The Kern High School District is observing Black History Month from February 1 to March 1 by celebrating the achievements of African American individuals throughout our nation's history while recognizing their struggles for freedom and equality.

Around two-thousand students from across the state participated in the Virtual Enterprise (VE) State Conference and Exhibition held at Mechanics Bank Theater and Convention Center on Thursday, January 26, and Friday, January 28.

Sixteen high school teams competed in the final round of the Kern County
Mock Trials held in Bakersfield's Kern County Superior Courts on Saturday, January 28.

Kern High School District Nutrition Services is inviting all KHSD students to submit entries for the Show Off Your Skill(et) Cooking Contest by February 24, 2023. Click on the photo for more information and the entry form.

In this week's KHSD Weekly Wrap-Up, we will introduce you to Houchin Community Blood Bank's first student spokesperson. We also spotlight Project Prom, National Compliment Day, a Vikings community service project, and special student performance in the state capitol building.

Virtual Enterprise students from across the state will converge on Mechanics Bank Arena this Thursday and Friday for the Virtual Enterprise State Conference and Exhibition. The Bakersfield Californian highlighted the program and one of KHSD's winning Business Plan teams.

Please enjoy the latest KHSD Weekly Wrap-up as we take you inside Mechanics Bank Theater for the Virtual Enterprise State Conference and Exhibition. KHSD VE sweeps the competition and secures spots to advance to national in New York City. Plus, the Hawks soar at the county Mock Trial finals, and Arvin rolls out the red carpet for its honor roll students.

Please enjoy the latest edition of the KHSD Wrap-Up featuring a generous donation by GearWrench and the Kevin Harvick Foundation to a North High program. Plus, a national tour stops in Kern County to promote blue-collar careers, calling all student chefs; entries are now being accepted for the "Show Off Your Skill(et)" cooking contest, and we take a look inside the latest edition of Achieve Magazine.

Please enjoy the latest KHSD Weekly Wrap-Up as we recognize mid-term graduates and their accomplishments. Plus, Arvin High School and Bakersfield College celebrate students getting a head start on college through the Early College Pathway Program.