One of the county’s most popular academic competitions, Kern County Middle Schools Mathematics Field Day, takes place for the 42nd consecutive year on May 12 from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. at Liberty High School, 925 Jewetta Ave., in Bakersfield. This fun day of p... »
It will not be easy for any of the 41 students representing Kern County in the National History Day-California competition going on through April 29 in Riverside. A few of them had a chance to reflect on the local successes that propelled them into sta... »
Twenty-nine fourth, fifth and sixth-graders wrote informative or persuasive essays on the topic, “Breathing Easy in Kern County: What Can We Do To Improve Our Air Quality,” to earn spots in the annual Bank of America Essay and Speech Contest finals to ... »
Quite a battle took place in the classrooms of Valley Oaks Charter School on April 19. Yet, no one got hurt, insulted or even threatened. Those who took part will remember it as the “Battle of the Books.” Still, not one book was thrown in anger. Books ... »
The annual Kern County Teachers of the Year Awards Reception, presented by the Kern County Superintendent of Schools, will be held on May 1 from 4:30-6 p.m. at the Bakersfield Museum of Art, 1930 R Street in Bakersfield. Two of dozens nominated will be... »
Parents of students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) are invited to attend a free to the public training called “Working with the School to Improve Your Child’s Problem Behavior” on May 1 from 5-7:30 p.m. at the Kern County Superintendent of Schools... »
Deaf Students Art Show May 10 6-7:30 p.m. Larry E. Reider Education Center 2000 K Street, Bakersfield Contact: Virginia Mitchell, (661) 636-5408. »
Tom Corson remembers years ago when the organization he now directs set out to create a tidal wave in an area where government was only offering a ripple. Corson is executive director of the Kern County Network for Children (KCNC) which was established... »
Information for child care provider businesses on the subject of ‘Contracts and Policies’ will be discussed during a free workshop on April 19, from 6:30-8:30 p.m., in Room “A” at Community Connection for Child Care (CCCC), 2000 24th Street in Bakersfi... »
Known as a silent flyer, the owl has now become the silent, but impressive, guardian of transportation at the California Living Museum (CALM) in Bakersfield. Approximately 9 feet tall and weighing 3,000 pounds, the metal interpretation of a great horne... »
OFFICE OF CHRISTINE LIZARDI FRAZIER KERN COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS Division of Instructional Services Advocates for Children BANK OF AMERICA ESSAY AND SPEECH CONTEST – 2011-2012 The Bank of America Essay/Speech Contest is for 4th, 5th and 6th gr... »
How about a great social event where you can enjoy fine wine, tasty food and help raise money so that 6,000 Kern County students can attend Camp KEEP (Kern Environmental Education Program) in the upcoming 2012-13 school year? “An Evening of Wine and Fo... »
The latest in a series of infant/toddler workshops planned for family child care providers will focus on “Partnership with Families” and is scheduled from 6:30-8:30 p.m., on April 12 at Community Connection for Child Care (CCCC), 2000 24th Street in Ba... »
Five Kern County schools that applied for California’s “Distinguished Schools” awards were honored in results released March 29 by the California Department of Education (CDE). The schools designated “distinguished” are: Juliet Thorner School and Frank... »
Dr. Mary Westendorf, a 27-year educator in the Fruitvale School District and current Assistant Superintendent, was selected by the Board of Trustees Monday afternoon to be the District’s next Superintendent. Westendorf will assume these duties on Augus... »
