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Proud Pilgrims
A Chevron grant and parent volunteers enabled kindergarten students to work as busy Pilgrims in the classroom. Proud Pilgrims converted hand-shaped whole wheat cookies into colorful turkeys to share with their families. Making butter was...
Posted by victor_joyce - Wed Nov 25, 2009 15:22:45 PST
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Proud Pilgrims
A Chevron grant and parent volunteers enabled kindergarten students to work as busy Pilgrims in the classroom. Proud Pilgrims converted hand-shaped whole wheat cookies into colorful turkeys to share with their families. Making butter was...
Posted by victor_joyce - Wed Nov 25, 2009 15:22:36 PST
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Columbia Elementary Veteran's Day Program
Columbia Elementary School will be celebrating Veteran's Day by honoring Bakersfield Veterans. The celebration begins at 9:00 am on Tuesday, November 10th. The program will include a color guard, music, a special speaker, slide...
Posted by jackieholmes1 - Fri Nov 6, 2009 14:44:51 PST
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Ideas of KHSD
      Recently, Kern High School District Trustee Ken Mettler shared rather curious ideas to assuage the current high school budget crisis. By suggesting teachers take a 5% pay cut, Mr. Mettler seems to be utilizing a...
Posted by dlollar67 - Mon Jun 29, 2009 22:14:54 PDT
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Deputy Demonstrates Love for Literacy
Guest Reader, Deputy Nick Evans, cheerfully fielded questions and comments from Room K-1 kindergarteners at Owens Primary School. After reading two color-mixing stories and 2 cloud stories, Deputy Nick Evans thrilled the...
Posted by victor_joyce - Mon Apr 6, 2009 17:34:28 PDT
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Students prove scientific theories
       Designing wind barriers to reduce soil erosion and measuring gender and the stroop effect were just some of the subjects under scrutiny by dozens of students who entered projects in the 22nd...
Posted by KCSOSCOMM - Thu Mar 19, 2009 08:58:54 PDT
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Kindergarteners Go to High School
"Hi Ho, Hi Ho, to Highland High we go" could have been the soundtrack as hundreds of kindergarteners went from one activity to another learning about agriculture from teacher Rick Lemucchi's agriculture students. The high...
Posted by victor_joyce - Mon Mar 16, 2009 11:07:09 PDT
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School Bus 'Roadeo'
       Local residents have an opportunity to see why school bus drivers are skillful at safely transporting children, by attending the 25th annual California Association of School Transportation...
Posted by KCSOSCOMM - Wed Mar 11, 2009 16:50:50 PDT
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History Day wins focus on ‘individuals’
         Encouraged to explore “The Individual in History: Actions and Legacies,” approximately 150 students put their research and findings on display at the 26th annual Kern...
Posted by KCSOSCOMM - Wed Mar 11, 2009 09:17:57 PDT
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Seventh grader goes to Washington, D.C.
La Viña Middle School 7th grade AVID student Arielle San Antonio will be attending the Junior National Young Leaders Conference (JrNYLC) in Washington, DC from March 8-13, 2009.  She was nominated by 7th/8th grade AVID...
Posted by Contributor - Mon Mar 9, 2009 13:44:20 PDT
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College Heights Elementary is full of Drama
Drama unfolds daily at College Heights and I do mean unfolds. Wait, I'm not saying there is a lot of trauma. No, for the first time in its 50 year history, College Heights Elementary School on Sunny Lane has a drama coach and the low...
Posted by readervirg - Thu Mar 5, 2009 10:18:03 PST
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Local students win 2009 math competition
A team of Mathletes® from Murray Middle School in Ridgecrest has won the local MATHCOUNTS team competition. The top individual was Mako Koseki from Tevis Junior High in Bakersfield.  She earned this award by winning the...
