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Early Out Schedule - 2:53 Release
12/1/2025
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Boys Basketball vs South(4:00, 5:15, 6:30pm)
12/2/2025
South High School, 1101 Planz Rd, Bakersfield, CA 93304, USA
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JV Boys Basketball East Tournament
12/2/2025 – 12/3/2025
East Bakersfield High School, 2200 Quincy St, Bakersfield, CA 93306, USA
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Fall Sports Awards (6:30 pm)
12/3/2025
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Fall Sports Awards (6:30 pm)
12/3/2025
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FFA Winter Awards PAC
12/4/2025, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
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Date Change - Marching Band Competition - State Championships
12/6/2025
Huntington Beach High School, 1905 Main St, Huntington Beach, CA 92648, USA
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Formal Tickets On Sale
12/8/2025
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Boys Basketball vs Garces (4:00, 5:15, 6:30pm)
12/8/2025
Independence High School, 8001 Old River Rd, Bakersfield, CA 93311, USA
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Band & Orchestra Concert
12/11/2025
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Boys Basketball @ Monache (4:30, 5:45, 7:15pm)
12/11/2025
Monache High School, 960 N Newcomb St, Porterville, CA 93257, USA
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Falcons Got Talent
12/12/2025
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AP Exam Final Balance Due
2/20/2026
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COUNSELING CORNER!
Vocational Training: ROC/CTEC Application has opened as of Nov 1. Current Sophomores and Juniors who are interested in vocational training for the academic year of 2026-2027 should head over to their website to apply. Please note that priority is given to incoming seniors who are not behind in credits and have excellent attendance.
The Guidance Technician from ROC/CTEC will be on campus December 2nd during lunch to answer any questions students may have! Please find him at a table outside of the Dean’s Office.
An ROC/CTEC presentation for all sophomores will take place on January 15th during their history class. Students will receive more information about the programs that are available!
College/University: CSU and priority application deadline is December 1st.
Financial Aid: Free Application For Student Aid (FAFSA) and (CADAA) is open.
Tutoring: Progress Report 2 grades have been entered . Take advantage of the 1 hour tutoring that is offered Tuesday - Thursday in the LIbrary to help boost grades. The counseling department is encouraging students to talk with their teachers to understand missing assignments and important tasks and deadlines coming up after the Thanksgiving break.
Cal-SOAP: Our college College Success Coach and Guidance Technician are offering minimini-workshops in the parent center to help parents and students with FAFSA/CADAA; Appointment only via https://tinyurl.com/Mini-Financial-Aid-Workshops
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Greetings, Falcon Families!
Welcome back from a much-needed break! We are in the midst of a new athletic season, but we want to recognize an amazing fall season at our Fall Sports Awards night, which will be held on Wednesday, December 3, at 6:30pm in the PAC. Huge congratulations to our amazing fall sports athletes - Natalie Flores won 3rd place in the valley championships for cross-country, and our football team went all the way to valley championships!
As we return for the final stretch of the first semester, it is imperative that our students focus on demonstrating mastery of the concepts and skills they have learned in the past several months. Please encourage them to attend our after-school tutoring sessions available on Tuesdays through Thursdays (late transportation provided). We even have a special evening of tutoring oriented to our newest Falcons - our annual "Cocoa and Cram" will be held in the cafeteria on December 16 for 2 hours after school. This is an event in which both teachers and Link Crew Leaders will offer tutoring and guidance, along with hot cocoa for some holiday cheer, before finals begin.
Another valuable resource that’s available to students at school and at home is Tutor.com. This website provides 24/7 live, online tutoring services to students in any subject. Tutoring can be via text or video chat, and all tutors are highly trained professionals that can support students with any needs they might have. This includes reviewing concepts, homework assistance, essay analysis, and study help for upcoming tests. Find more information on Kern High’s Digital Resource page.
Aside from academic preparations, we are looking forward to several of our beloved traditions in the upcoming weeks. Our annual "Falcons Got Talent" show, produced by the Class of 2026 officers, will be held on Friday, December 12! Come out and support our incredibly talented Falcon singers, dancers, and musicians! Also, our choir and band will present their holiday concerts (December 9 and 11, respectively).
Interested in more ways to get involved at IHS? Looking for some additional resources? Our Parent and Family Center is here to help! Find out how to become an “observer” on Canvas to track your student’s academic progress.
If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact us at 661.834.8001 - we appreciate all you do!
Sincerely,
Guillermo Alvarado, Ed.D.
Principal, Independence High School
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Food Drive: December 11!
We are happy to partner with Anthem and CAPK to offer a food drive on Dec. 11, starting at 10:00am!
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Earn your State Seal of Civic Engagement!
Is your senior student interested in receiving their State Seal of Civic Engagement on their diploma? Here is the required criteria; if you or your student have any questions, please reach out to their social studies teacher or their counselor.
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