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Tue July 23, 2024 | KCSOS News

Combining Learning and Play at Beale Memorial Library

This summer, the Beale Memorial Library in Bakersfield is a hub of creativity and learning, thanks to an interactive wind tube exhibit. The Kern County Superintendent of Schools, in partnership with the library, is hosting this exhibit every Monday from 3-4 p.m. and Wednesday from 10:30-11:30 a.m. until the end of July.

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Wed July 3, 2024 | Spotlight

Summer Camps Ignite Curiosity and Foster Learning in Kern County

The Kern County Superintendent of Schools (KCSOS) is once again hosting its highly anticipated summer camps, drawing nearly 4,000 students from across the county. Taking place at three unique sites—California Living Museum (CALM), Kern County Museum and the Buena Vista Museum of Natural History—these camps offer an engaging mix of education and fun, with a strong emphasis on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics).

By Katie Avery

Wed June 26, 2024 | Spotlight

Betsy Rodriguez: A Journey of Determination and Achievement

Betsy Rodriguez, a first-generation college student, exemplifies the power of perseverance and dedication. Celebrating her remarkable academic success, Betsy graduated as valedictorian from Rosamond High School. She is now set to attend California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo to major in architecture.

By Katie Avery

Fri June 7, 2024 | District News

Highland High Grad Iamanni Jackson Set to Soar, Heads to Stanford

With a deep passion for space travel and an impressive array of interests and talents, Iamanni Jackson’s journey to one of the most prestigious universities in the world says a lot about her resilience and determination.

By Robert Meszaros

Tue June 4, 2024 | KCSOS News

KCSOS Alt Ed Receives Grants, Uses Funds to Invest in CTE Programming

Career Technical Education (CTE) is not just vocational training. For those in Alternative Education (Alt Ed) settings like KCSOS’s court and community schools, CTE programming offers a unique opportunity for growth and is a transformative journey for many students.

By Jennifer Bryan

Fri May 31, 2024 | Spotlight

Valley Oaks Charter Graduates Credit Unique Schooling for Success

Valley Oaks Charter School allows parents to customize their child’s learning experience, tailoring it to their individual needs in a homeschool environment. Read what two graduates say about the program and what their plans are for the future.

By Jennifer Bryan

Tue May 28, 2024 | District News

Foster Youth Overcomes Odds, Bound for CSUB in the Fall

Despite facing significant challenges throughout their academic journeys, local foster students have defied the odds and are now set to attend four-year universities this fall. Among these resilient students is Memory Richmond, who is a graduating senior at Mira Monte High School.

By Katie Avery

Thu May 23, 2024 | District News

Dreams and Determination: From Rural Roots to University Aspirations

Meet Vanessa Ponce. She will graduate as Rosamond High School’s valedictorian on June 4 boasting an incredible 4.59 GPA. Her story is one in a series of Kern County “first-gens” that we are covering this graduation season.

By Robert Meszaros

Tue May 7, 2024 | District News

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.

By Katie Avery

Thu April 18, 2024 | Spotlight

Frontier Student Carter Beardsley on Reshaping Literacy for Kern County

To help National Library Week, held the third week of April every year, we are spotlighting Carter Beardsley, a junior at Frontier High School who is making strides to combat literacy issues in Kern County.

By Jennifer Bryan

Fri March 22, 2024 | Spotlight

Results Announced for 69th Annual Henry Greve Speech Contest

Kern County 7th and 8th graders competed in the 69th annual Henry Greve Speech Contest Thursday evening. Each of the competing students had between four-and-a-half and seven minutes to convince the judges with their persuasive speeches, answering the prompt: “How Can One Person Make A Difference?”

By Katie Avery

Thu March 21, 2024 | Community News

BPD Hosts Annual Audible Egg Hunt for Students with Visual Impairments

Jordan Mondragon, a student with visual impairments enrolled at Beardsley Elementary, has attended the Bakersfield Police Department’s Audible Egg Hunt since he was three years old. Today, while walking arm in arm with officers, Mondragon continued the tradition of hunting for “beeping” eggs created specifically for students like him.

By Jennifer Bryan

Sat March 16, 2024 | Spotlight

Rock ‘n’ Roll School Bus Drivers Test Skills at Annual Road-eo Event

School bus drivers from across Kern County and beyond gathered today at the Kern High School District transportation yard for the annual Bus Road-eo skills competition.

By Katie Avery

Fri March 15, 2024 | KCSOS News

Youth Leadership Conference Empowers Kern County Teens

For over two decades, Leaders in Life has been one of California’s premier youth leadership conferences created by teens, for teens. Thursday, nearly 1,100 teens turned out for the 24th annual conference, almost doubling last year’s figures.