Posted by Contributor - Thu Mar 5, 2009 10:00:50 PST
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Oral Language Festival Times Two
       Two weeks after students in grades 4-6 made their mark at the Kern County Oral Language Festival, their peers in grades 7-8 provided just as much entertainment in round two held...
Posted by KCSOSCOMM - Mon Mar 2, 2009 15:38:40 PST
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Elk Hills 'Whiz Kids' Champ
       Elk Hills School is the overall Whiz Kids champion for 2009. The annual academic competition for seventh and eighth graders in Kern County’s small, rural schools took place today (Feb....
Posted by KCSOSCOMM - Mon Mar 2, 2009 10:23:45 PST
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SNOW DAY
Once again, the magic of majestic snow fell upon Owens Primary kindergarten students! On Friday, January 30, four kindergarten daddies brought truckloads of snow to our playground for eight kindergarten classes! We scraped, packed,...
Posted by victor_joyce - Mon Feb 2, 2009 09:06:08 PST
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100 DAYS IN SCHOOL
100 days of school translates to lots of learning for children! What better way to celebrate than to involve families in making displays of 100 items!  Enjoy these photos of ambitious young learners in Room K-1 Kindergarten at Owens...
Posted by victor_joyce - Mon Feb 2, 2009 09:00:12 PST
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CSUB to host solar energy conference
  -> Area school district representatives will join California State University, Bakersfield on Feb. 10 at 8 a.m. for a daylong Solar Energy Conference to be held in the Multipurpose Room of the CSUB Student Union....
Posted by CSUB1 - Wed Jan 28, 2009 11:11:38 PST
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CSUB awarded grant to expand university access to high school students
California State University Bakersfield has been awarded a $192,000 grant from the AT&T Foundation to expand access to college for local high school students. CSUB is one of only four California State University campuses selected...
Posted by CSUB1 - Tue Jan 20, 2009 12:08:02 PST
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CSUB joins with local businesses to add occupational safety and health program
Local employers are in need of qualified occupational safety and heath professionals – with an emphasis on qualified. To meet the demand, California State University, Bakersfield has joined with local safety engineers to develop...
Posted by CSUB1 - Thu Oct 30, 2008 10:43:24 PDT
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LABELS AND BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION
Owens Primary School earned $1,760 last school year, thanks to community supporters, Leo B. Hart School, and Owens Primary families! Bakersfield and the surrounding community have been generous supporters of our General Mills Box Tops...
Posted by victor_joyce - Mon Oct 20, 2008 10:56:11 PDT
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Kindergartners Ask the Darndest Questions!
    Getting them to ask a question, not tell a story: that’s the most frustrating part of reading to Kindergartners (Ks). Art Linkletter may have said that “Kids say the darndest things,” but I submit...
Posted by Contributor - Tue Oct 14, 2008 11:05:13 PDT
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Math Teacher Recruitment Meeting
            KernCounty schools need math teachers more than ever, and now is the time to see how you might become a part of this rewarding profession. The Kern...
Posted by KCSOSCOMM - Tue Oct 14, 2008 10:54:07 PDT
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Prejudice has no place in class or California
            Supporters of Prop. 8 like to say that their measure will protect kindergarteners from learning that gay and straight marriages are equal. But would it be better to teach...
Posted by mattjohanson - Fri Oct 10, 2008 11:37:16 PDT
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Soup-toberfest to benefit MOVE and BARC
Something new for those with a lunch-time appetite and a desire to help severely disabled citizens in Kern County. It is called Soup-toberfest, a 12-2 p.m. event on Oct. 30, where you can feast on a warm bowl of Sequoia Sandwich...
Posted by KCSOSCOMM - Thu Oct 9, 2008 12:03:53 PDT
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Resurrecting the ghosts of New River
We know that the Kern River has made several dramatic shifts in alignment over the past century and a half. I will mention only two of those shifts because they are relevant to the tale I’d like to share. In 1861-62, flooding from...
