Kern’s School Enrollment Up Slightly as West Bakersfield Aids Growth
School enrollment is up slightly countywide for the third year. Pockets of southwest and northwest Bakersfield account for most of the growth.
Greenfield Middle School Recognized for Innovative Education Program
Greenfield Middle School has again been recognized as a Project Lead The Way (PLTW) Distinguished School, marking the second consecutive year it has achieved this prestigious honor.
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KCSOS Honors Four Students with Graduate Memorial Awards
KCSOS has announced the recipients of its Alternative Education program annual Graduate Memorial Awards, paying tribute to four staff members who have passed away.
Fruitvale’s Walk to Learn Program Revolutionizing Literacy Education
The Fruitvale School District’s Walk to Learn program, inspired by partners in a neighboring school district, has lead to increased literacy rates among students.
$49M in Community School Grants Awarded to Kern School Districts
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond announced Wednesday that the California State Board of Education approved $1.3 billion in Community Schools implementation grants. Just over $49 million of the pot will make its way to 11 Kern County school districts.
Strength in Numbers: Pooling Resources Means More Money for Kids
Self-Insured Schools of California is the largest public school pool in the United States, fostering the health and well-being of California’s educators and their families.
Ryan Merkle Named KCSOS’s Teacher of the Year Honoree
Ryan Merkle was selected as KCSOS’s Teacher of the Year nominee. Merkle was recognized alongside 58 other Kern County Teachers of the Year district nominees during the Education Champions awards dinner held May 7.
Kern’s Finest Teachers, Classified Staff Honored at Ceremony Tuesday
Three Teachers of the Year finalists and eight Classified School Employees of the Year were honored this evening at the first-ever Kern County Education Champions of the Year awards dinner.
School Classified Employee of the Year Spotlight: Tony Cervantes
This is one in a series of stories highlighting the 2024 Kern County School Classified Employees of the Year Selections. Eight employees were selected by a committee from a pool of thirty nominees in a variety of job classifications. The eight are now eligible for the statewide award program.
School Classified Employee of the Year Spotlight: Alan Button
This is one in a series of stories highlighting the 2024 Kern County School Classified Employees of the Year Selections. Eight employees were selected by a committee from a pool of thirty nominees in a variety of job classifications. The eight are now eligible for the statewide award program.
Hundreds Show off STEAM Skills at 3rd Annual Olympiad
Hundreds of Kern County students participated in the 3rd annual Kern County STEAM Olympiad today at Liberty High School. The event, sponsored by the Kern County Science Foundation and the Kern County Math Council, allowed students to work together in teams of up to six to compete in various math, science, art and engineering events.
Results Announced for Annual Kern Codes Competition
Middle and high school students and their families gathered Thursday night for the annual Kern Codes Competition Awards, celebrating individual and team winners.
Winners Announced in Annual Bank of America Speech Contest
Young minds from Kern County schools displayed their writing and oratory skills Thursday night at the annual Bank of America Essay/Speech Contest.
McFarland Robotics Team Makes Kern County History At World Championships
For the first time in history, a Kern County robotics team has taken its place among world champions, finishing in the top one percent of teams worldwide. The Mech-Farland CougarBots reached the quarterfinals at the annual VEX Robotics World Championship Saturday, April 27, in Dallas, Texas.
Eight Kern County Schools Named Innovative & Impactful Schools
Congratulations to Kern County’s 2024 Innovative & Impactful Schools.
Norris Middle School, Rio Bravo Greeley Elementary, Vista West High School, and Warren Middle School were recognized for their efforts to reduce suspension rates. At the same time, Di Giorgio Elementary, Thomas Middle School, Frazier Park Elementary, and Taft Union High School were honored for their efforts to reduce chronic absenteeism.
Three from Lamont School District Named Classified Employees of the Year
In our education systems, classroom teachers are most often in the spotlight because they are on the frontlines directly educating our children. But behind the scenes, there are countless individuals whose dedication and hard work help shape the learning environment and support students’ growth.
Results Announced for Annual Kern County Oral Language Festival
More than 250 students who rose through their school, district and regional competitions presented their interpretations of a published literary work during the annual Kern County Oral Language Festival held Saturday, April 27 at Stonecreek Jr. High School.
Delano High’s Beloved Campus Security Officer Rita Banks Honored
This is one in a series of stories highlighting the 2024 Kern County School Classified Employees of the Year Selections. Eight employees were selected by a committee from a pool of thirty nominees in a variety of job classifications. The eight are now eligible for the statewide award program.
Kern County Career & STEM Expo: Inspiring Tomorrow’s Workforce
Thousands of local students got a glimpse into their possible futures Friday at the Kern County Career & STEM Expo hosted by the Career Technical Education Center (CTEC).
Adaptive P.E. Highlighted at Annual Coach’s Choice Track Meet
More than two dozen students from Bakersfield City School District’s P.R.O.U.D Academy and student-athletes from Bakersfield High School were partnered with students with disabilities for a morning filled with relay races, ball and frisbee tosses, and a whole lot of smiles.