BHS Weekly Update October 14-19
How to get involved with BHS and better support your student
This Week's Events
October 14-18 - HOMECOMING SPIRIT WEEK!!!
October 14-17 - Homecoming Float Building, 5-9pm at the IA buildings
October 14-18 - National School Lunch Week-Scavenger Hunt in Cafeteria
October 14 - Water Polo vs Independence, 3pm @ KAC
October 14 - Tennis vs Ridgeview, 3pm
October 14 - Volleyball vs Centennial, 4pm ~ Stuff the Gym Night!
October 15 - Mr/Miss BHS Voting (All 3rd period classes)
October 15 - Girls Golf @ Kern River, 1pm
October 15 - Parent Workshop-Hand Crafting, 5:30pm @ Parent Center
October 16 - Principal Partners' Day, 8am in Library
October 16 - Parent Workshop-Dance Therapy, 9am in Parent Center
October 16 - Tennis vs Independence, 3pm
October 16 - Volleyball @ BCHS, 4pm
October 16 - JV Girls Water Polo vs BCHS, 4pm @ KAC
October 16 - Varsity Water Polo vs Highland, 4pm @ McMurtrey
October 16 - JV Boys Water Polo @ Garces, 4pm
October 16 - FFA Tri Tip Dinner to Go, 4-6pm, Campus Way/Cafeteria
October 16 - Alumni Association Meeting, 6pm in SAB
October 16 - Parent University Day 3, 6pm in Library
October 17 - Parent Workshop-Restorative Practices, 5:30pm in Parent Center
October 17 - FS Football vs Righetti in Santa Maria
October 17 - Great Shakeout Earthquake Drill
October 18 - Homecoming Rally, double 2nd period in the Gym
October 18 - JV & Varsity Football vs BCHS, 5pm & 7:30pm ~ HOMECOMING GAME!
October 19 - "Blue & White Steal the Night" Homecoming Dance, 7:30-10pm in the Gym
ALL THINGS HOMECOMING!
Homecoming Spirit Week ~ Oct. 14-18
Music & games at lunch each day in Elm Grove!
Float Themes
This year's theme is "A Driller Animated Story" and each class has chosen an animated movie for their float theme. Seniors are The Minions, Juniors are Toy Story, Sophomores are The Lorax, and Freshmen are Rio.
Float Building/Rehearsals
Float rehearsals take place during spirit week, Monday-Thursday (10/14-10/17) from 5-9pm each night at the IA building & Campus Way. We need artists, painters, prop builders, dancers, etc...ALL STUDENTS are encouraged to get involved and help with their class float--it's super fun!
Homecoming Friday ~ October 18th
Go crazy with school spirit and wear your Driller blue & white to the game! Or wear this year's Homecoming shirt! Homecoming Game vs BCHS—JV starts at 5pm, Varsity starts at 7:30pm. Don't miss the floats and crowning of Mr and Miss BHS during halftime!
Come to the game hungry folks and visit the home side concession stand! PTSO Boosters will be selling pulled pork sandwiches, pizza, nachos, hot dogs, and more!
Congrats to our Mr. & Miss BHS Finalists for Homecoming Court!
Voting will take place on Tuesday, October 15th in ALL 3rd period classes. The winners will be announced during halftime of the homecoming game on Friday, October 18th.
Homecoming Dance ~ Saturday, October 19th
Blue & White Steal the Night! Get ready for our glow in the dark Homecoming Dance on Saturday, October 19th from 7:30-10pm in the Gym. Guests are allowed from other schools but they must be approved in advance. Pick up a guest approval form in the SAB. Students will be asked to show their student ID card or StudentVUE app upon entry. The cost for this dance is $10 with an ASB sticker or $15 without. Tickets are on sale in the finance office and will also be sold at the door the night of the dance. Only clear bags will be allowed in the dance. Clear bags are sold in the student store if needed.
Homecoming Shirts have arrived!
Shirts are $20 each ~ Purchase at the Finance Office or at the game on Friday!
For pre-orders, please pick up in the SAB.
Upcoming Activities
Support Driller Volleyball!
***New Pink Out Shirts available in the Student Store!***
Shirts are $20 each.
Order your Yearbook Early!
Click on the image above to pre-order your copy today!
Driller Athletics
Winter Sports are starting soon! Get cleared in Sportsnet!
Sportsnet Athletic Clearance
All students wanting to play a sport must be cleared through Sportsnet. Click on the image here or the link below to create or update your Sportsnet account. All athletes must have a current physical on file dated after May 1, 2024. Call Priority Urgent Care to schedule an appointment.
Driller Fundraising Events
First Annual Pickleball Tournament for Driller Soccer
Click on image above to register!
Join us for the first annual PTSO Pickleball Tournament on Saturday, November 2nd! All proceeds will benefit BHS Boys & Girls Soccer teams. Click on the image to register your team.
