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🌞 Sierra Sands USD Summer Programs Are Underway! 🌞
We’re excited to welcome students and families to both our Extended School Year (ESY) and High School Summer School programs! We look forward to a successful and enriching summer for all our students! 💙
#SierraSandsUSD #SummerSchool #ESY #StudentSuccess #RidgecrestSchools
1 day ago, Sierra Sands Unified School District
Image with schedule and contact info for Summer School and ESY
Bulletin Thursday 5/28/26

Reminder
To all students, please remember to clear out your lockers before leaving campus for summer break. Anything remaining in lockers will be disposed of.

Graduation Rehearsal
Graduating seniors are required to attend Graduation Rehearsal on Thursday, May 28th, at 3:30 PM on the BHS field. Rehearsals are only for the graduating seniors; no spectators allowed. You will receive your graduation tickets at rehearsal. If you need to buy extra tickets, please bring cash. You can buy up to 2 tickets at rehearsal for $5 each. This will be your only opportunity to buy tickets. See you on Thursday on the field!

Thought of the Day
We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit. -Aristotle
13 days ago, Jared Onstott
Bulletin Tuesday 5/26/26

Finals
Finals Schedule will continue tomorrow with 1st & 8th period, 4th, and 5th period.
Wednesday, May 27
Periods 1 & 8 6:45 - 7:40
Period 4 7:45 - 9:50
Period 5 10:00 - 12:05

Perfect Attendance
Congratulations to Mikaylah Flores and Jenthra Oum for having perfect attendance for the entire school year! They had no absences and no tardies. Congratulations!

Graduation Rehearsal
Graduating seniors are required to attend Graduation Rehearsal on Thursday, May 28th, at 3:30 PM on the BHS field. Rehearsals are only for the graduating seniors; no spectators allowed. You will receive your graduation tickets at rehearsal. If you need to buy extra tickets, please bring cash. You can buy up to 2 tickets at rehearsal for $5 each. This will be your only opportunity to buy tickets. See you on Thursday on the field!

Yearbooks
Yearbooks are available for purchase or pick up in C10 before school, at lunch, or after school.

Thought of the Day
Persistence guarantees that results are inevitable. -Paramahansa Yogananda

Birthdays
Giovanni Medina
15 days ago, Jared Onstott
Bulletin Friday 5/22/26

No School Monday
There will be no school on Monday, May 25th, in observance of Memorial Day.

Please come prepared for Finals on Tuesday, May 26th.
Tuesday, May 26
Periods 1 & 8 6:45 - 7:40
Period 2 7:45 - 9:50
Period 3 10:00 - 12:05
Yearbooks
Yearbooks are available for purchase or pick up in C10 before school, at lunch, or after school.

Thought of the Day
Difficult and meaningful will always bring more satisfaction than easy and meaningless. -Maxime Lagace’
19 days ago, Jared Onstott
Bulletin Thursday 5/21/26

All Students
If you believe you will fail a second semester class, and are not already signed up to go to Summer School, see your counselor this week to do so.

Yearbook Extravaganza
Today is the day! Get your yearbook early! Come to the Extravaganza from 6-8PM in the multu-use today to pick up your yearbook, gather signatures, and celebrate the end of the year with friends. Don’t have a yearbook yet? You can buy one at the event or win one in our Two Minute Talent Show! Admission is 5$. See Ms. Burgess in C10 for details.

Thought of the Day
Very little is needed to make a happy life; it is all within yourself, in your way of thinking. -Marcus Aurelius
20 days ago, Jared Onstott
Bulletin Wednesday 5/20/26

All Students
If you believe you will fail a second semester class, and are not already signed up to go to Summer School, see your counselor this week to do so.

Yearbook Extravaganza
Get your yearbook early! Come to the Extravaganza from 6-8PM tomorrow to pick up your yearbook, gather signatures, and celebrate the end of the year with friends. Don’t have a yearbook yet? You can buy one at the event or win one in our Two Minute Talent Show! Admission is 5$. See Ms. Burgess in C10 for details.

