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Kellen “Bobo” Jones ’08 Memorial Grant Opportunity
Attention Senior Beaver Athletics! Apply Thru May 30!
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. Athletics helped Kellen build his confidence, develop leadership skills, understand the value of the team (family), learn from the experience of others and to build honor. The focus he learned on the football field and the track helped him in his educational and personal development. Kellen valued all of the sports BHS offered and, in addition to participating, was a frequent spectator who appreciated the efforts and achievements of his peers.
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. Complete an application and apply now! Deadline for applications is May 30, 2026. If you have questions, email KellenJonesMemorialGrant@gmail.com or bhsabcvp@gmail.com.
Skills Center 2026-27 Applications
Applications for the Seattle Skills Center’s 2026-27 school year courses are available on the Skills Center website. The Seattle Skills Center prepares students for college, career, and life through advanced Career and Technical Education courses. There are a wide range of career pathways at several locations around the city like Maritime Vessel Operations, Media Arts: Creating for Social Media, Video Game Design, and Careers in Educations/Teaching Academy. Classes work best for 11th and 12th grade students. A virtual open house is in the works! Keep an eye on the Skills Center webpage for updates and details.
Weekend Food for Kids
BHS Students! Did You Know? Ballard Food Bank provides free weekend food bags for Ballard High School students. There are no eligibility requirements, and most dietary needs and allergies can be accommodated. Forms with information about the program are in the counseling office – to sign up contact Jake Wishart, your counselor, or Ballard’s school social worker Elly Sprinkle at elsprinkle@seattleschools.org.
SPS Support for Families in Need
SPS remains committed to supporting students and families in every season, especially during times of crisis. Learn more on the district website.
Refer to our Summer page for information about summer events, internships, music and other opportunities for students during the summer break.
Summer OpportunitiesGear Up Washington State News College Visits
Why Visit Colleges: Get a firsthand view, Get answers to your questions, Get valuable information, and Get ready to decide. Research shows that students who attend at least I college visit are 1½ times more likely to enroll in college after high school graduation, & even 3 times more likely if a parent attends the college visit with the student. Visiting a campus can help you get a first-hand look at a school or program to see if it is a good fit. You can see what the atmosphere is like. Find out what support programs are offered and talk to faculty, financial aid and admissions office, and other students.
SPS Internship Directory
Career Quest is a Seattle Public Schools (SPS) Internship program. Students can earn high school credit outside of their school day while exploring careers for their futures.
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Creative Economy Career Day
Creative Economy Career Day wants your ideas! Apply by June 7, 2026 at Midnight
Join the first-ever Creative Economy Career Day (CECD) Youth Advisory Team, a group of high school students and recent graduates who will share ideas, help shape parts of the event, and bring youth perspectives to this citywide career day. You’ll build leadership and creative career skills, meet people connected to Seattle’s creative community, and help present sessions (refer to info from last year) during CECD at McCaw Hall on October 27, 2026. Stipends provided! Questions or to Apply email CECDYouthAdvisory@gmail.com
YOU make the call…Umpires & Referees Needed
Umpires Northwest LLC and Sports Officials Northwest LLC are looking for New
and/or Experienced umpires and referees to become part of our continued
success in Washington State! The season is here, come Play Ball with us! Great Pay, Flexible Schedules, weekday, and weekend schedules available. Extensive training provided (general rules clinic and on field mechanics) We currently service: Adult and Youth Leagues and Tournaments. If interested or would like more information visit the Umpires Northwest website or, reach out to one of our contacts: Pablo de Leon at 206-271-3722 Pablo@umpiresnw.com or Steve Reed 206-962-9113 at steve@umpiresnw.com or stevenreed@sportsofficialsnw.com
You Grow Girl Internship
Paid Internship opportunity for female-identifying youth, 17 years old and older. You Grow Girl! is accepting applications for their upcoming cohort for their Peer Support Vocational Training Program. Youth with lived experiences participating in mental health and other service systems who are interested in supporting systems-involved middle-school aged youth through peer mentorship are encouraged to apply. Completion of this program includes a stipend of $1,000 and attainment of industry recognized professional credentials and employment opportunities. Call or text You Grow Girl! at 206-417-9904 for more information.
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As of May 13, 2026