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Ball North Begins!

Ball High North — Galveston ISD

Important information, tours, map, timeline, and FAQs — #BallNorthBegins

Aerial view of a large, multi-story brick building with a flat roof.

  • Opening & first day of classes:

    • Jan. 12  Ribbon Cutting
    • Jan.13 First Day of Class

    Join us Monday January 12th at 4:30 PM on the front steps of the new Ball North for a community ribbon cutting.  Students start classes the next day on January 13, 2026. Please review the map and traffic flow below before arrival.

  • Mr. Joseph Pillar: Welcome to Ball High North! We are excited to open a modern learning environment for our students and families. Our staff is committed to safety, academic excellence, and community involvement. Please review this page for important dates, tours, and the ribbon cutting ceremony. We look forward to seeing you on campus.

    • Ribbon Cutting — Jan. 12, 2026 • 4:30 PM
    • Students Start Classes — Jan. 13, 2026

    • Construction & site prep — complete interior finishes, safety inspections, and technology install.
    • Staff onboarding & training — staff orientation and safety drills prior to student arrival.
    • Family communications — share maps, traffic flow details, and arrival procedures. 
    • Student move-in & first day — January 13, 2026: students attend classes; campus fully operational.

  • #BallNorthBegins
     

    Community Tours Information 
     

    An advertisement for public tours of the new Ball High North Campus.

    • Address: 4115 Avenue O, Galveston, TX 77550
    • Phone: (409) 766-5700
    • First Day of Classes: Jan. 13, 2026
    • Ribbon Cutting: Jan. 12, 2026 • 4:30 PM

  • Traffic Flow & Arrival Tips

    • Parent drop-off: Use Ave O.
    • Bus student drop off: Pickup and drop off will be on Tornado Alley directly in front of Ball High North.
    • Visitor parking: Use the lot east of Ball High North, the entrance is on 41st Street.  Visitor parking is in the row closest to the school.
    • Accessibility: Use the lot east of Ball High North, entrance is on 41st Street.   available near the main entrance.
    • Safety: Observe staff directions and posted signs; do not double-park.
       

    Download a Traffic Map

FAQs

Opening January 13, 2026

  • Yes. Just like at Ball High, all students and staff will participate in regular safety drills (fire, lockdown, severe weather, etc.). Drills will be practiced within the first weeks of opening to ensure everyone is familiar with the procedures.

  • Morning drop off and afternoon pickup will be on Ave O. Please follow staff directions and posted signs to keep traffic flowing safely. Bus lanes will be separate from car rider traffic. Traffic Map Here coming soon. 

  • Student class schedules will remain the same. Students will receive their schedules with new room numbers in December during finals week. 

  • Yes. Student tours will take place during finals week, December 15-18.

  • Room numbers and maps will be shared with students during finals weeks , December 15-18. On January 13, staff will be stationed throughout the building to guide students to their first classes.

  • Pickup and drop off for buses will be on Tornado Alley directly in front of Ball High North. Traffic Map Here coming soon. 

  • Extra staff, administrators, and student volunteers will be available in hallways, the cafeteria, and main entrances to help students adjust quickly and feel at home in the new building.

  • A schedule will be released soon, but demolition of part of Ball South will begin this spring.

  • The first public tour of Ball High North will be held in conjunction with the Rotary Club of Galveston Chili Supper on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, from 5–8 p.m. Tour times will run from 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM. 

  • The bricks will be located on the right side of the main entrance near the flagpoles.

  • At this time, the pool will not be open for public use because it is located on campus and not designated for public access.