Posted by Contributor - Wed Oct 8, 2008 12:49:54 PDT
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Children honored for Fair art
           A bold decision to use bright purple instead of natural skin tones was the right decision for Liberty High freshman Natalie Chambers who received the Best...
Posted by KCSOSCOMM - Thu Sep 25, 2008 16:54:33 PDT
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Monster Zucchini
Students Jordan Dickson (left) and Zoe Brown show off some super-sized squash at the Highland High School ag field.  The monster zucchini on the left was 23 inches long and weighed a whopping 10 pounds. (It was later enjoyed on...
Posted by goscots77 - Fri Aug 29, 2008 11:53:03 PDT
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First Book-Bakersfield Accepting Applications
                                    First Book-Bakersfield is accepting applications for a fall book...
Posted by KCSOSCOMM - Fri Aug 29, 2008 09:15:29 PDT
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School Meal Programs
  The Kern County Superintendent of Schools and all of Kern County's 47 public school districts (please see attached list) announce the policy for providing free and reduced-price meals for children served under the National...
Posted by KCSOSCOMM - Thu Aug 28, 2008 10:32:20 PDT
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EDISON MIDDLE SCHOOL BREAKS GROUND ON FIRST-EVER GYMNASIUM
(Bakersfield, Calif.) A ground breaking ceremony was attended by dignitaries of the Edison School District Thursday in honor of a new gymnasium for its nearly 100 year old flagship campus. The facility is a first of its kind...
Posted by jenmktgoddess661 - Mon Aug 25, 2008 10:57:59 PDT
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Community Reading Project Seeks Volunteers
  How would you like to make an impact on the lives of second-grade students who are experiencing reading difficulties? You can by volunteering to tutor four students for one hour-a- week in the fall 2008 semester of the Community...
Posted by KCSOSCOMM - Thu Aug 7, 2008 17:14:59 PDT
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Bakersfield Memorial Hospital Foundation grants nursing scholarships
Sixteen local college nursing students were presented scholarships by the Bakersfield Memorial Hospital Foundation.  Jackie Hay, scholarship committee chair and BMH Foundation board trustee made the...
Posted by CarylEdward - Thu Aug 7, 2008 14:10:05 PDT
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Day 2- Marine Corps Educator's Workshop
Day two of the USMC Educator’s Workshop in San Diego was a very full day. We loaded the buses at 0715 in the morning and headed to the Marine Corps Recruiting Depot, which is right by the airport. We started our day by experiencing...
Posted by kkofcal - Thu Aug 7, 2008 12:22:06 PDT
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Turn Trash into Cash with Box Tops for Education
Another school year is underway and that means that Ronald Reagan Elementary School students are going to be working hard to beat their 2008/2009 Box Tops for Education collection total of $2,752. Our school can earn up...
Posted by heidimccraw - Tue Aug 5, 2008 15:27:30 PDT
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Kern County Network for Children Moves
   The Kern County Network for Children (KCNC), operated by the Kern County Superintendent of Schools Office, has moved its office location from 2000 K Street to 1212 18th Street in Bakersfield. Under the supervision of...
Posted by KCSOSCOMM - Thu Jul 17, 2008 15:04:10 PDT
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Kern Students Place at National History Day
              Seven Kern County students placed in the top 10 in scoring among those who competed at National History Day which concluded today (June 19) at the University of...
Posted by KCSOSCOMM - Thu Jun 19, 2008 16:11:59 PDT
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KCSOS Unveils New CNG Buses
The Kern County Superintendent of Schools on June 16th rolled out seven clean fuel burning school buses that will replace higher polluting diesel buses. The buses were placed into service immediately following the rollout. These new...
Posted by KCSOSCOMM - Tue Jun 17, 2008 11:41:06 PDT
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KernCorps Accepting Applications
An exciting opportunity exists to tutor students and earn money for your college education by becoming a member of the nonprofit KernCorps AmeriCorps Program, which is now accepting applications for the 2008-09 school year. While...
