Schools will administer the PSAT/NMSQT during this window.

IMPORTANT: All Grade 11 students will be required to use their SPS devices for the PSAT/NMSQT. More info.

AP Exam Registration & Payments Due by Nov. 6

Important! Ballard HS Students that want to take an AP Exam MUST register AND then pay (via Parent/Guardian's Source/Schoolpay) for their AP Exams by Monday, Nov. 6.

Please refer to the BHS AP Information page for complete details.

Assessments Overview: Check out the BHS Assessments page for more information on all exams administered at BHS.

Bucky Mascot a Busy Beaver!

Congrats to Nina A., who was recently featured in a Seattle Public Schools news post, "Igniting School Spirit":

At Ballard High School, Nina A. is one busy beaver. The junior is involved in student government, Link Crew, lacrosse, choir and is a member of the cheerleading squad. She’s also the school mascot, Bucky the Beaver. For Nina, participating in school activities – especially being the school mascot – deepens her connections and gives her a sense of pride.

“I can be walking, and they’ll be like, ‘Bucky!’ and I’ll get a high five, or I’ll get a hug, and I’m like, this is awesome because they don’t even know who they’re talking to, but they just know that they love this thing,” Nina said. “It does give me a sense of pride in that I feel like I get to be connected with everyone no matter what and no matter who they are.”

Apply to be an ASB Freshman Ambassador

Attention all Freshmen: Freshmen ASB Elections are happening for our three ambassador positions. ELA teachers have the application.

Questions, come see Ms. Lehni or Taiya Fletcher. More info is available on @ballardclassof2027.

Applications due Oct. 13

Senior Portrait Upload Due Oct. 31

If interested in doing so, senior families can upload one senior portrait to Herff Jones eShare by Tuesday, Oct. 31 for use in The Shingle yearbook.

Full upload instruction and senior portrait requirements are available on the BHS website.

If seniors do not submit a photo to the yearbook staff by the deadline, the yearbook staff will use the student ID photo instead.

Graduation Date Set!

June 14, 2024

Seattle Public Schools recently released the dates for the 2024 graduations.

Ballard High School's graduation ceremony is June 14, 2024, with location and times TBD.

More info

PTSA Oct. 17 General Meeting

Fentanyl Awareness & Substance Abuse Prevention Strategies

Ballard Community: Mark your calendars for our Fall General Meeting 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 17 in the Library.

Lynnet Mitchell, SPS's Healthy Schools Coordinator of Prevention and Intervention, will provide a fentanyl awareness training with substance abuse prevention strategies families can use in their own homes.

In addition to Lynnet's important presentation, we will be sharing building wellness resources.

Principal Abby Hunt will have a school update. Members will also vote on our Standing Rules and final 2023-24 PTSA Budget.

The meeting will be presented in a hybrid, in-person and Zoom format. Email President Karla Rava at bhs.ptsa.pres@gmail.com for the meeting link.

This Fall General Meeting will follow a 5:30 p.m. PTSA Board (business) meeting, also in the library. All are welcome at both meetings, members can vote!

Become a Member by Oct. 13, Win BHS Swag!

Ballard PTSA Membership Drive Extended ONE WEEK!

The Ballard High School PTSA Membership Drive is in full swing, and we've got an exciting incentive to encourage you to join us!

From now through Oct. 13, when you become a PTSA member, your name will automatically be entered into a special raffle for a chance to win fantastic Ballard swag. Are you one of the 200+ who have already signed up to be a member? Congratulations! You are already in the drawing!

Our children may be growing up, but the PTSA needs you to support the mission of an inclusive, supportive community that cultivates a tradition of excellence for all students. The PTSA organizes programming to support parents, teachers, and students. PTSA sponsored activities include everything from parent education sessions to teacher grants, to Bucky's Home for the Holidays. With your membership, we are able to impact the number of seats we are allowed at the WSPTA Fall Legislative Assembly and the number of submissions available for our students in the annual PTA Reflections Program.

Join the Ballard PTSA before Oct. 13, and you could be our lucky drawing winner! Thank you for being a part of the Ballard High School PTSA family!

