PTSA DEI Committee & Ballard High School

Restorative Practice Workshop with RJOY May 22

As shared in Principal Hunt's Friday Message:

Join the Ballard PTSA DEI Committee and Ballard High School for a very special event: Restorative Practice Workshop with national leaders RJOY (Restorative Justice for Oakland Youth) from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, May 22. Refreshments and snacks will be available from 5-6 p.m.

Let's work together to build and strengthen our community! RSVP is encouraged, to help us with planning. Learn more about RJOY and restorative practices here: What is Restorative Justice? – RJOY (rjoyoakland.org)

Questions? Reach out at DEIatBHS@gmail.com. More info.

Buy Tickets for ABC Trivia Night May 29 at the Elks

Have a blast at Trivia Night Wednesday, May 29 at Ballard Elks. Build your team of six, students welcome too, for $120. Your registration fee is a donation to the Athletic Booster Club (ABC) to further our mission to support and promote quality athletics at Ballard High School. Donations are fully tax-deductible. Get a chance to match wits with the Coaches Team! Doors open at 6 p.m., first trivia round is at 7 p.m.

Volunteers are needed and service-learning opportunities will be available too. If you want to help or have questions, email Beth Sylves at bhsabcmemberships@gmail.com. More info.

Ballard Film Festival Friday, May 31 in PAC

It’s that time of year! The Ballard Film Festival is happening at 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 31 in the Earl Kelly Performing Arts Center (PAC).

Get ready for a night of incredible films, food, photos, and much more. Wear your old Hollywood glamour! Hope to see you there!

Online Tickets are $7 on SchoolPay through May 24.

Day of Ticket Prices: Students $10, Adults $15. Watch for Movie Trailer posted soon! More info.

Reserve Seats for BPA Spring Concerts

Ballard Performing Arts' Spring Concert Series is coming up! All shows are at 7:30 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center.

Choir: Thursday, May 30

Band: Tuesday, June 4

Orchestra: Thursday, June 6

While all concerts are free to attend, optional reserved seating is available as a donation to BPA! Save yourself some time and support BPA by reserving your seats now!

Attn. Sophomore & Junior Parents/Guardians!

Urgent Need for SPREE Grad Party Chaperones

Junior and Sophomore Parents & Guardians - We Need Your Help!

The PTSA's SPREE all-night Senior Party is only possible with the help of volunteers! We're looking for 20 parent volunteers to staff the event. Please join our list of SPREE chaperone heroes and help ensure a fun and safe evening for the Class of 2024 graduates!

Volunteers Needed for Laptop Turn-in

The end of the school year is a busy time! Please help us check in student computers and chargers in June. Volunteers may also be asked to help with end-of-year library tasks. Thank you! Volunteers must be SPS approved.

Seattle Skills Center Offers Summer CTE Classes

Seattle Skills Center offers summer CTE classes for Seattle Public Schools students. Class dates are July 9-30. Read about course offerings and apply:

• Career Choices - Washington MS
• Construction Trades - Chief Sealth HS
• Culinary Arts (waitlist) - Roosevelt HS
• Dental Assisting - 1200 12th Ave. S.
• Careers in Education - Franklin HS
• Engineering (waitlist) - Roosevelt HS
• Family Health (waitlist) - Roosevelt HS and Franklin HS
• Interpretation/Translation Class for Bilingual Students - Franklin HS
• Manufacturing - 2310 S. Lane St.
• Maritime (waitlist) - Seattle Maritime Academy
• Media Arts - Roosevelt HS and Chief Sealth HS
• Medical Careers - Lincoln HS and Franklin HS
• Multimedia Broadcasting - Nathan Hale HS
• Video Game Design - Franklin HS

Full details on the Seattle Skills Center page.

Senior Timeline Takes '24 to Graduation Day!

The Senior News page timeline is picking up between now and the Class of 24's June 14 graduation!

