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BHS ASSESSMENTS
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Grade 10:
Smarter Balanced Assessment (SBA) ELA (March 14-18)
SBA Math (May 16-18)
Grade 11:
WCAS Science (April 29)
Grade 11:
SBA Math, if not already met (May 16-18)
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Live Theatre is Back at the PAC!
Beauty & the Beast Opens March 17
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The Disney favorite, Beauty and the Beast, is Ballard’s first live musical theatre in two years! The play, featuring 36 BHS students, is directed by Shawn M. Riley.
Be Our Guest ... The performance runs March 17-20 and 24-27 at Ballard High School's Performing Arts Center. Purchase tickets at www.showtix4u.com: $20 general; $15 for senior citizens; $10 for students.
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Masking Update for Ballard High School |
"Beginning on Monday, March 14, masks will be optional for all (students, staff, and families), indoors and outdoors. Mask wearing has been and continues to be an effective COVID mitigation strategy, and Ballard High School will continue to support an individual's choice to continue mask wearing. We recognize that families and staff have many feelings about this district-wide decision.
"At Ballard High School, we will model, practice, and reinforce that wearing/not wearing a mask is now an individual choice and we will respect everyone’s individual decision. I can assure you that any type of shaming of students who choose to continue wearing a mask at Ballard High School will not be tolerated.
"Please have conversations with your child(ren) about the choice your family will make. Although we will continue to have extra masks for anyone who wants or needs one, we will not be reminding/checking/tracking anyone’s mask usage.
Thank you for your continued support!"
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Running Start Info Sessions March 16, April 6 |
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 at lunch on Wednesday, March 16 or April 6 in SW205.
Running Start is a dual-credit academic program for 11th-12th grade students. Students receive both high school and college credit for these classes. Students do not pay tuition for Running Start courses. They are responsible for the cost of books and transportation; however, fee waivers for these expenses (not including transportation) are available for students who qualify for free or reduced lunch. [MORE INFO]
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How to Support Ballard Auction! |
Only TWO weeks left to grab your Auction tickets!
If you’ve been putting off buying your tickets, now’s the time! Don’t miss the biggest BASH of the year, the Ballard High School Auction! Join us from 5-9 p.m. Sunday, April 3 at Block 41 for scrumptious barbecue dinner provided by FOODZ. Auction tickets are limited, so get yours today!
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After a two-year hiatus, this year’s auction will bring our community together again. We have loads of great items for bidding, from restaurant gift cards to amazing trips away! Follow @BallardAuction on Instagram and Facebook to see some of the items available.
Funds raised through the Ballard High School Auction support teacher grants for academic materials not covered by district funding. Past grants included new novels for English Language Arts, music stands, graphing calculators, weight sets, a piccolo flute, sensory materials for the Special Education Department, and general books in French, Spanish, and Japanese for World Languages.
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Ballard Rotary Seniors of the Month |
Nalia M-J.: Nalia has been chosen as Ballard Rotary Senior Student of the Month because of her school spirit, and dedication to make positive change in the Ballard community.
Her classmate Virginia says, "Nalia is one of the most intelligent people I know. I admire her for being so proud of who she is and I'm so lucky to be one of her closest friends."
Nalia has done much work with Multicultural Club over the years like overseeing the Black Excellence Panel where successful Black individuals came and talked to the students about the power of an education. She also tells us that she uses her identity as a woman of color to benefit younger students at Loyal Heights Elementary and Whitman. She has done seminars and worked with Multicultural Club over the years to help younger students of color. Thank you for your work in the Ballard community, and your exemplary show of Ballard Pride, Nalia!
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Jonah W.: Jonah has been chosen because of his dedication to education, and helping others in his class succeed as high as he does.
His classmate Cole writes, "Jonah is the type of person to drop everything and help someone if they need it no matter what he is doing."
Jonah tells us he is a stellar athlete on the Ballard Baseball team and spends his free time volunteering at the Ballard Food Bank, packaging food for those in need. Thank you for representing our community with pride, Jonah!
