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.
History Day Teachers/Coaches Meeting
September 17, 2026 4:00-5:00pm via Zoom
Zoom Meeting or paste in browser: https://kcsos.zoom.us/j/5925700480
Registration Payment Deadline
Friday, January 22, 2027
Coaches must register students with the online state system as well. Details coming in December.
Registration
2027 Kern County History Day Cvent 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. Visit Historical Paper Contest/
Competition Day
Saturday, March 06, 2027
Bell Tower Plaza
1200 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301
Awards Ceremony
Saturday March 6, 2027 1:30-3:00 pm
East Bakersfield High School – Auditorium
2200 Quincy Street, Bakersfield, CA 93306
Contact
Crystal Gilbertson, Professional Learning, at (661) 636-4563 or crgilbertson@kern.org
Cost
$50 per student