By Katie Avery

Wed March 6, 2024 | District News

Photo Gallery: Jr. High Students Perform at Honor Music Festival

Dozens of honor band, orchestra, and choir students took the stage Tuesday night for the annual Kern County Honor Music Festival.

By Katie Avery

Wed March 6, 2024 | District News

Inaugural Cohort of School Social Workers of the Year Named

As part of School Social Workers Week, six School Social Workers (SSWs) were named to the inaugural cohort of School Social Workers of the Year.

By Robert Meszaros

Thu February 8, 2024 | Community News

CALM’s Cid Picks San Fransisco 49ers to Win Super Bowl

All eyes were on Cinnamon today — or Cid for short — one of CALM’s black bears who has become distinctly accurate in predicting the outcome of the Super Bowl in recent years. His pick? The 49ers!

By Robert Meszaros

Wed January 31, 2024 | Community News

PHOTO GALLERY: Student Dazzle at Grand Night For Music

Nearly 800 high school band, choir and orchestra members filled the stage at the Mechanics Bank Theater and Convention Center at the “It’s a Grand Night for Music” celebration Tuesday night.

By Katie Avery

Thu January 11, 2024 | KCSOS News

CALM Welcomes Acclaimed National Geographic Photographer Joel Sartore

In February of 2023, CALM had the privilege of hosting Joel Sartore, an internationally celebrated photographer and conservationist, to take photos of some of CALM’s animals for his decades-long project with National Geographic.

By Jennifer Bryan

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Attention all change-makers! We`re thrilled to announce that recruitment is underway for our AmeriCorps program! In addition to a monthly stipend and education award, mentors who join our team will be able to experience the joy of making a difference in the lives of students and community members.

We encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply and participate in this amazing program—it could change their lives! Check out @kerncommunitymentoring to learn what being a mentor entails.

Visit this link to apply: https://bit.ly/24-25KCSOSAmeriCorps

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Betsy Rodriguez, a first-generation college student, exemplifies the power of perseverance and dedication. Celebrating her remarkable academic success, Betsy graduated as valedictorian and now plans to attend Cal Poly to major in architecture. Read more at the link in our bio or at news.kern.org.

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The Beautiful Bakersfield Awards, presented by @bakochamber, honored KCSOS for its impactful @_dothemath_ program in the education category. This award serves as a testament to the program’s remarkable influence on education in Kern County. Read more about recognition in our latest EdConnect feature at the link in our bio or at news.kern.org.

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Join us in celebrating Juneteenth, a day to commemorate the emancipation of enslaved African Americans and reflect on the importance of freedom, equality, and justice for all.

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Students with visual impairments at San Lauren Elementary and Beardsley Elementary welcomed in special class pets today thanks to The Assistance League of Bakersfield. The dog plushies — Shadow and Beacon — have their names stitched in braille on the inside of the ear so that the students can read their names.

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Calling all NEW teachers. KCSOS’s Educator Development program is getting ready to host the annual New Educator Summit, a day of professional learning scheduled for Aug. 3. Register for FREE at: bit.ly/3VOBp4A.

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Meet Dymond, one of KCSOS`s Flex Drivers. As a flex driver, Dymond gets to drive all of the field trips including places like Camp KEEP or Disneyland. If you`re curious as to what goes on throughout her day, take a look at our latest "Day in the Life" video.

Interested in working for KCSOS? Visit edjoin.org/kcsos to view job openings and apply.

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At Redwood High School, located in the Kern County Crossroads Juvenile Facility, students are learning to garden using hydroponics. Now they’re taking those skills and helping other communities, including the WC Walker Senior Center (@cityofshafter).

Thank you to @kernprobation for your help in making this all happen!

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Camp KEEP is the recipient of a Whale Tail Grant from the California Coastal Commission. Funding will be used to enhance the student experience at KEEP Ocean and KEEP By the Sea beginning in the fall. Read all about it in our latest EdConnect feature at news.kern.org.

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For those in Alternative Education settings like KCSOS’s court and community schools, CTE programming offers a unique opportunity for growth and is a transformative journey for many students.

Today, we spotlight the transformative initiatives at Camp Owen. In partnership with @kernprobation, students engage in a variety of projects and activities, fostering growth and rehabilitation for incarcerated youth.

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Iamanni Jackson, a recent graduate of Highland High School, is preparing to embark on an exciting new chapter at Stanford University this fall. But her path to one of the most prestigious universities in the world was not without challenges. You can read about how she persevered in our latest EdConnect feature at news.kern.org or at the link in our bio.

