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The stakes were high, the builds were fast, and the crowd was loud. In the end, it was the Comets who engineered their way to the top, claiming the title of first-ever STEAM Yard Showdown Champions, held Tuesday. Read all about it and see more photos in our latest EdConnect.


The Kern County Kindness Project aims to highlight the impact of compassion among local youth. Know a student who goes out of their way to help others? Educators, peers, and community members are encouraged to nominate deserving students by 12/5 at bit.ly/Kernkindness.

KCSOS's tweet image. The Kern County Kindness Project aims to highlight the impact of compassion among local youth. Know a student who goes out of their way to help others? Educators, peers, and community members are encouraged to nominate deserving students by 12/5 at 
bit.ly/Kernkindness.

Happy Veterans Day! Today is a day to honor America’s veterans for their patriotism and willingness to serve for the common good. #ThankAVeteran

KCSOS's tweet image. Happy Veterans Day! Today is a day to honor America’s veterans for their patriotism and willingness to serve for the common good. 

#ThankAVeteran

Sparkling Image Car Wash’s 15th annual fundraiser raised more than $11,000 for Camp KEEP, helping provide life-changing outdoor learning experiences for Kern County students. Thank you Sparkling Image for your continued support!

KCSOS's tweet image. Sparkling Image Car Wash’s 15th annual fundraiser raised more than $11,000 for Camp KEEP, helping provide life-changing outdoor learning experiences for Kern County students. Thank you Sparkling Image for your continued support!

From a one-room schoolhouse serving just 11 students to 26 campuses and nearly 20,000 learners, the Panama-Buena Vista Union School District is celebrating 150 years of Excellence in Education. Read the full story on EdConnect: news.kern.org/2025/11/distri…

KCSOS's tweet image. From a one-room schoolhouse serving just 11 students to 26 campuses and nearly 20,000 learners, the Panama-Buena Vista Union School District is celebrating 150 years of Excellence in Education. 

Read the full story on EdConnect: news.kern.org/2025/11/distri…

Check out this video, "pink floyd solo" share.google/TYVoNmSKMNf147…


Congratulations to BCSD Teacher April Raguindin, who has been named one of five California Teachers of the Year for 2026 and California's sole delegate to move on to the National Teacher of the Year program! Read all about her in our latest EdConnect: bit.ly/47waGOJ

KCSOS's tweet image. Congratulations to BCSD Teacher April Raguindin, who has been named one of five California Teachers of the Year for 2026 and California's sole delegate to move on to the National Teacher of the Year program! 

Read all about her in our latest EdConnect: bit.ly/47waGOJ
KCSOS's tweet image. Congratulations to BCSD Teacher April Raguindin, who has been named one of five California Teachers of the Year for 2026 and California's sole delegate to move on to the National Teacher of the Year program! 

Read all about her in our latest EdConnect: bit.ly/47waGOJ
KCSOS's tweet image. Congratulations to BCSD Teacher April Raguindin, who has been named one of five California Teachers of the Year for 2026 and California's sole delegate to move on to the National Teacher of the Year program! 

Read all about her in our latest EdConnect: bit.ly/47waGOJ
KCSOS's tweet image. Congratulations to BCSD Teacher April Raguindin, who has been named one of five California Teachers of the Year for 2026 and California's sole delegate to move on to the National Teacher of the Year program! 

Read all about her in our latest EdConnect: bit.ly/47waGOJ

Halloween came early last Friday at Vineland School District, where more than 400 families gathered for the fifth annual Trunk or Treat. The event has grown into a favorite Vineland tradition, bringing the community together for a fun & safe night of spooky celebration.

KCSOS's tweet image. Halloween came early last Friday at Vineland School District, where more than 400 families gathered for the fifth annual Trunk or Treat. The event has grown into a favorite Vineland tradition, bringing the community together for a fun & safe night of spooky celebration.
KCSOS's tweet image. Halloween came early last Friday at Vineland School District, where more than 400 families gathered for the fifth annual Trunk or Treat. The event has grown into a favorite Vineland tradition, bringing the community together for a fun & safe night of spooky celebration.
KCSOS's tweet image. Halloween came early last Friday at Vineland School District, where more than 400 families gathered for the fifth annual Trunk or Treat. The event has grown into a favorite Vineland tradition, bringing the community together for a fun & safe night of spooky celebration.
KCSOS's tweet image. Halloween came early last Friday at Vineland School District, where more than 400 families gathered for the fifth annual Trunk or Treat. The event has grown into a favorite Vineland tradition, bringing the community together for a fun & safe night of spooky celebration.

Now accepting applications for FREE preschool! Programs are available for income-qualifying families across Kern County. Submit your application today at bit.ly/kcsospreschool. Questions? Call 661-636-4287.

KCSOS's tweet image. Now accepting applications for FREE preschool! Programs are available for income-qualifying families across Kern County.

Submit your application today at bit.ly/kcsospreschool. Questions? Call 661-636-4287.

