BHS Weekly Update September 9-13
How to get involved with BHS and better support your student
This Week's Events
September 9-13 - Suicide Prevention Week
September 9-19 - Canned Food Drive for Veterans begins
September 9 - Freshmen Class Meeting, 4th lunch in SAB
September 9 - Varsity Girls Tennis, 3pm @ Santa Maria
September 9 - Kern County College Night, 5-8pm @ the Convention Center
September 10 - ASB Meeting, 7th period in SAB
September 10 - Varsity Girls Golf, 2pm @ Sundale
September 10 - Volleyball @ North, 4pm
September 10 - Parent Info Night (9th), 6pm in Harvey
September 11 - AFJROTC 9/11 Tribute, 1st period in Elm Grove
September 11 - Club Fair, 4th & 5th lunch in Elm Grove
September 11 - Girls Tennis vs Tehachapi, 3pm
September 11 - Water Polo vs Liberty, 2pm @ McMurtrey
September 12 - All-School Evacuation & Fire Drill, Morrow field
September 12 - Community Mental Health Fair at lunch in Elm Grove
September 12 - Forensics Tournament @ BHS, 4pm
September 12 - Varsity Girls Golf vs Taft, 1:30pm @ Buena Vista
September 12 - Volleyball vs Pioneer Valley @ Santa Maria
September 12 - FS Football vs Liberty, 5pm
September 13 - PSAT payment deadline, $18 at the Finance Office
September 13 - Tenor/Bass Choir Festival, 7am-1pm @ Harvey
September 13 - JV & Varsity Football vs Bullard, 5pm & 7:30pm @ BHS (Block out Bullard "Black Out" theme)
September 14 - JV Volleyball @ Golden Valley tournament
September 14 - Cross Country @ Morro Bay
Coming Soon!
Join us Monday, September 23rd at 7:00pm for our Homecoming Parent Meeting in the Student Activity Building. Parents, we need your help with Homecoming! Come to the PTSO meeting at 6pm followed by the Homecoming meeting at 7pm.
Back-to-School Backpack Drive!
Kern County College Night ~ Monday, Sept. 9th
Upcoming Activities
Driller Athletics
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.
Fundraising Events
BHS JUNIOR CHEER CLINIC!
The annual Junior Cheer Clinic will be hosted by our Driller Cheerleaders on Tuesday, September 17th from 5:30-8:00pm in the BHS Gym. The cost is $25 per child and $20 for each additional child in the same family--cash or credit accepted. Registration begins at 5pm that evening. Participants will be taught several game day cheers and a short halftime routine to be performed at the home football game against North on Thursday, September 19th.
CLICK HERE FOR ADDITIONAL DETAILS AND TO DOWNLOAD THE CLINIC REGISTRATION FORM.
BOYS BASKETBALL GOLF TOURNAMENT!
SUPPORT GIRLS VOLLEYBALL!
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!
PANDA EXPRESS NIGHT FOR VIRTUAL ENTERPRISE!
Visit the Panda Express at 5120 Stockdale Hwy on Wednesday, September 18th anytime between 9:30am and 11:30pm. Show the flyer here when you order and help our VE team earn 20% towards their program! Click on the flyer shown here to view in a larger format.
Fall Spirit Specials!
Package deals end September 13th!
On sale NOW in the Finance Office!
PSAT Information
Deadline to purchase: September 13th
Test Date: October 30th
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.
CLICK HERE TO VISIT THE IN MOTION PRO WEBSITE AND SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT.
In Motion Pro will be on campus on Tuesday, September 17th all day in Harvey to take free, yearbook-only photos for seniors at no cost.
Deadline for Senior Portraits is November 22nd!
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
Parent Info Nights
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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 above to buy a Driller yard sign!
BHS PTSO Meeting
Monday, Sep 23, 2024, 06:00 PM
Student Activity Building (SAB)
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