Have a Great
Summer Break!
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This is the final newsletter of the 2021-22 school year. You'll hear from us again in mid-July with helpful updates.
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Office Notes:
Main Office Summer Hours are 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays. The Counseling Office is closed for Summer Break until Aug. 31.
If you have not already registered your student athlete by completing the online FinalForms, they must be filled out by Aug. 15 for Fall Sports: Volleyball, Girls Swim/Dive, Girls Soccer, Cross Country, Golf, Football and Slowpitch Softball
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Congratulations BHS Class of 2022 Graduates |
Ballard's 2022 Graduation Ceremony was held at Memorial Stadium on Wednesday night. Congratulations Seniors – We wish you the best in your future endeavors! Thank you to the speakers, performers and staff for helping to make a memorable send off for our graduates.
Thanks also to the PTSA volunteers who served as chaperones at the exciting SPREE night-long senior celebration that followed. And a special thank you to the SPREE organizing committee of Becky Moore, Glory Frodesen, Shelby Reynolds, Monica Ganyard, Chris Moore, Danielle Steele, and Shelley Rousseau.
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Recordings of SPS Graduations will be posted to the SPS YouTube page.
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Rowland Graduation Photos: Photos of Seniors receiving their diploma on stage as well as a Class “22” photo should be available to view/purchase by June 22 at rowlandphoto.com using the Student ID.
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Graduation Signs are available for ALL Seniors! Check out pickup details here.
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Graduates, if you would like to share your gently used Cap & Gown with next year's graduating Seniors, feel free to recycle in the bin outside of the south Main Office doors between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. weekdays.
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Final transcripts will be sent by July 1 to colleges that were designated in Naviance. If you hear from your college that they have not received your transcript, please ask them to update their Parchment file. If they still can not find it or if you need additional copies or have a question, please contact Cindy Peterson in the Main Office (as the Counseling Center is closed during the summer) at crpeterson@seattleschools.org.
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Transcripts will also be available with diplomas to pick up in the fall after Sept. 7.
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Senior Families: Please do not unsubscribe to the PTSA Newsletter. 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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Abby Hunt Named Ballard Principal |
Last week, Seattle Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Brent Jones announced Ms. Abby Hunt as the next principal of Ballard High School.
"The BHS interview team, comprised of students, family and community members, instructional and support staff, and central office staff, were impressed by Ms. Hunt. In addition to her clear core values, strength in relationship building, honesty, integrity, and prioritization of student voice, she is committed to Ballard High School and the Ballard community," he wrote.
Ms. Hunt is currently an assistant principal at Nathan Hale High School where she has worked to operationalize racial equity, enhance family engagement, and support educators in their instructional growth. [ FULL UPDATE]
The Ballard High School community welcomes Ms. Hunt!
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Thank you to our amazing teachers for showing up for our students this school year. Your hard work, creativity and kindness helped create a sense of normalcy as we returned to a full school year of in-person learning.
Your lessons will serve our students well (especially our Class of '22 graduates you helped celebrate last week), as they head off from the Dam on their Summer Break and next adventures.
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BHS Information for Incoming Students |
The page has been updated with:
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9th Grade Orientation Date | 9 a.m. to noon, Monday, Aug. 29;
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Athletics Registration Information. Team fees can be paid on SchoolPay via the Source (Source down July 8 to Aug. 1 for technology updates.);
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Library special Summer Hours 1-3 p.m. July 28 and Aug. 18 and Summer Reading List;
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Beaver Gear and Spirit Wear Breakdown and much more!
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BHS Office Open for Book and Laptop Return |
Office summer hours are from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. M-F. The office will be closed Monday, June 20 in observance of Juneteenth.
Thank you to Administrative Secretary Cindy Peterson and Athletics Secretary Bethany Nielcen for all you do to help our school community!
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Thank you 2021-22 PTSA Board |
We would like to thank the 2021-22 PTSA Board Members for their service:
President/Newsletter Editor Gloria Kruzner
Vice President Michelle Renn
Treasurer Shelley Rousseau
Secretary Gena Mason Frank
Volunteer Coordinator Sarah Visser
Grants Chair Lori Wilbur
Membership Chair/Staff Appreciation Co-Chair Lisa Vanderford-Anderson
Staff Appreciation Co-Chair Michelle Peters
Diversity Equity & Inclusion Committee Chairs Shelley Bolser & Naida Boyer
Direct Appeal Fundraising Chair/Fall Social Media Chair Erika Goodmanson
Legislative Liaison Brian Duncan
Building Leadership Team Rep Glory Frodesen
Family & Community Engagement Chair Brenda Savage
Stand Alone News/PTSA Website Editor Chuck Fuller
SPREE Committee Chair Becky Moore
Auction/BASH Coordinators Deb Fitzpatrick and Carol Cheyne
BHS Communication Liaison/BHS Web Editor Diane Taylor
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AP Classes Summer Prep for Fall |
Students! Did you know some AP classes have summer assignments due Sept. 7?
Additionally, your teachers strongly recommend you read at least one book for pleasure over the summer!
