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Oct. 1 | Homecoming Game, 5 p.m. at Memorial Stadium (marching band will perform at half)
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AND Football Game, 7:45 p.m. at Memorial Stadium (marching band will perform at half)
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Join the Ballard PTSA! | Let's Build Community
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On behalf of the Ballard High School PTSA Board, we would like to welcome students, staff and families to the 2021-22 school year.
The BHS PTSA sponsors programs to enrich our community such as the Fall Teacher Support Fund, Direct Appeal, Staff Appreciation, volunteer assistance, Reflections Student Art Recognition, Auction (BASH), informative parent speakers, Bucky's Home for the Holidays effort for families in need, the Jenny Lee Scholarship, weekly PTSA Newsletters, and much more!
In order for the BHS PTSA to continue with our mission, we need your help! We encourage all members of our Ballard Beaver community -- teachers, parents and students – to become members of the BHS PTSA. Simply becoming a member supports every student in the school and is a way to contribute.
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Start of School Forms | Time to fill out & turn in!
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Students may pick up paper copies of all forms outside the Main Office. Please call the office at (206) 252-1000 if you need any forms mailed to you. |
Make up Photo Day Sept. 17 | Retakes Oct. 5
School Photo Previews available online
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Make up photo day is Sept. 17 during lunch in the Activity Center, for those students who haven't had their picture taken. Running Start students, make sure to come too!
To preview school photos taken on either Sept. 2-3 please follow the instructions on the card given to students. If you don’t have the card, visit the site linked below to get the code to check your photos. (You will need to enter your name, grade, and student ID number.)
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Re-take photo day will be on Oct. 5. More info on the Picture Days page. |
Ballard High School Yearbook | Shingle Pre-sale
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Yearbook sales dates are established in accordance with state tax policies. "The Shingle" Yearbooks are sold during break, lunch, and after school in the Activity Center and online through the Source/SchoolPay. No yearbook sales between April 30 and Beaver Day, June 3. Pre-Sold yearbooks will be distributed on Beaver Day, June 3. Yearbook sales resume June 6 following Beaver Day until books are sold out.
- 9/7/21-9/28/21 $50 with Activity Card (plus $35 if ASB needs to be purchased)
- 1/3/22-1/23/22 $55 with Activity Card (plus $35 if ASB needs to be purchased)
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4/4/22-4/29/22 $55 with Activity Card (plus $35 if ASB needs to be purchased) (Excludes Spring Break – 4/11– 4/15)
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ASB Activity Card purchase details |
All students who tryout/participate in a Ballard athletic team or perform in a music group are required to purchase a BHS Activity Card (sticker) for $35.
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Transportation | You can still pick up ORCA Card
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Orca Cards are now in the Attendance Office. Please claim your Orca Card before Tuesday, Sept. 21 when all unclaimed Orca Cards will be returned to the District Transportation Office. Students should bring their signed transportation form to exchange for the card or download and complete the form.
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Assessments & Testing on Oct. 13 |
Testing for all BHS students will occur on Wednesday, Oct. 13.
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Seniors – SAT (more info below in the SENIORS section)
- Sophomores/Juniors – PSAT
- Freshman – SBA ELA, Math and WCAS*
All students will be automatically registered for the tests. Room assignments and testing schedule will be posted in the next couple of weeks. There will be no classes on Oct. 13. Students will be dismissed after testing. More details to come as we get closer to testing date.
*All freshmen must bring their school district laptop and if possible bring headphones that work with the laptop for the Smarter Balanced Assessment English language/literacy (ELA) and Math tests as well as the Washington Comprehensive Assessment of Science (WCAS).
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Senior SATs scheduled for Oct. 13 |
All Ballard Seniors will be automatically enrolled in the Oct. 13 School Day SAT. Ballard HS will have more information and specific instructions posted for students and families soon!
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Senior Yearbook Pictures | 10/29 submission deadline
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CLASS OF 2022 – Senior Yearbook Pictures Due by Oct. 29. You may be contacted by Rowland Studios to have your senior portrait taken; however, you may use any photographer.
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Send your congratulations with a Grad Ad |
Grad Ads are an opportunity for families to submit digital photos and a personal message for graduating seniors.
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BeaverReaders, Help Library and Make New Friends |
BeaverReaders, g o to Schoology to see what events we have ahead -- from community service hours before and after school, to the start of clubs that meet during lunch.
This week, the Comic Book Club meets during lunch on Wednesday and the Pride Book Club meets during lunch on Friday.
Stop by if you are interested in helping the library and making new friends. There are new clubs being formed as we speak! Join us and, to learn more, follow us on Instagram at @beaverreadersbhs.
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Get library books delivered to your class |
Did you know you do NOT have to WAIT for your class to come to the library to get books? We have #BeaverReaderPrime - Free Delivery Every WEEK!
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Just login to Bit.ly/ballardlibrary.
- Look for books you'd like to read
- Click HOLD
- We will deliver your holds to your first-period classes every week!
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Explore BHS Clubs and Organizations |
BHS Clubs and Organizations offer a great opportunity for students to socialize with their peers and explore interests. Some are starting to have meetings.
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Ballard Jewish Student Union | Sept. 15 |
Ballard Jewish Student Union is having its first informal meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 15 at lunch to meet and talk about the upcoming year, and make some posters to up to spread the word about JSU! Follow on Instagram @ballard_jsu. Club Advisor David Furman, djfurman@seattleschools.org
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Dungeons & Dragons starts Sept. 15 |
Are you interested in joining the world’s oldest role-playing game? Dungeons & Dragons club will be having its first meeting Wednesday, 9/15, in S102 after school. DnD club is open to all players, regardless of experience. Whether you’re an absolute beginner or a seasoned adventurer, there’s room for everyone at our table. Club Advisor, Scott Gross, stgross@seattleschools.org
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The Ink Club, which produces BHS’s literature and art Ink Journal, holds its first meeting in SW103, on Friday, Sept. 17. A great group of interesting creative types hanging out, laughing, and creating! Instagram @ballardinkclub. Advisor: Gordon MacDougall, gimacdougall@seattleschools.org
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Book an Appointment with your Counselor |
Counselor Support | Running Start | New Students
Select an option and then your Counselor’s name. Enter correct email address, or you will NOT receive a confirmation email with a link.
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College Visits and Events available online |
New! College Online Event:
Sept. 15 from 7-8 p.m. – Explore California Schools with ARROW Virtual Presentation | Includes Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, San Diego State University, University of the Pacific, University of Redlands and University of San Francisco. ARROW is the Association for Regional Representatives for Oregon and Washington. Register here.
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Upcoming College Visits:
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Sept. 21 at noon – University of Massachusetts-Amherst
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Sept. 22 at 8:45 a.m. – University of Chicago
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Sept. 28 at 1:35 p.m. – Seattle Pacific University
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Seniors who are interested in going to WSU and have a 3.6 or higher cumulative GPA should talk to their school counselor before Friday, Oct. 8 about the possibility of being nominated for the Regents Scholarship Program. Nominees who complete the student application process will receive a Regents Scholars award, which provides $4,000 per academic year for four years to WSU.
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Marching Band to perform at Oct. 1, 8 halftimes |
Mark your calendars, Ballard High School's Marching Band will be back under the Friday Night Lights, playing at halftime at the following games!
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Oct. 1 – Marching Band at Homecoming Game 5 p.m. (call time 3:45)
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Oct. 8 – Marching Band at Football Game against Seattle Prep, 7:45 p.m. (call time 6)
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BPA Boosters Meeting | Sept. 14
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The Ballard Performing Arts Boosters encourage all families, new and returning, to attend the first Boosters meeting to get more information about the program. Board Meeting begins at 6 p.m. All BPA family members meeting will be at 7 p.m. Sept. 14 via Zoom. Meeting link on the BPA Webpage.
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The fall play is cancelled this year due to the SPS guidance that families can't be in the building through the end of October. Stay tuned for more news soon! |
Orchestra and Choir Camps coming soon |
Orchestra
Orchestra Camp will take place as a day trip to Camp Burton at Vashon Island on Saturday, Sept. 18! More details coming soon.
Choir Camp is Sept. 25
Good News! Advanced Chorale and Concert Choir are headed to Camp Burton Saturday, Sept. 25 for a fun-filled day of learning, music and group bonding.
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Ballard takes home the Anchor Bowl! | 45-28 over Riders
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What a comeback for the Ballard Beaver Football team with its home opener last Friday, topping Roosevelt 45-28 at Memorial Stadium!
Great to see the Beaver Brigade and cheer team supporting our squad.
And awesome to see the Head Beaver and Bucky hoisting the coveted Anchor! (Thanks @BallardCheer for the photos!)
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"Love the fight and unity of this group to come back and capture momentum and get a big win 45-28 over our week two opponent."
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Following its next two away games against Franklin and Garfield, the Beavers host Rainier Beach and Seattle Prep. The BHS Marching Band will bring the spirit with their halftime performances at the 5 p.m. Oct. 1 Homecoming Game (against Beach) and the 7:45 p.m. Oct. 8 Prep games, both at Memorial Stadium.
Keep in mind the games are also streamed on the BHS Athletics YouTube Channel and if you go to the games in person, fans must wear masks. For the full schedule check out the team's MaxPrep and Metro pages. |
Cross Country kicks off season at Bellarmine Invite |
The Ballard High School Cross Country Team participated in the 22nd Bellarmine XC Invitational on Saturday against 24 other high school teams in the field.
The JV Girls Team took first in their race and the Varsity Girls team finished third in their race. (Varsity Girls Photo c/o Amy Philbin.) The Boys' Freshman runners finished sixth; 10th/11th grade boys also took sixth; and Varsity Boys finished 10th. Congratulations to our runners!
Follow the team and view full results on the team's Athletic.net page.
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On Wednesday, the Ballard Varsity Volleyball team, behind its junior captains dynamic duo of Josie and Francis, won their home conference match against Rainier Beach 3-0, before dropping its second match at Kent-Meridian 3-0. Follow the team @bhsbeaversvolleyball and on its MaxPreps page!
BHS Girls Soccer
The Ballard Girls Soccer Teams kicked off the season on the road last Wednesday and Thursday.
The teams split two against Mercer Island on Wednesday, with the JV team winning 1-0 and Varsity losing 3-1. Thursday, JV dropped a game against Kamiak 5-3; while the Varsity won 2-1. The Freshman team lost a close one to West Seattle 1-0 Friday. Follow the teams @ballardgirlsoccer.
BHS Golf
The Girls and Boys Teams teed off their seasons against Franklin Wednesday on a picturesque at Jefferson Park. Awaiting scores.
BHS Girls Swim & Dive
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The Girls Swim & Dive Team hosted Lincoln Friday at Queen Anne Pool, Ballard's home away from the Ballard Pool, which is still closed for remodeling. Festive red and black BHS pennant streamers stretched across the swim lanes for the meet. Follow the team @ballardgirlsswimanddive.
Want to help report scores; send highlights from the pool, court or the turf; or share a fun team photo? Email editor at ballardhighnews@gmail.com! Thanks!
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Buy a Beaver Duffle Bag thru Sept. 24 |
Ballard Beaver Duffle Bag Shop is open through Sept. 24! Follow the link below to the online store where you may purchase a standard- or mini-size bag. Bags can be personalized with your student's name!
When the bags have been made delivered, a member of the Beaver Gear team will call you to let you know it is ready, so be sure to include email or phone number when you order. Bags arrive 4-6 weeks after the online store has closed.
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Fall Sports safety rules, viewing tips |
Going to the game?
SPS Athletics and our Safety Protocols for COVID-19 (Highlights):
- Masks are mandatory for all fans, workers and athletes not actively competing
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Athletes will complete a Daily Attestation
- High risk sports cannot practice indoors until regular testing starts in November
- Coaches will be sending out more detailed information
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Boys Basketball Workouts begin |
Boys Basketball: Open Gyms and Strength Workouts will start the week of Sept. 13. The fall activities are open to ALL students. Email Coach Mike Broom (mrbroom@seattleschools.org) if you are interested in joining the fall open gyms and for more information regarding the basketball season. Tryouts for the Season start Nov. 15.
