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Juniors & Seniors check out the upcoming College Visits.
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- Seniors: Do you Need Help with Your College Applications?
- The Counseling Center is offering after-school college application support for seniors working on applications. Stop by the Counseling Center & Bring Your Laptop from 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Upcoming Help Sessions: Wed, Sept. 23, Wed, Oct. 14, 2026
- Juniors! Seniors! Financial Aid Night with BHS Counselors: Parents/ Guardians! Learn the ins and outs of the financial aid process, including rules about the FAFSA and more in this session about paying for your student’s higher education. Meet in the PAC Thursday, Oct. 20. (Note: This session will not be recorded.)
- Doors open at 6:45 p.m. The event is 7:00 – 8:15 p.m. Info about the Seattle Promise scholarship with Jacob Shapiro as well as financial aid info from David Aramaki.
Annual 2026 STEM Expo at UW November 1
This event is Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026 on the UW campus and aims to help high school students explore STEM majors and careers. The event will consist of booths, seminars, panels, tours, and meet and greet sessions for students to learn more about STEM topics they are interested in and to find guidance in college decision-making, such as choosing majors and colleges. Attendees will be able to interact with STEM department representatives, students, professionals, and more! While our event schedule is still being finalized, you can continue to find updated information on our STEM website.
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Gear Up: Why Visit Colleges
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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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
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As of September 21, 2026