Updated Senior Timeline
Ballard High School Class of 2023 Information
Refer to the list of important dates & Info for Seniors and their Families. Running Start students mark your calendars as well. The dates may change or be updated, visit the Senior page often for the most current information.
May & June 2023
Senior Pre-Ordered Cap &
Gown Pick Up May 16

  • Pick Up Pre-purchased Cap & Gown, Announcements at lunch in the commons.
  • Still Need to Order? Order Cap & Gown, Stole & Tassel from National Achiever.
  • Cap & Gown sets are available for loan for students in need, see your Counselor (Stole & Tassels are not available)
Senior Yard Sign Pick Up & SPREE Info Table May 16

Senior Families: Pick up your student’s free 2023 Senior Yard Sign (supplies limited) from 3:30-6:30 p.m. Tues, May 16 in the North Parking Lot, outside the BHS Library. SPREE representatives will also be there to answer questions and provide ticket purchase details! More details.
Senior Prom Tickets Last Day to Purchase May 26

Ticket sales run through May 26 during lunch and after school in the Activity Center (or online via SchoolPay). Please refer to the Full Details and Required Forms.
Seniors Verify Name Spelling for Diploma by May 26

Seniors! Please review the list of senior names posted across from the Main Office. This is the way your name will be printed on your diploma and in the graduation program. See Ms. Peterson in the Office if you have any corrections or changes.
SPREE Tickets Last Day to Purchase May 26

SPREE is a fantastic & super fun party for seniors to go to after graduation and sponsored by the BHS PTSA. It’s a great way to have an all-out all night celebration with other seniors. For more details visit SPREE Info.
Senior Academic Awards & Scholarship Survey Due May 31
Seniors please complete the Senior Academic Awards and Scholarship Survey. List Scholarships and Academic Awards earned in your community organizations and college.
Service Learning Requirement Due June 1
60 hours of volunteer work is required. Students must complete and turn in a Service Learning Form to have hours count for Seniors by June 1, 2023. Visit the BHS Service Learning page for complete details.

For Seniors to earn the Above and Beyond Service Learning Award (240 or more) at the Senior Dinner, hours must be turned in by June 1, 2023. Students who already have 240 or more hours turned in, don't need to do anything else in order to receive the award. Hours beyond the required 60 do not appear on The Source. To keep track of SL hours beyond 60, contact Carol Bristol at: chbristol@seattleschools.org Learn more.
Naviance/HS & Beyond Required Steps June 1

There are three main tasks Seniors must complete in order to have MET the High School & Beyond graduation requirements on Naviance by June 1, 2023.

Three Main Tasks
  1. Complete an Interest Inventory (most have completed) Either: “StrengthsExplorer” or “AchieveWorks Personality”
  2. Create OR upload a Resume Create a Resume in Naviance using a template or upload your own.
  3. Complete a SPS Graduation Survey All Seniors will take this survey. The exit survey will be available in May. Counselors will come to classrooms to help students complete and all must complete this step regardless of post high school plans. This also notes where to send transcripts to colleges.

Let your Counselors know if you have any questions at all! Learn more. Note: Additional instructions on each of the steps can be found on the student’s BHS School Counselor Schoology page.
June 2023 Calendar
Dates subject to change
  • June 1: Service Learning Forms Due. Learn more.
  • June 1: Naviance Required Steps must be completed.
  • June 3: Senior Prom at the Columbia Tower. Learn more.
  • June 6: BHS Library Books due back to the library.
  • June 15: Senior Dinner, Senior Academic & Athletic Awards at the Elks Club. More details to follow.
  • New! June 20: Senior Finals | Class Periods 1/3/5
  • New! June 21: Senior Finals | Class Periods 2/4/6
  • New! June 22: Check-Out, Fines Due, Laptop Check-In
  • June 23: Rehearsal at Ballard HS. More details to follow.
  • - June 23: Graduation | 8 p.m. at Memorial Stadium (no tickets needed) Learn more about Graduation.
  • - June 23: SPREE after ceremony leave from Memorial.
BALLARD HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION CEREMONY
Memorial Stadium
FRI, JUNE 23, 2022 8 p.m.

Visit the Class of 2023 Information for updates as well as the BHS Seniors.
Senior Quick Resource Links
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