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Ever wondered what it`s like to be a bus driver? Meet Dleisa Owens, a bus driver who joined KCSOS back in December 2019. Take a look at what a typical day looks like for Dleisa.

Interested in becoming a KCSOS employee? We have lots of openings at edjoin.org/kcsos.

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Wasco native Alexis Cruz, 19, overcame early hearing loss and despite the challenges, he now attends Princeton University. His story is one of perseverance, resilience, and support. You can read more about Alexis in our latest EdConnect feature at news.kern .org or at the link in our bio.

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Wasco native Alexis Cruz, 19, has a remarkable story to share — one marked by perseverance, resilience, and impassioned support. He experienced hearing loss early in life, which presented challenges that could have easily limited his potential. Instead, these obstacles became the stepping stones leading him to the prestigious halls of Princeton University, where he recently finished his first year.

You can read more about Alexis and his journey to success in our latest EdConnect feature at news.kern.org or at the link in our bio.

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For students in Alternative Education settings like KCSOS’s court and community schools, CTE programming offers a unique opportunity for growth and is a transformative journey for many students. From culinary boot camps to gardening, construction, and automotive classes, there’s something for everyone.

Take a look at how their culinary programs make a difference in their lives. To read more about Alt Ed’s CTE program, visit news.kern.org.

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Career Technical Education (CTE) is not just vocational training. For those in Alternative Education settings like KCSOS’s court and community schools, CTE programming offers a unique opportunity for growth and is a transformative journey for many students. From culinary boot camps to gardening, construction, and automotive classes, there’s something for everyone.

This strategic use of resources highlights the commitment of KCSOS to not only educate but empower students in Alt Ed settings, providing them with practical skills and hope for a future beyond their current circumstances.

Read more about Alt Ed`s investments into CTE in our latest EdConnect feature at news.kern.org or at the link in our bio.

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This morning, children of all ages gathered at Beale Memorial Library (@kerncountylibrary) for the launch of the KCSOS Summer Meals Program. In addition to providing a free BBQ lunch to children and their families, Beale Library also hosted the Dairy Council of California’s Mobile Dairy Classroom. This engaging presentation offered a unique, hands-on learning experience about dairy farming and nutrition.

This kick-off event is part of a larger effort by KCSOS to provide free meals to students during summer vacation.

Open to children ages 2-18 at several locations throughout Kern County, these meals are funded by the California Department of Education’s Summer Food Service Program (SFSP). They provide an opportunity to continue a child’s physical and social development while ensuring access to nutritious meals during vacation periods from school, ultimately helping children return to school ready to learn.

For complete details of addresses, dates, and serving times, visit bit.ly/2024KCSOSSummerMeals.

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Joshua Alfaro has risen above numerous challenges from humble beginnings to achieve academic success. He will graduate from Delano High School this week with both a high school diploma and a college degree in hand. This fall, he will continue his education at UC Berkeley. Read all about this first-gen college student in our latest EdConnect feature at news.kern.org.

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Congratulations to KCSOS`s Court & Community School grads! The class of 2024 was honored during their commencement ceremony this morning with the theme "The Tougher the Battle, the Sweeter the Victory." Good luck grads!

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June is Pride Month, a time to recognize the progress that’s been made toward acceptance and inclusion while acknowledging the work that still lies ahead. Today and every day, let’s stand together as allies and amplify the voices of those whose experiences differ from our own.

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Congrats to Valley Oaks Charter School`s class of 2024! Check out our photo gallery from last evening`s VOCS Bakersfield graduation ceremony and don`t miss our latest EdConnect feature to read about what two graduates say about their unique homeschooling experiences and what their plans are for the future. You can read that here: https://bit.ly/3VoeEUQ

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Join us again this year for FREE Summer Meals! The Kern County Superintendent of Schools office is offering FREE SUMMER MEALS for youth ages 2-18 at several locations. Meals are served Monday through Friday unless stated otherwise. Closed July 4th. For complete details of address, dates, and serving time, please visit: https://bit.ly/2024KCSOSSummerMeals

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Graduation season is in full swing here in Kern County. Students at KCSOS`s Richardson Child Development Center participated in the school’s annual graduation ceremonies all this week. Songs, smiles and happy parents abound!

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KCSOS`s AmeriCorps Mentoring Program recently celebrated the graduation of its latest cohort of mentors, who have made a significant impact on students and on their own personal growth over the past year. You can read more about how serving the community has helped these AmeriCorps mentors in our latest EdConnect feature at news.kern.org or by visiting the link in our bio!

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