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Ballard DECA Shines at State |
Congratulations to Ballard DECA for their strong performance at state Friday, March 4. BHS had several strong competitors including finalists Adaera M. and Madison E. in Sports and Entertainment Team Decision Making; and Zella M., with her repeat first-place win in Entrepreneurship Innovation Plan. Zella has earned a trip to ICDC in Atlanta! Wow!
DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality and management.
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Ink Journal Submissions Due April 1 |
Students! Want to be in print? In Ballard’s literature and arts Ink Journal? Submit your wonderful poetry, stories, and art (photos, or photos of other art) to Ink Journal by April 1!
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State Required Assessments |
WA state assessments are required for federal accountability and provide a measure of student progress at school, district and state levels. Educators use the results to help determine which resources and supports are needed to close achievement gaps.
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BHS Spring Assessment Windows
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All Grade 10: SBA ELA (March 14-18) and Math (May 16-18) Important: Students MUST bring a charged SPS laptop and headphones for the ELA portion.
- Grade 11: WCAS Science (April 29)
- Grade 11: SBA Math if not already met (May 16-18)
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Seniors! Class of 2022 Important Dates |
Get SPREE Early Bird Discount Thru March 28 |
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.
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] Follow @BHSspree/Instagram
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Busy Beaver Readers Share Joy of Books |
Thanks to all Beaver Readers who returned materials on Saturday afternoon at the Bring Back Bonanza! With one of the most active circulation systems among SPS's high schools, the BHS Library's most popular titles move fast and we want to get them in more hands!
While we're doing all this spring cleaning and re-shelving: What do you want to see at the BHS Library? Check out the new "Request and Recommend" table, set up for you to seek and share reading ideas!
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Also from last week, props to Ms. Coacher's students (pictured) who shared the love of reading children's books with Magnolia Elementary students while coming up with their own picture book ideas. A thriving library elicits joy and inspiration for all ages.
This week, join the discussion! Pride Book Club will meet to review "The Darkness Outside Us" by Eliot Schrefer during lunch on Friday, March 18.
Follow @beaverreadersbhs on Instagram -- recent posts include nominees for the Evergreen Book Award -- and view the Library Page on the school website.
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Access Tutors thru Seattle Public Library |
Students have access to a feature with Seattle Public Libraries called Tutor.com that will read students’ papers, help with math questions, and tutor them from 2-10 p.m. on multiple subjects. English and Spanish tutors are available from 2-10 p.m. daily. Vietnamese tutors are available from 4-7 p.m. [FULL DETAILS]
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Counseling Center Offers Many Online Options |
Don't have time in your busy school day to stop at the Counseling Center? Counselor contact details and online scheduling tool; scholarship information; and applying to college resources are available on the Counseling Center webpage.
Seattle Pacific Visit
Spring/Summer Enrichment
A myriad of summer job, service learning options, camps and internships for all grade levels are also available on the Counseling Center News Page too!
Scholarships
Spring is not too late to apply for scholarships. Here are many options: |
Learn how to complete the FAFSA/WASFA financial aid application at an upcoming online workshop. |
The FAFSA/WASFA is an important step for high school seniors to receive financial aid for college. Students who are eligible for the Seattle Promise scholarship are required to complete their FAFSA/WASFA by April 30. Seattle Promise is sponsoring March workshops in the languages below:
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Performers Excel at Solo/Ensemble Festival |
Congratulations to all Ballard Music Students who participated in last weekend's Washington Music Educators Association's Elliott Bay Regional Solo and Ensemble Festival at Seattle Pacific University. With more than 50 entries, Ballard had one of the highest participation rates of any school in the region. In addition, six soloists and five ensembles won their categories and will advance to the State Competition this April!
