• There will be no bells or intercom announcements through the end of May, during AP and State Testing. Please check your student email during these weeks for important announcements and news. Good luck to everyone testing in the next few weeks!
• From Indigenous Youth Leaders: Today we honor our missing and murdered women and children of indigenous tribes all over the United States, as well as celebrate the lives of the ones we have lost and found. Today Indigenous Youth Leaders will meet in S105 during lunch. Thank you and we hope to see you there!
• Today during lunch, we will have a signing day celebration for Henry Willy, who will be playing football next year at PLU. Please feel free to join us in the Commons!
• The Black & Brown Student Union will meet in SW225 (Ms. Murdoch’s room) during lunch today!
• Comic Book Club will meet in the library Book Club Room at lunch!

School & Calendar News

Parents/Guardians

AP Exam Parent/Guardian Volunteers Needed

Thank you for considering helping to support our Ballard HS AP Testing! The BHS staff greatly appreciates volunteer support with student check-in before the tests. If you have any questions, please reach out to Cal Hartmann at cmhartmann@seattleschools.org, or at 206-252-1000. Refer to the days and times on the Sign Up Genius and Sign Up Today!

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 6/2, 4:00 – 5:00 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.

• Cheer + Chipotle! Wed, May 20 – Dine out for Ballard High Cheerleading Fundraising. 25% of all purchases 5pm-9pm at the Interbay location will support the team. Order online for pick-up using code XBW6RYQ or show the flyer in the restaurant. Address: 1827 15th Ave W STE A22, Seattle, WA.
• Talisman staff distributed 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! 
• 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

• Calling all graduating West Woodland Wildcats! Join us to celebrate your graduation with a parade through our school on Wed, June 17 at 8:50 a.m.! Please meet in the gym and wear your cap and gown or a shirt/hoodie that represents your future plans. Join us for treats afterwards! We hope to see you there!
• 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

• 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! APPLY TODAY! Grab your friends and fill out the QR code posted around the school! Deadline for application is May 6. Talk to Profe Pommert in room S201 if you have any questions! 

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Athletics & Club Sports

• 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 May 6, 2026