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In some classes, honors means that students have a few more homework questions or a longer test.
The equitability of an honors track
News in Brief
Ecology students learn about native medicinal plants, such as Kukui, at Maui Nui Botanical Gardens.
Students visit Maui on ecology trip
This March marks one year since SPS students went into quarantine for COVID-19.
Impacts of COVID on education
Snow days are rare for Seattle students and will become even rarer with new district policy.
The end of snow days
the new Ant Man is disappointment, riding on the back of the MCU.
A dive into the Quantum Realm
Cocaine Bear completes its mission, being a fun and lighthearted romp, even if it may lack artistic merit.
‘Cocaine Bear’ Reagan’s worst nightmare meets wildlife conservationist movements
Uggs are back! But are they a realistic shoe option during wet Seattle winters?
A blast from the past: Major trends from the 90’s and early 2000’s make a comeback on Social Media platforms, clearing out shelves in stores just about everywhere
The 2023 performers at this years Coachella Festival, set to have a more diverse cast of performers than ever before
Coachella 2023 lineup
Szas sophomore album takes her skill to the next level, with unprecedented levels of creativity and emotion.
SOS: A sophomore album from SZA
ASB made several announcements about the purpose of Black Lives Matter at School Week.
Black History Month does not end on Feb. 28
Positive Masculinity Club meets Wednesdays at lunch in SW106.
Positive Masculinity Club
Katrel followed a path of persistence and ambition to explore her interests and find the right community. After high school, she attended six different universities both in and out of the United States.
Living with curiosity: a teacher’s story
Junior Claudia Yovanovich reflects on her hard work as she raises her medal at the state championship this fall for finishing third in both events, the 100-yard backstroke and the 50-yard freestyle.
Leaving behind a legacy: A young swimmer’s passion
Building a family around band
Joe Farley (11) sports a Riddell helmet in a game against Roosevelt. According to the National Health Institute, on average, football players receive 14.3 head impacts per game.
The risks of playing high school football
Blanchet wrestler “cutting” Ballard wrestler Miles Price as Price looks to take advantage of any openings.
Winter sports season in review
Italian exchange student Laura Grande surveying the court in a game against Blanchet.
Italian exchange student observes life on and off the court
Sophomore center Clara Haynes at the freethrow line in a game against Blanchet.
Girls basketball honors over 50 years of Title IX
Arden Rathkopf, Sam Airhart, Simone Ford and Pheobe Howe raise the jib after a race.
Senior Sam Airhart sails his way to Nationals
You Are Worth a Box of Chocolates
Winter Ball: Ballard’s Night at the Museum
The problem with 15th
Risk vs. reward: you can’t fake your safety in the backcountry
French at Ballard High School

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Breakfast and Lunch Now Free for All Students

Breakfast and Lunch Now Free for All Students


Seniors dealing with college applications

Seniors dealing with college applications


Maintaining COVID-19 Safety in School

Maintaining COVID-19 Safety in School


Sunrise Ballard Protests Banks Giving Billions to Fossil Fuels

Sunrise Ballard Protests Banks Giving Billions to Fossil Fuels


School adopts new antiracism and civic engagement class

School adopts new antiracism and civic engagement class


High school cheerleader alum testifies at the Supreme Court in a social media case

High school cheerleader alum testifies at the Supreme Court in a social media case


New schedule includes time for teachers to teach both online and in- person students

New schedule includes time for teachers to teach both online and in- person students


Masks no longer required for fully vaccinated people both indoor and outdoor, with few exceptions

Masks no longer required for fully vaccinated people both indoor and outdoor, with few exceptions


Students now eligible for the COVID-19 vaccines

Students now eligible for the COVID-19 vaccines


Senior SPREE and graduation planned with new guidelines

Senior SPREE and graduation planned with new guidelines


2021 AP tests to alter format amidst difficult year

2021 AP tests to alter format amidst difficult year


Seattle Public Schools Superintendent Denise Juneau to resign June 2021

Seattle Public Schools Superintendent Denise Juneau to resign June 2021


School-wide grading policies and how to stay on top of them

School-wide grading policies and how to stay on top of them


Viking Robotics goes digital during remote learning

Viking Robotics goes digital during remote learning


Students balance mental health and online school

Students balance mental health and online school


Students and teachers struggle with ongoing virtual learning

Students and teachers struggle with ongoing virtual learning


Amy Coney Barrett assumes the role of Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the US

Amy Coney Barrett assumes the role of Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the US


Students now able to change their display name across all school platforms

Students now able to change their display name across all school platforms


Dealing with a quarantined summer

Dealing with a quarantined summer


School to distribute last year's yearbook before Thanksgiving break

School to distribute last year’s yearbook before Thanksgiving break

New access to previously individual garden beds gives ability to expand giving gardens at the Magnolia Park Manor P-Patch

Ballard Food Bank Volunteers continue to work through the pandemic

Student run yearbook struggles during quarantine


Washington Middle School teacher suspended

Washington Middle School teacher suspended


TAFT program replaces HCC at Washington Middle School

TAFT program replaces HCC at Washington Middle School


Prospective student open house introduces students to high school

Prospective student open house introduces students to high school


Iran and other buzz words

Iran and other buzz words


Seattle Public Schools introduces new vaccination policy

Seattle Public Schools introduces new vaccination policy


Congress passes the National Suicide Hotline Improvement Act

Congress passes the National Suicide Hotline Improvement Act


Physics and Chemistry become combined

Physics and Chemistry become combined

 

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