What Does The PTSA Do?
All the Ways the PTSA
Supports Ballard High School
Look at all the ways your Parent, Student, Teachers Association (PTSA) supports our school! Want to get involved? We need you! Read the PTSA News for volunteer needs and more! Refer to the PTSA School Topics page for current events and updates.
Welcome Message From Acting PTSA President Kim Flin
September 7, 2024
Dear BHS Families & Friends,
Welcome to Ballard High School’s 2024-2025 school year. On behalf of the BHS Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA) I’m honored to share a few of the great things we do to support BHS and build community:
- Weekly newsletter. BHS is the largest high school in the city and we’re here to assist you updated, informed and engaged in our school community.
- Senior SPREE. Sponsor the all-night chaperoned, alcohol and drug free celebration held the evening of graduation.
- Staff Appreciation: Many events throughout the year to demonstrate our gratitude and support for teachers, administrators and staff.
- Scholarships: PTSA historically has provided 3-6 students with $2,000 scholarships towards college admissions of their choice.
- Reflections: Students create and submit original works of art in response to a theme. The theme for 2024-2025 is “Accepting Imperfection.” Click here for more info WA State Reflections Art Contest
- Volunteers: PTSA coordinates the general school volunteer opportunities. Visit this site to apply or renew your volunteer application
- Bi-annual $10-$50,000 teacher/staff grants. Science supplies, library books, professional writers working with your students in their language arts classroom, instruments and more!
- FUNdraising. Winter Direct Appeal and Spring Bash (save the date: Saturday April 26, 2025, at the Ballard Elks). These events generate the much-needed funds to support grants, staff appreciation, scholarships, speakers, and more.
- Advocacy. During the Washington state legislative session WSPTA will share information on bills related to PTA’s positions.
JOIN or renew your 2024-25, school year PTSA membership today. All are welcome and highly encouraged. Please know you do not need to volunteer to join. Membership fees and numbers support local and state PTSA resources and a paid membership allows you to vote!
Get involved today. There’s nothing like the look on your high schoolers face when you first share that you’re on a first name basis with Principal Hunt. Seriously, it sends a message that school and your child are important. And bonus, the work is incredibly rewarding. Check out BHS PTSA Site for information and open positions (Vice President, SPREE, Social Media, Membership and Advocacy). All are encouraged to partner by co-chairing!
Join us at a PTSA Board Meeting and mark your calendars for the General Meetings too!
- Thurs, Sept. 12, 6 p.m. Board and Members Staff Lounge
- Thurs, Oct. 17, 7 p.m. General Meeting held in BHS Library
If you have any questions or suggestions, do not hesitate to reach out at President@BallardHighPTSA.org I look forward to meeting and working with you continuing the PTSA community goodness.
Kind regards,
Kim Flin, acting PTSA President
Reminder! If you registered/joined in prior years, you will still need to renew your membership for every school year.
BHS PTSA Staff Appreciation Team
Welcomes Back Teachers & Staff
The Ballard HS PTSA welcomed our teaching staff back into the building!
Thank you to our Staff Appreciation Coordinators and Ali S. Kim Flin, Tamara W. Jay C. Dawon L. Martha L. Megan D. Becky A. Cara H. Cynthia K. Missy H. Kimberley M. Wendy M. Tyler V. Victoria V. Catherine M for all supporting and organizing amazing treats for the BHS Staff.
Follow updates and read all about it on the BHS PTSA Instagram at @bhs.ptsa.
Thank You to ALL the Parents That Helped Out During the First Week Of School. We Could Not have Done it Without YOU!
We had a fantastic volunteer turnout for the first week of school, with parents/guardians checking out more than 1500 laptops, plus helping with picture days, the lunch payment system and assigning lockers! Thank you so much!
Thanks again to all of the Parents/Guardians who assisted with library needs, photo days, laptop distribution, lunch support and general needs during the start of school! Volunteering is a great way to support your student and school community. Thank you to all that signed up so fast when the PTSA Volunteer Coordinator posted the Sign Up Genius too! Email PTSA Volunteer Coordinator Joy Das Gupta if you would like to be on an On Call As Needed List at volunteer.ballardhs@gmail.com.
PTSA Weekly Newsletter & Communication
The BHS PTSA Communication Team: Tracy Pitman, Nancy Chaney and Diane Taylor all help to get information out in various ways to the BHS Community via the PTSA Newsletter, Instagram, Facebook Accounts, and information posted on the School Website and PTSA Webpages. 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 as well, including sports, clubs, performing arts, community news and more! View current & past 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 form or email ballardhighnews@gmail.com (include your students grade & name).
New Student Orientation & BHS PTSA Membership
Become a Member of the BHS PTSA, and become a partner in your student’s education.
The PTSA is you, me and all of the parents/guardians, students and staff dedicated to the educational development and success of all students. The PTSA membership is open to anyone concerned about the education, health, and welfare of our youth and is a way to show your commitment to working with teachers and the school administration to build a better future for the next generation.
- We help families stay informed and connected to the school community.
- We plan school-wide celebrations, parent education and staff appreciation events.
- We raise much needed grant money for academic, enrichment and extracurricular activities.
PTSA Membership Chair OPEN this could be you!