School & Calendar News

Students & Families

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

• Please come join the Community of Cultures event on June 3 in the gym! Come learn about our community’s many amazing cultures. Music, dance, games, traditions, art, songs, food, fashion… Culture is everywhere!
• This year’s Student Film Festival, hosted by the Film Club in the auditorium, will be on June 6 (show start 7 p.m.) and June 7 (show start 3 p.m.). Tickets may be purchased at the door with either cash or card, $10 for adults and $5 for students. Doors will open half an hour prior to the start of the show.
• Auditions for the fall play are happening this spring! Don’t miss out! If you are interested in auditioning for Macbeth, sign up for a time slot in the black box by Friday, June 5! Auditions are on Monday, June 8 and you will need to prepare a one-minute Shakespeare monologue, there are two options provided in the audition packet! Email Ms. Miller with questions (mashor@seattleschools.org). We hope to see you there!
• Apply Now – MAUI 2027! Our new Ohana for the April 2027 trip to Maui is forming now! Get an application from Mr. Gundle in NW217. Have adventures, do research, do service and work in a fabulous team. Due June 5!
• Talisman staff distributed the latest issue of the newspaper. This issue covers many different interesting topics. Support our school newspaper and read a copy! 
• Naramore! Check out students art work at the SAM and district Virtual display too! Learn more about Naramore.
• The Ballard HS Teen Health Center has re-opened with Neighborcare Health! Students complete the Registration Forms. Learn more about Neighborcare.

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Seniors

• Pick up your college-level class cords during lunches next week on Tuesday, Thursday, or Friday in the first-floor lobby.
• Senior dinner is June 3 from 7-9 p.m. at the Nordic Museum.
  • If interested don’t miss getting your Senior Prom and Senior Dinner Tickets!
• Scholarships! Grants! Learn more.
  • Grant Opportunity: Kellen “Bobo” Jones ’08 Memorial Grant: Each year, $500 grants are awarded to two senior student athletes who exhibit the characteristics and attributes that made Kellen Jones a successful athlete, teammate, and Ballard Beaver. This grant may be used for any post high school vocational training, college, or license program. Applicants must have participated in their sport(s) during their senior year unless there have been extenuating circumstances. Applications are due May 30.
  • Scholarship Opportunity: The Port of Seattle Chapter of Blacks in Government is now accepting 2026 Scholarship Applications. $1,000 scholarships are awarded to two graduating high school students. Applicants must demonstrate involvement in community service, outstanding leadership skills, and superb academic achievement. Applications are due June 8 – Find more information and apply here!
• 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!
  • 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, please visit the Counseling Center.
• The Class of 2026 Graduation: Follow updates on the Senior and Graduation pages.

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ASB & Clubs

• Please come join our Community of Cultures event on June 3! You have an amazing culture! Come teach and share your music, dance, games, traditions, art, songs, food, fashion…Culture is everywhere! Talk to Profe Pommert in room S201 if you have any questions! 
• DECA Officer interviews will be happening this Thursday and Friday. If you applied for a position check your email later today for sign ups.
  • If you have business clothes that you borrowed from the clothing closet, please bring them in so we can get ready for next year.

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Athletics & Club Sports

• The Ballard football team begins spring practice next Monday, June 1. You must have your Final Forms completed before practicing. Gear handout will take place this Tuesday, May 26 and Thursday, May 28. Contact Coach Ian Essig for more details.
• 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. Questions? See Coach Ensign in SE102 in the Activity Center (during lunch, or before/after school). Mon-Fri, 7-8 a.m. and Mon/Tues/Thur/Fri, 4:00-5:00 p.m. and Wed, 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 May 22, 2026