Congratulations
Class of 2022!
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Have a Great Summer Break, Beavers!
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Celebrate the Best of BHS! PTSA Awards
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Congratulations to our 2021-22 Educators of the Year: Sophiana Banholzer, Science; David Furman, Special Education; and Jay Gillespie, Band Director! Also, Golden Acorn (volunteers of year) recipients/Ballard Performing Arts Co-Presidents Rachel Hart Rios and Jeannette Chen.
At our year-end General Meeting, we also:
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Congratulations and good luck on your finals, Beavers, it's the last week of school! Here's your linked [ FINAL WEEK BELL SCHEDULE]. |
Return Books To Library, Pay Fines Online |
Textbooks and library books (that you are no longer using) should be returned to the library. Also, please note, while you're cleaning out your lockers for books: All PE lockers need to be cleaned out by June 16. After this date the locks will be cut off and any items remaining will be donated.
We've included a video on how to check your account for overdue library books, textbooks, parking tickets, and general fines. Fines can paid on the Parent/Guardian Source/SchoolPay or in the Activity Center (AC) in person.
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Return Laptops/Cords to N110 June 16-17 |
Please return laptops/charger cords June 16-17 to Room N110. Students must return their laptops/cords so SPS can get the devices updated for the 2022-23 school year.
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This is it! Senior Graduation June 15
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- SPREE Paperwork Due to Main Office (or before you get on SPREE bus)
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Graduation Yard Sign Pickup Details TBA, awaiting FedEx delivery. We will reach out with pickup information when known. (Thank you for your patience.)
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Wednesday, June 15 | Graduation
- Mandatory Rehearsal is at 10 a.m. Students are responsible for finding their way to Memorial Stadium.
- Graduation Ceremony arrival time TBA at the Rehearsal.
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Graduation Ceremony is 8 p.m. at Memorial Stadium.
- No tickets are needed to attend. Seating will be available on both sides.
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Parking will be limited. There is another SPS high school graduation before BHS so please plan accordingly.
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June 15-early June 16 | SPREE Senior Party
- Check in with SPREE Volunteers at the MoPop Turnaround (5th Ave. N. and N. Harrison St.) at 9:30 p.m.
- Wear comfy clothes and bring socks. Phone, purses allowed but no backpacks.
- Parents/guardians must pick up student celebrants from staff parking lot at 5:30 a.m.
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Rowland Graduation Photos: Photos of Seniors receiving their diploma on stage as well as a Class “22” photo will be available to purchase at rowlandphoto.com using the Student ID.
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Senior Families: Please do not unsubscribe from the PTSA Newsletter so we can keep you updated on Ballard High School and alumni info. You will no longer receive the weekly newsletter beyond June (if your family is graduating out of BHS), rather you will be added to your class alumni list. Thank you!
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BHS 22-23 Juniors & Seniors
APLA, APLit & UWHS 11 | Summer Prep for Fall
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Ballard students: If you are taking Grade 11 APLA & Composition or Grade 12 AP Literature or Grade 12 UWHS 111 (yearlong or semester) for 2022-23 school year, you must acquire a book before the first day of class. [LEARN MORE]
Additionally, your teachers strongly recommend you read at least one book for pleasure over the summer!
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Freshmen Share MisinfoDay Jr. Projects |
Ballard High School hosted its first-ever in-person (Freshmen) MisinfoDay Jr. event on Thursday, June 9 at the Performing Arts Center. Mike Caulfield, a research scientist with UW Center for an Informed Public, kicked off the event with a short talk in the Performing Arts Center.
Freshmen World History students also shared their "social science fair" project displays for parents/guardians at the following open house, centering around the topic of information literacy and resisting online misinformation. Congratulations to the students of Mr. Shawn Lee, Ms. Robin Dowdy and Mr. Kyle Morean for all their hard work. [MORE INFO]
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Student Filmmakers Celebrated at BFF |
Congratulations to the Ballard Digital Filmmakers for a return to cinema at Friday's Ballard Film Festival (BFF). An appreciative PAC audience got to view amazing shorts, PSAs, music videos and documentaries.
