Grade 12 Senior
Welcome Class of 2023
Senior Timeline
- Now until Graduation: Required Naviance Steps Due
- Feb 1 Seattle Promise workshop in the Counseling Center all day Feb 1. Please stop by the Counseling Center to get help completing your Seattle College Application, your Seattle Promise Scholarship application, or your FAFSA/WASFA. You can reach out to our Seattle Promise Outreach Specialist, Nancy Le at Nancy.Le2@Seattlecolleges.edu with questions. The deadline to apply is Feb 17.
- Feb 2 – 8: Semester 1 Finals | View Special Bell Schedule
- Feb 10: Winter Ball. Tickets available until Feb 8
- Feb 17, 2023: FAFSA, WASFA, Seattle Promise Application Due
- Seattle Promise Application & Seattle Colleges Application deadline Feb. 17
- Need support or have questions? Contact Nancy at Nancy.le2@seattlecolleges.edu or text her at 206-661-5810
- Seattle Promise Application & Seattle Colleges Application deadline Feb. 17
- April 3 – 28: LAST Yearbook Sales Windows (excludes Spring Break 4/10-14)
- May 1-12: Pre-Registered AP Exams
- May 1: PE Waivers if needed due
- May 26: Service Learning Forms Due
- June 3: Prom at the Columbia Tower
- June: Spirit Week
- June: Athletics Awards Night, Senior Academic Awards
- June 21: Senior Finals
- June 22: Senior Finals
- June 23: Senior Check Out Due, Last Day for Seniors
- June 23, 2023: Rehearsal TBD, Graduation at 8 p.m. at Memorial Stadium
- June 23: SPREE after Graduation
Graduation Cap & Gown Orders with National Achiever (Herff Jones)

- Purchase/Place Orders Graduation Cap & Gown and other items, announcements as soon as possible to secure that items are in stock and will be delivered to Ballard HS in time for graduation.
- Cap and Gown sets are available from Counseling for loan for students in need. Stole and tassel not available for loan please see your Counselor if needed.
- Info flyers were given to students and are available in the BHS Main Office.
Read the Counseling News
Please refer to the Counseling Center Running News for helpful information for Seniors.
Refer to the College Prep Events
Please refer to the College Visits and College Prep for upcoming events.
Helpful Resources for the Class of 2023
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.
Stay Informed!
Reading the PTSA Weekly Newsletter is one of the best ways to stay informed of upcoming events and deadlines. If you are not getting the PTSA Weekly Newsletter you can sign up on the Sign Up Form
Senior parents follow the FB PTSA Parents Class of 2023 for updates and the Student Instagram @ballardhsclassof2023 for student updates.
Questions for a BHS Counselor? Schedule an appointment.
Senior News
Seniors of the Month!
Class of 2023 Graduation Ceremony Update. June, 23, 2023.
Counselor Welcome Back Letter and new Counseling Team & Student Last Name Breakdown.
Can’t Find What You Are Looking For?
Email me with tips on information you would like located here or better ways to support your searches on the Ballard HS website. Diane Taylor, BHS Website Editor at dmtaylor@seattleschools.org Thank you!