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This week, we celebrate the incredible behind-the-scenes heroes who help schools run every day during Classified School Employee Week. From supporting students and staff to keeping campuses safe, welcoming, organized, and running smoothly, classified employees are an essential part of every school community.

At this year’s annual Education Champions ceremony, nine outstanding school employees from across Kern County were recognized as the 2026 Classified Employees of the Year for their dedication, leadership, and impact on students and schools.

Read the full story on EdConnect at the link in our bio or at edconnectkern.org.

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This week, we celebrate the incredible behind-the-scenes heroes who help schools run every day during Classified School Employee Week. From supporting students and staff to keeping campuses safe, welcoming, organized, and running smoothly, classified employees are an essential part of every school community.

At this year’s annual Education Champions ceremony, nine outstanding school employees from across Kern County were recognized as the 2026 Classified Employees of the Year for their dedication, leadership, and impact on students and schools.

Read the full story on EdConnect at the link in our bio or at edconnectkern.org.

The 2026 Graduate Memorial Awards ceremony honored four remarkable RISE students whose resilience, compassion, perseverance, and integrity continue to inspire those around them. Each award is presented in memory of beloved former RISE educators whose lasting impact on students and alternative education continues to live on through the recognition of young people who embody the same values they championed every day.

Read more about the students and the legacies being carried forward on EdConnect at the link in our bio or at edconnectkern.org.

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The 2026 Graduate Memorial Awards ceremony honored four remarkable RISE students whose resilience, compassion, perseverance, and integrity continue to inspire those around them. Each award is presented in memory of beloved former RISE educators whose lasting impact on students and alternative education continues to live on through the recognition of young people who embody the same values they championed every day.

Read more about the students and the legacies being carried forward on EdConnect at the link in our bio or at edconnectkern.org.

This week, students from across Kern County were honored at the second annual Student Voice Ambassador Program (SVAP) Award Ceremony, where they showcased year-long civic engagement and community improvement projects focused on issues like peer pressure, bullying, mental health, and community awareness.

Participants reflected on what they learned throughout the year and shared ideas for strengthening outreach and impact in future projects before being recognized with either the California State Seal of Civic Engagement or the Pathway to Civic Engagement Award for their commitment to creating meaningful change in their schools and communities.

Read the full story and check out each SVAP chapter on EdConnect at the link in our bio or at edconnectkern.org.

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This week, students from across Kern County were honored at the second annual Student Voice Ambassador Program (SVAP) Award Ceremony, where they showcased year-long civic engagement and community improvement projects focused on issues like peer pressure, bullying, mental health, and community awareness.

Participants reflected on what they learned throughout the year and shared ideas for strengthening outreach and impact in future projects before being recognized with either the California State Seal of Civic Engagement or the Pathway to Civic Engagement Award for their commitment to creating meaningful change in their schools and communities.

Read the full story and check out each SVAP chapter on EdConnect at the link in our bio or at edconnectkern.org.

Happy Friday! We`re looking for bus drivers, cooks, IT professionals, nurses, animal keepers, and more here at KCSOS. Take a look at our open positions for the week and apply at edjoin.org/kcsos.

Animal Keeper III – CALM
Application Integration Solutions Specialist III
Dean of Student Programs - Valley Oaks Charter School (Bakersfield) (2026-2027)
Indemnity Claims Examiner- Workers` Compensation
Indemnity Claims Examiner- Workers` Compensation (Fresno/Clovis, CA)
Indemnity Claims Examiner- Workers` Compensation (Sacramento, CA)
Information Technology Support Operations Specialist
School Bus Driver
School Nurse - Special Education (2026-2027)
Seasonal Lead Cook - KEEP (Central Coast of California)
Supervisor - Food & Nutrition Services
Transportation Field Supervisor

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Happy Friday! We're looking for bus drivers, cooks, IT professionals, nurses, animal keepers, and more here at KCSOS. Take a look at our open positions for the week and apply at edjoin.org/kcsos.

