School and ASB Student Announcements
School & Calendar News
Students, please make sure to check your email and Schoology.
Students & Families
- Ballard HS Counselors will be kicking off Course Registration for the 2026-2027 school year by presenting to students in grades 9-11 in their Language Arts or Social Studies classrooms January 12 – 14, 2026. Learn more.
- Current 11th Graders: Monday, January 12 (Social Studies)
- Current 10th Graders: Tuesday, January 13 (Social Studies)
- Current 9th Graders: Wednesday, January 14 (Language Arts)
- Yearbook Presale Window begins: January 5 – 28. Learn more.
- Winter Ball tickets are on sale now! Get your tickets on Schoolpay for “a Starry Night” at the Seattle Art Museum on Saturday, January 31, 7-10 p.m. More info here
- January 8, 2026 | Dear Ballard High School Families, This email is to inform you that due to a transition in the service provider of the Ballard High School Teen Health Center, there will unfortunately be a temporary interruption of clinic services from January 29 through April 20, 2026.
- We want to share this information with you so that you can plan accordingly. Between now and January 29, 2026 students are encouraged to come to the Ballard HS Teen Health Center to receive their necessary care, such as sports physicals, medication refills, general care appointments, and required vaccines. The Teen Health Center also has COVID vaccines available, so please schedule an appointment soon if you would like to receive that vaccine. Read more on the email sent from Principal Hunt.
- First semester is almost over! January 13 is the first deadline for all second-quarter assignments given prior to this date. All assignments given between January 13 and January 23 are due on January 23.
- First Semester Finals coming up with Special Bell Schedules: January 23, 26 & 27. Learn more.
Seniors
- Are you a high school student passionate about service and interested in a paid summer internship at a nonprofit organization? Teens in Public Service (TIPS) places high school interns at a variety of nonprofits – museums, food banks, nature preserves, and more. Apply today for the TIPS Summer 2026 program at teensinpublicservice.org. The application is due March 3.
- Are you considering applying to the University of Victoria as an international student? See your school counselor by Fri, Feb. 13 to be considered for a scholarship valued up to $20,000 CAD. We can nominate three students for this extraordinary scholarship. One of them could be YOU!
- Cap & Gown Orders Due (and other graduation gear, like tassels and stoles)! Physical order packets are available in the main office and the order link is on the BHS website. The counseling center has caps and gowns available to loan out, but does not have tassels or stoles.
- The Class of 2026 graduation dates have been published! Ballard HS graduation will be on June 15, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. at McCaw Hall.
ASB Clubs
- Congratulations to the 78 DECA Competitors who qualified for State yesterday at the AREA 2 Career Development Conference. There will be a meeting next week to discuss next step options for State, including testing, principle spots, and resubmission of projects. We will announce individual winners next week.
- Clubs List posted – Check it out!
Athletics & Club Sports
- Come out to Quad Night Friday, Jan. 9 in the BHS Main Gym to watch 4 Basketball teams take on SAAS! Play times: Girls JV at 4:00, Boys JV at 5:30, Girls Varsity at 7:00, Boys Varsity at 8:30. The PEP Band will be there too!
- Go Beavers!
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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 January 9, 2026