Driller Updates November 9-13

This Week's Events

November 9 - Winter Student Athlete Assembly, 2:30pm after school in Harvey

November 11 - No School - Veterans Day

November 12 - MLL Parent Meeting #2 of 6, 8:30-9:30am in Parent Center

November 12 - Boys Soccer @ Golden Valley; games start at 3pm

November 12 - Girls Soccer vs Highland @ PAL; games begin at 3:30pm

November 12 - Cross Country @ SYRL Championships @ Riverwalk Park

November 12-13 - American Fidelity Enrollment for staff, 8am-4pm in main office

November 13 - Varsity Football @ Central East (Fresno), 7pm

Parent & Family Center Events

Congratulations Drillers!

Stay Focused Healthy Relationships Program

Thank you to our PLUS Program & AFJROTC

for assisting at the Farmers Market Food Distribution!

Upcoming Activities

Click here to view our 2026-27 Activities Calendar!

Click on image below to purchase tickets on Go Fan!

Winter Formal is Coming Soon!

Saturday, January 9th @ El Tango Reception Hall

Sale-priced tickets sold November 16-19th

at the BHS Finance Office for $50 each.

Regular-priced tickets sold Nov. 30th-Jan. 8th ~ $65 each

There are a limited number of tickets available so buy early!

College & Career Center News

BHS College + Financial Aid Workshops

Need help with FAFSA/CADAA, college applications, or financial aid questions? Join us for one of our upcoming workshops in Warren Hall (WH)!

MONDAYS — Warren Hall (WH) 104
📅 Oct. 12, Oct. 19, Oct. 26, Nov. 2 & Nov. 9
⏰ Periods 2–4 | 9:24 AM–12:01 PM
Activity Schedule • excluding lunch • school dismisses at 2:26 PM

TUESDAYS — Periods 1–7 | 8:30 AM–3:26 PM
Regular Schedule • excluding lunch
📅 Oct. 20 — Warren Hall (WH) 217
📅 Oct. 27, Nov. 3 & Nov. 10 — Warren Hall (WH) 104

📣 Call slips will be sent + drop-ins are welcome!

Students: Please check in with your teacher FIRST and make sure you arrange to make up any tests, quizzes, assignments, or missed classwork. Academics come first!

Parents/guardians are welcome to join! Please coordinate with us ahead of time if you plan to attend.

DRILLER ATHLETICS UPDATES

Support Driller Baseball!

Annual Christmas Tree Fundraiser

& Trees for Troops!

Get in FREE with your student ID card!

Students get in FREE to all BHS athletic events when they show their BHS school ID card upon entry. This does not include CIF playoff games or any games played at BCHS or Garces. This also does not apply to any non-BHS athletic events.

Purchase Game Day Tickets on GoFan!

CLICK HERE to visit our GoFan site to purchase tickets online for BHS athletic events.

CLICK HERE for the most up-to-date game schedules for all sports.

Check out the Driller Mascot Shop!

Click HERE to visit our online store!

Customize your Driller gear this year by visiting our new online store through Jostens! Choose from over a hundred different products and brands, select your color and logo design, pay online, and products will be shipped directly to you in about 3 weeks!

Get FREE shipping on orders over $100!

Sportsnet Athletic Clearance

All students wanting to play a sport must be cleared through Sportsnet. Click on the image below to create or update your Sportsnet account. All athletes must have a current physical on file dated after April 1, 2026. Priority Urgent Care offers school physicals for a fee. Call to schedule an appointment.

Click on the image below to access Sportsnet.

Class of 2027 Senior Activities Guide

Click here for all Senior Information

Senior Yearbook Portraits by In Motion Pro

Free on campus yearbook portraits ~ November 17th

Offered all day in Harvey lobby

Final Deadline for Senior Portraits: Friday, December 12th

From the Dean's Office

Electronic Device Use Policy - English

Electronic Device Use Policy - Spanish

Dress Code Policy

Click on the images above to view our updated policies

regarding electronic devices and appropriate school attire.

Counseling Corner

Helpful Links

BHS College & Career Center

BHS Financial Aid & Scholarship Info

AP College Board Website

After School Tutoring Available

Sign up for ParentSquare!

Click on the image above for more information

about our student and parent communication platform!

Attendance Policy

Absences must be cleared within 72 hours. You may contact the Attendance Office through the options below, ordered by preference:

Direct Lines: (661) 324-9931 (Spanish) or (661) 323-9015
Email: bhsattendance@kernhigh.org

Be sure to include the student's full name, 6-digit UID number, parent or guardian name, return contact number, alongside the specific date and reason for absence.

If no one answers your call, please leave a voicemail.
Anyone picking up a student must be listed on the Emergency Contact List (no exceptions).
A physical ID is strictly required when signing out a student—no exceptions.

For safety and operational reasons, student dismissals or parent sign-outs are not permitted within the final 15 minutes of the school day.

Quick Links

Buy Athletic Tickets here!

Bell Schedule

Bus Routes and Schedules for 2026-27

BHS' Daily Bulletin

School Schedule

KHSD Student Resources

KHSD Parent Resources

KHSD College & Career Resources

Driller Parents! We Need You!

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

Event Information

Next BHS PTSO Meeting

When?

Monday, Nov 16, 2026, 06:00 PM

Where?

BHS Library

Download the FREE BAND app!

Receive important updates & information for parents.

Click on the image below to join!

PTSO Meeting Schedule

STAY CONNECTED!

Check out all the ways to stay up-to-date with the latest BHS news & information

Check out the BHS Web Page!

Follow us on Twitter!

Follow our Athletics @DrillerAthletic

Follow our Instagram accounts!

Official BHS Instagram: @driller.nation

Driller Athletics: @drillerathletics

Drill Crew: @drill.crew

Like our Facebook page!

Watch our YouTube Channel!

Check your student's Canvas Announcements!

Each grade level has their own Canvas Counseling course! Be sure to check your school email frequently for updates!

Driller Updates November 9-13