Ballou Families,

Nothing in these past three months was in the "Principal's Training Manual."  Like you, I have had to learn to juggle my career and parenting responsibilities.  Clearly, how we do school has radically been changed.  Thank you for your patience in this uncertain time.  As we are closing up this school year,  we are transitioning to a "Reopening Schools" frame of mind.  Reopening will be guided by OSPI and, most importantly, the Department of Health.   Our staff expects that schools will open this fall for in-person instruction, either in full or a hybrid face-to-face/online model.  In addition, we will have the alternative plan to return to full continuous remote learning in the event the Governor mandates closure.  Hopefully, this recent resurgence of COVID-19 stops quickly.   

Your input is vital to our Reopening Schools Task Force work.  Please take a minute to tell us what you need.   Stay tuned for updates. 

Reopening Schools Family Survey: Open now – June 30
Recently, the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction released guidance that we must follow in planning for the reopening of schools in the fall.   This guidance – and your feedback – will be critical in helping us plan for a safe reopen.  Please take this survey, open now through June 30.

Your responses are an important element in our planning as taskforce works continues.  Our top priority is the health and safety of our students, staff, and families.

Thank you for partnering with us as we fast-track this important work.  Our work will be ongoing throughout the summer and we are committed to keeping you updated as our strategies adjust and guidance is refined. 

Click here to read the Assistant Principal's Message from Mrs. Cella.

In your service,

Mrs. Lisa Kusche, Ballou Principal

Ballou Main Office Summer Hours

Please call ahead to schedule appointments or in building visits.  Masks required

Daily M-TH, 8am- 2pm 

Closed Fridays and July 1-10.