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Please enjoy this week's KHSD News as we highlight the first of a series of student PSAs focused on student supports and services. Plus, we look at how schools are celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month and students transform into walking pieces of art for a fun project.

Kern High School District students will be featured in a series of PSAs to inform their peers about the District's supports and services available to them and how to access them. The first PSA focuses on accessing mental health support and features Frontier High School student John Daniel Norombaba.

In this week's KHSD News, the District kicks off Hispanic Heritage Month. From September 15-October 15, we will celebrate the rich history and contributions made by Hispanic and Latinx individuals. Plus, we introduce you to a Frontier senior who is making steps in helping families less fortunate, and we'll show you a special 9/11 tribute held at Kern Valley High School with firefighters.

The Kern High School District is proud to present Psychologist Rocio Magallanes.

Today marks the 19th anniversary of the September 11 terror attacks. Each year, Bakersfield High School (BHS) honors the thousands of lives lost that day with a tribute on campus. Due to the
COVID-19 pandemic, BHS canceled its in-person ceremony. However, recognizing this tragic event in U.S. history is still important, and BHS created a commemorative video to share with students during their online instruction.

Please take a moment to enjoy this week's KHSD News, which details the Virtual Tutoring Program now available to assist students with their academics. Plus, Happiness Hangouts are back, and we congratulate the National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists.

In this week's KHSD News, Kern County College Night is back! We have more on how the annual event is changing things up during the pandemic.
Plus, we will introduce you to a former KHSD student recently appointed to the CSU Board of Trustees and hear her inspirational message to high school students. You will find these stories and more as we highlight our outstanding students and staff!

The Kern High School District is proud to announce a virtual tutoring program open to all KHSD students.

Welcome back! Please take a moment to enjoy this back to school edition of KHSD News. You will hear from Superintendent Dr. Bryon Schaefer, see how schools are getting creative in welcoming back their students, and we show you where you can find all of your back to school resources online.

Teachers across the district are preparing to deliver instruction as they have never done before. KERO spoke to several Fine Arts instructors about how they will be adapting their lesson plans and getting creative for when students log on for the new school year.