Support Driller Baseball!
Click on the image to purchase a tree!
Support Driller Baseball by pre-purchasing a Christmas Tree, Wreath, Swag or Garland. You may also donate to the Trees For Troops Program or directly to Driller Baseball. The profits from this campaign will be used to purchase a pitching machine, field equipment, backstop padding, balls, hats and protective gear.
Product Pick Up Date: Saturday, November 30th, 3:00pm - 7:00pm
Location: BHS Morrow Field, behind the Football Stadium
Delivery Available - $15 and can be added to your purchase
Questions, please contact Coach Mario Garza - email: Mario_Garza@KernHigh.org
LAST DAY TO ORDER: NOVEMBER 8TH
Track & Softball Cornhole Tournament
Click on the image above to participate!
BOYS BASKETBALL GOLF TOURNAMENT!
SUPPORT GIRLS WRESTLING
Click on the image here to donate to our Lady Drillers Wrestling program!
DRILLER WRESTLING MEMBERSHIP DRIVE!
Support our Boys Wrestling program by donating to their membership drive fundraiser. Click on the image here to support the cause!
Driller Hall of Fame ~ Saturday, October 26th
Hurry! This event will sell out!
Parent Center Events & Workshops
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Attendance Policy
Student absences are required to be cleared within 72 hours. Communication with the Attendance Office is available in the following ways, listed from most preferred to least:
- Email: bhsattendance@kernhigh.org
- School Line and prompt to attendance: 661-324-9841, option 2
- Direct Lines: (these will be busy if they are on another line): 661-323-9015 and 661-324-9931
*Please always note your student’s name, their 6-digit UID #, parent/guardian name, a callback number, and the date and reason for the absence.
Due to security staffing and needs, we will not dismiss students or allow for parent pickup within 10 minutes of the end of the day.
SENIOR INFORMATION
Order your cap, gown, & tassel package early! The cost is only $19.17 to purchase. Additional graduation items are also available for purchase at www.jostens.com. The deadline to purchase is February 15, 2025.
Senior Yearbook Portraits ~ DUE NOV. 22ND!
In order to have a senior portrait in the yearbook, seniors must take a picture with our school's contracted senior yearbook photographer, In Motion Pro Photography. In Motion Pro does offer a free yearbook photo-only option. They also offer more comprehensive photo sessions with various backdrop choices for an additional fee. Seniors are not required to purchase senior portraits, but they must at least take a photo with In Motion Pro to be included in the yearbook.
Counseling Corner
JOIN OUR COUNSELING REMIND GROUPS!
9th-11th Grades: Text 81010, send the code @drillcouns
12th Grade only: Text 81010, send the code @bhscouns12
College Application Help Every Monday!
The BHS Counselors will be available after school on Mondays in the Spindt Hall super lab to help seniors with their college applications!
Library News
BHS Library Hours – Monday 8:15am-2:40pm, Tuesday – Thursday 8:15am-5:40pm, Friday 8:15am-3:40pm. Students can visit the library before school, during lunch, and after school. The weekly library calendar is posted on the library entrance doors.
Additional Resources
Canvas Virtual Library – All certificated staff, students, and parents with Canvas access can visit the Virtual Library. Here you can find so much library wonderfulness! Here are some highlighted resources to help you and your students.
Learning Ally – An Audiobook database that has over 80,000 human-read fiction, nonfiction, and textbook titles. You can listen to books on any digital device or download the free app on your phone.
Mackinvia – An electronic book collection with over 1,900 electronic books/audiobooks. You can read and listen to books on any digital device or download the free app on your phone. You can also access all our 34 district/school databases through Mackinvia.
ComicsPlus – A collection of over 27,000 Graphic Novels, Manga, and Comic Books. This collection is housed in Mackinvia (above) and accessible on any digital device or available through the Mackinvia app you can download on your phone.
Teaching Books – An ever-expanding database of digital resources about children’s and young adult books and their authors and illustrators. The resource collection includes author and illustrator interviews, video book trailers, audio book reading excerpts, book discussion guides, and much more. This is a free database provided by the Department of Education to all California students K-12th grades. Create your own account as an Educator or a Student to enhance your reading experience.
After School Tutoring Available
Useful Links
Internet & Social Media Safety Tips for Parents/Teens
BHS Parent Teacher Student Organization (PTSO)
Welcome to BHS PTSO Boosters! We are so glad you are here and part of the Driller family legacy. Whether you are a Driller Alumni or first time parent of a Driller, we hope you will join us in supporting all Drillers on their high school journey. Once a Driller, Always a Driller! Visit us at: bakersfieldptso.org
Join the PTSO Remind!
Text 81010, send the code @ptso1893
Click on the image below to buy a Driller yard sign!
BHS PTSO Meeting
Monday, Oct 28, 2024, 06:00 PM
Student Activity Building
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