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ORCA Card Becomes Youth Transit Pass |
Good News! Ballard HS Students Keep Your Current ORCA Card! |
Your current ORCA card will become your NEW Free Youth Transit Pass. Use your card during the summer and use for the upcoming 22-23 school year! Ignore the expiration date (8/31/22) on the back. [FULL DETAILS] |
SAT and PSAT will be offered at BHS Oct. 12 |
On Wednesday, Oct. 12, BHS students in Grade 11 will be given the PSAT/NMSQT test and Ballard HS students in Grade 12 will be given the school-day SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test). [MORE INFO AND RESOURCES]
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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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Counseling Center Thanks and Updates |
Thank you to our hardworking Counseling Center staff for their outreach and support this school year. The Counseling Office is closed for Summer Break until Aug. 31. If you need immediate assistance, please contact the Main Office at 206-252-1000, or email Cindy Peterson, crpeterson@seattleschools.org.
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Summer Service Learning Opportunities |
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. |
Summer hours that students complete that meet the service-learning requirement can be counted toward the 60-hour graduation requirement, except for incoming freshmen who can claim only 15 service learning hours in the summer before they start at BHS. |
Summer options include:
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BPA Parents Needed to Chaperone Fall Camps |
BPA Music Camps are back! Each music group attends a weekend camp the first weeks of school. It’s a wonderful opportunity for all students to meet, bond and learn music together. Locations are Camp Seymour (Gig Harbor) for Band and Camp Burton (Vashon Island) for Choir and Orchestra. Chaperones are needed, and it's recommended they fill out the necessary paperwork ASAP. More information on the BPA website.
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Summer Practice Participants Too!
Signup Now For 2022-23 School Athletics
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Registration is now open for ALL sports for the 2022-23 School Year. If you have not already, it's time to register 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
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Forms must be filled out by Aug. 15 for Fall Sports: Football, Volleyball, Girls Swim/Dive, Girls Soccer, Cross Country, Golf, and Slowpitch Softball.
- Many BHS athletic teams have summer workout opportunities. Please reach out to your team's coach (list below) for more information.
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Athletic Booster Club Spring Newsletter |
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It’s been a whirlwind almost two years as President of the Ballard PTSA and I just wanted to say thank you to all our volunteers for your support.
I'm excited for a nice summer break with my family and then the opportunity to continue volunteering as PTSA newsletter co-editor next year.
We do have some positions opening up, President is one. And I’d love to reach out to anyone interested in learning more about the job.
But I’d like to specifically identify our longtime Family And Community Engagement (FACE) Chair position, held by graduating Beaver parent Brenda Savage for six years! This role is the caring heart of what we do as a PTSA, and Brenda has done it so well without any fanfare.
Thank you, Brenda, for your service and teaming with Ballard Food Bank, the Counseling Center staff, the Ballard Teen Health Center and the BHS GAINS Coordinators to ensure every student is seen and cared for. You truly are an amazing advocate for our Beaver Family and we thank you!
BHS community, if you are inclined to want to share in this kind of joyful giving, please reach out to join.bhs.ptsa@gmail.com to learn more about the FACE coordinator or any of our open positions. We need your support to help shape the BHS PTSA going forward.
Thanks again,
-Gloria Kruzner
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Online Auction 13-21
Salmon BBQ Aug. 18
Save the Date for Celebrating All Things Ballard
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Mark your calendars for the Ballard High School Foundation's Celebrating All Things Ballard Online Auction, Aug. 13-21, and the Salmon Barbecue Dinner Live Auction Event Thursday, Aug. 18 at Pacific Fishermen Shipyards.
The week-long online auction will feature a myriad of interesting items to bid upon, including the Dessert Dash benefitting Ballard Performing Arts, with scrumptious desserts created by BPA bakers and neighborhood bakeries. Details coming soon on how you can participate in bidding.
Returning Auctioneer Stephen Kilbreath will again be on hand for the delicious salmon barbecue dinner Aug. 18 at the Pacific Fishermen Shipyards. Look for details, coming soon, on how you can buy a $75 ticket to join this special dinner event.
Note: BHS sports teams who procure items for the auction and/or volunteer to help at the event, get 100 percent of the proceeds.
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Aug. 19 Golf Course at 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 the Golf Course at Newcastle.
Come join in and support Ballard High School Athletics, the Ballard Performing Arts Boosters, as well as Dance & Cheer. Please note: 100 percent of your sponsorship, or golf fees can be dedicated to your BHS program of choice. When registering, indicate in the
comments section if you would like to support a specific team or program.
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Message to the Class of 2022 |
“Congratulations to each member of the Class of 2022!” A message to graduates from Superintendent Brent Jones |
Summer Skills Center CTE classes |
The Summer Skills Center has introductory versions of its school-year career-connected classes at locations around the city. Classes include Maritime Vessel Operations, Careers in Education, and Construction Trades. Check out all the course offerings. All SPS high school students are eligible to apply. Classes run July 7-Aug. 3
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Multilingual Students Show Off Their Skills |
Nearly 500 graduating Seniors throughout the district earned the Washington State Seal of Biliteracy.
Graduating seniors who have demonstrated their language skills through World Language Credit Testing or passed Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) language exams receive the honor.
This year, 496 SPS graduates representing 28 different languages earned the Seal of Biliteracy. [FULL DETAILS]
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SPS Float at June 26 Pride Parade |
Join the SPS contingent marching alongside the 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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Happy Juneteenth Freedom Day on June 19 |
Celebrate Juneteenth with several events at Seattle Center Sunday, June 19:
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And don’t forget the exciting Pride events coming up next weekend and in September!
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Save the date: Sept. 2 Trans Pride Seattle event on Capitol Hill
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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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