School and ASB Student Announcements
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Ballard HS Students, please make sure to check your email and Schoology.
- Picture Makeups & Retakes
- If you missed picture day, Picture Makeups will be next Thursday, September 24.
- If you’d like to retake your picture, Retakes will be on October 8.
- Tickets for the fall play, Macbeth, are on sale! Get your tickets before they sell out! Learn more information and tickets info too!
- Homecoming spirit week! Monday’s theme is Zootopia (wear animal print/camo clothing). Complete details on the BHS website.
- Homecoming Dance Sept. 26 | Tickets Sales Online Now! Learn more.
- Online ticket sales close Sunday, and the price will increase for in-person sales next Monday and Tuesday. Tickets will not be sold at the door.
- Don’t forget to turn in a guest form if you’re bringing a guest from another school to Homecoming! Forms are due on Tuesday 9/22. Copies available in the main office.
- Online ticket sales close Sunday, and the price will increase for in-person sales next Monday and Tuesday. Tickets will not be sold at the door.
- Looking for Service Hours? ASB is looking for people to help clean up hallway decorations and help set up for the Homecoming dance on Saturday, Sept. 26 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Find other SL opportunities.
- If you want to start a new Club or continue a Club from previous years for the 2026-2027 school year, visit the clubs page on the Ballard Club page or see an email from Ms. Lehni.
- Read the Principal Weekly Letter online.
- Still need a locker? Check in with head custodian Young Wong in the Commons before school. He can assign you a locker or remind you of your combination.
- State Fair tickets are in the main office! Each student may have one free ticket to the state fair in Puyallup. Pick up your ticket during lunch or after school.
- Start of School Forms due Sept. 30, 2026
- Students! October: SAT (Grade 12 – Oct. 7 & 8), PSAT (Grade 11 – Oct. 5 & 6) – Visit the BHS Assessment Overview for details.
- PARENTS! Volunteers Needed for PSAT & SAT. Learn more.
- October 8: Curriculum Night, 6:30 p.m.
- October 9: Staff Professional Development Day, No School.
ASB & Clubs
- Homecoming spirit week! Monday’s theme is Zootopia (wear animal print/camo clothing). Complete details on the BHS website.
- Club Connections is Wednesday, Sept. 23 in the Commons after school! There will be a special bell schedule. Take this opportunity to learn about and join clubs at Ballard.
- 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
- Come support Ballard football tonight at 7 p.m. at Ingraham vs. Chief Sealth. The theme is camo, see you there!
- If you are interested in playing girls basketball this year there will be an informational meeting this Saturday, September 19, at 9:45 a.m. in the gym (followed by open gym). All are welcome! New students, this is a great opportunity to ask questions and learn about the upcoming winter season.
Seniors: Class of 2027
- In the Counseling Center, we have College Visits scheduled with University of Portland, Connecticut College, Macalester College, University of Minnesota, Oregon State University, American University, University of Idaho and Occidental College. If you’re interested in attending, register in SchooLinks!
- Attention Class of 2027. It is time to order your Senior Sweatshirts designed by Piper Carlisle, Gemma Sipos, Oscar McCullough, and Sydney Willis.
- Sweatshirts are $52.50 and the ordering window is 9/2/26 – 11/08/26 (by 10 p.m.)
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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 September 18, 2026