Thought of the Day
The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams. -Eleanor Roosevelt
21 days ago, Jared Onstott
Bulletin Tuesday 5/19/26

All Students
If you believe you will fail a second semester class, and are not already signed up to go to Summer School, see your counselor this week to do so.

Spirit Count
The year is drawing to a close, which means the results of the spirit count are in! Who won, you ask? Drumroll please….the seniors! Way to show your spirit during your last year as burros. Congratulations to the class of ‘26– you can't be beat!

Colorguard Tryouts
Colorguard will be having tryouts for their fall season today. Come to the cafeteria at 3PM. Make sure to wear dance clothes and bring water.

Foolish Things Club
Check our club out today at lunch in Room I -2. (Snacks are provided.) Our purpose is to provide an on-campus Bible study for students to encounter the teachings of Biblical Christianity. Also, a question and answer session and opportunities to get to know other students. All are welcome.

Thought of the Day
Try to be a rainbow in someone else’s cloud. -Maya Angelou
22 days ago, Jared Onstott
Bulletin Monday 5/18/26

Senior Elementary Parade
Attention Seniors, if you turned in your permission slip to go to the Senior Parade, please meet after 3rd period today in the multiuse room. Please make sure to bring your cap and gown.

Spirit Count
The year is drawing to a close, which means the results of the spirit count are in! Who won, you ask? Drumroll please….the seniors! Way to show your spirit during your last year as burros. Congratulations to the class of ‘26– you can't be beat!

Colorguard Tryouts
On Tuesday, May 19th, Colorguard will be having tryouts for their fall season. Come to the cafeteria at 3PM. Make sure to wear dance clothes and bring water.

Graduating Seniors
The Senior Awards Ceremony will be held today, Monday, the 18th, in the evening. Those expected to attend should have already received an email notification via Parent Square to you and your parents. Please contact Mrs. Rolfness in the front office if you have any questions.

Foolish Things Club
We meet on Tuesdays at lunch in Room I-2. (Snacks are provided) Our purpose is to provide an on-campus Bible study for students to encounter the teachings of Biblical Christianity. Also, a question and answer session and opportunities to get to know other students. All are welcome.

Thought of the Day
“Having a positive attitude isn’t wishy-washy, it’s a concrete and intelligent way to view problems, challenges, and obstacles.” —Jeff Moore
23 days ago, Jared Onstott
Bulletin Thursday 5/17/26

Baseball
Baseball is hosting the first round of CIF Playoffs on Friday at 3:15PM against Redondo Union High School. Come on out and show your support.

Orchestra Concert
Come on out to the BHS PPAC to hear the orchestra, Symphonic Orchestra, and Wind Ensemble as they share their Spring Concert tonight, Thursday, May 14th. Doors open at 6:15 and the concert starts at 6:30. You don’t want to miss these award winning ensembles. General admission is $10 but students and BHS staff are free!

Attention Seniors
If you have not recorded your senior message to be played at graduation, please stop by P2 before school, during lunch, or after school by Friday May 15th.

Spirit Day
Get ready to ride the wave or hit the road because tomorrow, May 15th, is our final spirit day of the year, Surfers vs. Bikers! Whether you show up in beachy surfer vibes with Hawaiian shirts, sunglasses, and flip-flops, or rock the biker look with bandanas, leather, denim, and boots, we want to see your school spirit one last time. Don't forget to follow the dress code and be school appropriate.

BHS Art Show
Today is the last day to see the Student Art Show in the multi-purpose room. Don't miss it!

Thought of the Day
To accomplish great things we must not only act, but also dream; not only plan, but also believe. -Anatole France
27 days ago, Jared Onstott
Bulletin Wednesday 5/16/26

BHS Band
Congratulations to the BHS Stage Band for their Unanimous Superior rating at the Riverside City College Jazz Festival.

Baseball
Baseball is hosting the first round of CIF Playoffs on Friday at 3:15PM against Redondo Union High School. Come on out and show your support.

