Approximately 230 4th through 12th grade students took part in Kern County’s 33rd annual Regional Science Fair, which took place virtually on March 15-17. There were over 218 projects in all. The annual event is the culmination of months of hard work for students who rose through their school and district ranks for a […]
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Students from schools across Kern County competed in the 38th annual Kern County History Day, which was held virtually this year. Judging was finalized on March 6 and individuals or groups who scored high enough in each category are now eligible to participate in the virtual California History Day in May. Research for the county […]
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50th annual Kern County Oral Language Festival winners announced Dozens of students who rose through their school, district and regional competitions presented their interpretations of a published literary work during the 50th annual Kern County Oral Language Festival. The event was held virtually this year and took place on Saturday, Feb. 20. Presentations were 3-5 […]
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At an awards ceremony on Feb. 9, Stockdale High School was named the grand champion of the 40th annual Kern County Academic Decathlon. The competition — made up of ten events including Art, Economics, Essay, Interview, Language and Literature, Mathematics, Music, Science, Social Science and Speech — was held virtually this year. Rounding out the […]
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February is National Career and Technical Education Month. Kern County Schools will be celebrating with a brand new interactive experience for the Kern County community of students, parents, and employers. With our annual Career Expo canceled this year, we are excited to offer local employers the opportunity to virtually share videos, handouts, and other materials […]
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School Re-opening Guidance January 14, 2021 School Re-Opening Framework – California Department of Public Health December 30, 2020 California’s Safe Schools for All Plan – California Department of Public Health December 3, 2020 Stay at Home Order – California for All October 20, 2020 Schools FAQ Update – California Department of Public Health September 4, 2020 […]
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Kern County College Night took place virtually on Sept. 14 Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the annual Kern County College Night — which annually attracts representatives from 100 colleges and universities and nearly 10,000 students and parents — was held virtually this year on Monday, Sept. 14 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. The event […]
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The Kern Environmental Education Program — better known as Camp KEEP — has been a rite of passage for Kern’s 5th and 6th grade students for more than 50 years. In a normal year, more than 7,000 students take week-long field trips with their classmates to one of two residential science schools on California’s central […]
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When the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in physical school closures last spring, thousands of local students and educators had to quickly figure out how to safely and effectively continue academics remotely. Mary C. Barlow, Kern County Superintendent of Schools, looked to the private sector and community partners for support. Among the first to come forward was […]
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