Kern County History Day
Zach Safi , Coordinator, Academic Technology
zasafi@kern.org
(661) 636-4240
History Day in California is An exciting, history-based learning experience, for students in grades 4 through 12, who not only learn about issues, ideas, people and events in history, but they apply what they have learned through creative and original productions. Beyond simply memorizing names and dates and reporting on historical events, History Day students develop invaluable research and analytical skills as they process the information gathered through intensive research and draw their own conclusions about their topic’s significance in history.
2025 History Day Student Schedule by School
History Day Teachers/Coaches Meeting
Tuesday, September 30, 2025
Zoom Meeting • https://kcsos.zoom.us/j/5925700480
Registration Payment Deadline
Friday, January 23, 2026
Registration
Historical Papers Due
Historical Papers are not judged at the county level. Instead, they are submitted to the state HP contest. Papers are due February 12th. https://www.nhdca.org/historical-paper-contest/
Competition Day
Saturday, March 7, 2026
Bell Tower Plaza- 1200 Truxton Avenue, Bakersfield
Contact
Crystal Gilbertson, Professional Learning, at (661) 636-4563 or crgilbertson@kern.org
Cost
$50 per student
History Day Required Documents for Coaches 2026
Coming soon..
Required forms are below:
Registration Checklist
List of Participants- (FORCED COPY)- One list per school
Teacher-Administration Agreement Form
Parent/Student Agreement Form
Parent/Student Agreement Form (Spanish)