Grade 12 Senior
Welcome Class of 2024
Senior Announcements
Senior Class Photo April 3
- April 3: Class of 2024 group photo on the Ballard Field
- At 11:55 a.m. 3rd Period (10 min.)
- Students will return to 3rd Period
Confirm Name for Commencement April 3
- April 3 (Lunch): Name Confirmation for Commencement Program (lunch)
Pick Up Pre-Ordered Cap & Gown April 3
- April 3: Pick up Pre-Ordered Cap & Gown (lunch)
Speak, Perform or Host Graduation Ceremony Due April 15
- Want to speak at, perform for or host the graduation festivities? Turn in the interest form by April 15! Auditions will be April 18-19 during lunch in the PAC.
Senior Decisions on Social Media Shouts
- Seniors, share your post-graduation decisions for college or future plans intended major and senior and baby photo with classmates on the student-run Ballard HS Senior Decisions 2024 Instagram Page. Note: Decision Day at Ballard HS is May 1.
Senior Dinner RSVP Needed
- Wed, June 5: Senior Dinner at the Elks from 5 – 8 p.m.
- RSVP today your interest to attend
- Note: Tickets will be sold closer to the date
Get Your Forms In!
- Turn in any PE Waiver Forms, Service Learning Forms
- Take your PE comp test if you need to…deadline is May 1 so we have time to process them and so you stay on track for graduation.
- See your school counselor if you have any questions. The counselors have drop ins at lunch every day so swing on by.
Senior Timeline At A Glance
Dates/Times May Be Subject to Change
March
- NOW: Order/Borrow Cap & Gown
- March 24: Ballard HS Foundation Scholarship Applications Due
- March-May: Senior SPREE Ticket Sales (scholarships available)
April
- April 3 (3rd Period): Class of 2024 Photo
- Photo at 11:55 a.m. 3rd Period (10 min.) Meet at the Ballard Field
- Students will return to 3rd Period
- April 3 (Lunch): Pick Up Pre-Ordered Cap & Gown (lunch)
- April 3 (Lunch): Name Confirmation for Commencement Program (lunch)
- April 1-29: Last Yearbook Pre-Sale Window
- April 8-12: Spring Break
- April 15: Graduation Perform/Speak Application Due
- April 18, 19: Graduation Tryouts to Perform/Speak at Graduation
- April 30: FAFSA/WASFA Deadline for Seattle Promise Students
- Name Confirmation for Commencement Program (lunch)
May
- May 6-10 and 13-17: AP Exams for students pre-registered
- AP Exam room locations and more details to follow
- May 1: Service Learning Documentation & for Above and Beyond Due
- May 1: If Applicable, PE Waivers Due (see Counselor if questions)
- May 1: Wear Decision Shirts. Follow @ballarddecisions2024
June
- June: Complete Naviance Required Steps
- June 1: Prom at the Columbia Tower
- June 3-7: Beaver Week!
- Wed, June 5: Senior Dinner at Elks from 5 – 8 p.m.
- RSVP today your interest to attend
- Note: Tickets sold closer to the date
- June 10: Senior Finals (Periods 1/3/5)
- June 11: Senior Finals (Periods 2/4/6)
- June 12: Extra time for testing and modification
- June 13: Check-Out with Counselors, Laptop Check-In (more details to follow)
- June 14: Mandatory Graduation Rehearsal 9 a.m. in the PAC
- Graduation Ceremony at Memorial Stadium at 5 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
- In-Person (no tickets needed).
- Graduation Ceremony at Memorial Stadium at 5 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
- June 14: SPREE Senior Party (tickets & more info)
Senior News!
Ballard HS Graduation Ceremony information for Senior Families.
Senior SPREE information.
Students! Check out the MakerSpace in the BHS Library
Senior Resources
Applying to College & Post High School Options
If you are looking for help with a college list, log into your Naviance account. Use the SuperMatch tool to search for colleges that would be a good fit. The Ballard HS Counseling Center pages: Applying to College and Post High School Options have a considerable amount of resources and helpful information posted that the Counselors have put together for your reference, so check them out!
Applying to College
Refer to this page for answers to commonly asked questions about applying to college – both 4 year and 2 year as well as upcoming events and opportunities. Explore the sections on the Applying to College page for helpful information for Ballard Seniors and their families. Check back regularly, as new content is being added.
Post High School Options
Refer to this page for answers to commonly asked questions about post high school options and resources. Explore the sections on the Post High School Options page for helpful information for Ballard Seniors and their families. Check back regularly, as new content is being added.
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