School & Calendar News

Students & Families

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

First Day of School 2026-27

• Wed, September 2, 2026 (before Labor Day): First Day of School
  • Special Bell Schedule (not an early release)

Current Students School Year 2026-27 Class Schedules

• Class Schedules will be available one to two days before school starts and will be on the Source BUT they are subject to change throughout the first week of school due to class balancing. Make sure you check the Source every morning during the first week of school to ensure no changes to your schedule have been made.

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BHS Summer Main Office Hours & Info

Upcoming Key Dates | Main Office Phone: 206-252-1000

• Beginning Aug 27: Main Office Regular Hours, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
• August 27: 9th Grade Parent/Guardian Orientation, 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
• September 1: Fall Athletics Parent Meeting in Gym. 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
• September 2: New Student Orientation & First Day of School – View Bell Schedule
• September 3 & 4: School Pictures & Student Laptop Pickup
• September 7: Labor Day, No School
• September 8 – 11: SchoolPay Unavailable
• October 8: Curriculum Night, 6:30 p.m.
• October 9: Staff Professional Development Day, No School
• October: SAT (Grade 12), PSAT (Grade 11) – Testing dates to be determined

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Start of School Volunteers Needed September 2, 3, or 4

Parents/Guardians: The first week of school is critical to getting students set up for success. Shifts range from 1–4 hours or whatever works for you! We need help with: Laptop check-out, Assigning lockers, Looking up course schedules and student IDs. Helping at photo days

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ASB & Clubs

• Welcome Back!

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Athletics & Club Sports

• September 1: Fall Athletics Parent Meeting in Gym. 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
• Go Beavers!
  

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Seniors: Class of 2027

• Welcome Back Seniors!

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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 August 27, 2026