Animal Keeper III – CALM
Application Integration Solutions Specialist III
Dean of Student Programs - Valley Oaks Charter School (Bakersfield) (2026-2027)
Indemnity Claims Examiner- Workers' Compensation
Indemnity Claims Examiner- Workers' Compensation (Fresno/Clovis, CA)
Indemnity Claims Examiner- Workers' Compensation (Sacramento, CA)
Information Technology Support Operations Specialist
School Bus Driver
School Nurse - Special Education (2026-2027)
Seasonal Lead Cook - KEEP (Central Coast of California)
Supervisor - Food & Nutrition Services
Transportation Field Supervisor

From selling handmade crafts and baked goods to donating $12,000 to support foster and homeless youth, Liberty High School senior Imanni Brar is turning creativity into compassion. After earning admission to all nine UC campuses, she’s heading to University of California, Los Angeles to study Business Economics and continue growing her nonprofit, Compassionate Creations.

Read more about how Imanni is using entrepreneurship and philanthropy to make a difference in our latest Senior Spotlight on EdConnect at the link in bio or at edconnectkern.org.

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From selling handmade crafts and baked goods to donating $12,000 to support foster and homeless youth, Liberty High School senior Imanni Brar is turning creativity into compassion. After earning admission to all nine UC campuses, she’s heading to University of California, Los Angeles to study Business Economics and continue growing her nonprofit, Compassionate Creations.

Read more about how Imanni is using entrepreneurship and philanthropy to make a difference in our latest Senior Spotlight on EdConnect at the link in bio or at edconnectkern.org.

Having a dental screening form is required for school registration. Don’t delay – make an appointment for a FREE screening today with the Kern County Children’s Dental Health Network.

The process is quick and easy, usually only a 10-minute office visit. Children also receive a free goodie bag when it is all done! Make an appointment by calling our office at 661-546-8905.

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Having a dental screening form is required for school registration. Don’t delay – make an appointment for a FREE screening today with the Kern County Children’s Dental Health Network.

The process is quick and easy, usually only a 10-minute office visit. Children also receive a free goodie bag when it is all done! Make an appointment by calling our office at 661-546-8905.

Valley Oaks Charter School’s (VOCS) Tehachapi campus went down the rabbit hole Friday afternoon with its 2026 Maker Faire – an annual celebration of student achievement. This year’s theme was Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, with decorations, displays, and musical performances reflecting whimsy, curiosity and creativity.

Families were invited to see all the K-12 students’ work for the year, including science, history, and art projects. Young entrepreneurs also sold their creations, from keychains and art pieces, to baked goods and soap – learning valuable lessons about turning their creative pursuits into a viable career.

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Valley Oaks Charter School’s (VOCS) Tehachapi campus went down the rabbit hole Friday afternoon with its 2026 Maker Faire – an annual celebration of student achievement. This year’s theme was Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, with decorations, displays, and musical performances reflecting whimsy, curiosity and creativity.

Families were invited to see all the K-12 students’ work for the year, including science, history, and art projects. Young entrepreneurs also sold their creations, from keychains and art pieces, to baked goods and soap – learning valuable lessons about turning their creative pursuits into a viable career.

Diagnosed with autism and an intellectual disability at a young age, Josh Benitez has spent years defying expectations while pursuing his passion for film and animation. 🎬💙💛 Today, surrounded by proud family, classmates, and teachers decked out in UCLA blue and gold, Josh celebrated being accepted into the UCLA Extension Pathway Program, bringing him one step closer to his dream of working at a Hollywood movie studio. Read his inspiring story in our latest EdConnect at www.edconnectkern.org.

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Diagnosed with autism and an intellectual disability at a young age, Josh Benitez has spent years defying expectations while pursuing his passion for film and animation. 🎬💙💛 Today, surrounded by proud family, classmates, and teachers decked out in UCLA blue and gold, Josh celebrated being accepted into the UCLA Extension Pathway Program, bringing him one step closer to his dream of working at a Hollywood movie studio. Read his inspiring story in our latest EdConnect at www.edconnectkern.org.