Posted by KCSOSCOMM - Thu Jun 5, 2008 09:26:21 PDT
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Accreditation and Graduation for KCSOS Students
               Court and Community Schools, operated by the Kern County Superintendent of Schools, received a six year accreditation from the Western Association of Schools...
Posted by KCSOSCOMM - Wed May 28, 2008 10:05:03 PDT
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Bakersfield Middle School
Bakersfield Middle School Lakeside Bulldog Band, directed by Mr. Barr, Won first place with superior and won an overall prestigious award.   On 5-10-08, Lakeside Bulldog Band went to a music competition at Placentia Presbyterian...
Posted by Ericgrumbles - Tue May 20, 2008 08:33:27 PDT
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Eight from Kern earn state history honors
             Eight students from Kern County schools won state honors at the History Day in California competition which concluded May 11 in Sacramento. The annual competition...
Posted by KCSOSCOMM - Tue May 13, 2008 15:26:20 PDT
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Brightening the lives of Bakersfield’s Youth
Dream Builders Team Aera Energy focuses on project “Coloring Our Community” There are many ways to give back to the community and various groups who could use some help. This spring a Dream Builder team consisting of eight...
Posted by citizenjournalist - Mon May 12, 2008 17:03:47 PDT
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Wallace Middle Scores Well at Mathematics Field Day
  Although it is not scored as a team competition, Wallace Middle School from Lake Isabella distinguished itself with four category winners, while Fruitvale Jr. High and Ollivier Middle schools had three category champions of their...
Posted by KCSOSCOMM - Mon May 5, 2008 12:01:09 PDT
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Two receive $20,000 scholarships at AVID celebration
  Arvin and Foothill High School seniors Jose Andrade and Breanne Lewis were each honored with the $20,000 Dell Scholarship and a Dell computer during the “End of the Year Celebration” presented for graduating seniors...
Posted by KCSOSCOMM - Mon May 5, 2008 10:14:06 PDT
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Fred L. Thompson Junior High Honored
Fred L. Thompson Junior High has been awarded an honorable mention in the 2008 Yearbook/Yearbook. Each year, Taylor publishing company, a leader in yearbook publishing, honors less than ten percent of yearbooks published in the United...
Posted by Rie - Mon May 5, 2008 10:12:05 PDT
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Tooth Fairy Teacher
They say that March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb. Well, during the last week of March, the Tooth Fairy (a.k.a. Emily from Dr. Launspach's Pediatric Dentistry) flew in for a gentle visit to 160 Owens Primary...
Posted by victor_joyce - Tue Apr 1, 2008 11:51:01 PDT
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1937 Class Reunion: Kern County Union High School
A special invitation is being issued to all survivors, friends and families of the Class of 1937 of Kern County Union High School. This will be the 71st Reunion. Survivors of the Class of '37 are gathering for this historic reunion on...
Posted by citizenjournalist - Fri Mar 21, 2008 17:20:24 PDT
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Students win local math competition
A team of "Mathletes" from Tevis Junior High in Bakersfield has won the local MATHCOUNTS team competition. The top individual was Sam Woodman from Murray Middle School in Ridgecrest.  He earned this award by winning the...
Posted by citizenjournalist - Mon Mar 3, 2008 14:36:08 PST
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Sunset Middle School breaks ground on new gymnasium
(Bakersfield, Calif. February 28, 2008) A ground breaking ceremony was attended by dignitaries of the historic Sunset Middle School this week the celebration was in honor of a new gymnasium for the campus. "We are thrilled to...
Posted by maroneyml - Mon Mar 3, 2008 14:34:51 PST
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Ode to the Crossing Guard
             It has indeed been many moons since I first saw the crossing guard guide children across Roberts Lane into Beardsley School. I drive by him each morning on my way...
Posted by HeatherIjames - Tue Feb 26, 2008 15:03:52 PST
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