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. Please note that parents/guardians may NOT volunteer for a test that their student is taking, per College Board policy! If you are NOT already an approved SPS volunteer, you will receive instructions via email to register as a volunteer after signing up. Please keep a look out for that email. 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 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.

Congratulations to Ballard Vocal Jazz for their FIRST-PLACE win at State Solo and Ensemble this past weekend! In addition to Vocal Jazz’s win, Chamber Choir, Tenor Bass Ensemble, and soloists Natalie McManus and Calvin Davidson also received straight 1 superior ratings, the highest scores possible! Our Brass Quintet, Small Percussion Ensemble, Tenor Bass Quartet, and soloists Ellie Pake, Aphelie Rietschin, and Finn Pasterczyk also had incredibly musical performances and represented Ballard with pride! Congrats to all!

• 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.
• 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! 
• 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 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! 
• SENIORS!!! Wear some gear that represents what your plan is for next year to school on Friday, May 1.
• 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!
• Seniors, your Service-Learning Hours and PE Waiver Forms are due THIS FRIDAY, May 1!
• 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

• 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

• 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 30, 2026