Ballard High School Foundation Programs
Raising and contributing funds toward progressive academic offerings such as the new Greenhouse for the Science Department and Bio-technology Academy, the Maritime Academy and books for the John Stanford Library.
Enriching extracurricular activities in men's and women's athletics, the visual arts, and performing arts, such as drama, band and orchestra.
The GAINS project (Graduation Assistance Impacting Needs of Students) The GAINS Program aims to help students who are most at risk by providing the support and motivation to help these students graduate on time and prepare for success in college and career. The GAINS Program is proposed as a partnership between Ballard High School and the Ballard High School Foundation.
Supplementing and upgrading some of the equipment and furnishings that are supplied by the school district.
Recent Successes and Current Challenges
We recently raised over $50,000 to support the Ballard High School Library. This will aid in the purchase of much needed books, videos, and online access to fit the Library needs.
In August 2012 we raised $90,000 to provide assistance to 22 athletic teams, music, dance and cheer.