May

• Due Now: New! Share Graduation Ceremony Seating Accommodation Requests
• Due Now: Service Learning Documentation & for Above and Beyond Due
• Due Now: If Applicable, PE Waivers Due (see Counselor if questions)
• Due Now: Buy Tickets for the June 5 Senior Dinner
• May: Prom Tickets On Sale
• May 19: Kellen "Bobo" Jones Memorial Grant Applications Due
• May 22-23: Senior SPREE Bus Signups
• May 23: New! Final Day to Order Senior Yard Signs ($25, Ballard Performing Arts Fundraiser)
• May 24: Senior SPREE Ticket Sales End (scholarships available)
• May 29: SPREE Forms Due

June

• June: Complete Naviance Required Steps
• June 1: Senior Prom at the Columbia Tower from 8-11 p.m.
• June 3-7: Beaver Week!
• June 5: Senior Dinner at Ballard Elks from 5-8 p.m.
• 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
• June 14: Graduation Ceremony at Memorial Stadium 5-6:30 p.m. (No tickets needed.)
• June 14: SPREE Senior Party

Attention!

SPREE Senior Grad Party Deadlines This Week

Senior SPREE, our all-night grad party, is coming up. Here's some important info and upcoming deadlines:

Purchase your ticket AND turn in your paperwork to the BHS office!

In order to attend, your senior MUST have purchased a ticket or requested a scholarship through their counselor

There are still some tickets available, but sales close on Friday, May 24. In addition to having a ticket or scholarship, your student MUST also have their required forms filled out and turned into the BHS Main Office no later than Wednesday, May 29 at the close of school.

Sign up for your SPREE bus at lunch on Wednesday, May 22 or Thursday, May 23.

Gather your friends and sign up for a bus together! Bus sign-ups will happen at lunch on Wednesday and Thursday. If you're unable to attend the bus sign-ups, you'll be added to a bus. You will only be allowed to sign up for a bus if your required forms are turned in. It's alright to bring these to the bus sign-up table as well.

SPREE buses will load at 10 p.m. on Friday, June 14 and will return to the BHS Parking lot at 5:30 a.m. on June 15. Your grad will be tired! Please make a plan to pick them up from the parking lot so they can return home safely for some rest.

Learn more, access required forms on the SPREE Senior Party page.

Order by Thursday!

BPA Senior Yard Signs Fundraiser | $25

Ballard Performing Arts is selling yard signs for graduating seniors. Orders will be taken through 10 p.m. Thursday, May 23. Signs can be picked up in Ballard once delivered. 

Each sign is $25 and all proceeds go to supporting Ballard Performing Arts programs. More info, order form.

Prom Tickets on Sale

Tickets for Senior Prom, "Night Under the Lights," are now on sale in the Activity Center. The dance will be 8-11 p.m. Saturday, June 1 at the Columbia Tower.

Dress Code: Formal

Theme Colors: Green, Purple and Gold

More info, participation forms. Graphic c/o and follow @ballardhighasb.

BHS Photographers Place in Statewide Competition

Congratulations to the following BHS photographers who placed in the Washington State High School

Photography Competition.

Photography teacher Gina O'Neill noted there was a total of 5,172 entries, 61 schools that participated and a total of 1,634 student photographers.

Ballard's top winner was Sydney Blue who placed 5th in the Animal Category. (Her entry is featured here.)

These students received a “Select” ribbon (top 10 percent in their category):

Architecture: Callum Martinson

Landscape: Cole Frech, Connor Osborn, David Palmieri

Landscape/Cityscapes: Nick Weiler (two entries honored), Jasper Worrall 

People: Alisha Rose McDowell Rouniya

Portraits: Sarah Lawson-Hancock (two entries honored)

These students received a "Finalist" recognition (chosen by a judge as one of the final 18 in that category):

Documentary/Street: Quinn Carothers

People: Sara Riuken Pollcar

Congratulations to the students and Ms. O'Neill.

Wiggins Serves as Legislative Page

Ballard student Hayden Wiggins served as a page in the Washington State House of Representatives in Feb.12-16 during the Legislative session. He was sponsored by State Rep. Liz Berry (D - 36th District).

