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In this week's KHSD News, we share encouraging messages as students prepared for finals week and the end of the semester. Plus, students and teachers are getting creative for this year's virtual SkillsUSA contest, and the Blade family is stepping up to help students and their families during these challenging times.

The Kern High School District will no longer serve meals on Fridays beginning the week of January 11. Meals will still be distributed to children ages 2 to 18 Monday through Thursday from 1:00 to 2:30 pm at comprehensive high schools and Nueva Continuation High School. Then from 4:30 to 6:00 pm at Arvin High School. We will still provide Friday meals, weekend meals, and holiday meals during Thursday's distribution.

In this week's KHSD News, Bakersfield College shines the spotlight on student artists, a look at the new Logistics and Distribution program, and we highlight a few of our employees for going above and beyond to help students.

For over a decade, KHSD art teachers have chosen students to participate in the Panorama Invitational at Bakersfield College's Jones Gallery. Typically, their pieces are framed and put on display. Due to COVID-19, Jones Gallery created a virtual art show.

The Kern High School District takes a look back at the shining moments from 2020.

Please enjoy this holiday edition of KHSD News. We guarantee it will put a smile on your face! KHSD Superintendent Dr. Schaefer sends a special holiday greeting. Plus, you will hear music from a group of educators turned carolers, see the extraordinary efforts put forth by our students and staff to help those less fortunate this season, and more highlights from across the District!

The Kern High School District recognizes its retirees for their dedicated work with the District.

Foothill High School staff unite for a video and encourage their students to hang on during this difficult time.

In this week's KHSD News, meet the students behind the new peer support group, THRIVE. Plus, Amazon team members connect with students, the annual We the People competition returns, and we have the winners!

Each year, around 200 high school students test their knowledge of the U.S. Constitution and compete in the We the People Congressional Hearings competition hosted by the Kern County Superintendent of Schools. KCSOS held the competition virtually this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.