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BHS Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA)

Ballard HS PTSA

Did you know that your PTSA membership, doesn’t automatically renew every school year?!?

PTSA Mission Statement

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Create an inclusive, supportive community that cultivates a tradition of excellence for all students

Who We Are

* Become a Member * Volunteer * Donate *

Become a BHS PTSA member, advocate, or volunteer. Donate to help us close the funding gaps. Visit the Volunteer Opportunities to see how you can help out at Ballard HS no matter how big or small. The BHS PTSA is run by volunteers that donate their time to help promote and support the social, emotional, and academic well-being of all students. You can make a difference!

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Principal Hunt and PTSA Volunteer
Principal Hunt and PTSA Volunteer Coordinator Victoria Watson Welcome Families to the 2024-25 School Year!

Subscribe To The PTSA Newsletter!

Stay Connected & Informed

Welcome Incoming Freshman Families to Ballard HS! Opt-In to the BHS PTSA Newsletter and spread the word! Learn about upcoming events for new students and families, athletic paperwork deadlines, and find out about our BHS PTSA and how you can get involved! If families are not receiving the newsletter or want to add a second or student email address (not a student SPS email) complete the Online Form so you can explore more about BHS.

Ballard HS PTSA Board & General –
Meeting Schedule 24-25

New! Meet and Greet Join Us!

Want to learn more about the PTSA and meet other school volunteers from other schools? Join BHS PTSA on Thursday, March 27 at 7 p.m. at Reuben’s (5040 14th Ave. NW). 

Ballard HS is excited share an open invitation for parents, guardian’s & community members in the area who would like to learn about the PTSA, meet other volunteers and share what’s working in your schools and hear ideas to support each other in a fun, informal atmosphere.

Why get involved? Build stronger relationships with teachers & school, it sends a possible example showing your child you care and are invested their education. Meet new friends and have fun! Join BHS PTSA 2025-2026 school year. Open positions: Building Leadership Team (BLT), Direct Appeal Chair, Family & Community Engagement (FACE), Grants, Newsletter, Advocacy/Leg, Membership, Staff Appreciation & Vice President Co-Chairs. Questions? Contact Kim Flin at President@BallardHighPTSA.org

Come to a meeting! BHS Staff Lounge and virtually via Microsoft Teams

  • April 10: Board Meeting, 6 p.m.
  • May 8: Board Meeting from 6 p.m.
  • June 12: Board Meeting from 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. 
    • BHS PTSA General Meeting Awards & Voting New Board, 7 p.m. BHS Library

Donations Needed for March Educator Appreciation: Self Care Bar

Let’s show our Ballard High School Educators some love the time of year they appreciate it most… The Month of March! No days “off” + budgeting = time to show some extra TLC… On Wednesday, March 26 we’ll set up a Self Care Bar for the staff to “shop” at before their early-release Wednesday meeting.

Donations must be received by 1:15 p.m. on Wednesday, March 26. Drop marked items in office, shop on Amazon or throw some cash our way… Either way sign up to help donate!

Low on time or cash?? Send a hand written note with words of affirmation, encouragement or a card, those are GOLD and so appreciated! 

Questions? Contact Ali Schlameus at: staffappreciation@ballardhighptsa.org

PTSA Roles Needed for 24-25

We Need You!

Help Us Make a Difference for the School Year 24-25 Whatever your experience, chances are we have an opportunity for you to contribute. As part of the Ballard HS PTSA, you can make a difference by helping to cultivate an excellent educational environment for all Ballard HS students. Help the BHS PTSA to work with our great educators to ensure that teachers, families, and students have access to the resources, tools, and support they need for the best education possible.

Please consider a PTSA Role For Next Year ->

PTSA Board Members 24-25

Executive Committee

Executive Board & Standing Committee

Executive Committee: includes the positions listed above

Standing Committee

New Digital Form to Submit Reimbursement

We are pleased to announce the launch of a new digital form for submitting PTSA reimbursement requests. This form is designed to streamline the process and improve efficiency. Please use the new form for all future PTSA reimbursement submissions. Any questions please reach out to the PTSA Treasurer Victoria Van; treasurer@ballardhighptsa.org To complete the form: Access and complete Jot Form online. 

Meet Some PTSA Members

PTSA President: Kim Flin
Kim Flin
Kim Flin PTSA VP

PTSA VP Kim Flin Why PTSA? I believe being involved at my kids school emphasizes that school is important while reinforcing they matter and are supported. Bonus about being involved at BHS, I’m more informed and get to know a wider circle of families and teachers. I have two boys; BHS Sophomore, Ramon and BHS 2015 graduate, Isaac. I was active at BHS with my oldest in many areas, football, PTSA, SPREE, GALA and many fundraising activities. I’m excited to be an active BHS PTSA again and support where needed.
Note: Kim was a PTA Golden Acorn Volunteer recipient in 2014-15!

PTSA Treasurer: Victoria Van

At the April PTSA Board meeting, Victoria Van was voted in as PTSA Treasurer.

Victoria Van
Victoria Van

Victoria, along with her family, recently became a part of our community, with her daughter embarking on her journey as a freshman at BHS. “As a recent Seattle transplant, Ballard High School was a leading factor in us choosing our neighborhood in our new city. Doing our research from afar, seeing all the activities the school does for its students, staff, and educators we felt confident and excited to send our daughter to BHS,” she said.

She also shared why she decided to volunteer with the PTSA. “I joined the PTSA with the hope to connect with the other like-minded members of our school,” Victoria said. “I volunteered because I wanted to show my commitment to our school and to ultimately contribute to making our school great. I can’t wait to see what we all do together.”