Happy Friday! Before you jump in to the weekend, take a look at some incredible job opportunities here at KCSOS:

Child Development Center Aide - Part Time
Cook (11 months)
Culinarian
Dean of Student Programs - Valley Oaks Charter School (Bakersfield) (2026-2027)
Flex Driver
Food Service Assistant- Part Time
Indemnity Claims Examiner- Workers’ Compensation
Indemnity Claims Examiner- Workers’ Compensation (Fresno/Clovis, CA)
Indemnity Claims Examiner- Workers’ Compensation (Sacramento, CA)
Instructional Aide V - Interpreter for the Deaf
School Nurse - Special Education (2026-2027)
Seasonal Lead Cook - KEEP (Central Coast of California)
Supervisor - Food & Nutrition Services
Teacher - Multiple Subjects K-8 (Valley Oaks Charter School - Tehachapi) (2026-2027)
Teacher, Special Day Class - Deaf and/or Hard of Hearing (2026-2027)

To view job descriptions or apply, visit edjoin.org/kcsos.

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Happy Friday! Before you jump in to the weekend, take a look at some incredible job opportunities here at KCSOS:

Child Development Center Aide - Part Time
Cook (11 months)
Culinarian
Dean of Student Programs - Valley Oaks Charter School (Bakersfield) (2026-2027)
Flex Driver
Food Service Assistant- Part Time
Indemnity Claims Examiner- Workers’ Compensation
Indemnity Claims Examiner- Workers’ Compensation (Fresno/Clovis, CA)
Indemnity Claims Examiner- Workers’ Compensation (Sacramento, CA)
Instructional Aide V - Interpreter for the Deaf
School Nurse - Special Education (2026-2027)
Seasonal Lead Cook - KEEP (Central Coast of California)
Supervisor - Food & Nutrition Services
Teacher - Multiple Subjects K-8 (Valley Oaks Charter School - Tehachapi) (2026-2027)
Teacher, Special Day Class - Deaf and/or Hard of Hearing (2026-2027)

To view job descriptions or apply, visit edjoin.org/kcsos.

Students at El Camino Real Elementary in the Arvin Union School District explored future careers during the school’s first-ever Career Day held Thursday. Students had an opportunity to visit with first responders, healthcare professionals, media specialists, and more through hands-on activities and classroom presentations, designed to help students begin envisioning future career pathways and the opportunities available to them.

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Students at El Camino Real Elementary in the Arvin Union School District explored future careers during the school’s first-ever Career Day held Thursday. Students had an opportunity to visit with first responders, healthcare professionals, media specialists, and more through hands-on activities and classroom presentations, designed to help students begin envisioning future career pathways and the opportunities available to them.

At this evening’s Kern County Education Champions of the Year celebration, KCSOS honored 57 district-level Teachers of the Year and nine Classified Employees of the Year from across Kern County.

After a rigorous application and screening process that included written responses, classroom videos, letters of recommendation, and site visits, Angel Rose Gabion of Kern High School District (@kernhighschooldistrict), Edmund “Ned” Maino of Tehachapi Unified School District (@tehachapiusd), and Amanda Meszaros of Panama-Buena Vista Union School District (@pbvusd) were named finalists for the prestigious 2026 Kern County Teacher of the Year award. The trio is now eligible to apply for the California Teacher of the Year program.

Read more about these inspiring educators and all of this year’s honorees on EdConnect at the link in our bio or at edconnectkern.org.

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At this evening’s Kern County Education Champions of the Year celebration, KCSOS honored 57 district-level Teachers of the Year and nine Classified Employees of the Year from across Kern County.

After a rigorous application and screening process that included written responses, classroom videos, letters of recommendation, and site visits, Angel Rose Gabion of Kern High School District (@kernhighschooldistrict), Edmund “Ned” Maino of Tehachapi Unified School District (@tehachapiusd), and Amanda Meszaros of Panama-Buena Vista Union School District (@pbvusd) were named finalists for the prestigious 2026 Kern County Teacher of the Year award. The trio is now eligible to apply for the California Teacher of the Year program.

Read more about these inspiring educators and all of this year’s honorees on EdConnect at the link in our bio or at edconnectkern.org.

