Monday, August 25, 2025

This 2025–2026 school year, students who maintain 90 percent or higher attendance each grading period will be entered into a raffle to win a $50 gift card —thanks to the generosity of our local sponsors! A winner will be selected from each grade level.

Reminder: Students who receive a truancy or tardy letter during that grading period are not eligible.

Let’s show up, stay engaged, and celebrate the dedication it takes to succeed—because when “You miss school, you miss out!”

Big thanks to our sponsors:

• Granite Rock
• Tonascia Farms
• Greenwood Chevrolet

Get ready, Balers—the Fall Homecoming Dance is almost here!

• Saturday, Sept. 27
• 7-11 p.m.
• Veterans Memorial Hall, Downtown Hollister

Tickets are $20 on GoFan – don’t wait, grab yours before they sell out! Guest passes will also be available through the Student Activities Office in the ASB Building.

📣 Attention Haybalers! 🎓✏️

Hollister High School is offering multiple opportunities to take the SAT & ACT this semester!

✅ School Day Testing – Only $20/test (fee waivers available)

• SAT: Oct. 15 & 16, 2025
• ACT: Oct. 20 & 21, 2025
• 👉 Register by Sept. 19, 2025 at the Student Payment Center or online at the Haybaler Webstore.

✅ Saturday Testing – Cost: $70/test (fee waivers available)

• SAT: Sept. 13, Oct. 4, Nov. 8, Dec. 6
• ACT: Oct. 8, Dec. 13
• 👉 Register online at College Board or ACT websites (see flyer).

💡 Did you know? You can take BOTH the school day test AND the Saturday test! Most colleges accept both SAT & ACT scores, so taking them more than once can help boost your chances.

Don’t wait—spots are limited! 🎯

Hollister High School Graduation Coordinator Ryan De La Rosa, invites all senior parents and guardians to join the Senior Parent Graduation Ceremony Committee. The first meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 16, from 7-8 p.m. in the Student Union. This will be an informational session where families can learn more about the committee’s role in planning a meaningful graduation ceremony for our seniors. At the conclusion of this session, parents and guardians will also have the opportunity to sign up if they are interested in joining.

If you are unable to attend in September, there will be another opportunity to sign up at our next meeting on Tuesday, October 14, (7-8 p.m.). We look forward to working together to create a memorable and special celebration for the Class of 2026!

📍 Location: Student Union

🅿️ Parking: Available at the Tennis Courts or Mattson Gym. The Student Union is located between the ASB building (next to Mattson Gym) and the Tennis Courts (next to the 400 area – Math Campus).

📅 Meeting Schedule (All Meetings in the Student Union from 7-8 p.m.)

Tuesday, 9/16/2025 → Informational Session & Sign-Ups

Tuesday, 10/14/2025 → Sign-Ups & Planning

Tuesday, 11/18/2025

Tuesday, 12/16/2025

Thursday, 1/8/2026

Tuesday, 1/20/2026

Tuesday, 2/24/2026

Tuesday, 3/17/2026

Tuesday, 4/14/2026 → ⏰ 6:30–8:30 p.m. (Ticket Info)

Thursday, 4/30/2026 → 7-8 p.m.

Tuesday, 5/19/2026 → 7-8 p.m.

To ensure a safe and enjoyable game day experience, please review these key rules before arriving at Andy Hardin Stadium. The Balers' home openers for JV and varsity are this Friday, Aug. 29 at 5 p.m. (JV) and 7:30 p.m. (varsity):

✅ Tickets: Purchase online through GoFan only (no cash sales at the gate).

✅ Bags: No bags, backpacks, or purses allowed. Exceptions: clear bags, diaper bags, and medically necessary items (all subject to search).

✅ Prohibited Items: Alcohol, drugs, tobacco/vape, cannabis, weapons, fireworks, noisemakers, skateboards, bikes, pets (except service animals), and outside food/drink containers.

✅ Entry: Metal detector screening required. No re-entry once you leave. Entry allowed until the start of the 4th quarter.

✅ Student Requirements:

• HHS & visiting school students must show current school ID.
• K–8 students must be accompanied by an adult.
• Non-HHS or non-visiting high school students must apply for an HHS Guest Pass (due by the Monday before the game).
• ✅ Behavior: No loitering, heckling, or altercations. Violators will be ejected and may face bans from future events.

Let’s show our Baler pride while keeping games safe and fun for everyone!

Did you know that completing the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) meal application does more than just provide healthy meals for your student? By filling out the application, you help ensure that Hollister High School and the San Benito High School District continue to receive essential funding that directly benefits all students.

Student & Family Benefits

When families complete the NSLP meal application, students may qualify for:

• ✅ Free Breakfast, Lunch, and Supper Daily
• ✅ Discounted AP Test Costs
• ✅ SAT Test Fee Waiver

These savings can make a big difference for students planning for college and families managing education expenses.

Schoolwide Impact

Beyond individual benefits, NSLP applications bring in critical funding that strengthens our entire school community. This support helps us provide:

• 📘 Textbooks for every classroom
• 👩‍🏫 Teacher Professional Development
• 🛠️ Career Technology Education (CTE) Programs
• 💻 Chromebooks and Classroom Technology

Additionally, NSLP funding supports the Baler Wellness Center, helps improve the Student-to-Counselor ratio, and allows us to continue our mission of ensuring every graduate leaves with the most opportunities possible.

Take Action Today!

Every application counts—whether or not your student plans to eat school meals. By applying, you’re helping your student and every Baler succeed.

👉 Apply online here: https://linqconnect.com/public/meal-application/new

The Baler Pak, available for sale in the Haybaler Webstore on the school website, at the Student Payment Center in the lobby of the main administration building, or during picture days on campus, includes an ASB stamp, a reserved copy of the 2025-26 yearbook and a Baler-themed duffel bag, all for $125. The ASB stamp saves students money on admission to dances, air jams, drama productions, concerts, and other events, including free admission to regular season home sporting events. The ASB stamp is $55 if purchased separately and the yearbook is $75 by itself. October 1st is the deadline to purchase the Baler Pak.

Attention Hollister High Seniors! Don’t miss your chance to be featured in the yearbook! Senior Portrait appointments with Shoob Photography are happening:

• Saturday and Sunday, September 6 & 7
• Hollister High School
• Book online: ShoobPhoto.com

These are paid sessions that include the opportunity for multiple outfit changes and poses. Shoob Photography will provide tux and drapes for the official yearbook portraits. Not interested in a paid session? No worries—students will also have the chance to take a quick, free yearbook photo on campus in the coming weeks (date TBA). Let’s make sure every senior is represented in the 2026 yearbook!

Stay in touch with all things Hollister High and San Benito High School District by following our various social media accounts. You can find photos, videos, flyers, news and announcements about our students, staff, sports, activities and programs on Facebook, Instagram, X (formerly Twitter) and YouTube. We're also on LinkedIn as "San Benito High School District."