Become a BHS PTSA Member (not necessary to be a volunteer)

Why Become a Member of the PTSA?

PTSA Board Members

We encourage everyone in the Ballard HS community to become a Parent, Teacher, Student Association member. If I become a BHS PTSA Member, do I have to go to meetings? No, but we hope everyone will attend our General PTSA Meetings, where a paid membership allows you to vote! If I become a member, do I have to volunteer? No, joining and becoming a paid member of the BHS PTSA is not the same as volunteering. If you choose to volunteer, we appreciate the parent/guardian and community help and support, but volunteering is not required. Reminder! If you registered/joined in prior years, you will still need to renew your membership for every school year.

Become a BHS PTSA Member/or Renew Today!
Benefits of Being a Member of the BHS PTSA

Benefits of Being a Member of the BHS PTSA

The Ballard High School PTSA supports students and teachers through:

  1. Twice yearly teacher grants
  2. Advocacy efforts (voter forums, newsletter advocacy updates)
  3. Parent-education meetings
  4. Volunteer support
  5. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee meetings, programs and outreach
  6. Staff appreciation events
  7. Family And Community Engagement (This includes the Bucky’s Home for the Holidays gift card donations for BHS families who could use assistance; campus cleanup efforts; and partnership with the Ballard Food Bank’s Weekend Food for Kids program)
  8. Weekly newsletters and social media communications

Anyone who supports Ballard High students, staff, and families is welcome to join the Ballard High PTSA and volunteer to support our endeavors. The PTSA is your opportunity to be engaged in your student’s education … and build relationships with other families in the community. This includes everyone our name implies (Parents, Teachers, and Students), as well as alumni, grandparents, extended family members, community members, and more! 

The more members we have, the more we can fulfill our mission. Your membership not only gives your voice a vote at our general meetings, but our total membership numbers also affect the number of seats we are allowed at the WSPTA Fall Legislative Assembly and the number of submissions available for our students to participate in the annual PTA Reflections Arts Program. Thank you for your support!

Reminder! If you registered/joined in prior years, you will still need to renew your membership for every school year.

Ballad High School PTSA 2023-24 Standing Rules

Ballard HS PTSA 2023-24 Standing Rules

  1. The name of the PTSA unit shall be known as the Ballard High School, Seattle Council Local Unit Number 6.15.460.
  2. This unit was incorporated as a nonprofit corporation in the State of Washington on March 13, 1985. It is also tax exempt under IRS Code 501(c)(3).
  3. The membership service fees of this unit shall be $10 per adult. For Student/Staff membership service fees shall be $8. For a two Parent/Guardian (not including students) membership service fees shall be $20. For a Community member service fees shall be $10. The Ballard High School PTSA may offer full or partial membership subsidies to persons requesting them in accordance with the Membership Subsidy Policy, which shall be reviewed by the membership annually.
  4. The nominating committee shall be elected on or before March 31.
  5. The elected officers of this unit shall be: President(s), Vice President(s), Secretary, and Treasurer, who shall comprise the Executive Committee. Officers shall be elected by May 15.
  6. The Executive Board shall consist of the elected officers, Principal, and chairs of the Membership, Volunteer, and Legislative Committees, FACE (Family and Community Engagement) Chair, as well as representatives to the Building Leadership Team. Each member of the Executive Board shall have an individual or co-chairs vote.
  7. All officers and Executive Board members shall be current PTSA members.
  8. General membership meetings of this unit shall be held at least three (3) times per year, beginning in September. Executive Board meetings shall be held monthly beginning in September.
  9. Voting delegates to the Seattle Council PTSA shall be the President and three authorized delegates.
  10. The standing rules shall be adopted annually by a majority vote at the Fall General PTSA Meeting. The standing rules may be amended at any regular general membership meeting by two‐thirds (2/3) vote, or if fifteen days notice is given, by a majority vote.
  11. The budget of this unit shall be approved by the membership at the last general meeting of the prior fiscal year in May. (Fiscal year starts July 1 and ends June 30.)
  12. Authority is given to the Executive Board to reallocate funds within the approved budget without vote of the general membership.
  13. Parliamentary authority shall be “Robert’s Rules of Order, Newly Revised.”
  14. The quorum for this unit shall be one member more than half of the Executive Board members.
  15. This unit shall be an affiliate of the Seattle Council PTSA, the Washington State PTA, and the National PTA. This unit shall follow the guidelines and by‐laws of the Washington State PTA, where they are not inconsistent with the standing rules.
  16. When necessary or as a normal order of operation, BHS PTSA may conduct relevant business via app or web based video service and allow online voting tool and/or by mail for election of the nominating committee, officers and approval of annual budgets.

PTSA Weekly Newsletter – Stay in the Know

The BHS PTSA Communication Team helps to get information out in various ways to the BHS Community via the PTSA Newsletter, Instagram, Facebook, and information posted on the Ballard High School Website. The BHS PTSA Weekly Newsletter is a PTSA member volunteer-run informational newsletter that is emailed to subscribed families with important information for families and students, including sports, clubs, performing arts, community news and more! View PTSA Newsletters. 

If you are not receiving the newsletter or want to add a 2nd email or a student (Personal email NOT student SPS email) Subscribe via the online sign up or email ballardhighnews@gmail.com.

Follow and Connect With Us!

Follow us on the school’s PTSA Instagram: @BHS.PTSA and the BHS PTSA Facebook: BallardHighPTSA

The Ballard High School PTSA is a 501(c)(3) entity, Federal Tax ID #91-1303069