Elementary school students shared bold ideas imagining how they would improve their community during KCSOS`s annual Speech & Essay Competition held Wednesday evening. From expanding healthcare access and reducing homelessness to planting urban forests and improving public spaces, winning students delivered thoughtful speeches aimed at creating a better future for Kern County. Read the full story and check out the results at www.edconnectkern.org.

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Elementary school students shared bold ideas imagining how they would improve their community during KCSOS's annual Speech & Essay Competition held Wednesday evening. From expanding healthcare access and reducing homelessness to planting urban forests and improving public spaces, winning students delivered thoughtful speeches aimed at creating a better future for Kern County. Read the full story and check out the results at www.edconnectkern.org.

Coming soon, students in the Rio Bravo-Greeley Union School District (RBG) will be riding to campus in style in a new fleet of electric school buses. The district broke ground Wednesday on its new electric school bus depot, which will house and support charging infrastructure for eight new zero-emission electric school buses.

Read more about this exciting project in our latest EdConnect at edconnectkern.org or at the link in our bio.

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Coming soon, students in the Rio Bravo-Greeley Union School District (RBG) will be riding to campus in style in a new fleet of electric school buses. The district broke ground Wednesday on its new electric school bus depot, which will house and support charging infrastructure for eight new zero-emission electric school buses.

Read more about this exciting project in our latest EdConnect at edconnectkern.org or at the link in our bio.

Jasmine Casas Flores, Emaan Ahmad, Andy Ha, and Dustin Bui (shown in the photo from left to right) are leaving Burroughs High School with more than accomplishments. They are carrying purpose, resilience, and a deep commitment to serving others.

From designing accessible technology to pursuing medicine, law, and military service, each student has turned challenges into momentum and ambition into action. Their journeys reflect the strength of their community and the impact of students who are driven to make a difference.

Read more about their inspiring paths in our latest Senior Spotlight story on EdConnect at edconnectkern.org or by clicking the link in our bio.

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Jasmine Casas Flores, Emaan Ahmad, Andy Ha, and Dustin Bui (shown in the photo from left to right) are leaving Burroughs High School with more than accomplishments. They are carrying purpose, resilience, and a deep commitment to serving others.

From designing accessible technology to pursuing medicine, law, and military service, each student has turned challenges into momentum and ambition into action. Their journeys reflect the strength of their community and the impact of students who are driven to make a difference.

Read more about their inspiring paths in our latest Senior Spotlight story on EdConnect at edconnectkern.org or by clicking the link in our bio.

Teachers are the unsung heroes, delivering inspiration, knowledge, and motivation every day! #ThankATeacher during National Teacher Appreciation Week (May 4-8) and stay tuned to our page as we will announce the Kern County Teachers of the Year later this week!

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Teachers are the unsung heroes, delivering inspiration, knowledge, and motivation every day! #ThankATeacher during National Teacher Appreciation Week (May 4-8) and stay tuned to our page as we will announce the Kern County Teachers of the Year later this week!

The Battle continues 📚🔥

Today marked the first day of the 4th–6th grade competition at Kern County’s Battle of the Books, where students from across the region put their reading knowledge, teamwork, and quick thinking to the test at CALM Zoo. Good luck to all the students competing this week.

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The Battle continues 📚🔥

Today marked the first day of the 4th–6th grade competition at Kern County’s Battle of the Books, where students from across the region put their reading knowledge, teamwork, and quick thinking to the test at CALM Zoo. Good luck to all the students competing this week.

More than 1,000 fourth through eighth grade students from dozens of Kern County schools competed in a series of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM) challenges during the annual Kern County STEAM Olympiad held today at Liberty High School. A big thank you to Sentinel Peak Resources for its generous $10,000 gift to support STEAM education. Full results will be posted soon.

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More than 1,000 fourth through eighth grade students from dozens of Kern County schools competed in a series of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM) challenges during the annual Kern County STEAM Olympiad held today at Liberty High School. A big thank you to Sentinel Peak Resources for its generous $10,000 gift to support STEAM education. Full results will be posted soon.

