ASB Student & School Announcements
ASB & School Calendar News
Students & Families
Ballard HS Students, please make sure to check your email and Schoology.
Reminder that there is no school this Wednesday, 11/11, in recognition of Veterans Day.
- Blood Drive
- Do you know your blood type? NHS is hosting a blood drive at BHS on Nov. 20. If you are 16 or older, please consider registering. One donation can save 3 lives! Register via the link on the NHS Instagram or the codes around the halls.
- The Red Cross Club is organizing a donation drive for Mary’s Place until Nov. 23
- There are boxes outside the library and the main office. For the drive, accepted donations include hygiene products, such as Chapstick, body wash, diapers, deodorant, shaving cream, menstrual products, and hair ties; baby products, like diaper cream, baby blankets, pacifiers, bottles, and infant hygiene supplies; new children’s pajamas; new and like new children’s picture books; towels; and twin sheets and blankets. Using these donated supplies, our member will package them into care kits to then give to women and children facing homelessness.
- The PTSA Hosted Annual Reflections with the Wa State PTA. Entries due Nov. 30, 2026 by 7 p.m.
- This year’s theme is “What my Culture Means to Me.” Art categories include Literature, Music Composition, Photography, Visual Arts, Film, and Dance Choreography.
- Looking for Service Hours? Find SL opportunities.
ASB & Clubs
DECA
- DECA Area Registration is open through this Friday, November 13. You must register for Area using the online form and must have already registered for DECA Membership on the previous form. If you need help with picking a category, please come to a session in N101 to talk to the officers, or talk to Ms. J about options. Paper permission slips are available in Ms. J’s room.
- The DECA winter plant and wreath sale is on now until the beginning of December. Proceeds will benefit scholarships for DECA members. Info is in the PTSA newsletter and will be sent to DECA members and their parents.
Clubs
- Teams and Clubs, want more students at your games/events? The Media and Marketing lab is hosting workshops every Thursday at lunch in Ms. Lehni’s room, S100! Come learn how to make gameday graphics, schedule posts, and promote your sport or club! No experience needed, see you there!
- Join Baking Magic club if you’re interested in baking monthly and donating to local charities! Contact Mrs. Jereczek for more information (N101, mejereczek@seattleschools.org).
- If you want to start a new club or continue a club from previous years, visit the clubs page on the Ballard HS website or see an email from Ms. Lehni.
Athletics & Club Sports
- Girls Flag Football will have their first practice on Mon, Nov. 16. Sign up for flag football on Final Forms. Contact head flag coach Ian Essig for more information.
- Go Beavers!
Juniors & Seniors
- If you’d like to submit a senior portrait for the yearbook, submissions are due this Thursday 11/12! Submission instructions.
- Seniors! Time to order Cap, Gown, Tassel, Stole. Learn more.
- Juniors and Seniors, sign up for college visits!
- In the Counseling Center, we have College Visits scheduled if you’re interested in attending, register in SchooLinks!
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Service Learning Opportunities
Library Events & News
BHS Parents, Teachers, Students Association
SPS Support for Families in Need
SPS remains committed to supporting students and families in every season.
Support for Families in Need ResourcesBeaver Gear and Spirit Wear Breakdown
- Athletic Booster Club (ABC) has Beaver Gear and spirit wear (shorts, baseball tee, bleacher seats, plaid flannels, socks, scarf and hats) on the ABC website with Duffle Bags offered at different times of the school year.
- “The DAM” BHS Student Store run by Advanced Marketing Students in the Activity Center (AC) has great spirit items (t-shirts, hoodies, sunglasses, etc.).
- Performing Arts (BPA) spirit merchandise can be found on the BPA Website and offered at different times of the school year.
- Athletics! Check with coaches about specific Athletics/Sports Merchandise
Can’t Find What You Are Looking For?
Email me with tips on information you would like located here or better ways to support your searches on the Ballard HS website. Diane Taylor, BHS Website Editor at dmtaylor@seattleschools.org
As of November 9, 2026
