Ballard West preschool has a few FREE spots for 4-year-old preschoolers for the 2025-26 school year! Don’t miss out on this opportunity. 📢 Complete the form TODAY: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI… Questions? Contact Audra Watson at 515-597-2811.

Now Hiring: High School At-Risk Teacher! 🌟 BHS is seeking a highly qualified teacher to serve at-risk learners. The ideal candidate will build relationships and foster a sense of belonging while helping students overcome barriers. 📘 Learn more: applitrack.com/ballardcsd/onl….

The Story County Blast Back to School event aims to relieve the burden of back-to-school expenses for local families of K-12 students. There is NO FEE! 🎒 Families may register here: registration.blastbacktoschool.org/registration Learn more: blastbacktoschool.org

School starts in just one month! 📚 The first day of school is Monday, August 25. Check out the full academic calendar: ballard.k12.ia.us/district/acade…

National Parents Day is here! What’s one way you can make your parents or guardians smile today? 🙂 Whether it’s helping with chores or saying “thank you,” even the smallest, simplest moments can mean a lot. ❤️

WE’RE HIRING! ⭐ We are looking for passionate, dedicated individuals to join our team for the 2025-26 school year. Browse open positions and apply: applitrack.com/ballardcsd/onl…

School supply lists for the 2025-26 year are now available! ✏️ Start preparing for a great year ahead and find your student’s list here: ballard.k12.ia.us/students-and-p…

Enrollment is open for Ballard West’s YSS Kids Club! 🌟 Kids Club is a Health & Human Services licensed before- and after-school program. It offers a safe, welcoming space where your child can grow, explore & thrive. Find more info & register: yss.org/program/afters…

Ballard National Honor Society is selling Homecoming 2025 shirts! 🏈 This year’s theme is Friday Night Lights. Show your Bomber pride and order by Wednesday, August 27. Order here: ballardhomecoming2025.itemorder.com/shop/home/ Homecoming week is September 15-19.

Families are encouraged to complete the free and reduced meals application for the 2025-26 school year! This important form helps ensure eligible students have access to nutritious meals throughout the year. 🍎 Apply here: ballard.k12.ia.us/departments/fo…

Back to School Night is happening at East, BMS & BHS on Thursday, August 21, from 5:00 to 7:00pm! West families will receive a signup link directly from their teachers with a scheduled date and time. See you soon! 🎉

Join us for an evening of connection, learning, and fun at the Community Partners & Resources Expo! 🎉 ✅ Wednesday, August 20 ✅ 5:30 to 8:00pm ✅ Ballard High School We hope to see you there!

Schedules for the 2025-26 school year are now available in Infinite Campus! If you or your student have any questions, please reach out to your student’s school office for assistance. 🗓️

REMINDER: As we prepare for the new school year, Ballard families can stay informed about student bus routes through the My Ride K-12 app: 📱 Android: bit.ly/41rejDc 🍎 Apple: apple.co/45zxyNi Download the app today and stay up to date! 🚌

Our schools are more than classrooms. They’re places where students build their own experience, choose their own path & chase a north star. ✨ We’re proud to share our new brand video, capturing the spirit, energy & heart of Ballard CSD. See what makes Ballard unique! 🎥

Our School & Community Forums are back! 💫 ➡️ Tuesday, August 19, 9:00am, Huxley Library ➡️ Tuesday, August 26, 10:00am, Slater Library We look forward to hearing from you and working together to support our schools!

Aligned with our mission that "Each Child, Each Employee, and Each Partner Matters," we’re looking for dedicated individuals to serve as bus aides and mentors! 🚌 Apply here: applitrack.com/ballardcsd/onl…

Join us tomorrow night for the Community Partners & Resources Expo, a free event open to all community members! 🙌 The event runs from 5:30 to 8:00pm on Wednesday at Ballard High School. More info: ballard.k12.ia.us/news/2025/08/c…

At our annual welcome back staff breakfast, we had the pleasure of welcoming 18 new staff members to our Ballard CSD team! 🌟 Please join us in giving a warm Ballard welcome to this group. We are looking forward to a fantastic 2025-26 school year together! 🍎

REMINDER: Be sure to check current lunch prices and menus! Stay informed about what's being served and plan ahead for the week. 🍎 ballard.k12.ia.us/departments/fo…