The dance floor was full of smiles and laughter as students in KCSOS’s special education program at Wasco High School celebrated their annual prom made possible by the continuous support of Wasco’s Woman’s Club! The event also featured a memorable milestone, as students had the opportunity to celebrate their very first prom queen and king.

THANK YOU so much to the Woman’s Club for their continuous support and for making such special, lasting memories possible for our students!

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The dance floor was full of smiles and laughter as students in KCSOS’s special education program at Wasco High School celebrated their annual prom made possible by the continuous support of Wasco’s Woman’s Club! The event also featured a memorable milestone, as students had the opportunity to celebrate their very first prom queen and king.

THANK YOU so much to the Woman’s Club for their continuous support and for making such special, lasting memories possible for our students!

From sketching owls to coding with microbits, after-school learning in Mojave is sparking creativity and curiosity in new ways. A growing STEAM program is connecting students to real-world learning—and inspiring future educators along the way.

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From sketching owls to coding with microbits, after-school learning in Mojave is sparking creativity and curiosity in new ways. A growing STEAM program is connecting students to real-world learning—and inspiring future educators along the way.

Members of the Kern County Board of Education spent time today at North Kern Community School hosting a picnic and activities for RISE students and their families.

Through their “Rise and Shine” outreach, board members engaged with students on a personal level, meeting those they hadn’t yet had the chance to connect with and reinforcing that every student is seen, known, and valued.

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Members of the Kern County Board of Education spent time today at North Kern Community School hosting a picnic and activities for RISE students and their families.

Through their “Rise and Shine” outreach, board members engaged with students on a personal level, meeting those they hadn’t yet had the chance to connect with and reinforcing that every student is seen, known, and valued.

On this School Bus Driver Appreciation Day, we’re celebrating the dedicated drivers who safely transport students each and every day. Just ask Dymond, one of our talented Flex Drivers!

Inspired by their impact? We’re looking for a Flex Driver to join our team. If you’re interested in a meaningful career behind the wheel, apply now at edjoin.org/kcsos.

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On this School Bus Driver Appreciation Day, we’re celebrating the dedicated drivers who safely transport students each and every day. Just ask Dymond, one of our talented Flex Drivers!

Inspired by their impact? We’re looking for a Flex Driver to join our team. If you’re interested in a meaningful career behind the wheel, apply now at edjoin.org/kcsos.

The Leaders in Life Executive Committee gathered at Bell Tower Plaza this past Saturday for their annual retreat, spending the day reflecting on the past year and looking ahead to what’s next. In between conversations and planning, students made the most of the space, teaming up for a lively game of Jeopardy that brought energy, collaboration, and a little friendly competition to the day.

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The Leaders in Life Executive Committee gathered at Bell Tower Plaza this past Saturday for their annual retreat, spending the day reflecting on the past year and looking ahead to what’s next. In between conversations and planning, students made the most of the space, teaming up for a lively game of Jeopardy that brought energy, collaboration, and a little friendly competition to the day.

Movement, confidence, and a whole lot of joy are par for the course at Wallace Elementary, where students are building healthier habits and gaining confidence through the Danny’s Fitness4Kids program. From running and climbing to learning about nutrition, this initiative is helping students feel strong, capable, and excited to move.

Read more about how this program is making an impact across Kern County on EdConnect at the link in our bio or at edconnectkern.org.

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Movement, confidence, and a whole lot of joy are par for the course at Wallace Elementary, where students are building healthier habits and gaining confidence through the Danny’s Fitness4Kids program. From running and climbing to learning about nutrition, this initiative is helping students feel strong, capable, and excited to move.

Read more about how this program is making an impact across Kern County on EdConnect at the link in our bio or at edconnectkern.org.

Love to cook? Love the Central Coast? Camp KEEP is hiring a Lead Cook for the 2026-2027 school year! Check out all the details on the position and how to apply at edjoin.org/kcsos.

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Love to cook? Love the Central Coast? Camp KEEP is hiring a Lead Cook for the 2026-2027 school year! Check out all the details on the position and how to apply at edjoin.org/kcsos.

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