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Blood drive is a big draw for big-hearted students

October 31, 2024

Burroughs High School is once again partnering with the Houchin Blood Bank for its annual blood drive, scheduled for Nov. 5. Organized by the ASB class, this year's blood drive is expected to have a great turnout of staff and students as always. "We saw it as a great opportunity...

BHS Robotics has great success at first meet

Talen Houck, Staff Reporter

October 31, 2024

BHS Robotics had their first league matches at Frontier High School in Bakersfield on Saturday, Oct. 19. Of the four teams, two placed in the top three, and another is in the top ten. Team 7422S performed the best out of the four teams, ranking second. They averaged 27 points per match,...

New cell phone legislation prompts SSUSD policy changes

Brodey Zade, Staff Reporter

October 21, 2024

In a move to curb increased rates of cell phone usage in schools, Governor Gavin Newsom has signed AB 3216, or the "Phone-Free Schools Act", into California law. The bill mandates that all California school districts create a policy to prohibit cell phone usage in all circumstances...

Clubs & Activities

BHS Robotics has great success at first meet

Talen Houck, Staff Reporter

Heart Club aspires to enrich lives

Annie Ngo, Staff Reporter

Students interested in the medical field can fulfill their hearts' desire and get hands-on...

Robotics Club is Ready and Excited for their Season to Start

Talen Houck, Staff Reporter

The Robotics team is excited and ready for this year's game, "High Stakes." They hope to do well in their league competitions and get to state-level and then hopefully onto Vex Worlds. The VEX V5 Robotics Competition "High Stakes" pits two allied high school teams against their opponents....

Football Update (10/28/24)

Brodey Zade, Staff Reporter • October 28, 2024

Varsity: On Thursday, Oct. 24, the Burros lost their game against the Apple Valley Sun Devils, 42-0. Varsity is now 0-9. JV: On...

Football Update (10/21/24)

Brodey Zade, Staff Reporter • October 21, 2024

Varsity: On Friday, October 18, Varsity lost their game against the Hesperia Scorpions, 37-3. Varsity is now 0-8. JV: On Thursday,...

Football Update (10/14/24)

Brodey Zade, Staff Reporter • October 21, 2024

Varsity: On Friday, October 11, Varsity lost their game against the Sultana Sultans, 3-19. Varsity is now 0-7. JV: On Thursday,...