Spirit Day
Get ready to ride the wave or hit the road because Friday, May 15th, is our final spirit day of the year, Surfers vs. Bikers! Whether you show up in beachy surfer vibes with Hawaiian shirts, sunglasses, and flip-flops, or rock the biker look with bandanas, leather, denim, and boots, we want to see your school spirit one last time. Don't forget to follow the dress code and be school appropriate.

Annual BHS Student Art Show
Come and see the annual BHS Student Art Show Tuesday-Thursday with your classes in the multi-purpose room. A reception will be held May 13th from 4-7PM for students, families, and community. Students have worked hard all year to show off their talent.

Thought of the Day
Life is real! Life is earnest! And the grave is not the goal. -Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
28 days ago, Jared Onstott
Bulletin Tuesday 5/12/26

Attention Seniors
If you have not recorded your senior message to be played at graduation, please stop by P2 before school, during lunch, or after school by Friday May 15th.

Spring Concerts
The BHS Music Students have been working to prepare their amazing spring concerts. Come out and support your BHS musicians and enjoy the beautiful music. Student and BHS staff admission is free! Tuesday, May 12th, is Band; Wednesday, May 13th, is Choir; and Thursday, May 14th is Orchestra and Wind Ensemble. Come and hear these award-winning ensembles and support your friends! All concerts are in the PPAC and start at 6:30pm. We hope to see you there; let's Pack the PPAC.

Annual BHS Student Art Show
Come and see the annual BHS Student Art Show Tuesday-Thursday with your classes in the multi-purpose room. A reception will be held May 13th from 4-7PM for students, families, and community. Students have worked hard all year to show off their talent.

Foolish Things Club
Check our club out today at lunch in Room I -2. (Snacks are provided.) Our purpose is to provide an on-campus Bible study for students to encounter the teachings of Biblical Christianity. Also, a question and answer session and opportunities to get to know other students. All are welcome.

Thought of the Day
What you do today can improve all your tomorrows. -Ralph Marston
29 days ago, Jared Onstott
Bulletin Monday 5/11/26

Annual BHS Student Art Show
Come and see the annual BHS Student Art Show Tuesday-Thursday with your classes in the multi-purpose room. A reception will be held May 13th from 4-7PM for students, families, and community. Students have worked hard all year to show off their talent.

Seniors
Today is the last day to turn in your updated Senior Celebration permission slips to P2. Don’t miss out on this senior event.

Spirit Day
Get ready to ride the wave or hit the road because Friday, May 15th, is our final spirit day of the year, Surfers vs. Bikers! Whether you show up in beachy surfer vibes with Hawaiian shirts, sunglasses, and flip-flops, or rock the biker look with bandanas, leather, denim, and boots, we want to see your school spirit one last time. Don't forget to follow the dress code and be school appropriate.

Spring Concerts
The BHS Music Students have been working to prepare their amazing spring concerts. Come out and support your BHS musicians and enjoy the beautiful music. Student and BHS staff admission is free! Tuesday, May 12th, is Band; Wednesday, May 13th, is Choir; and Thursday, May 14th is Orchestra and Wind Ensemble. Come and hear these award-winning ensembles and support your friends! All concerts are in the PPAC and start at 6:30pm. We hope to see you there; let's Pack the PPAC.

Foolish Things Club
We meet on Tuesdays at lunch in Room I-2. (Snacks are provided.) Our purpose is to provide an on-campus Bible study for students to encounter the teachings of Biblical Christianity. Also, a question and answer session and opportunities to get to know other students. All are welcome. Come check us out this week.

Thought of the Day
Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one’s courage. -Anais Nin
about 1 month ago, Jared Onstott
Bulletin Friday 5/8/26

Spirit Day
Thank you to everyone who dressed up today! Everyone looks great!

Teacher & Staff Appreciation
To all our teachers and staff, ASB hopes you enjoyed Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week. You deserve to be recognized today and every day! Thank you for setting up our students for success; we are so grateful for you!

Workability
Workability students, please pick up your check in N53 before 1:00PM.

Link Crew Leaders
If you did not attend yesterday’s lunch meeting, you need to attend today at lunch in L35. If you have any questions, see Mrs. Grogman in L35 or send her an email.

