News

Please take a moment to read through the pages of the March 2018 KHSD NEWS, our electronic newsletter. This month we celebrate the groundbreaking of the Career Technical Education Center at Independence. You will also find details about state recognition for our Instruction Division and incredible stories of our students’ dedication to community service through the Jim Burke Ford Education Foundation, Ford Dimension and Dream Builders program. Be sure to read the articles about our innovative Kern County Science Fair projects and our continued partnerships with local businesses and Rotary clubs, through the Annual Business Leadership and Ethics event as we work together to prepare our students for college and career.

We hope you enjoy the latest edition of KHSD NEWS, our weekly roundup of the accomplishments of our students, staff, and schools. In this edition, you will see the Ford Dimension and Dream Builders in action and various career exploration opportunities for our students. We are very proud of our Instruction Division for receiving well-deserved state recognition and our agriculture programs for all they do for our students and communities.

Watch video highlights of the groundbreaking ceremony of the Career Technical Education Center at Independence for information on what the state of the art will be used for and how it will benefit our students, staff, and the workforce of tomorrow.

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.