Region Winners:
Chamber Choir (above performing "Hoj, hura hoj!") – Vocal Large Ensemble
Vocal Ensemble – Mixed Vocal Large Ensemble
Tenor Bass Quartet – Tenor/Baritone/Bass Vocal Small Ensemble
Lili Reigart and Anne Tinker – Soprano/Mezzo/Alto Small Ensemble
Alice and the Chipmunks Sax Quartet – Small Woodwind Ensemble
Malcolm Laurier – String Bass | Lydia Van Kley – Soprano Voice
Izzy Rampersad – Soprano Voice | Sophie Nash – Alto Voice
Ezra Hage – Tenor Voice | Alden Payne – Bass Voice
Region Alternates:
Ballard Brass Quartet – 1st Alternate Small Brass Ensemble
Esme Ford – 1st Alternate Soprano/Alto Sax
Jarin Synnestvedt – 1st Alternate Trombone | Lili Reigart – 1st Alternate Alto Voice
Malcolm Laurier – 1st Alternate Baritone Voice | Kyle Fry-Holman – 2nd Alternate Baritone Voice
Julia Shpigelman – 2nd Alternate Cello | Madeleine Koenig – 2nd Alternate Alto Voice
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March 31 at Wheelie Pop Brewery
Athletic Booster Club Pint Night
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Parents, coaches and fans of all ages: Please join the BHS Athletic Booster Club (ABC) for Pint Night from 3-10 p.m. Thursday, March 31 at Wheelie Pop Brewery, 1110 N.W. 50th St..
Every pint sold supports our new Team Grant program. We will be running our popular Sports Night Membership Special all night long — sign up or renew your ABC membership during Pint Night and $10 of your membership fee goes directly to the team of your choice!
Our Beaver Gear crew will also be there with all of your BHS swag needs. Please help us spread the word about this easy, thirst-quenching way to fundraise for Ballard Athletics! [ABC WEBPAGE]
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Spring Sports Commence This Week! |
The teams have some practices in and it's time for the Beavers to hit the fields and court in competition! The Track team, meanwhile, kicks off its season 2:45 p.m. Thursday, March 24 at Ingraham.
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Monday, March 14
Varsity Baseball @ Meadowdale, 4 p.m.
Varsity Tennis hosts Blanchet, 3:30 p.m.
Tuesday, March 15
Varsity Tennis @ Lincoln (Lower Woodland Park), 3:30 p.m.
Varsity Baseball @ Shorewood, 4 p.m.
Varsity Softball @ Nathan Hale, 4 p.m.
Varsity Soccer @ Chief Sealth, 4:30 p.m.
Boys Varsity Lacrosse @ Lakeside, 5 p.m.
Girls Varsity Lacrosse @ Bellingham, 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, March 16
Varsity Baseball @ Shorecrest, 4 p.m.
Thursday, March 17
Varsity Softball @ Chief Sealth, 4 p.m.
Varsity Tennis @ Roosevelt (Lower Woodland Park), 3:30 p.m.
Varsity Soccer hosts Rainier Beach, 5 p.m.
Friday, March 18
Varsity Softball @ Shorewood, 6 p.m.
Boys Varsity Lacrosse @ Bainbridge, 7 p.m.
Girls Varsity Lacrosse hosts Anacortes, 8 p.m.
Saturday, March 19
Varsity Baseball @ Mount Vernon, 2 p.m.
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Dance Team Tryouts April 26 |
Dance Team auditions for the 2022-2023 school year are coming this spring! Auditions will be 4:30-7 p.m. April 26-29 in the Gym.
Technique (jazz/lyrical/pom/hip-hop) and routines will be taught on Tuesday-Thursday, and final auditions will be held on Friday, April 29. Questions? Contact Bethany Nielcen at bhsdanceteam@gmail.com.
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Win BHS Swag!
PTSA March Membership Month Continues
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Join the during March Membership Month! We are hoping to reach more than 200 members this month! Help us out by joining, encourage your students to join, their teachers, BHS alumni and even your neighbors!
We will have a drawing at our April 7 Board Meeting where we will gift this special BHS Spirit Basket, pictured, to one of our members!