Fall Direct Appeal Chair Needed

PTSA Direct Appeal runs late October through the end of the calendar year, and dollars raised go straight to our twice yearly teacher grant program.

We need a Direct Appeal Chair to coordinate the Direct Appeal fall mailings. This position can be shared and is easy to do a few hours weekly from home between late October and mid-January.

If you want more information, email Victoria Watson at join.bhs.ptsa@gmail.com. More info.

Bites & Ballots Candidate Forum Oct. 10

Interested in learning about candidates for the upcoming City Council and Seattle Public Schools Board Elections? Attend Bites & Ballots: A Candidate Forum on Education at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct.10 at Rainier Avenue Church, 5900 Rainier Ave. S.

Bites & Ballots is a public, free and accessible event for parents (bring your family) to share a free meal with Seattle School Board and City Council candidates. This is your opportunity to meet local candidates up close and personal and ask them your questions about schools directly!

Information and registration.

Join the Gala Fundraiser Committee

Ballard parents’ favorite fundraiser is back! Don’t miss the fun at Block 41 on Sunday, March 24 from 5 to 9:30 p.m.

This year’s Ballard High School PTSA Fundraising Gala will offer loads of great items for bidding, from restaurant gift cards to amazing trips away!

Sponsorship Opportunities: Do you have, or know of, a business that could support the PTSA Fundraising Gala as a sponsor? Sponsorship levels start at just $250 and include recognition leading up to and throughout the event. Email ballardgala@gmail.com for more information on sponsorships.

Volunteers are also needed! We continue to add to our team as the season progresses. Let us know if you would like to lend a hand by emailing ballardgala@gmail.com.

September Top 10 Books, Patrons Announced

We've got some great news Beaver Readers! Check out these jaw-dropping stats: 2,003 books checked out in September! Also, here are the top 15 titles

Also, well done to the top 10 Beaver Reader patrons:

1. Noah M.
2. Saffire C.
3. Ione R.
4. Sky C.
5. Camden T.
6. Elena T.
7. Benjamin B.
8. Gillian K.
9. Roman B.
10. Mia C.

Graphic c/o and follow @beaverreadersbhs.

Meet Library Assistant Britta Bowman

Welcome to new Library Assistant Britta Bowman!

Britta Bowman has over 18 years of experience working in and with K-8 schools. She started as a parent volunteer when her daughter was in kindergarten and since then, has held various PTA leadership positions and spent many years tutoring elementary students in math. Prior to working in the BHS library, Britta was the registrar/administrative secretary at Salmon Bay K-8 school for six years.   

Working with students, staff and school communities brings much joy to Britta these past 18 years. She strongly believes in supporting all students in their educational and social/emotional needs and goals. When not working in the library, Britta spends time hiking in the PNW, gardening, reading, knitting and road tripping. Say hello to Britta at the library desk or bmbowman@seattleschools.org

Fun Slides Collecting Dust?

The Ballard Library was gifted a slide projector, but alas, no slides! Do you have any laying around that you'd like to donate?

The library would love them! Drop off at the checkout desk.

Questions? Email tschambers@seattleschools.org

More library news updates and resources are on the BHS website.

Seattle Promise Information

The Seattle Promise scholarship provides up to two years or 90 credits of free tuition towards a graduating SPS senior’s first degree at Seattle Colleges. Students can choose to study at North Seattle College, Seattle Central College, or South Seattle College. With two years of tuition-free college students can dive into their studies and find an educational path that leads to a career they’ll love. 

All Class of 2024 Seattle public high school graduates are eligible, regardless of grade point average, income, or country of birth. Students begin their studies in Fall 2024. 

Learn more about Seattle Promise on the Seattle College website.

Seattle Promise Outreach Specialist

Need help with your Seattle Promise Application?

Our BHS Outreach Specialist is Trinity Covington (trinity.covington@seattlecolleges.edu)

She is in the Ballard High School Counseling Center from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Tuesdays



Learn more about Seattle Promise on the Seattle College website.

More info on the Counseling Center's Applying to College page.

College Application Drop-In Help

Seniors! Come get help with your college admission applications!

