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A bold step toward a brighter, healthier future. 🌟 This week, rising juniors and seniors from Kern High School District participated in the inaugural Kern Healthcare Academy. Read the full story on EdConnect: bit.ly/4lK8mcC #KHAMSM25 #KHA25




Lamont Elementary School District is officially back in session! Myrtle Avenue Elementary welcomed students with smiles, high-fives, and plenty of first-day excitement as students returned to campus. Check out the full photo gallery ➡️ bit.ly/46qNClE




Today we kicked off the inaugural Kern Healthcare Academy! High schoolers across Kern are engaging in hands-on medical experiences to help expand access to and develop long-term solutions for our region’s healthcare needs. Stay tuned for more! #KHAMSM25 #KHA25




This morning, we celebrate the 2025 Kern County Network for Children Leadership Development Program graduates. Over the past six months, these 37 grassroots leaders turned ideas into action. Please help us in congratulating them! 🎉




Junior high students at the KCSOS Alternative Education CLC proudly showcased their creativity and skills on Friday during a special event marking the culmination of a new six-week Career and Technical Education (CTE) Summer Camp. Read more: bit.ly/4kJwVFr




Exciting things are coming to The STEAM Yard! Be the first to hear about upcoming hands-on learning events, community activities, and educator resources as they’re announced. Join our mailing list today to stay connected! Sign up below: bit.ly/STEAMyardEmail

PBVUSD rolled out the black-and-white cow print carpet for its youngest learners for “Little Boots, Big Dreams," an event designed to support students and their families as they take their first steps into public education. Read more: bit.ly/4kz04mu




A group of young foster students from across Kern County attended the 3rd Foster Youth STEAM Summer Camp with activities like drones, robotics, and community service. Plus, they earned a State Seal of Civic Engagement Elementary Pathway Award. Read more: bit.ly/44C8bsG




Eight @ROC_CTEC students represented California at the 2025 SkillsUSA Nationals in Atlanta, all placing among the top 15 nationwide! They showcased the skills, leadership, and innovation that make Kern County students career-ready. More: bit.ly/40IHFfW




For the first time in her life, Highland High graduate Taylor Burrows is leaving California to attend Johns Hopkins University. Read our latest Senior Spotlight in our latest EdConnect: bit.ly/46tneHA

Happy Fourth of July! We hope you spend the day with your friends and family as you celebrate our great nation’s independence.

Avery Cacal walked the Delano High stage with purpose—next stop: USMAPS, then West Point. 🇺🇸 Read more about his journey in our latest EdConnect: bit.ly/3GrLhMx

Nominations now open for the 2025 EMBRACE Champion Awards! Submit your nominations by Sept. 12, 2025 at the following link: bit.ly/embracechamp


🦷 DID YOU KNOW? 🦷 The Kern County Children’s Dental Health Network (KCCDHN) provides FREE dental screenings all year for kids under 5! Call 661-546-8903 to book your appointment today.


Ridgeview High alum Nathan Chavez is headed to the University of Pennsylvania this fall, becoming the first in his family to attend a four-year university. Read our latest Senior Spotlight on EdConnect: bit.ly/4espyRo



Big things are cooking at KCSOS! The new Central Kitchen, located at KCSOS's Service Center, is now open. This investment is a significant step forward in delivering more scratch-made, locally sourced meals to students across Kern County. Read more: bit.ly/3Tuyls7




Thousands of students from across Kern County are sparking curiosity and a love of learning at KCSOS's Summer STEAM Camps! Check out the full photo gallery from the other camps in our latest EdConnect feature: bit.ly/3G19Srp




From learning English as a second language to earning a nearly full-ride scholarship to UC Santa Barbara, Miriam Vasquez’s journey is nothing short of inspiring. Read her story in our latest EdConnect feature: bit.ly/4jRBGfy

Congratulations to Alekha Goldberg from Kern County for winning first prize at the National History Day competition in Maryland! The sixth grader from Peak to Peak Mountain Charter earned top honors in the junior individual exhibit category with her project on social justice. 🎉



From high school grad to triple-degree holder, Ruby Bravo is defying expectations and setting the bar high. The recent Delano High School graduate walked away with three associate degrees before even starting college. Read Ruby's story: bit.ly/4jMquks
