San Benito High School District shares information with the public as it becomes available, including offering newsletter updates each Monday and Thursday. Make sure to follow us on social media as well through @BalerNews on Twitter and Instagram, @BalerSports on Instagram, and Hollister High School on Facebook.

Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022 

Dear Hollister High School parents, students, staff and community:

As a part of its commitment to youth and education, the Hollister Police Department had Officer Pompa and Officer Robledo spend part of their day at Hollister High School on Wednesday, speaking to about 550 freshman and sophomore students about the dangers of alcohol-impaired and drug-impaired driving.

Haybaler Athletics is excited to start our Winter Sports season. If you are planning on attending a basketball, soccer or wrestling event, here are a few helpful tips:

Below is the link for the current Winter Sports schedules (please be aware that schedules may change). Home game tickets are available on GoFan as well as at the door.

Ticket prices are as follows:

• $6 for Adults
• $3 for students 13 & up with ID & Seniors 60+
• $2 for children 7 to 12
• Children 6 and under and students with an ASB card; along with couples pass and family pass holders are free

If you are planning on attending a game in Salinas, please be advised that all five schools in the Salinas Union High School District (Alisal, Everett Alvarez, North Salinas, Rancho San Juan, and Salinas High School) will have metal detectors at the entrance of all home Winter contests including basketball, soccer, and wrestling.

• No artificial noise-makers will be permitted at any game.
• Only positive banners and posters will be allowed.
• No reference to opponents, either directly or indirectly, shall be made, except in a positive manner.

Hollister High School is committed to the health, safety, and well-being of our students, staff, and families. We are proud to announce our partnership with Care Solace to support our ongoing efforts to promote wellness. If you or a family member are looking for help with mental health or substance use, Care Solace will quickly connect you to community providers matched to your needs. Call 888-515-0595 at any time or search on your own at caresolace.com/sbhsd

The San Benito County Tobacco Education Program would like to improve our community by reducing harm from commercial tobacco products. This survey is NOT about quitting smoking. Your answers are voluntary, anonymous, and private, without your name, so please be as honest as possible. Organizers say, "Please share the link below with your friends and family, we would love to hear from San Benito County residents." Please see link below. (Must be 18 or older to complete the survey)

El Programa de Educación sobre el Tabaco del Condado de San Benito quisiera mejorar nuestra comunidad al reducir el daño de los productos de tabaco comerciales. Esta encuesta NO se trata de dejar de fumar. Sus respuestas son voluntarias, anónimas y privadas, sin su nombre, así que sea lo más honesto posible. Comparta el enlace con sus amigos y familiares, nos encantaría saber de los residentes del condado de San Benito. Por favor, vea el enlace a continuación. (Debe tener 18 años o más para completar la encuesta)

Students who didn't purchase the Baler Pak can now order individual copies of the 2022-23 Hollister High School yearbook online for $75 through www.yearbookordercenter.com. Make sure to enter code 6779 when ordering.

Unsure how to report a student's absence? Not clear on whether an absence will be excused or unexcused? Check out this short video featuring Hollister High School Attendance Clerk Cheri Cosio:

¿No está seguro de cómo reportar la ausencia de un estudiante? ¿No está claro si una ausencia será justificada o injustificada? Mire este breve video con la secretaria de asistencia de Hollister High School, Janalle Davis: