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Congratulations to the ASB Executive Council for 2023-2024, who were elected by a vote of their peers following last week's ASB Election Convention. Pictured left to right are:

- Rally Club President: Jade Ramirez

- ASB Commissioner of Athletics: Izel Prieto

- ASB VP: Luzianna Espinoza

- ASB President: Jada Dickens

- Student Congress President: Piper Pierson

- ASB Commissioner of Social Activities: Jaylee Chan

- ASB Commissioner of Clubs: Derek Barnes II

The NorCal champion Baler girls soccer team was honored by the San Benito High School District Board of Trustees at its meeting on Tuesday

The San Benito High School District Facilities Needs Committee on Wednesday, March 22 held its fifth meeting of the year, focusing their discussion on how educational programs drive school facility decisions. The meeting featured a presentation on the educational programs offered at Hollister High School, as well as A to G and Career Technical Education graduation pathways along with a discussion of how preparing students to be college AND career ready is a priority. The discussion was led by Director of Academics and Instructional Programs, Elaine Klauer, as well as Coordinator of Career and College Readiness Claire Grissom. Attendees reflected on where most Hollister High School students go after high school (44 percent enroll in a community college), and the concept of work-based learning was discussed. Grissom noted that the focus is to "bring the classroom to industry and bring industry to the classroom." The committee and presenters discussed which educational programs might be offered at a second high school, including linked learning academies, college dual enrollment opportunities, and early college opportunities, all with an eye toward preparing students for success after high school. The Facilities Needs Committee is scheduled to meet again on April 12 to discuss facility components of a new high school and then will meet on April 26 to develop findings and recommendations that they will present to the San Benito High School District Board of Trustees on May 23.

Hollister High School’s Unified Basketball team hosted Salinas High for a game during lunch on Tuesday. A large and supportive crowd was on hand to cheer on and support the players. Baler Cheer, Baler Unified Cheer and Hank the Haybaler also participated.

Hollister High School's Spring semester student-athlete signing ceremony day will take place on Tuesday, April 11 at lunch in Mattson Gym. At that time, we will celebrate the college commitments of soccer players Ezekiel Hernandez and McKenzie Heckman, along with softball players Sofia Mariottini and Laila Rueda

Hollister High Students: Are you planning to take the SAT and/or the ACT test? Cal-SOAP and Hollister High are collaborating to offer a three-day SAT/ACT prep course on Saturday, March 25, April 1 and April 15. This is the last week to register in the College and Career Center in Room 184 prior to the course starting. You won't want to miss out on this opportunity. The flyers have more information or you may contact Hollister High's Cal-SOAP Advisors: Adelisa Ponce aponce@sbhsd.k12.ca.us or Monica Corral mcorral@sbhsd.k12.ca.us.

Save the date for the next community campus tour of Hollister High School, scheduled for Saturday, April 22 at 10 a.m.

There is still time to reserve your copy of the 2022-23 Hollister High School yearbook online for $75 through www.yearbookordercenter.com. Make sure to enter code 6779 when ordering.