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The groundbreaking ceremony for the expansion project at the Regional Occupational Center was held on Monday, May 21, 2018. See the incredible opportunities this project will bring for our students, community partners, and future workforce!

Some of the Kern High School District’s (KHSD) top scholars were honored at the Project BEST (Black Excellence in Scholarship and Teaching) Senior Scholarship Banquet. The event was April 25, 2018, at Bakersfield College Simonson Performing Arts Center. A total of 85 seniors from 16 KHSD schools with programs dedicated to Project BEST were recognized for achievement.

Please enjoy this edition of KHSD NEWS. This week, we highlight exciting facility and program expansion, many special academic honors for our students and school sites, and the PEAAK Awards showcasing the creativity, academic, athletic, and community service successes of our students over the last year.

The groundbreaking ceremony for the Regional Occupational Center (ROC) Expansion project was held Monday, May 21st on the ROC campus at 501 South Mt. Vernon Avenue. Local educators, politicians, ROC administrators, staff, and special guests gathered to celebrate our facility expansion which includes Culinary Arts, Cosmetology, Construction Trades, and Veterinary and Automotive Technology programs. The ROC is an accredited public education/career technical training institution that inspires learning, creativity, innovation, community partnerships and work-based learning opportunities.

Please enjoy this edition of KHSD NEWS. This week, we showcase many special recognition ceremonies honoring our students, community partners, and staff members for an incredible year of service, mentorship, and dedication.

The Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) is an important component of the Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF). Under the LCFF, all school districts are required to prepare an LCAP, which describes how they intend to meet annual goals for all pupils, with specific activities to address state and local priorities identified pursuant to EC Section 52060(d).

In our April issue of KHSD NEWS, we celebrate the incredible accomplishments of our students on the state and national level, innovative programs at school sites across the district, and special events honoring students, staff, and Kern High School District employees. You will also find details about community-wide collaborations and partnerships enhancing STEM education, Regional Occupational Center student skills, and excellence in Project Lead The Way curriculum.

This week, the Kern High School District was honored on the state level as a Model SARB program, our continuation high schools were recognized as Model Schools, and we had several students take top honors in competitions throughout California! Over the last several days, we also celebrated our teachers and school nurses for their dedication to the education, health, and well-being of our students, as well as our talented artists and Merit Scholars! Please enjoy the latest edition of KHSD NEWS.

As we wrap up Teacher Appreciation Week in the Kern High School District, please enjoy this video from Liberty High School English teacher Leandra Slayton, about the importance of connecting and building relationships with her students.

As Teacher Appreciation Week 2018 continues, help us celebrate our incredible educators for their hard work and dedication. Today, meet Stacey Fuentes, a math teacher at South High School.