Grade 12 Senior
Welcome Class of 2023
Senior Timeline
Announcements
Update! Complete a SPS Graduation Survey | All Seniors will take this survey | All students must complete this survey regardless of their post high school plans. This survey is also how the school knows where to send transcripts to colleges. Most importantly, check “attending”, “send final transcript”, save and finish. The Senior Checkout is not complete until the survey is finished.
Class of 2023 Yard Signs (limited quantities) Pick up in the BHS Library.
Seniors! Have you received all your vaccines? Many teens are missing the meningococcal vaccines (Menactra and Men B). Please stop by the Teen Health Center if you would like us to check your vaccine records. We provide vaccines to all students at no cost to families. We can also provide TB (Tuberculosis) tests if you are starting a program that requires one.
Mark Your Calendars!
- Due Now: Service Learning Forms Due. Learn more.
- Due Now: Naviance Required Steps for High School Beyond Plan completed.
- Learn more about Naviance or talk to your Counselor.
- Update! Complete a SPS Graduation Survey | All Seniors will take this survey | All students must complete this survey regardless of their post high school plans. This survey is also how the school knows where to send transcripts to colleges. Most importantly, check “attending”, “send final transcript”, save and finish. The Senior Checkout is not complete until the survey is finished.
- Due Now: Ballard HS Library Books due back to the library.
- June 12-16: Spirit Week
- June 13: Senior Class Meeting first 10 minute of lunch meet in the PAC
- June 15: Senior Dinner (Seniors ONLY) Academic/Athletic Awards.
- Held at the Elks Club. Doors open at 6 p.m. and Dinner starts at 6:30 p.m. Presentation at 7 p.m.
- Tickets to the Senior Dinner are on a direct link via SchoolPay for $10. Get your ticket today Seniors!
- Tue. June 20: Regular Bell Schedule
- Senior Finals: Class Periods: 1, 3 & 5
- Wed. June 21: Regular Wed Bell Schedule
- Senior Finals: Class Periods 2, 4 & 6
- Thurs., June 22 Regular Bell Schedule
- A 1-6 period day schedule, complete senior check-out
- Senior Check-Out, Fines Due, and Laptop Check-In
- * Fri., June 23
- Mandatory Graduation Rehearsal at BHS in the Performing Arts Center (PAC) at 12:45 p.m.
- Seniors Arrival Time is 7:30 p.m. at Memorial Stadium
- Ceremony is at 8 p.m. at Memorial Stadium (no tickets needed)
- No Live-streaming confirmed at this time.
- * Refer to more details on the Graduation Timeline
- June 23: SPREE after Graduation. Learn more.
Graduation Details
As of June 7, 2023
Senior News
Class of 2023 Graduation Ceremony June, 23, 2023.
Ballard HS Beaver Spirit Week and Beaver Day Friday, June 16 with Assembly!
Senior SPREE information.
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 BHS Counselor or School Social Worker? Schedule an appt.
Graduation Cap & Gown Information
Graduation Cap & Gown Orders with National Achiever (Herff Jones)
Note: Pick up date for purchased cap and gowns was May 16.

- 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. Phone number if questions: 1-425-357-1338
Helpful Resources
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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