School & Calendar News

Students & Families

Ballard HS Students, please make sure to check your email and Schoology.

• Beaver Week is here! We’re throwing it back to the 2010s next week. On Monday: are you Pop? (wear neon colors), or are you Emo? (wear all black). Either way, show your school spirit by dressing up!! Full list of events!
• Please come join the Community of Cultures event on June 3 in the gym! Come learn about our community’s many amazing cultures. Music, dance, games, traditions, art, songs, food, fashion… Culture is everywhere!
• This year’s Student Film Festival BFF, hosted by the Film Club in the auditorium, will be on June 6 (show start 7 p.m.) and June 7 (show start 3 p.m.). Tickets may be purchased at the door with either cash or card, $10 for adults and $5 for students. Doors will open half an hour prior to the start of the show. Learn more.
• Auditions for the fall play are happening this spring! Don’t miss out! If you are interested in auditioning for Macbeth, sign up for a time slot in the black box by Friday, June 5! Auditions are on Monday, June 8 and you will need to prepare a one-minute Shakespeare monologue, there are two options provided in the audition packet! Email Ms. Miller with questions (mashor@seattleschools.org). We hope to see you there!
• Apply Now – MAUI 2027! Our new Ohana for the April 2027 trip to Maui is forming now! Get an application from Mr. Gundle in NW217. Have adventures, do research, do service and work in a fabulous team. Due June 5!
• Don’t miss these upcoming Spring Concerts!
  • Vocal Jazz Choir Concert: Monday, June 1, 7:30 p.m. (Black Box)
  • Band Concert: Tuesday, June 2, 7:30 p.m. (PAC)
  • Orchestra Concert: Thursday, June 4, 7:30 p.m. (PAC)
  • Concerto Concert: Friday, June 5, 7:00 p.m. (PAC)

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Seniors

• Senior Dinner is June 3 from 7-9 p.m. at the Nordic Museum.
• Scholarships! Grants! Learn more.
• If you still need to pick up your cap and gown, come to the main office during lunch, or before or after school. Please do not come during class time!
  • Cap and gown, or tassel and stole, contact National Achiever as soon as possible, at support@nationalachiever.com or 425-357-1338.
  • If you would like to borrow a cap and gown, please visit the Counseling Center.
• The Class of 2026 Graduation: Follow updates on the Senior and Graduation pages.

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HOSA & DECA

• HOSA members: if you borrowed a HOSA blazer, it must be returned to Dr. Howsmon by Monday, June 1st. Parents will be notified if blazers are not returned by this deadline. Drop them at lunch or before or after school.
• DECA officer interviews are wrapping up today and our new officer team will be announced next week.
  • DECA seniors, your cords are in N101.
  • DECA is planning an end of the year sweet treat social to meet the new officers, say goodbye to our outgoing officer team and seniors, and to celebrate our successes. Date to be announced soon.
  • DECA members, if you have any clothes from the Professional Dress closet that you borrowed for a class, competition, job interview, etc. please bring them back before the end of the year to be ready for next year!

ASB & Clubs

• Please come join our Community of Cultures event on June 3! You have an amazing culture! Come teach and share your music, dance, games, traditions, art, songs, food, fashion…Culture is everywhere! Talk to Profe Pommert in room S201 if you have any questions! 
• DECA Officer interviews will be happening this Thursday and Friday. If you applied for a position check your email later today for sign ups.
  • If you have business clothes that you borrowed from the clothing closet, please bring them in so we can get ready for next year.

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Athletics & Club Sports

• The Ballard football team begins spring practice next Monday, June 1. You must have your Final Forms completed before practicing. Contact Coach Ian Essig; ilessig@seattleschools.org for more details.
• Congratulations to Track and Field and all the Spring Sports.
• Go Beavers!
  

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Additional Quick Links

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Beaver 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

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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 June 1, 2026