Prospective/Incoming Families
Welcome Prospective Families
Thank You To All That Were Able To Attend
Welcome and explore the Prospective Families page as well as the rest of our school website for information about Ballard High School. Prospective Families learn more about how Ballard HS keeps families in the know on our How We Communicate with Families page and all the ways our Ballard HS Students can informed on the Stay Connected page. For a listing of our staff visit our Online Staff Directory and learn more about our school on the About Ballard HS page and how you can get involved on our Get Involved page too! Note: Registration for new or incoming students begins mid-April after school assignments have been released by the district.
Announcements & Events
- March 14, 15, 16, 22, 23, 24: The winter musical, The Addams Family, opens!
- Over 50 students are involved in the cast, crew, and pit orchestra. The show features all your favorite Addams Family members, along with some kooky new additions. Come join us for a creepy, spooky time that is sure to make you laugh. Learn more.
- Girls and Boys Basketball Camp for students entering 5 – 9 grade.
- July 8 – 12 from 9 – 1 p.m. in the BHS Gym and staffed by BHS players and coaches.
- Register online on SchoolPay today!
Prospective Family Night Recap (Feb. 8)
- Welcome: Abby Hunt, Principal
- Counselor Welcome: Sonja Petersen, School Counselor
- Parent Involvement: Karla Rava, PTSA President
- Student Welcome: ASB and LINK Crew Representatives
- Entertainment: Ballard Marching Band
- Closing Remarks: Abby Hunt, Principal
- Learn about our Departments and Programs
- Learn about the BHS PTSA and see what they are all about!
- Read the Student newspaper, The Talisman
- Ballard HS Counselors are located on the 2nd floor
- Learn about BHS Athletic and Club Sports
- Learn about the Ballard Performing Arts
Resources
SPS Enrollment Process 24-25
Students are assigned to their attendance area school based on where they live. Families may request a different school through School Choice. Refer to the district Student School Assignment for more information. The School Choice process for 2024-25 will open on February 1, 2024. Visit the district School Choice and Open Enrollment page for district enrollment information.
Enrollment Key Dates
- January 2, 2024: New registrations for Enrollment for the 2024-25 school year begins. New students to SPS must register before participating in Open Enrollment.
- February 1 – February 29: School Choice priority applications will be accepted (tiebreakers apply).
- March 1 – May 31: School Choice late applications will be accepted (tiebreakers will not apply).
- April 16: Open Enrollment results will be available online.
Ballard HS Quick Links
Learn All About Ballard High School!
How Ballard Communicates with Families
BHS Daily Bell Schedules
Informational Videos
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 Thank you!
As of March 7, 2024