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The Newsletter Of Ballard High School
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Girls Basketball Fundraiser
KK Fundraiser.jpgPTSA News and Needs
Change of date! PTSA Book Club Feb 3, 7:00 pm, Ballard lunch room
We will have a short, 20 minute meeting, and then discuss You, Me and our ADHD Family, Practical Steps to Cultivating Healthy Relationships by Tamara Rosier
Teacher and Staff Appreciation
We are so grateful for our teachers and staff at Ballard! In December, we would like to raise the money to show them some love! We have 170 teachers, admin, office staff, lunch workers, support staff etc. (we like to show love to EVERYONE.)
If we can get $500-$1000 in donations, we will provide lunch for them. (Trays of sandwiches and homemade salads.)
If we can get $1000-$2500 in donations, we will get a gift card for every person ($5 to $20 value in a thank you card; it's a fun surprise what you get!)
If we can raise more than $2500, we can do both! We would do gift cards for the December staff meeting, and a lunch in January.
Click on the link to donate:
https://ballardptsa.givebacks.com/shop/items/454639
If you would like to help volunteer for either event, email kentuckyshumways@gmail.com.
Thank you for supporting our FRC!
Thank you for your help stocking up our FRC! We've raised over $700 for deodorant, TARC tickets, feminine supplies and clothing for students who need them. We will leave the donation site open, and 100% of donations made here will go to FRC needs:
https://ballardptsa.givebacks.com/shop/items/ea2bca9b57
Help the PTSA with Kroger
We are NEWLY REGISTERED as a non-profit supported by Kroger! You can support our programs FOR FREE, by taking two minutes right now:
Log onto your Kroger.com and at the bottom of the home page, select "Community Rewards". Select, "Link your shopper's card" and search for Ballard PTSA. It's that easy! Then Ballard PTSA will get a small donation from Kroger every time you shop! kroger.com
Lunch Bingo with Dr. Neuss
If you haven't yet heard from your student, this has been a HIT. Parents responded, and we raised over $1200 for prizes! The kids love it, as do the staff! We even have teachers joining in the lunchtime fun. A surprising hit? Wristwatches! We purchased 20 inexpensive watches and they are GONE. If BINGO is not your thing, you can play cards or a board game with an AP in the large cafeteria. The energy and joy at lunch on Fridays is electric! We will continue to take donations for prizes here:
CLASS OF 2026 DIPLOMA INFORMATION NEEDED
If you haven't already, please click the link below and tell us how you would like your seniors name to appear on their diploma. It must be your student's legal name, no nicknames allowed.
My School Bucks- Pay School Fees-Link Below
Reminder that AP exams, course fees, and class dues have been updated in your My School Bucks account. If you have not done so already please ensure your balance is at zero.
2025-26 t-shirt fundraiser for
Move Maroon
Any product purchased from the online fundraiser will send a percentage of your purchase to our fundraising for the year!
Ballard Science Fair
judges.pngOrder School Pictures
Order Pics.pdfMath Tutoring
25-26 Tutoring Poster #2.pdfLetter to Parent/Guardians regarding Senate Bill (SB) 73
FBLA.jpegBallard FBLA Competes on the National Stage in Anaheim
Under the leadership of business teacher Jill Napier, Ballard High School sent 20 students to the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) National Leadership Conference in Anaheim, California. Representing both Ballard and the state of Kentucky, these students competed in a range of high-level individual and team events, showcasing their talent in areas such as Broadcast Journalism, Sales Presentation, Data Analysis, Financial Statement Analysis, Cybersecurity, Public Service Announcement, Partnership with a Business, and Business Management.
In addition to competing, students engaged in workshops focused on leadership development, business skills, and career readiness. The conference also provided valuable networking opportunities with FBLA chapters from across the country, helping students build connections and gain insights into future career paths.
Outside of the conference, the group took advantage of their time in Southern California by sightseeing around the Los Angeles area, making the trip both educational and unforgettable.
Congratulations to Marleigh Durrett, Alex Balas, Payton Heffernan, Lucy Bentley, Maddie Mowry, Lizzie Dohn, Andrew Adams, Lucas David, Avery Washam, Kate LaBarbera, Lucas Neimeyer, Scott Jennings, Alex Lundgard, Benji Kiziminski, Carson Baker, Makaylah O'Neil, Erin Williams, Remy Aldridge, Olivia Mardis, and Ella Weishaar for representing Ballard with professionalism and pride.
HOSA Shines at International Leadership Conference
Ballard High School’s Health Occupation Students of America (HOSA) chapter proudly represented Jefferson County Public Schools on the national stage, taking 16 students to the highly competitive HOSA International Leadership Conference in Nashville. Led by Biomedical Sciences teacher Kristin Howell, Ballard had the largest delegation from any JCPS school, marking a significant milestone for our growing program.
Over the course of four days, students competed in a wide range of events that tested their health-related knowledge and professional skills. While Ballard did not bring home any awards this year, the experience was incredibly valuable. Students participated in educational workshops, engaged with exhibitors from top colleges and national health organizations, and built lasting connections with fellow future health professionals from around the globe.
We are proud of our students’ commitment, professionalism, and passion for healthcare, and we look forward to continued growth and success in the years ahead.
New Rule.pdfNo Cell Phone Policy.pdfPre-Order Your Yearbook Today
2025-2026 Yearbooks.jpgBruin Buddies
Bruin Buddies
Bruin Buddies is a partnership that pairs high school students from Ballard's Teaching Learning Partnership with a student at Wilder Elementary School to work on reading comprehension skills. Check out the video to see our students in action.
Biomedical Sciences -STEM Academy
Biomedical Sciences -STEM Academy
Students in Ms. Howell's Medical Interventions class had the opportunity to use genetic testing to inform their patients, students from Kammerer Middle School's Health Sciences pathway, about certain genetic conditions and how they can diagnosed and treated.
Need to contact the Attendance Office?
Please use the following email: JCPS.Ballard-Attendance@jefferson.kyschools.us
Ballard Bookstore Hours
1st Wednesday of every month 3:45pm-4:45pm
Every day during lunches: 11:20am-12:30pm
The Ballard Counseling Department is now on Instagram!
Be sure to follow @ballard_bruins_counselors to stay in the know!
NEW Ballard Testing Website
Visit the Ballard Testing Website for general info, schedules, and accommodation details for all state and local testing. tinyurl.com/ballardtest
Counselor Website:
Students and Families: Please remember to visit our website Ballard Counselor Corner for important updates and information from the Counseling Department.
In Case of Inclement Weather
Ballard_NTI Plan- Inclement Weather.pdfJCPS Equal Employment Opportunity
EEO.pdfPage updated
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