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Appreciation team welcomes staff back to school
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PTSA Staff Appreciation co-chairs Lisa Vanderford-Anderson and Michelle Peters helped welcome the staff and teachers back to school with yummy spreads of treats during their three days of training. As they were working hard to get the school and their classrooms ready for students, the staff enjoyed being able to stop in throughout the day and grab coffee and a snack. The staff appreciation team provided welcome signs, festive red-and-black décor, Starbucks coffee and a variety of healthy and not-so-healthy treats. On the first day of school, they delivered an assortment of cookies to the main office and the staff lounge.
Lisa and Michelle would like to thank Cindy Peterson in the Main Office for her insight into the BHS staff’s tastes and helping with set up each day. The Staff Appreciation team looks forward to showing the whole staff how much we appreciate them and all they do all year long!
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PTSA News, Notes & Updates! |
The PTSA Newsletter comes out weekly on Sunday mornings during the school year with important BHS news and information.
Look for details in our next newsletters on:
- Membership Signup
- New BHS PTSA Website
- PTSA Board Welcome
We can also send Newsletters to students but only using a personal email address and not their Seattle schools email address.
Please include the student's grade level so we add the new email to the correct mail list group. Email to ballardhighnews@gmail.com.
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Parent Tech Talk | Helpful tips from the PTSA Social Media
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With regard to laptops, and from self-described "home SPS laptop tech support" and BHS parent Krista Place on Friends of Ballard Facebook:
"With the new laptop I recommend:
1. Click on the globe in the lower right corner to connect to your home wifi or hotspot. Kids do not need to do this step when they are at school. If you click "connect automatically", then this is a one-time step
2. Enable Bluetooth so you can connect headphones. The Tech FAQ instructions are exactly right, including what to do if it errors out. If you do not see "Enable Bluetooth" in the Software Center, Run Update Software Center and it will appear.
3. Connect your home printer through the same add device in settings.
4. VERY IMPORTANT STEP - Go to Teams, click your kids' avatar, click "Manage Account", then "General", Uncheck the box that says "On close, keep the application running". Many Teams problems are resolved by restarting the app, so you want to be able to truly close the app when having problems. Hope this is helpful!"
Thanks Krista!
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While the building remains closed to visitors (including parents/guardians) the Main Office is now staffed for the new school year from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays. You can contact the Main Office at (206) 252-1000 for assistance.
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Important: Visitors are asked to wait outside the building when picking up your student for appointments. There are no visitors permitted inside school buildings, other than approved volunteers who have been vaccinated. This is a District policy. Thank you for understanding.
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Breakfast and lunch service free this year |
Students have the option of dining underneath the big tent, along with common spaces around the rest of campus, during lunchtime.
During the 21-22 school year, breakfast and lunch will be provided at no cost for all students at all SPS schools. Breakfast service is available before school, starting at 8:15 a.m., and between second and third periods.
Check out this month's offerings here:
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Meal Assistance Program offers multiple discounts |
Students approved for free and reduced price meals may be eligible to receive reduced fees for the following programs:
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SPS is holding community meetings in September to share information about planning for the next capital levy and the next educational programs levy.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, these meetings will be virtual instead of the usual in-person meetings.
These levies are expected to be on the ballot in Feb. 2022. They would replace the expiring levies and are not new taxes.
Join us at one of the virtual meetings to hear what might be included in the levies, how capital levy projects were chosen, and how the levies support the district’s long-term plans for student success. After the presentation, there will be a question-and-answer period.
Community Meeting Dates
Meetings are 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Sept. 21 or Sept. 23.
Meeting links will be posted on the school levies webpage (below) during the week before the meetings. You can also ask questions or make comments using the online comment form link on that page.
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Health and Safety Protocols for 2021-22 School Year |
SPS continues to follow the guidance of public health experts on what effective strategies work in our buildings. These include staff vaccinations, masking, COVID testing, physical distancing, cleaning/disinfecting, hand washing, strong ventilation, and contact tracing in partnership with Public Health King County & Seattle. We are pleased to announce that we are also adding COVID-19 testing for students and staff with COVID-like symptoms or a known exposure.
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Mark your calendars for this year's online BHS PTSA meeting dates! |
The BHS PTSA looks forward to sharing dynamic programs for our schoolwide General Meetings this school year!