Pages assume a wide variety of responsibilities, from presenting the flags to distributing amendments on the House floor. They support the efficient operation of the Legislature while also receiving daily civics instruction, drafting their own bills, and participating in mock committee hearings.

Photo credit: Washington State Legislative Support Services

Summer Beaver Reading List & Library Hours July 26, Aug. 9

We know there's a month or so left in the school year, but it's never too early to think about summer reading. Ms. Chambers' curated Summer Beaver Reader List is now available, with a variety of genres for all kinds of interests. (Some titles are pictured above.)

Also, mark your calendars: The Ballard Library will be open for Summer Beaver Reader hours from 9 a.m. to noon on Friday, July 26 and Friday, Aug. 9.

Questions? Email Ms. Chambers at tschambers@seattleschools.org. More Library news and events.

Spotlight Service Learning

Kong Academy Day Camps

Kong Academy summer day camps run between June 24 to the end of August. Volunteers can enroll as few as one week of camp or as many as 8 weeks. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Line management when transitioning between locations;
• Playing games with the campers and helping them when they get stuck;
• Escorting students to bathroom breaks.

Volunteers will go through an extensive training program. Interested? Email Brandon Eaton, Summer Camp Director at brandon@Kongacademy.org

Summer Service Learning

Norwegian Ladies Chorus Fundraiser June 23

The Norwegian Ladies Chorus of Seattle is seeking volunteers to bus tables and help with cleanup at their fundraiser event, 5-9 p.m. Sunday, June 23 at Leif Erickson Lodge Sons of Norway, 2245 N.W. 57th St. To sign up, contact Nancy Hiraoka at nan.gran@comcast.net

Summer Internship

MOHAI History Lab

MOHAI's History Lab is a summer intensive for students entering grades 10-12 interested in local history and storytelling. Participants will conduct their own research and produce a work of historical interpretation to be published on the Rainy Day History website. Participants will be paid a $150 stipend for their work.

History Lab will take place at MOHAI with occasional off-site field trips from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays between July 22–26 and July 29–Aug. 2. Participation is limited to six participants. Applications are due Friday, May 24. Learn more.

School Year Internship

MOHAI Youth Advisors

MOHAI Youth Advisors (MYA) is a 10-month program that takes place during the school year. Youth Advisors make the museum more welcoming for their peers by finding fun and creative ways to connect teens with MOHAI, and providing input on the development of museum programming and exhibits. Youth advisors work together to choose and build their own projects and activities. MYA also interact with MOHAI staff to learn more about the behind-the-scenes work of a museum and dive deeper into local history. This team of 12 high school students meet regularly from September-June and are offered a $100 monthly stipend.



Applications for MYA are open through June 30. Learn more and apply.

Summer Service Learning

Ballard SeafoodFest

The Ballard Alliance is looking for volunteers to help at Ballard SeafoodFest on July 12-14! Teens are eligible for these roles: Info Booth, Kids Area, Salmon BBQ, Set Up (Chalk Booth), Vendor Set Up and Teardown. Each shift comes with a complementary Alder-smoked salmon BBQ dinner.

More info and sign up.

Internship Opportunity

You Grow Girl!

You Grow Girl! is accepting applications for their upcoming cohort for their Peer Support Vocational Training Program for female-identifying youth, ages 17 and older

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.

Program completion includes a stipend of $1,000 and attainment of industry recognized professional credentials and employment opportunities.

Apply here. More info.

May 28 Duke's Seafood Dine Out Supports BPA

No need to cook after the long Memorial Day weekend!

Treat yourself, family, and friends to a delicious take-out or dine-in meal between 4-9 pm on Tuesday, May 28, at Duke’s Seafood on Greenlake!

Reservations are encouraged, a portion of the proceeds will go toward Ballard Performing Arts.

Brass Band & Drumline To Perform at Ballard FC

The Brass Band will be performing before and after the Ballard FC game on Friday, May 24, with the Drumline performing at halftime. The game starts at 7 p.m. at Memorial Stadium. Purchase tickets here, but note, there are only a few left!

