ASB & School Calendar News

UPDATE! If you would like to choose which of your school photos you would like in the Yearbook, the last day to make that selection is this coming Sunday, October 18, 2026. Complete details.

Students & Families

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

• AP Exam registration and pre-payments are due October 30 by 5:00 p.m.! If you plan to take an AP test in the spring, sign up now! Instructions and more information on the BHS website.
• If you want to choose which of your school photos you would like in the Yearbook, the last day to make that selection is this Sunday, October 18! Instructions and more info. If you have questions about the selection process, please reach out directly to the photo studio. (Seniors, you have the option submit a senior photo – deadline 11/12.)
• Come one, come all! Unified Drama is starting up soon! Join us for an info meeting at lunch next Wednesday, October 21 in SW104. If you have never been involved in a play at Ballard before, you are guaranteed a slot as a performer in the Unified production, but you must attend this meeting!
• Looking for Service Hours? Find SL opportunities.
• Juniors and Seniors, sign up for college visits!
• Tickets for the Fall Play, Macbeth, are on sale! Get your tickets before they sell out! Learn more information and tickets info too!

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ASB & Clubs

• TODAY! ASB Elections: Freshmen, thank you so much for showing up and supporting your classmates yesterday. Make sure to cast your vote for your class ambassadors. You have until 4 p.m. today to vote! The voting link is in your email! 
• The Black and Brown Student Union (BBSU) meets on Wednesdays in room N104 during lunch!  
• Join Baking Magic club if you’re interested in baking monthly and donating to local charities! Contact Mrs. Jereczek for more information (N101, mejereczek@seattleschools.org).   
• Interested in the environment? And easy service hours? Join the Earth Service Corps in NW217, Mr. Gundle’s room, on Tuesdays during both lunches! We plan environmental activities and fundraisers around the school and attend events throughout the city! You will receive 30min in service hours for each meeting.
• If you want to start a new club or continue a club from previous years, visit the clubs page on the Ballard HS website or see an email from Ms. Lehni.
• DECA Registration is on now until October 23. You need to fill out the registration form and pay the dues to be a member. As always, if finances are a challenge, please email Ms. Jereczek. DECA is open to all. To compete in Area, you need to be a member and have taken a class in Business or Marketing. Look for QR code on posters in the hall, on DECA Instagram, and on Ms. J and Mr. Shernoff’s class Schoology pages.
• The next DECA meeting is next week on Wednesday the 21 during lunch in the PAC. We will start having smaller breakout meetings on mornings and Thursdays.

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Athletics & Club Sports

• Congratulations to Boys Golfers Elliot D., Sam G., and Harry K., who competed at the Metro Championship on Thursday and qualified as individuals to advance to the SeaKing Tourney on October 26.
• Go Beavers!
  

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Juniors & Seniors: Class of 2027

• Juniors and Seniors, there is a Financial Aid Info Night in the PAC Tuesday Oct. 20 at 7 p.m. Let your parents/guardians know about this opportunity to learn more about the college financial aid process.
• Seniors: Are you applying to WSU? Do you have at least a 3.8 GPA? If so, let your school counselor know you’d like to be considered for the WSU Regents Scholarship worth $4000/year for four years! WSU is looking for students with outstanding academic potential who have demonstrated leadership through contribution to community, family, and/or school activities. If you are nominated as a Regents Scholar, you will then compete for the Distinguished Regents Scholars Award, which covers full tuition and fees for four years, approximately $42,000. Contact your school counselor by Friday, October 23 to be considered for this scholarship.
• In the Counseling Center, we have College Visits scheduled if you’re interested in attending, register in SchooLinks! 
• Attention Class of 2027. It is time to order your Senior Sweatshirts designed by Piper Carlisle, Gemma Sipos, Oscar McCullough, and Sydney Willis.
  • Sweatshirts are $52.50 and the ordering window is 9/2/26 – 11/08/26 (by 10 p.m.)

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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 October 16, 2026