Everyone who supports and cares about Ballard is invited to join us! We want and need your voice on the PTSA!
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The BHS PTSA offers membership scholarship/subsidies for those who would benefit. Please email Membership Chair Lisa Vanderford-Anderson at bhs.ptsa.membershipchair@gmail.com to request a subsidy.
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Teachers, Apply by March 18!
BHS Staff Spring Grant Season
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PTSA Spring Grants are NOW available!
Teachers and staff, don’t forget to apply for PTSA Grants by Friday, March 18.
Applications have been sent to staff email, so just fill them out, send them to Lori Wilbur at bhsgrants@gmail.com and then sign up in the office to present to the committee on Tuesday, March 22.
We look forward to seeing all the great things you want to do for our students at BHS!
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We'd like to welcome freshman parent Carey Mialiovich as our new Social Media Coordinator.
At the March Board meeting, the PTSA reaffirmed its commitment to sponsoring the Friends of Ballard Facebook Group. Erika Goodmanson will serve as group moderator, along with alumni parents Heidi Bennett and Kimball Mullins.
If you are interested in helping moderate the discussion on the Friends of Ballard Facebook Group, please reach out to Gloria Kruzner at bhs.ptsa.pres@gmail.com. |
Nominating Committee Being Formed |
In order to identify candidates for next school year's PTSA Executive Board (President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer), a nominating committee is formed.
Members of the nominating committee must belong to the PTSA.
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The BHS community is welcome to attend PTSA Board and General meetings, which will remain online until further notice.
Our remaining Board Meetings are 7 p.m. April 7 and May 5; and 5:30 p.m. June 9. Note: Only current PTSA members can vote.
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Read BHS News by Topic Online |
You can now read BHS News by topics on the Ballard High School website !
Also, check out these BHS updates at a glance:
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BALLARD HIGH SCHOOL
FOUNDATION
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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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Board Selects Jones for Superintendent |
The Seattle School Board of Directors has selected Dr. Brent Jones to be the new superintendent of Seattle Public Schools. Superintendent Jones has served as interim superintendent for the district since May 2021. His contract takes effect immediately.
A thoughtful and charismatic leader, Superintendent Jones has more than 20 years of experience in education and government agencies including six years at Seattle Public Schools.
His expertise includes strategic planning, community engagement, change management, and human resources.
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State of the District Address March 15 |
Seattle Public Schools Superintendent Brent Jones will present his State of the District Address on Tuesday, March 15, at 6 p.m. from the JSCEE Auditorium.
The event will be broadcast on SPSTV and YouTube/SPSTV Community Cable Channel Livestream.
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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.
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Use the COVID-19 Hub for Updates
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For the latest information regarding COVID-19 and Seattle Public Schools, visit SPS's [COVID HUB] as well as its new update on [MASK GUIDANCE]
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Seattle Skills Center Applications Now Available |
Applications for the Seattle Skills Center’s 2022-23 school year courses are now available online on the Skills Center website.
The Seattle Skills Center prepares students for college, career, and life through advanced Career and Technical Education courses. Classes are offered in a wide range of career pathways at several locations around the city.
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Celebrating Women's History Month |
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Book Talk with Audrey Edwards: Join Book Talk on March 22 as they host award-winning journalist Audrey Edwards, discussing her book American Runway. Journalist Audrey Edwards swore she would leave America if Donald Trump was elected president. He was. And she did. Bolting for Paris. In American Runway, Edwards provides a rich collection of essays, cultural and political commentary, and personal “race stories" during the Donald Trump years. NAAM | Upcoming Programs (naamnw.org)
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Equity Corner items compiled by DEI Committee Co-Chairs Shelley Bolser and Naida Boyer, DEIatBHS@gmail.com.
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The Legislature's fast-moving 60-day session has come to a close.
