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

  • Are you a writer or artist who wants to get published?  Submit your work to INK! The INK creative writing club is publishing a journal, and we want your work!  See Mr. Bryan in SW105—or the QR-code flyers around the building—to submit your work. The deadline to submit is Monday, April 20 by 4 p.m.
  • Got a great photo? Show it off! Submit your work to the Washington State Photo Contest by April 22. Stop by SW126 to see Mrs. O’Neill or look for flyers around school for details. Scan the QR codes to submit your photos and view contest rules. Be sure to pick up a Photo ID slip—your photos cannot be entered without it!
  • Naramore! Check out students art work at the SAM and watch for a virtual display link soon.
  • Yearbooks: preorders close soon! We are in the final pre-sale window for yearbooks! Make sure to purchase your 2025-26 yearbook before April 29. (Sales are closed during Spring Break – but don’t worry, they will reopen when we come back!)
  • 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 here! See your counselor if you have questions.
  • Did you miss the Running Start information session? Please go to the BHS Counseling Center webpage and watch the video that explains what you need to know.
  • Jan. – April: the Ballard HS Teen Health Center, there is unfortunately a temporary interruption of clinic services until April 20, 2026. Read more on the email sent from Principal Hunt.

Seniors

  • Seniors: Big Prom news! Read all about it on the BHS website!
  • Seniors: Graduation Audition forms are now available in the main office! Please drop by to pick up a form if you’re interested in auditioning to speak, perform, or host at graduation. Forms are due by April 22, 2026. Learn more.
  • Mark Your Calendar!!! April 23: Preordered Cap & Gown delivered during lunch
    • 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. 
  • 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.
More Senior News >>

ASB & Clubs

  • Are you interested in joining ASB? Election packets can now be found in the Main Office or in your ELA class. Elected position applications are due April 21, and Appointed position applications are due May 1. There is a role for everyone in this class, so definitely check it out!
ASB Club Information >>

Athletics & Club Sports

  • Are you interested in trying out for Dance Team?  The BHS Dance Team will host auditions for the 2026-2027 school year right after Spring Break! The auditions last from Tuesday, April 21, through Friday, April 24, from 4:30-7:00 p.m. each day in the gym.  Dance technique and routines will be taught on 3 clinic days (Tuesday through Thursday), and the final audition day will be held on Friday.  Dancers will learn material in jazz, lyrical/contemporary, pom, and hip-hop styles.  Prior dance experience is helpful, but it is not required, and all are welcome to audition! Registration on Final Forms and a sports physical are required to audition.  For more information, please scan the QR code on the Dance Team flyers in the halls or visit Coach Bethany in the main office with questions.
  • 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, 7:00-8:00 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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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

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 10, 2026