Thought of the Day
I may not have gone where I intended to go, but I think I have ended up where I needed to be. -Douglas Adams
about 1 month ago, Jared Onstott
Bulletin Thursday 5/7/26

Link Crew Leaders
Don’t forget to attend one of the lunch meetings today or tomorrow to go over May Day and summer dates for Link Crew in L35. Announcements have been posted in Google Classroom and Remind. If you have any questions see Mrs. Grogman in L35.

Workability
Workability students, please pick up your check in N53 before 1:00PM.

Spirit Day
This Friday is Workout Day! Wear your best workout gear and earn spirit points for your class! Don't forget to be school-appropriate and follow the dress code.

Seniors
Please make sure to get your updated Senior Celebration permission slips in by Monday, 5/11, to P2. Don't miss out on this senior event!

Thought of the Day
The only way to have a friend is to be one. -Ralph Waldo Emerson
about 1 month ago, Jared Onstott
Bulletin Wednesday 5/6/26

Teacher & Staff Appreciation
What would Burroughs be without its amazing teachers and staff? ASB, along with the entire student body, would like to thank our teachers and staff for all the hard work, kindness, and dedication they display every day. Be sure to say a big “thank you” to your teachers and staff today!

Spirit Day
Thank you to everyone who participated in Teacher Look-Alike Day! Everyone looks great!

Rep Meeting
The May Rep Meeting is today in P2. Please check in with your 5th period teacher and come on over to share your ideas!

Thought of the Day
The only way to do great work is to love what you do - Steve Jobs
about 1 month ago, Jared Onstott
Bulletin Tuesday 5/5/26

Spirit Day
Do you ever wish you could be just like your teachers and staff members?
Well, this Wednesday, May 6th, is your chance! Dress up like your favorite
teacher or staff member for Teacher Look-Alike Day! As always, please
follow the dress code and be school-appropriate.

This Friday is Workout Day! Wear your best workout gear and earn spirit
points for your class! Don't forget to be school-appropriate and follow the
dress code.

Rep Meeting
It's May, which means the last rep meeting of the year is coming up on the
6th, this Wednesday! Come to P2 at the beginning of fifth period to share
your ideas and get an insider look at ASB’s plan
Seniors
Please make sure to get your updated Senior Celebration permission slips
in by Monday, 5/11, to P2. Don't miss out on this senior event!

Foolish Things Club
Check our club out today at lunch in Room I -2. (Snacks are provided.) Our
purpose is to provide an on-campus Bible study for students to encounter
the teachings of Biblical Christianity. Also, a question and answer session
and opportunities to get to know other students. All are welcome.

Thought of the Day
The only way to do great work is to love what you do - Steve Jobs
about 1 month ago, Jared Onstott
Bulletin Thursday 4/30/26

CROSS Club
The last CROSS Club meeting of the year is today, April 30th. The CROSS Club will offer a Senior Blessing this week. All students are welcome to attend, but we would especially like to invite seniors. Pizza will be provided. See you in D22 during lunch.

Spirit Day
We’re celebrating our seniors with College and Career Day tomorrow, the 1st! Show your spirit and either dress up in college gear or what you would wear at your dream job. Please remember to follow the dress code and be school-appropriate.

2026-2027 Girls Volleyball Tryouts
Please remember to attend a brief meeting held at the beginning of lunch today with Coach Phillips in Room N50 to discuss important information regarding our upcoming tryouts. Please attend if you plan on trying out for the team.

Heart Club
We will be meeting in C13 today and tomorrow during lunch to finish up our goodie bags for Nurses Week. Help us thank nurses for their tireless dedication, skill, and pivotal role in healthcare. We hope to see you there!

Graduating Seniors
If you have received a scholarship to attend a four-year university fall of 2026 or have been accepted to attend a military academy, please submit this information via email to Laura Rolfness or see Mrs. Rolfness in person in the Front Office counseling center. We all look forward to hearing about our student’s accomplishments. Congratulations!

Thought of the Day
The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall. -Nelson Mandela
about 1 month ago, Jared Onstott
Bulletin Wednesday 4/29/26

Spirit Day
Thank you to everyone who participated in Salute to Service Day!