Drop-in help is available in the Counseling Center on the following Wednesdays after school (2:30-3:30 p.m.):

• Oct. 18
• Nov. 1 & 22
• Dec. 6
• Jan. 3 & 31

Bring your laptop and/or your questions!

More info.

Helpful Planning Checklists By Grade Level

Did you know?

The Ballard HS Counselors have helpful checklists for students and parents by grade level on the school website.

Check it out!

FAFSA/WASFA Application Forms Open in December

BIG changes are coming to the 2024-25 Federal Application for Student Aid (FAFSA) application including when you can apply. The FAFSA form will not open until December. The WASFA (Washington Application for State Financial Aid) will also be delayed until the FAFSA opens.

This delay is due to some positive changes in the financial aid application process including a shorter less complex form, more students being eligible for Pell Grants, and larger Pell awards. More on financial aid information is available on the Wa Student Achievement Council site.

College Visits

Juniors & Seniors Sign up on Naviance for College Visits

Students! More than 50 College Admissions Representatives have signed up to visit the Counseling Center.

Visit the Naviance website or the College Visit page to sign up.

See Ms. Bristol in the Counseling Center if you need help signing up.

Shaping High School Asian Pacific Islanders for the Next Generation (SHAPING) is a leadership conference that encourages junior and senior high school-level students of Asian-American/Pacific Islander descent to pursue higher education on Oct. 20-22 at the WSU Pullman Campus.

Complete a priority application by Oct. 9. Applications close on Oct. 15. More info.

Scholarship Offering

Ballard Elks Lodge

The Ballard Elks Lodge awards three local male and female seniors $1,000 each to be used towards college tuition. Applicants will be judged on scholarship, leadership, and financial need. They do not need to be related to a member of the Elks. Applicants may also be considered for additional State and National Elks scholarships. Read the FAQ for more details. Be sure to select "Ballard Elks" during the application process.



More info on the Scholarship Bulletins page.

Scholarship Offering

WSU Regents Scholars Program

WSU's Regents Scholars Program nominations are now open, seeking students with outstanding academic potential who have demonstrated leadership through contribution to community, family and/or school activities. Students must have a minimum 3.6 GPA at the time of application submission to qualify. Please see your counselor by Oct. 23 if you are interested in being considered.

All eligible nominees who complete the application process, will receive a Regents Scholars award, which provides $4,000 per academic year for four years. Those students will then compete for the Distinguished Regents Scholars Award, which covers full tuition and fees for four years, approximately $62,000. More info.

Service Learning Offers Lessons Beyond Classroom

Service Learning is giving time, without pay. One of the graduation requirements for SPS is 60 hours of Service Learning. The Counseling Center posts service-learning resources at school and online.

For questions, email Counseling Secretary Carol Bristol at chbristol@seattleschools.org.

Student volunteers are needed Saturday, Oct. 28 for the Sunset Hill Community Association's Family Halloween Parade & Party. Not-too scary costumes encouraged. Need to enjoy kids and be fun-loving. Job options and signup.

For more information please contact Ms. Drummond at events@sunsethillcommunity.org.

Career Exploration Day

Woodland Park Zoo

Woodland Park Zoo is offering a Career Exploration Day, an all-day event that will allow high school students to explore different careers at the zoo from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 13! (SPS in-service day, no school.) This is a great opportunity for teens curious about careers in animal welfare, exhibit design, conservation and more.

Cost: $50 (scholarships available). More info.

Internship

Ace Mentor Program

The ACE Mentor Program of America, founded in 1994, is a no-cost after-school program that prioritizes workforce development for high school students by connecting them with experts from the design and construction industry.

Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis, with the exception of seniors and returning students getting higher priority.

Registation due Oct. 13. Apply here. More info.

More offerings on the Counseling Center News page.

Buy Tickets for the Fall Play

Fall Play | Sonnets for a New Century

The fall play, "Sonnet for a New Century," will be performed at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 19-21 in the Performing Arts Center.

