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The 30th annual Kern County Science Fair was held on Tuesday, March 13, 2018, at the Rabobank Arena and hundreds of students from 4th - 12th grade participated in this exciting event. First or second place finishers may be eligible to compete in the 67th Annual California Science Fair to be held at the California Science Center in Los Angeles April 23 - 24, 2018.

The groundbreaking of the Career Technical Education Center at Independence tops KHSD NEWS this week. We also have highlights to share from the Business, Leadership and Ethics Conference and the Kern County Science Fair.

In this edition of KHSD News, you’ll see celebrations of tradition, creativity, generosity and our parents who are learning and growing through resources offered at our Parent and Family Centers.

Students from Stockdale High School and Centennial High School volunteer their time and musical talents at retirement and memory care facilities in Bakersfield. Channel 29's Lexi Wilson has the story.

Liberty High School organized a luncheon for local veterans and an opportunity for students to interview them about their service to our country. Channel 17's Mary Kate Paquette has the story.

The groundbreaking ceremony for the Career Technical Education Center (CTEC) at Independence was held Monday, March 12, 2018, at 7301 Old River Road, the SW corner of Old River Road and Berkshire Road.

Congratulations to all KHSD students who participated in the State Robotics Championship! Channel 17's Mary Kate Paquette spoke with our teams and has details on the exciting event.

In this edition of KHSD NEWS we share exciting highlights from the local History Field Day competition, as well as stories of our award-winning all-female robotics team and a star wrestler blazing trails and heating up the mat! You will also see stories of field trips making big impressions on our students and how our parents are engaged in learning and a variety of activities in our Parent and Family Centers.

The latest technology is being used to improve the lives and health of our students. Channel 29's Jeff Platt went to gym class to see how these innovative wristbands work and how the real-time information benefits the students and teachers.

Please take a moment to read through the pages of the February 2018 KHSD NEWS, our electronic newsletter. This month we share the many accomplishments of our programs throughout the Kern High School District. You will find details about state recognition for our continuation high schools and honors for our talented choir students. We also celebrate Black History Month and salute our dedicated staff during National School Counseling Week, plus share numerous examples of the creativity of both our students and staff throughout the county. Be sure to read the story on our first Kern County Career Expo event and the many examples of college and career exploration offered to our students over the last few weeks.

In this edition of KHSD NEWS you will see highlights from the Kern County Career Expo as hundreds of students, parents, and local employers came together to build the workforce of tomorrow. We will also show you unique fundraising opportunities benefiting the earth and our clubs, as well as a special Black History month tribute and how our staff and students are sending love and support to those recovering from tragedy.