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Parents/Guardians

ABC Trivia Night Support Needed April 29

Trivia Night is almost here! The Athletic Booster Club is looking for a few adult and student volunteers to help on Wednesday, April 29 at the Ballard Elks. Students can earn service hours! For more information, contact Deborah Frieze at debfrieze@hotmail.com. Prefer to play? Limited tables available — $150/table of six or $25/player. Sign up to play Trivia Night online or more details available at Ballard ABC.

Interview and Hiring Training for BHS Parents!

BHS will be hiring staff for the 2026-27 school year and would love to have some family presence on interview committees. SPS requires anyone on interview committees to have interview training. There are interview training dates coming up on 4/23, 5/5 and 6/2, 4-5 p.m. on Teams. This training will prepare individuals to participate in interview teams to hire for positions that are represented by the Seattle Education Association (SEA) – Certificated, Paraprofessional, and SAEOP employee groups. Learn more about Interview and Hiring Training.

Students & Families

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

BREAKING NEWS: Today during your fifth period class, the Talisman staff will distribute the latest issue of the newspaper. This issue covers many different interesting topics such as the new digital hall passes, Ms. Povey sewing a prom dress, an inside look on our spring sports athletes, and, of course, some intriguing Beavesdroppings, and more. Support our school newspaper and read a copy! 

• Yearbooks: We are in the final pre-sale window for yearbooks! Make sure to purchase your 2025-26 yearbook before April 29. Yearbooks can be purchased on Schoolpay, or in the main office with cash/check before/after school or at lunch.
• The BHS Greenhouse Plant Sale is coming! Mark your calendar for Friday May 1 after school and Saturday May 2 from 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. to attend the BHS plant and crafts sale. The sale will take place in the greenhouse and in NW203. Great gifts for Mother’s Day! Great veggie starts for your garden. All proceeds go to the greenhouse program. 
• Ballard High School student Jasper Worrall earned 3rd place finish at the Washington State Technology Student Association (TSA) Conference in Photographic Technology.
  • TSA is a national student organization that promotes STEM and creative technical skills through competitive, real-world challenges. Jasper was evaluated on both a photography portfolio and an on-site problem. His achievement qualifies him to compete at the TSA National Conference. Learn more about TSA National Conference.
• Naramore! Check out students art work at the SAM and district Virtual display too! Learn more about Naramore.
• Have you checked out the Internships available on the BHS website? Some are paid, some give you credit, some give you BOTH! Plan ahead for summer! Check out internships! See your counselor if you have questions.
• Now! the Ballard HS Teen Health Center has re-opening with Neighborcare Health! Students complete the Registration Forms. Learn more about Neighborcare.

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Seniors

• Check the spelling of your name for the graduation program! Come to the lobby outside the main office and find your name on the list. You can make corrections to your name until next Friday, May 1. The way your name appears on this list is how it will appear in the graduation program, and how it will be read at commencement. This is your chance to make sure it’s right! 
• 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!
  • If you have not yet ordered your 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 for commencement, please visit the Counseling Center.
• Seniors: Big Prom news! Read all about it on the BHS website!
• SPREE: Seniors – if you would like to participate in this year’s Senior SPREE event, tickets are now on sale! Tickets will be on sale until capacity for the venues is reached.
• The Class of 2026 Graduation: Follow updates on the Senior and Graduation pages.

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ASB & Clubs

• Ballard Earth Service Corps Club is hosting an Earth Day celebration event THIS SUNDAY, April 26 from 12-3 p.m. in the garden space outside the ceramics room! We will have a fun litter cleanup competition, snacks and drinks, live music, and prizes for those who collect the most litter from the surrounding streets! Swing by and earn some service hours while having fun outside in the sun and appreciating our environment.
• ASB is organizing a clothing drive to support local foster care families. New and lightly used clothing can be donated through May 1.
• Are you interested in joining ASB? Election packets can now be found in the Main Office or in your ELA class. Appointed position applications are due May 1. There is a role for everyone in this class, so definitely check it out!

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Athletics & Club Sports

• Come cheer on your Beaver Baseball Team at T-Mobile Park tomorrow morning (Saturday) at 9 a.m.! Admission is free. Enter at the Home Field gate where the Ken Griffey Jr. Statue is located. Cheer on your Beaver Nine as they face Auburn Riverside in the Emerald City Baseball Classic!
• Did you know that BHS has an awesome strength and conditioning program that is open to all students? Anyone can join regardless of experience, and you don’t need to be on a Ballard team to participate. If you have any questions, please see Coach Ensign in SE102 in the Activity Center (during lunch, or before/after school). Spring session hours are: Monday-Friday, 7-8 a.m. and Monday/Tuesday/Thursday/Friday, 4:00-5:00 p.m. and Wednesdays, 2:45-3:45 p.m.
• 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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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 April 24, 2026