Thursday, April 24, 2025

In celebration of Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month, students are being encouraged to paint rocks during lunch outside the common room on main campus. Here are some of the rocks that were painted on Wednesday. There will be another opportunity on Friday. The activity was organized by speech therapists, Christina Sueveges and Michelle Romo.

Hollister High School on Friday, April 25 is hosting a Middle School Track Invitational so local middle and elementary school students can experience a competitive but fun atmosphere in Andy Hardin Stadium. This event, running from 4 to 6 p.m., will include live results (see link below.) Entry is free for all spectators and families. Schools that are slated to compete include Spring Grove, Rancho San Justo, Maze Middle School, Hollister Dual Language Academy, Ladd Lane, Calaveras/Accelerated Achievement Academy, and Rancho Santana.

https://live.athletic.net/meets/49920

Congratulations to Hollister High School’s Winter All-Academic Team, which recognizes varsity student-athletes who had the top grade-point averages at the end of the first semester: Junior Kylie Varnes (varsity girls soccer, 4.67 GPA); Junior Carlie Rowen (varsity girls basketball, 4.50); Junior Aspen Park (varsity boys soccer, 4.43); Junior Hassan Manassra (boys varsity basketball, 4.43); Senior Xen Niverson (varsity boys basketball, 4.33); Senior Simon Reyes (varsity boys basketball, 4.33); Senior Isabella Gutierrez (varsity girls wrestling, 4.33); and Junior Lauren Fernandez (varsity cheer, 4.33). Kylie, Aspen, Xen and Simon are first-time all-academic team honorees; Isabella is being recognized for the third year in a row; Hassan also represented varsity football on the all-academic team in the Fall, as did Lauren for Cheer. Carli represented girls volleyball in the Fall and girls basketball and volleyball last year as a sophomore. A total of 28 out of 133 varsity student-athletes earned grade-point averages of 4.0 or higher in the Winter season, representing 21.2 percent of those who participated. In addition to those already mentioned, the varsity sports 4.0 team included: Senior Nahom Asfaw (boys soccer, 4.40); Sophomore Camila Chavez (girls soccer, 4.29); Senior Claire Gho (girls basketball, 4.17); Junior Madelyn Davis (girls basketball, 4.17); Senior Savion Loza (boys basketball, 4.17); Senior Golda Demby (girls wrestling, 4.0); Junior Lilah Olivares-Serrano (girls wrestling, 4.0); Sophomore Kayla Reames (girls wrestling, 4.0); Senior Sydney Stacy (girls soccer, 4.0); Senior Arianna Trevino (girls soccer, 4.0); Junior Summer Forrest (girls soccer, 4.0); Sophomore Ana Kaplansky (girls soccer, 4.0); Freshman Briella Rose Perham (girls soccer, 4.0); Sophomore Juliana Brackensick (girls basketball, 4.0); Freshman Diana Martinez-Ruiz (girls basketball, 4.0); Junior Scarlett Arevalo (cheer, 4.0); Sophomore Emma Williams (cheer, 4.0); Senior Shane Wilbur (wrestling, 4.0); Junior Daniel Maldonado Cruz (boys soccer, 4.0); Junior Daniel Partrea (boys soccer, 4.0).

Hollister High School's Science Department put on an exhibition in the Student Union on Earth Day, Tuesday. Students presented what they have been working on for the year, with students and teachers from other classes invited to check out their projects.

Dear Hollister High School Students, Staff, and Families: We are excited to invite you to a special WASC Welcome Reception on Sunday, April 27 at 4:30 p.m. in the Student Union on campus, as we officially welcome the WASC Visiting Committee to Hollister High School.

What is WASC?

WASC stands for the Western Association of Schools and Colleges—the organization that accredits public and private schools in California and ensures we are meeting the highest standards in academics, student support, and continuous improvement. The WASC Visiting Committee will be spending several days on our campus next week (April 27-30), meeting with students, staff, and families, and learning about what makes Hollister High such a special place.

Why This Event Matters:

The Sunday evening reception is a chance for our school community to come together and give the WASC team a warm Baler welcome. It’s a casual and positive way to help them get to know us and see the pride we take in our school.

Details:

📅 Date: Sunday, April 27

🕓 Time: 4:30 p.m. – approx. 5:30 p.m.

📍 Location: Student Union, Hollister High School

🍽️ Food and drink will be available for attendees

✅ Please RSVP by Friday, April 18 using the link below:

👉 Google Form Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdnnoax37q8OEP4dB1ch79Zp3Ytu7P92vdjQKNUbKpOltSLWA/viewform

We would love to see students, parents, and staff present to help represent the spirit of Hollister High. Your presence will help make a great first impression as the committee begins their visit. Thank you for your continued support—and we hope to see you there!

Students interested in trying out for Baler Cheer should scan the QR code and fill out the Google interest form to receive all upcoming email updates.

Tickets are on sale now for the Hollister High School Spring Dance Concert, which will be held Thursday, May 15 at 6:30 p.m. in the auditorium. Buy tickets here: https://gofan.co/event/3508414?schoolId=CA19923