The show is a devised play based on the work of playwright Jose Rivera. It explores themes of love, loss, and everything in between. A rare opportunity for our students to speak as themselves, "Sonnets" is written by the students about their own lives. It is a vulnerable, honest piece about what it means to grow up in a new century, with a world of unknown laid out ahead.

Buy Tickets Today!

Fill a Goodwill Truck Event Oct. 15

Fall is a great time to clean out your garage and closets! Goodwill trucks will be parked in the BHS parking lot on Sunday, Oct. 15 from 9 a.m. to noon. Bring your donations and your neighbor’s too! For every truck we fill we get $600 for BPA! 

Students can earn service hours and parents are encouraged to participate. Tasks include sorting, unloading cars and traffic control.

Sign up for the October 15 event here!

Coming Soon, BPA Coffee Sale Fundraiser!

Support Ballard Performing Arts by ordering your favorite coffees from Caffe Appassionato between October 18 – November 5!

For each bag sold, the BPA student you name will earn $6 toward program fees, camps and trips. Proceeds with no student named will go into the BPA general fund. A link to purchase will be available on October 18!

Want more BPA updates?

Subscribe to the weekly Ballard Performing Arts Newsletter for more Ballard Performing Arts news and updates.

October 9 Athletic Booster Club Meeting

The next Athletic Booster Club meeting is at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 9

at Ballard Elks Club, 6411 Seaview Ave. N.W.

At our next meeting, we'll meet some coaches and players from Girls Lacrosse and learn more about their program. Come and join us!

More information in the October ABC Newsletter.

Slowpitch Metro Tourney Starts Thursday

Beaver fans: Go cheer Slowpitch Softball as they compete in the Metro League Tournament which starts at 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 12 at SWAC, 2600 S.W. Thistle St. (Bracket and Ballard's game time TBD, will provide updates on BHS website when known.)

There will be a charge for entry at the gates. Tickets and more info.

Prior to the tournament, Softpitch also faces Nathan Hale at 4 p.m. Monday, Oct. 9 at the SWAC.

Follow the team @ballardbeaversoftball

Swim Takes on Ingraham Friday

The Ballard Girls Swim & Dive team has two more dual meets in their regular season, both starting at 4 p.m.:

Oct. 13 Ingraham (Away)

Oct. 20 Bishop Blanchet (Home)

Metros will be Oct. 27-28 at Snohomish Aquatic Center

Follow the Ballard Girls swim team on Instagram: @bhsgirlsswimanddive.

Final Home Football Game 5 p.m. Friday vs. O'Dea

Support our Football Team and join the Beaver Brigade at Memorial Stadium for the final home game of the season at 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 13 against O'Dea

Schedule. Buy tickets online through Hometown Ticketing. Photo c/o and follow the team @ballardbeaverfootball

Win Over Hale Follows Volleyball Homecoming Tailgate

The 6-2 (League, 6-3 overall) Volleyball team celebrated Homecoming Week with a tailgate pizza and cookie dough fundraiser for women in sports on Wednesday. They also came away with a win, 3-0 over Nathan Hale. Congrats!

Varsity Schedule, all games start at 7 p.m. | Fan Theme

• Oct. 9 vs. Chief Sealth | Blackout
• Oct. 16 vs. Cleveland | Pink Out
• Oct. 18 @ Ingraham | BHS Colors
• Oct. 23 vs. Garfield | Blackout
• Oct. 25 @ Franklin | BHS Colors

Photo c/o and follow the team @ballardvolleyball.

Student fans: Are you free after school Monday and Wednesday and in need of service hours? Help out the volleyball team with set up and stats! DM Instagram @ballardvolleyball for more information.

Cheer Soccer Monday at Home Against Prep

Want to cheer on the 3-3-1 (Metro, 4-3-1 overall) Varsity Soccer team? You'll have a few more chances during the regular season with their next two at home! Schedule.

Monday, Oct. 9 | Seattle Prep, 5:30 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 13 | Ingraham, 5:30 p.m.

Photo c/o Lisa Vanderford-Anderson. Follow the team @ballardgirlsoccer

Cross Country Mid-Season Update

From Coach Day Frostenson: Halfway through our season, Beaver XC is racking up great results! Boys and Girls have won 2 Metro League meets, and the Girls team has placed in the top 3 of the 3 invitationals entered. 