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The BHS PTSA offers Community Resources for informational purposes & does not necessarily support activities or views presented therein. |
Summer Biomedical Programs |
The following Summer programs are specially designed for students interested in biomedical science: |
Learn About Seattle Aquarium Veterinarian Job |
Do you love the ocean and the amazing animals that call it home? Join a May 3 free virtual webinar to meet the Seattle Aquarium’s veterinarian and learn more about what’s involved in caring for the diverse population of animals at the Aquarium.
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Seattle Children's Nurse Camp |
Summer Nurse Camp signup deadline 5 p.m., April 13. [ MORE INFO] |
Summer Hugo House Creative Writing Camps are open for registration.
Whether you are just starting to explore your written voice or are looking to enhance your craft, Scribes Summer Camps will inspire creativity and nurture your writing life!
Registration is scaled so families choose to pay what they can.
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KUOW Intro to Radio Journalism |
In KUOW RadioActive Youth Media's fun and hands-on summer Intro to Radio Journalism Workshop, teens learn radio journalism and storytelling skills, build confidence, and work with others while creating a true radio story about one person.
The Intro Workshop will be a shortened version of the standard full-length intensive workshop, due to limited staff capacity. Applications due April 12.
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Northwest Youth Corps is hiring! Looking for members ages 16-19 to camp, explore, and work hard to restore the wild lands of the Pacific Northwest this summer. We have five-week paid sessions in WA, OR, and ID.
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Flexible Paid Lifeguard Positions |
Seattle Parks and Recreation has openings at all its pool facilities.
See below for specifics:
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Cultural and Creative Workforce Development Program Internships |
NW Folklife, the Office of Economic Development and the Office of Arts and Culture are offering new internships!
Gain PAID experience and mentorship in a wide range of cultural and creative jobs, build peer and professional networks.
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On the Boards/TeenTix Creative Writing Workshop |
Participants, ages 13-19, will have the chance to develop a piece of creative writing based on viewing a show at On the Boards and with the mentorship of professional writers. Sessions are in March, April, and May, and are free to participate! (Although you must be a TeenTix member.)
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Youth in Focus is offering a variety of summer photography camps for youth and teens on a sliding fee scale to support all families.
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Penguin Productions March Programs |
Penguin Productions is offering the following March programs:
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"Welcome to the Landfill" world premiere live performance staged 7 p.m. March 19 and 2 p.m. March 20 at Taproot Theatre's Isaac Studio. Free show, written by youth playwright Valentine Wulf, donations encouraged. [FULL DETAILS]
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Ace Your Audition is part of a full weekend of theater at the Penguin Mid-Winter retreat March 26-27 at University Heights Center. Registration is free for youth ages 14-19. [MORE INFO]
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Biology Internships | March 16 Deadline |
One of the key objectives of ISB (Institute for Systems Biology) is to inspire, prepare and diversify the next generation of researchers. The Systems Education Experiences (SEE) program that operates within the Baliga Lab and across ISB meets and surpasses these objectives through a variety of internship and ambassador programs.
There are three opportunities for high school students. Application deadline March 16.
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Assistance League Seattle Camp Scholarships |
Are you a current student in grades 6-11 seeking financial help for the summer camp of your dreams? Assistance League of Seattle is offering enrichment scholarship awards of $500 toward summer camp! Deadline April 15.
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Seattle Youth Employment Summer Internship |
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!
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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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Spring Online Philosophy Classes |
Registration for PLATO’s spring online philosophy sessions for young people is now open! Classes for students ages 8-16 begin April 6.
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JazzED Ensembles Start This Spring |
Seattle JazzED is now enrolling for all levels, including the following ensembles, slated to start the week of March 28:
- New Works Ensembles - Two sections. Grades 9-College.
- JazzED Drumline Project - Grades 8-12.
- Gospel Choir - Grades 8-12.
- Big Band Ensembles - Two sections. Open to sax, trumpet, trombone, and rhythm. Grades 8-12.
Sliding scale tuition available.
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YMCA Earth Service Corps Environmental Symposium |
YESC is hosting its annual Environmental Symposium from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. March 25 at the University of Washington.
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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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