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Oct 19

Volleyball: Varsity vs. Knoxville (Away)

8:30 am

Knoxville High School

Oct 21

Football: Freshman vs. Des Moines North (Home)

5:00 pm

Ballard High School

Oct 21

Football: JV vs. Carlisle (Away)

6:00 pm

Carlisle High School

Oct 22

Football: 8th vs. Boone (Away)

4:15 pm

Boone Goeppinger Field/Track

Oct 22

Football: 7th vs. Boone (Home)

4:15 pm

Ballard Middle School Richard Strouse Field

Oct 23

Early Dismissal 1:30 PM

All Day

Community Forums with Dr. Trimble

School and Community Forum – All are welcome!

Tue, October 15

Huxley Public Library

9:00 AM

Tue, October 22

Slater Public Library

10:00 AM

Each Child, Each Employee, Each Partner Matters

Ballard Portrait of a Graduate

Core Value One – Each Child Matters

We believe each student can learn at high levels

Core Value Two – Each Employee Matters

We believe employees matter

Core Value Three – Each Partner Matters

We believe in the power of community engagement

Core Value Four – Have a Plan & Live the Plan

We believe long-range viability requires intentionality and action aligned to district priorities

Why Ballard?

In the Ballard Community School District, students thrive, families flourish, educators excel, and community bonds strengthen. We’re more than just a school district – we’re a family!

97.7%

Ballard High School Graduation Rate

Staff Spotlight

Megan Euchner – 5th Grade Teacher

I proud to be a part of a district that works together to do what’s best for kids!

70%

Graduates that enroll in college/university within 1 year!

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