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Stop By the BHS Library Before Break!
- Don’t Get Left Out In The Cold! Beaver Readers there is “Snow Much Reading To Do” this break!
- Book your winter break book escape and stop by the library to pick up books to read over break, you don’t want to be left out in the cold!
PTA Reflections Art Competition
- The National PTA Reflections Art Program is open for submissions! This year’s theme is “I Belong.” The six categories are: dance choreography, film production, literature, music composition, photography, and visual arts. Submit your work in person with Mr. Harkleroad in SW110, or digitally by emailing the Ballard HS PTSA. Due by Dec. 15. More information on the PTA site!
Want to have your art displayed in the school?
- Are you interested in having your artwork displayed in the school?
- Art will be hung on a set of panels in the foyer by the library to be viewed at the performing arts winter concerts and throughout the school day
- Can be any sort of visual art that can be hung up (drawings, paintings, photography, digital art, etc.)
- Can be anonymous or credited
- A brief description of your art piece is encouraged! (optional)
- If you’re interested, please submit responses ASAP, we want to get your art up for the concerts in the coming weeks!! If you have any questions, please reach out to either 1pepratt@seattleschools.org (Autumn Pratt) or Mr. Harkleroad or scan the QR codes posted around the school.
DECA
- DECA testing is this week and this week only. You must test to compete. A form will be posted on the DECA socials and a QR code is in the halls for sign-ups. Tests are after school all days this week in Mr. Blazevic’s room, N108 and before school Thursday and Friday. You must allow enough time to finish the 100-question exam that counts as a third of your competition score. All partners must test or you can’t compete at AREA. Check with Ms. J or Mr. Blazevic for any questions. The only people who don’t have to test are the students who are doing the Innovation Plan or Start-up Business plan.
- DECA projects can meet in Ms. J’s room Wed before school at 8 a.m. to discuss tips on the new 20 slide presentations. There will be before school Role play practice on Thursday at 8 in Ms. J’s room for DECA.
- DECA AREA Permission slips will be out soon.
Seniors
- Cap & Gown Orders Due
- Turn in Service Learning and PE Waivers
- College Visits are in the Counseling Center. Visit the Counseling page, or Naviance.
ASB Clubs
- GSA and ASB are sponsoring a Food Drive and clothes drop off for people affected by the government shut down. The boxes are located on the second-floor foyer next to the railing. The materials and food will be dropped off to the Ballard food bank before the break to ensure people have them for the holidays! Please donate to help those in need!
- DECA members and community, we need judges for the AREA Competition for DECA on Jan. 8 at Lynwood Convention Center. No experience necessary and it is a fun way to see all of our young professionals in action. Ask your parents/guardians. The View the judging form. Tell them that Ballard DECA sent you!
- Clubs List posted – Check it out!
Athletics Tryouts & Club Sports
- Beaver Swimmers have our home-opener against Lincoln this Friday night Dec. 12 in the Ballard pool at 4 p.m.
- Go Beavers!
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BHS Parents, Teachers, Students Association
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
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 December 11, 2025