At BFF, Digital Film Teacher Mr. Steven Bradford also handed out awards from the Northwest High School Film Festival for the following films/producers:
- Documentary | I Rarely Go To Nordstroms (Excellence) | Naomi H., Lucas S-R., Mia C-D.
- Music Video | Oceans Away (Honorable Mention) | Siena G., Remy H-R., Matthew W.
- Non-Fiction News | Ballard Band (Honorable Mention) | Hazel H., Lena C., Mateo M.
- PSA | Lifting Depression (Excellence) | Hazel H., Mateo M., Colin H., Carlos P.
- PSA | Online Safety (Excellence) | Lena C., Harper R., Charlotte W.
Congratulations to all of the Ballard Digital Filmmakers for their outstanding creativity! [ MORE INFO] |
Ink Journals Celebrate Student Artists/Writers |
Student artists and writers who submitted work for INK, the BHS art and literature journal, will receive a copy this week. There are a few additional copies (suggested donation $10), check in the with Ink Club Advisor Mr. Gordon Macdougall if you are interested in purchasing one. We also have previous years available for sale please contact Mr. Macdougall at gimacdougall@seattleschools.org if you would like to purchase and issue from a prior year. INK Journal printing was provided by a PTSA grant. [MORE INFO]
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Thanks Ms. Elam! In gratitude to Assistant Librarian Claire Elam, who finished her time at Ballard High School on Friday, for all her enthusiasm, joy of reading, creative displays and amazing organizational prowess. Ms. Elam is onto her next adventures at a new school and we wish her the best! |
Hot reads for 2021-22! For their last meetings of the year, the Comic Book Club (led by Ms. Chambers and Mr. Shawn Lee) students picked Many Deaths of Laila Starr, written by Ram V and illustrated by Felipe Andrade, as their favorite title of the year. The Beaver Readers Book Club, meanwhile, picked Raybearer, by Jordan Ifueko, as their top pick for 2021-22. |
Last Library Grant of School Year, Big Impact! Your PTSA donations are going to work again! Following the library's recent Adult Book Drive, a PTSA grant picked up the rest of the tab.
The PTSA Grants Committee had previously agreed to fund whatever books the library didn't receive via community donation.
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Summer Reading Program and Library Hours |
The BHS Library is challenging all '22-23 students to dive into some reading fun this summer. Those who meet the challenge, by finishing 10 titles and tracking 'em for Ms. Chambers, will earn a sweet frozen treat and prizes in the fall!
You'll also be able to check out books this summer during special BHS Library services from 1-3 p.m. Thursdays, July 28 and Aug. 18! [MORE INFO]
Need more ideas of what to read over Summer Break? Here's the Summer Beaver Reader List!
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Golden Beaver Foundation Scholarship Winners |
Congratulations to BHS graduating Seniors who received the Ballard High School Foundation Golden Beavers Scholarships: Milan B., James B., Trinity E., Tova G., Madison H., Katherine M., Eden M., Lillian P., Chamonix R., Erica R., Frida S-E, Serafina S.
These students were honored at a Scholarship Luncheon June 5 along with the recipients of the Ballard High School Foundation's:
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John "Jack" Lawson Memorial Scholarship, Annika H.;
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The McMuldroch-Lathrop Scholarships Luisa B.-G. and Joseph F.;
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The Ballard 19 Scholarship Lillian P.;
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Daniel Chavez Scholarship Caroline L.;
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Jonathan Shoop Scholarship Hero A.; and
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The Nancy Hughbanks and Doug Scheumann Memorial Scholarships, Joshua E., Eden M., and Indra R.-G.
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Counseling Center Online Resources |
Service learning allows students to learn leadership skills and apply academic, social and personal skills through volunteer activities. It helps students build a resume for college, employment and scholarship offerings. As part of service learning, students are asked to reflect and report on their experiences.