FCA
The Fellowship of Christian Athletes invites you to M42 today for our last huddle of the school year. Join us during lunch for an engaging time of fellowship, fun, and food. Our FCA lunch huddles aim to equip you spiritually so you can feel empowered to grow in your faith and the Christian community on our campus. See you there!

CROSS Club
The last CROSS Club meeting of the year is tomorrow, April 30th. The CROSS Club will offer a Senior Blessing this weekend. All students are welcome to attend, but we would especially like to invite seniors. Pizza will be provided. See you tomorrow in D22 during lunch.

Military-Connected Students
Are you a military connected student or someone who wants to learn more about their experiences? Want to be a part of a community where students can find support, leadership opportunities, and helpful resources while taking part in fun events and service projects throughout the year? Join the new Military-Connected Students Club today during lunch in C10. Everyone is welcome!

Spirit Day
We’re celebrating our seniors with College and Career Day this Friday, the 1st! Show your spirit on Friday and either dress up in college gear or what you would wear at your dream job. Please remember to follow the dress code and be school-appropriate.

2026-2027 Girls Volleyball Tryouts
There will be a brief meeting held at the beginning of lunch tomorrow with Coach Phillips in Room N50 to discuss important dates, times, and the athletic clearance process for upcoming tryouts. Please attend if you plan on trying out for the team.

SAT Testing
For those of you that are signed up for the May 2nd SAT testing, please come to C Hall (west doors) at 7:30 in the morning with your ID card, admission ticket, charged chromebook, pencils, calculator, and a drink/snack. See you Saturday!

Month of the Military Child
As we close out the month we want to recognize our military-connected seniors. These students have demonstrated academic goals, leadership, and personal responsibility while navigating unique challenges- and they are graduating stronger because of it. To all military children at Burroughs: thank you for your resilience, your leadership, and the positive impact you have on our community. Let’s continue showing support not just this month, but all year long.

Thought of the Day
Do what you can, with what you have, where you are. -Teddy Roosevelt
about 1 month ago, Jared Onstott
Bulletin Tuesday 4/28/26

CROSS Club
The last CROSS Club meeting of the year is on Thursday, April 30th. The CROSS Club will offer a Senior Blessing this weekend. All students are welcome to attend, but we would especially like to invite seniors. Pizza will be provided. See you Thursday in D22 during lunch.

Spirit Day
In honor of Military Kids month, join us in participating in Salute to Service Day tomorrow, April 29th, as we show our appreciation for the brave service members and the families who support them every day. Participate by wearing one of the colors or attire to represent a branch of the military. Please remember to follow the dress code and be school-appropriate.

Foolish Things Club
Check out our club today at lunch in room I2 (Snacks are provided). Our purpose is to provide an on-campus Bible study for students to encounter the teachings of Biblical Christianity. Also, a question and answer session and opportunities to get to know other students. All are welcome.

Thought of the Day
Doubt kills more dreams than failure ever will.
about 1 month ago, Jared Onstott
Bulletin Monday 4/27/26

Spirit Day
In honor of Military Kids month, join us in participating in Salute to Service Day as we show our appreciation for the brave service members and the families who support them every day. Participate by wearing one of the colors or attire to represent a branch of the military. Please remember to follow the dress code and be school-appropriate.

Foolish Things Club
We meet on Tuesdays at lunch in Room I-2. (Snacks are provided) Our purpose is to provide an on-campus Bible study for students to encounter the teachings of Biblical Christianity. Also, a question and answer session and opportunities to get to know other students. All are welcome. Come check us out this week.

Spirit Day
We’re celebrating our seniors with College and Career Day this Friday, the 1st! Show your spirit on Friday and either dress up in college gear or what you would wear at your dream job. Please remember to follow the dress code and be school-appropriate.

Thought of the Day
Always end the day with a positive thought. No matter how hard things were, tomorrow’s a fresh opportunity to make it better. ~ Mypositiveoutlooks.com
about 1 month ago, Jared Onstott