

BHS Weekly Update January 27-31
How to get involved with BHS and better support your student

This Week's Events
January 27-31 - Driller Kindness Week/Winter Spirit Week
January 27 - PTSO Meeting, 6pm in AV Theatre
January 28 - Dance Therapy For Parents, 9am in Parent Center
January 28 - Boys Basketball vs Highland, 4pm
January 28 - Girls Basketball @ Highland, 5:15pm
January 28 - Boys Soccer vs Highland, 3:30pm
January 28 - Girls Soccer @ Highland, 3:30pm
January 29 - Girls & Boys Wrestling League Championships, 9am in the Gym
January 29 - Senior Assembly, 6th period in Harvey
January 30 - Boys Basketball vs Centennial, 4pm
January 30 - Girls Basketball @ Centennial, 5:15pm
January 30 - Boys Soccer vs Centennial, 3:30pm
January 30 - Girls Soccer @ Centennial, 3:30pm
January 30 - Ford Dimension Scholarship Event, 10am, Harvey
January 30 - Cash for College Night, 4pm in Library
January 31 - Winter Rally, double 2nd period in the Gym
February 1 - PTSO 5k Fun Run/2k Walk at BHS
Upcoming Activities
DRILLER ATHLETICS
Runnin' to the Rig 5k Event!
Join us for our Runnin' To The Rig 5k Run/Walk sponsored by BHS PTSO Boosters on Saturday, February 1st! Check-in begins at 7:30am with a Shot Gun Start at 8:30am.
We invite you to participate with us in this FUNdraising endeavor to build community and raise funds. Our 5k course is designed as a nostalgic run/walk throughout our historic campus ending near the famous football tunnel in Griffith Stadium.
T-shirts included with all race pre-registration entries purchased by January 12th. For an extra fee, you can have your name listed on the shirt. Click on the image here to sign up!
Spring 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.
Drillers of the Month ~ Life-long Learner
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.
Jostens will be on campus to collect orders
February 7th during 5th lunch @ the flagpole!
DEADLINE TO ORDER: FEBRUARY 15TH
Grad Bash Tickets on sale soon!
COUNSELING CORNER
If interested, please fill out the Google form on the Counseling Canvas page.
JOIN OUR COUNSELING REMIND GROUPS!
9th-11th Grades: Text 81010, send the code @drillcouns
12th Grade only: Text 81010, send the code @bhscouns12
Parent Center Events
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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, Jan 27, 2025, 06:00 PM
Student Activity Building
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