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Ballard Performing Arts Honors |
Ballard Performing Arts has announced its year-end student award winners in its recent newsletter.
BPA also honored its volunteers, including Russell and Carol Laurier for their contributions this school year; as well as Amanda Workman, Mishelle Jin, and Lori and Stuart Onstad for all their years of service.
Congratulations also to Band Director Jay Gillespie, who won a PTSA Educator of the Year Award! Also, kudos to PTSA Golden Acorn (volunteers of year) recipients/Ballard Performing Arts Co-Presidents Rachel Hart Rios and Jeannette Chen.
Bravo to BPA students, directors and supporting volunteers for another great year of music and theatre production. And best wishes to Orchestra Director Elizabeth Fortune as she starts her year of sabbatical.
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Congratulations to BHS Scholar Athletes |
Congrats to the following 2021-22 Metro Scholar Athletes (sports lettered in during their BHS athletic career): Thomas B. (swimming), Lilly C. (swimming, track), Trinity E. (basketball, lacrosse), Annika H. (soccer), Carson N. (baseball, basketball) and Cooper V. (wrestling.) |
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:
- The online registration process must be complete in order for athletes to be cleared in time to participate in summer practices and camps; and
- Forms must be filled out by Aug. 15 for Fall Sports: Volleyball, Girls Swim/Dive, Girls Soccer, Cross Country, Golf, and Slowpitch Softball
Additionally, registration is now open for ALL sports for the 2022-2023 School Year.
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Girls Soccer Meeting 4:30 p.m. Monday |
Attention all girls soccer players: Please attend our summer soccer meeting at 4:30 p.m. Monday, June 13 at the tennis courts to introduce our new coaching staff and go over summer schedules. |
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Thank You to Retiring Board Members |
We would like to thank the 2021-22 PTSA Board Members for their service. In this week's newsletter, we will highlight the following volunteers finishing their roles:
Seven-Year Building Leadership Team Parent Rep Glory Frodesen (also SPREE '22 Committee volunteer and longtime BHS Maritime Academy Advisory Board Member);
Six-year (!) Family and Community Engagement Coordinator Brenda Savage;
President Gloria Kruzner;
Vice President (and 2019-21 Secretary) Michelle Renn;
Volunteer Coordinator Sarah Visser;
Grants Committee Chair Lori Wilbur;
Direct Appeal Chair/Fall Social Media Chair Erika Goodmanson;
Spring Social Media Chair Carey Miailovich
We are looking for candidates for many of these roles (except the already-filled BLT Parent Rep and Grants Committee Chair positions). Any of these jobs can be shared with another parent.
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If you are interested in learning more, please reach out to the Ballard PTSA Nominating Committee at join.bhs.ptsa@gmail.com. We would be happy to discuss open roles and connect you with outgoing chairs so you can learn more about specific roles.
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PTSA Updates Gun-Violence Prevention Resolution |
One Love Foundation Talk Recording Available |
Thanks to One Love Foundation facilitators for sharing important resources and strategies for broaching relationship topics with our teens at the BHS/SCPTSA-hosted Zoom Parent Education Meeting on May 27.
Thanks to Parents Supporting Students Against Sexual Assault Ad Hoc Team Chair Erika Goodmanson for organizing the meeting.
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SCPTSA End-Of-Year Events |
Seattle Council PTSA represents more than 80 PTAs and PTSAs in Seattle Public Schools, including the Ballard High School PTSA.
SCPTSA will be hosting its third Take Back PTA Workgroup via Zoom from 7-8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 14. Attendance at the previous sessions is not a prerequisite, and all are welcome to attend.
Also, SCPTSA's final general meeting of the year will take place from 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, June 16 on Zoom. The agenda will include elections for executive board positions. (Executive positions can be held by more than one person.)