Make sure to put our General Meetings on your calendar, all at 7 p.m. via Microsoft Teams
- Fall, Program TBA, Thursday, Oct. 7
- Winter, Program TBA, Thursday, Feb. 10.
- PTSA volunteer & educator awards event, Thursday, June 9.
Please also note the following Board Meeting dates on your calendars! Meetings include committee updates, we'd love to have you join us!
Board Meeting dates:
7 p.m. Thursdays via Teams: Nov. 4 | Dec. 2 | Jan. 6 | March 3 | April 7 | May 5
5:30 p.m. Thursdays via Teams, (before our 7 p.m. PTSA General Meetings): Oct. 7 | Feb. 10 | June 9
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Contact your BHS PTSA Board Members |
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Support BHS PTSA while you shop |
Passive fundraising programs are easy ways to support BHS academics and PTSA initiatives while you do your back to school shopping! |
Amazon will donate 0.5% of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases to BHS PTSA. Check out the AmazonSmile information page to learn about using AmazonSmile and select “Ballard High School PTSA, Seattle, WA.” Thank you!
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WSPTA Legislative Assembly coming Oct. 23-24 |
The 43rd annual WSPTA Legislative Assembly plans are currently underway. Make sure to mark your calendars for October 23-24. And, keeping the safety of our volunteers and members top of mind, the WSPTA will be hosting the event virtually.
Stay tuned for more information to be posted on the website soon!
Please email PTSA President Gloria Kruzner at bhs.ptsa.pres@gmail.com if you are interested in attending the assembly as a Ballard High School delegate.
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Teen actors sought for Penguin Productions play |
Register now for Penguin Productions' Fall Play, Metamorphoses by Mary Zimmerman
Tony Award-winning Mary Zimmerman’s smash hit Metamorphoses is a play of such grace and beauty that the memory of it lingers long after the lights have gone down. Experience magic and enchantment, bawdy humor and deep sincerity, told in a provocative mix of both contemporary and classic styles.
Ages: 14-19
Rehearsal: Oct. 11-Dec. 3
Performances: Dec. 5-6
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National Youth Filmmaker Summit | Oct. 4 - Nov. 6
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At the first National Youth Filmmaker Summit, NFFTY alumni return to the youth filmmaker community to share career advice and tips with the next generation in a variety of panels, roundtables, and workshops.
The Summit takes place over five weeks, and is divided into three tracks -- Create, Advance, and Launch -- each focused on a different part of the filmmaking process. You can attend each session a la carte, attend all sessions in a track, or do the whole thing.
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College Application and Admissions Seminar |
Do you know a teen preparing for college? Dr. Mark Hofer helps students find, get admitted to, and graduate from great colleges and universities. He guides students and their families through the application and admissions process to identify the best colleges while maintaining a focus on graduating with as little debt as possible.
Join Dr. Hofer at this introductory talk for parents and college-bound high school juniors and seniors from 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 16 in
Phinney Center, Blue Building, Room 6.
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Register for JazzED
Fall Programs!
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Register for JazzED High School
Fall Programs!
Explorations is all about, well, exploring! Maybe you want to play gigs but don’t know how to start, or maybe you want to dig in to modern jazz, or Latin music! Explorations includes a variety of classes so there’s something for everyone.
Select the sliding scale payment that works for you! Classes begin Tuesday, Oct. 5.
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UW Youth and Teen Programs is excited to announce a variety of remote courses for high school students who seek out-of-school enrichment opportunities.
Coding in Java
Coding in Python
Intensive Screenwriting Workshop
Natural Science Illustration Studio
Writing for College Readiness
Classes run once or twice weekly in the evenings or weekends over 10 weeks starting in October. Visit our website for registration information and course details!
Registration closes on Sept. 22!
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Volunteer At Fremont Oktoberfest | Sept. 17-29
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Volunteer At Fremont Oktoberfest | Sept. 17-29
How in the world do Oktoberfest organizers manage to pour thousands of beverage samples over three days? With the help of our 700+ volunteers (21 and older) of course!
All volunteers get beer tokens, admission perks and a free event t shirt. Check the link below for more details.
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The BHS PTSA offers Community Resources for informational purposes & does not necessarily support activities or views presented therein. To provide a Community Resource item, email ballardhighnews@gmail.com. |
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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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