Orchestra Concerto Concert June 10

Chamber Orchestra soloists, accompanied by members of Chamber and Symphonic Orchestras, will be performing Concertos by Vivaldi, Mendelssohn, Elgar, Accolay, and Sarasate at 7:30 p.m. Monday, June 10 in the Performing Arts Center.

More events on BPA Calendar.

Post-season brackets and ticket information will also be added to the BHS website.

Softball Metro League & District 2 3A Champions

Congratulations to the Metro League AND District 2 3A Fastpitch Champion Beavers! Ballard Softball won first place in the District 3A Tournament Friday with an 11-8 win over Juanita. Both teams are heading to the State Tournament which runs May 23-25 at the Regional Athletic Complex in Lacey.

Special congratulations to Dale Griffith, Metro Coach of the Year! (His second honor after being named Coach of the Year in 2022!) Also, Colette Howren was named Metro League MVP.

Metro First Team Selections: Trinity Miller - 3rd Base; Addy Wynkoop - Outfield; and Liz Bell - Utility.

All Metro Honorable Mention: Katie Davis - Catcher.

Metro All Division - Mountain Selections: Katie Davis - Catcher; Grace Shiotani - Pitcher; Elsa Sand - 1st Base; Annika Jahn - 2nd Base; Brooklyn Morris - Outfield; and Wren Wald - Utility. Photo by Mac Jahn.

Baseball Ends Exciting Season at State Tournament

Ballard Baseball ended its postseason run Saturday, falling just short of Edmonds-Woodway 5-4 at Bannerwood Park.

Congratulations to Chase Edwards (outfield), Truitt Madonna (catcher) and Adam Tripp (infield) on earning First Team All-Metro Honors. Dylan Wallblom was named Second Team All-Metro pitcher.

Soccer Team Takes Three to Start State Tourney Run

Three State Tournament games, three wins! Soccer beat the Stadium Tigers 2-1 Tuesday, Central Kitsap 2-0 Friday, and Edmonds-Woodway 2-0 Saturday.

Their next game is against Lake Washington at 4:30 p.m. Friday, May 24 at Sparks Stadium in Puyallup. Go Beavers!

Girls Team Takes 2nd at Metros!

Track & Field Excels at Metro & District Championships

After the Girls Team took 2nd and the Boys Team placed 9th last week at Metro Championships, Track set their sights on the 3A SeaKing District 2 Championships Meet, with the final events on Saturday at Renton Memorial Stadium.

Ballard qualified 30 athletes to the May 16 and 18 District Meet, many of whom competed in multiple events.

"From my count this is the most in school history to qualify for the District Meet!" Coach Neal Howard said. (Full Results)  

Metro League Championships Results:

• Cassidy Armstrong was the Metro Champion in the 1600m run and 3200m run.
• Mahlia Muwero, Anna Simpson, Annelise Glover, and Vivian Goldberg won the 4x200m relay.
• Marcos Staudenraus won the ambulatory 100m dash, 200m dash, and 400m dash.

Athletes who also finished in the top three at the Metro meet:

• Madeleine Koenig in the girl's pole vault.
• Kathryn Nash in the girls 300m hurdles.
• Sydney Marion in the girls 100m hurdles.
• The boys 4x400m relay.
• The girls 4x100m relay, girls 4x200m relay, girls 4x400m relay.
• Kate Dutton in the girl's high jump



Congratulations Beavers! The top six athletes from Districts will advance to State. State Championships are May 23-25 at Mount Tahoma High School. Photos c/o team's SmugMug page.

Boys Lacrosse Tops Peninsula at State Playoff Game

Boys Lacrosse beat Peninsula 14-3 at its second-round state playoff game Saturday at the Dam!

Congratulations to the Boys Lacrosse players who recently received First Team All-Metro Public honors: Luke Berard, Spencer Bos, Jonny Sugg and Owen Willis.

Davis Brewster, Tom Delaney, Carter Garrison and Aiden Gray received Second Team honors. 

Girls Lacrosse Players Earn All-Metro Honors

Congratulations to Girls Lacrosse players on making the Metro All Conference team!