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Co-Presidents Erin Dury & Samantha Fogg
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Vice President Vivian van Gelder
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Secretary Melanie Jorgenson
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Treasurer Meghan Bedell
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Shingle Yearbooks are sold out. Pre-purchased yearbooks can be picked up during lunch or after school in the Activities Center (AC). |
Have a younger student or neighbor coming to Ballard for the first time next year? |
The page has been updated with:
Ballard Performing Arts Incoming 9th Grade Families Meeting | 7 p.m. Monday, June 13 in the PAC;
9th Grade Orientation Date | 9 a.m. to noon, Monday, Aug. 29
Library special Summer Hours and Summer Reading List;
Beaver Gear and Spirit Wear Breakdown and much more!
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Find School News on BHS Website |
There is a lot of great news on the BHS Website.
One way to find information quickly is the Calendar and News events (tab at the top of website).
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Aug. 19 Newcastle
Victor Salvino 22nd Annual Golf Classic
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Registration is now open for the Victor Salvino 22nd Annual Ballard High School Foundation Golf Classic on Friday, 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 Ballard Performing Arts Boosters, as well as Dance & Cheer.
Please note: 100% of your sponsorship, or golf fees can be dedicated to your BHS program of choice. When registering, please note in the
comments section if you would like to support a specific team or program.
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SPS/Amazon Launch 206 Externship |
The Amazon Career Launch206 Externship is a paid-for-credit, in-person and virtual hybrid externship program. In-person sessions will be on the Seattle Public Schools Campus and students will have the opportunity to visit an Amazon campus.
The program is aimed at inspiring rising juniors and seniors to pursue technology careers of the future. Students will have the opportunity to earn 0.5 High School CTE credit and a $500 stipend. Application deadline: June 17. [MORE INFO]
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SPS Float at June 26 Pride Parade |
Join the Seattle Public Schools contingent as students, staff, and families march together with pride alongside our school bus float at the Seattle PRIDE Parade. The parade starts at 11 a.m. on Sunday, June 26. SPS will be in the staging near 4th/Union prior to the start time.
The parade route moves north along 4th Avenue between Union and the Seattle Center.
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Ballard PTSA | DEI Committee
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Final DEI Cmte. Meeting of School Year |
Ballard Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) PTSA Committee meeting will be 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 14.
If it ever stops raining, we will try to have our last meeting of the year in person (if not, we’ll have it online). Please join us!
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Loyal Heights Community Center Juneteenth celebration June 17 from 3-5 p.m.: “This celebration will be focused around raising awareness around the significance of this special holiday, as we all work towards becoming an anti-racist community and more specifically, a stronger advocate for our African Americans neighbors and friends!”
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MoPop - Ruth E. Carter: Afrofuturism in Costume Design opens June 18 and features over 60 costumes created by the Oscar-winning designer for Black Panther, Roots, Do the Right Thing, Selma, Malcolm X, and more, exploring the imaginative Afrofuturist underpinnings of each garment.
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“Taking Black Pride celebrates the unique & complex identities of BIPOC trans and queer community.”
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(Want to learn more about Afrofuturism? See the “Upcoming Equity Events” in this newsletter for the Ruth E. Carter exhibition at MoPOP)
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The Equity Corner is complied by DEI Committee Co-Chairs Shelley Bolser and Naida Boyer.
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Community Resources | Summer Teen Enrichment
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The BHS PTSA offers Community Resources for informational purposes & does not necessarily support activities or views presented therein. |
Seattle Public Library
Community Centers
Music
Photography
Theatre
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Art
Filmmaking
Language & Leadership
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Creative Writing
University of Washington
Ultimate Frisbee
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MOHAI values teens’ voices! MOHAI Youth Advisors (MYA) is a place for high school students to investigate, explore, and be empowered to create a more teen-friendly museum.
At the same time, MYA gives teens access to museum professionals and adult mentors, and helps them connect with their local history.
Get involved with Seattle’s cultural and historical community! Application deadline: June 30. [MORE INFO]
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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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