Centennial High School junior Alexander Fan is the first student statewide to earn the State Seal of Civic Engagement (SSCE). The SSCE is a recognition bestowed by the State Superintendent of Public Instruction for California juniors and seniors who demonstrate excellence in civics education and participation.

Inside California Education recently highlighted Independence High School's music program for its story, Keeping the Music Alive During Remote Learning. The program runs on PBS stations across California.

In this week's KHSD News, schools welcomed their freshmen students to campuses for in-person instruction. We show you student and staff reactions. The District celebrates Adult Education Week, and Independence High School's music program is featured in an educational television series airing on PBS. Plus, The Kern High Network hits some balls with the Broncs Girls Softball team.

This week, the Kern High School District celebrates the Bakersfield Adult School. The KHSD Board of Trustees proclaimed April 19 - April 23 as Adult Education Week in the District as we salute the administration, teachers, and students of the Bakersfield Adult School and honor their efforts and accomplishments.

In this week's KHSD News, schools rolled out the welcome mat for their seniors returning to in-person instruction. Plus, we share the California Academic Decathlon competition results; student art is on display for Youth Art Month; the Kern High Network catches up with the Centennial girl's soccer team and more student highlights from around the District.

In this week's KHSD News, we highlight the outstanding accomplishments of our students and staff. You will find stories on the Kern County Regional Science Fair winners, an innovative safety video, One-Act Scenes performances, and a student art spotlight. Plus, the Kern High Network hits the pavement with two cross-country teams.

Please enjoy this week's KHSD News as we highlight the return of an additional phase of students to our campuses and prepare to welcome back all students who wish to return to in-person instruction by the end of April. Plus, a look at Golden Valley's Epic Staff Video; meet the teams heading to the Virtual Enterprise national competition; students create a PSA for our Spanish-speaking community, and more stories featuring our outstanding students and staff!

In this week's KHSD News, school sites welcome back stable groups of students, and FFA students encourage their classmates to put down their phones while behind the wheel. Plus, we will show you award-winning student short films, a Women's History Month performance, and reflections on the past year.

The Kern High School District is excited to provide its employees and their dependents who participate in the KHSD insurance program to receive health care benefits with no out-of-pocket expenses.

EduCare is the first KHSD employee health center located at 9900 Stockdale Highway in southwest Bakersfield. It is a collaboration between the District and HealthStat, a third-party, HIPPA compliant health care provider.

EduCare is ready for you to make your appointment today!

In this week's KHSD News, video production students are ready to take their work to the next level thanks to a grant. Plus, Kern County History Day results, student accomplishment celebrations, and special recognition for our school social workers.