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.

Monday, Oct. 24, 2022 

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

San Benito High School District appreciates San Benito County Treasurer, Tax Collector and Public Administrator Melinda Casillas and her staff sending a letter to local property owners notifying them of a change to their secured property tax bills, specifically related to clarification of school bond payments. Those bills will now show the two bonds approved by voters for each district. Previously, voter-approved bond measures for both the San Benito High School District and Hollister Elementary School appeared as five separate measures on the tax bill, giving the impression that taxpayers were paying for a total of 10 local school bonds, despite the fact that each district only had two bond measures each. For the high school district, Measure G passed in 2014 and Measure U was approved by voters in 2016. In the intervening years, the district has periodically refinanced the bonds to lower the interest rate and reduce the overall amount to be repaid by taxpayers. The tax collector's office previously listed each refinancing as a new bond, which Ms. Casillas said her office felt "has been misleading to our residents, giving the appearance of more bond measures than were actually passed." Now, each bond measure will be listed on a tax bill as one combined total bond tax rate. The letter noted that each bond measure, including the refinanced rates, "still meets the original $30 per $100,000 cap limit approved by the voters."

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.

Hollister High School families are encouraged to sign up for the National School Lunch program before October 31. Free, nutritious meals are just one aspect of the NSLP. Those who qualify can also get $30 in discounts on internet broadband service, discounts on college application fees and tests, and help the school earn funding for student nutrition, wellness and counseling programs. Please visit https://family.titank12.com/ to apply today! For more information or assistance, please call Martha Fowles at 831-637-5831, extension 771.

Tryouts for Baler Winter Sports, including boys and girls basketball, boys and girls Wrestling and boys and girls soccer, start Monday, Oct. 31. In order to try out, student-athletes must have their physical paperwork and concussion protocol cleared through the Athletics Office before being able to participate. Please check to make sure you are cleared with Mrs. Doty in Room 341 or email her at bdoty@sbhsd.k12.ca.us.

This Thursday, October 27th, is Hollister High School's College Fair, from 6-8 p.m. in Mattson Gym. More than 30 college and university representatives from throughout California and the nation will be on hand to speak with students and parents. The College Fair is presented in partnership with South County Cal-SOAP

Seniors: Do you need assistance with your FAFSA or California Dream Act application? Hollister High School and South County Cal-SOAP are collaborating to host a Cash For College event on Tuesday, Nov. 1 from 6-8 p.m. in the Davis Library on campus. There will be financial aid specialists present who will be able to assist you and your families with either application.