• Ellie Milesi (attack) top scorer with 28 goals, 19 ground balls and 18 assists.
• Maddie Singer (midfield) 26 goals, 30 ground balls and 45 draw controls.
• Lily Huber (midfield) 7 ground balls, 11 draw controls and 4 goals.
• Hadley Brewster (defense) 14 ground balls, 4 caused turnovers, countless defensive stops.

Thanks and congratulations to Coaches Bella, Rachel and Cassie too!

DEI Committee Meeting 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 4

The last DEI Committee meeting of the school year is Tuesday, June 4 from 6-8 p.m. at the Fish Ladder Lounge (4910 Leary Way N.W.) 

We’d love to see you there! Please reach out if you're interested or have any questions: DEIatBHS@gmail.com. 

The Ballard PTSA DEI Committee meets the first Tuesday of each month. More info.

Restorative Practice Workshop with RJOY May 22

May 22 from 6-8 p.m.: Join the Ballard PTSA DEI Committee and Ballard High School for a very special event: Restorative Practice Workshop with national leaders RJOY (Restorative Justice for Oakland Youth).

Location: Ballard High School Library

Refreshments and snacks will be available from 5-6 p.m.

Everyone is welcome to attend - Let's work together to build and strengthen our community!

RSVP encouraged to help us with the planning.

Learn more about RJOY and Restorative Practice. Roosevelt Alumni for Racial Equity (RARE) also has some excellent information and ongoing activities here: Restorative Practice Committee – Roosevelt Alumni for Racial Equity (RARE) (rhs4racialequity.org)

Upcoming Events

May 23 AANHPI Heritage Month: StoryCorps at Mam's Books (Chinatown/International District, paid tickets)

"Join us on Thursday, May 23 at 5:30 p.m. to celebrate the rich cultural heritage of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities. This in-person event will take place at Mam's Books, a cozy bookstore that welcomes book lovers and storytellers of all backgrounds. Come and immerse yourself in an evening of storytelling featuring Mam's Books owner Sokha Danh in conversation with Community Activist and Journalist, Ron Chew. Ticket includes food & beverages from local Asian-owned small businesses.

AANHPI Heritage Month: StoryCorps at Mam's Books Tickets, Thu, May 23, 2024 at 5:30 PM | Eventbrite  

May 25 12-5pm (2400 NE 95th St, Free) FOCS Kids Melanin Spectrum Celebration

"Families of Color Seattle invites you to join us for a day of connection and empowerment for children of color on the autism spectrum!"

https://bit.ly/FOCSKids 

May 25 (Redmond, Free) United Festival

“A fun, family friendly event in honor of Asian American and Native Hawaiian/PI Heritage Month! Enjoy shopping, delicious food, and amazing performances by local artists and dancers. There will be FREE Henna for festival attendees! Performances include Mak Fai Kung Fu, Rhythms of India, Ann Gong, and a cultural fashion show."

UNITED Festival | The Emotional Abuse Discussion (teamtead.org) with more info here: United Festival Tickets, Sat, May 25, 2024 at 12:00 PM | Eventbrite

May 26, Noon to 4PM Pride ASIA (Chinatown International District in Hing Hay Park, Free)

“Pride ASIA is held annually to create a safe space for Queer Asian Pacific Islander Americans to celebrate PRIDE.”

Pride ASIA 

Donate online now through May 31 to the Southeast Seattle Education Coalition (givelively.org)

“The SE Seattle Schools Fundraising Alliance (SESSFA) is a group of 17 public school PTAs and PTOs that believe in the power of sharing resources and strengthening relationships across our SE Seattle education community and beyond.

Since 2021, SESSFA has raised more than $1,000,000 for participating schools with the generous support of donors in our neighborhood and throughout our city. These funds are distributed equitably through a model that prioritizes populations furthest from educational justice.”

In the News

Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Heritage Month 2024 - Intentionalist  

See an interesting event that celebrates Diversity, Equity, or Inclusion and you’d like to see it highlighted here? Please send it our way! DEIatBHS@gmail.com