With 86 athletes that get racing opportunities at every meet, BHSXC is one of the largest programs in Metro League, and has sent athletes to the State Meet for 8 years in a row.

Come cheer our teams at our last 2 local meets! Races at Woodland Park start at 3:40 p.m.: our regular season finale is Wednesday, Oct. 11, and the Metro League Championship is Thursday, Oct. 19.

Meet results and schedule. Photos c/o parent volunteers. Follow team at @ballardhsxc.

Winter Sports Signup Coming

It's almost time to cheer Ballard's Winter Athletics teams! Ballard offers the following programs:

Basketball | Gymnastics | Boys Swim & Dive | Boys & Girls Wrestling | Girls Bowling | Girls Flag Football | Mixed Ultimate Frisbee (club) | Unified Basketball

The deadline to submit winter sports athletics registration Final Forms is Tuesday, Nov. 7 with Winter Sports starting Monday, Nov. 13.

Get important news and information on the Ballard High School Athletics webpage.

Golf Teams Face Prep at West Seattle Course Oct. 9

Ballard Golf tees off against Seattle Prep at 3 p.m. Monday, Oct. 9 at West Seattle and 3 p.m. Monday, Oct. 16 at Jefferson against O'Dea for the boys team and Holy Names Academy for the girls team. Full schedules for both the 4-4 Boys Team and 4-3 Girls Team. Photo c/o and follow @ballard.golf.

BUF Wins 2023 Spring Reign Spirit Award

The Ballard Ultimate mixed team won the 2023 Spring Reign Spirit award for awesome sportspersonship! Check out our cool frisbee award in the BHS trophy case. Fall season update: Boys (Bx) Varsity and JV games are underway! The Bx Varsity team beat undefeated Cleveland HS on September 27. The Girls (Gx) team is also playing in a club league this fall. Find our remaining Fall season game schedule here. Go BUF! 

For the latest on BUF, visit ballardultimate.org. Follow the team @bufballard. Thanks to BUF Parent Georgette Semroc for the update!

Interest Meeting 3 p.m. Oct. 11

Boys Lacrosse Fall Ball

Interested in trying a new competitive team sport? Want to join a great team and community? Consider joining Ballard Boys Lacrosse! Student-athletes of all experience levels are welcome to join. We will be having our fall season in November where new players will be given the opportunity to learn and grow while more experienced players have a chance to improve their existing skills and build on team concepts. We will have a team meeting at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 11 in the Commons to discuss Fall Ball expectations and schedule. Questions? Email Coach Pryphun at raypryphun@gmail.com. More info.

The Ballard PTSA DEI Committee meets the first Tuesday of each month. The next DEI Committee meeting is 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 7 at Station 18, 5425 Russell Ave. N.W. 

We’d love to see you there!

Please reach out if you're interested, have any questions, or see an interesting event that celebrates Diversity, Equity, or Inclusion and you’d like to see it highlighted: DEIatBHS@gmail.com

Upcoming Events

October 9 is Indigenous People’s Day. Seattle is home to the Duwamish people and many others. Learn more about the Duwamish Tribe.

Learn more in person about the Duwamish people, past and present, at the Log House Museum: Southwest Seattle Historical Society - Log House Museum - Promoting local heritage through education, preservation, and advocacy

October 12-22 The 18th annual Tasveer South Asian Film Festival (TSAFF) transforms cinema into a captivating platform for conversations and exploration. Presented in 26 languages, the films promise an unparalleled global cinematic journey reflecting the rich tapestry of South Asian stories. Schedule - TasveerFestival 2023  

In the News

Find ‘joy’ at new Chinatown International District bookstore | The Seattle Times

Indigenous Peoples’ Day Act Reintroduced in Congress | Currents (nativenewsonline.net)

PHOTO ESSAY | Walk the Block 2023 | South Seattle Emerald 

Indigenous Boarding Schools: Unveiling a Painful History and Resilient Spirit | South Seattle Emerald