Did you know that the next KCSOS Night with the Condors will take place on Saturday, October 18, as the Condors face off against the San Jose Barracuda? Discounted tickets must be ordered in advance and are available at the following link: gofevo.com/event/KCSOS18

KCSOS's tweet image. Did you know that the next KCSOS Night with the Condors will take place on Saturday, October 18, as the Condors face off against the San Jose Barracuda? Discounted tickets must be ordered in advance and are available at the following link: gofevo.com/event/KCSOS18

This fall, Valley Oaks Charter School is celebrating 25 years of reimagining education in Kern County! Read how Valley Oaks’ story began and how it continues to thrive 25 years later in our latest EdConnect: bit.ly/47ojNC8

KCSOS's tweet image. This fall, Valley Oaks Charter School is celebrating 25 years of reimagining education in Kern County! 
Read how Valley Oaks’ story began and how it continues to thrive 25 years later in our latest EdConnect: bit.ly/47ojNC8
KCSOS's tweet image. This fall, Valley Oaks Charter School is celebrating 25 years of reimagining education in Kern County! 
Read how Valley Oaks’ story began and how it continues to thrive 25 years later in our latest EdConnect: bit.ly/47ojNC8
KCSOS's tweet image. This fall, Valley Oaks Charter School is celebrating 25 years of reimagining education in Kern County! 
Read how Valley Oaks’ story began and how it continues to thrive 25 years later in our latest EdConnect: bit.ly/47ojNC8
KCSOS's tweet image. This fall, Valley Oaks Charter School is celebrating 25 years of reimagining education in Kern County! 
Read how Valley Oaks’ story began and how it continues to thrive 25 years later in our latest EdConnect: bit.ly/47ojNC8

Kindness has never mattered more. The Kern County Kindness Project honors high school students whose compassion and courage make a difference in their schools and communities. Nominate by Dec 5: bit.ly/4oeqBbd

KCSOS's tweet image. Kindness has never mattered more. The Kern County Kindness Project honors high school students whose compassion and courage make a difference in their schools and communities.

Nominate by Dec 5: bit.ly/4oeqBbd

We are excited to announce that California State University, Bakersfield has named Kern County Superintendent of Schools Dr. John Mendiburu to its 2025 Alumni Hall of Fame, recognizing his decades of leadership and service to the community! Read more: bit.ly/4pV9wEH

KCSOS's tweet image. We are excited to announce that California State University, Bakersfield has named Kern County Superintendent of Schools Dr. John Mendiburu to its 2025 Alumni Hall of Fame, recognizing his decades of leadership and service to the community! 

Read more: bit.ly/4pV9wEH
KCSOS's tweet image. We are excited to announce that California State University, Bakersfield has named Kern County Superintendent of Schools Dr. John Mendiburu to its 2025 Alumni Hall of Fame, recognizing his decades of leadership and service to the community! 

Read more: bit.ly/4pV9wEH
KCSOS's tweet image. We are excited to announce that California State University, Bakersfield has named Kern County Superintendent of Schools Dr. John Mendiburu to its 2025 Alumni Hall of Fame, recognizing his decades of leadership and service to the community! 

Read more: bit.ly/4pV9wEH

Join us for the Bridges: Language & Literacy Conference happening 11/14–15! This FREE event brings together educators, administrators, parents & advocates to explore strategies that advance literacy and language for every learner. Register at bit.ly/25Bridges!

KCSOS's tweet image. Join us for the Bridges: Language & Literacy Conference happening 11/14–15! This FREE event brings together educators, administrators, parents & advocates to explore strategies that advance literacy and language for every learner.

Register at bit.ly/25Bridges!

Applying to college this fall? We’re here to help! Join us for College & Financial Aid Application Support starting Saturday, Nov. 1, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM at the Future Readiness Center in Bakersfield. Reserve your spot! Register online at bit.ly/KernStudentWor…

KCSOS's tweet image. Applying to college this fall? We’re here to help!

Join us for College & Financial Aid Application Support starting Saturday, Nov. 1, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM at the Future Readiness Center in Bakersfield. Reserve your spot! Register online at bit.ly/KernStudentWor…

Boo at the Zoo is back at CALM Zoo, October 15–19! Join us during regular hours for Halloween-themed games, festive decorations, $5 pumpkins, animal presentations, and $2 unlimited train rides. Get tickets at calmzoo.org! 🎃

KCSOS's tweet image. Boo at the Zoo is back at CALM Zoo, October 15–19! Join us during regular hours for Halloween-themed games, festive decorations, $5 pumpkins, animal presentations, and $2 unlimited train rides.

Get tickets at calmzoo.org! 🎃
KCSOS's tweet image. Boo at the Zoo is back at CALM Zoo, October 15–19! Join us during regular hours for Halloween-themed games, festive decorations, $5 pumpkins, animal presentations, and $2 unlimited train rides.

Get tickets at calmzoo.org! 🎃
KCSOS's tweet image. Boo at the Zoo is back at CALM Zoo, October 15–19! Join us during regular hours for Halloween-themed games, festive decorations, $5 pumpkins, animal presentations, and $2 unlimited train rides.

Get tickets at calmzoo.org! 🎃
KCSOS's tweet image. Boo at the Zoo is back at CALM Zoo, October 15–19! Join us during regular hours for Halloween-themed games, festive decorations, $5 pumpkins, animal presentations, and $2 unlimited train rides.

Get tickets at calmzoo.org! 🎃

We are thrilled to welcome families back to STEAM on the Street Festival, taking place on Saturday, October 25, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Bring the whole family for an exciting day filled with hands-on activities all centered around STEAM! Register: tiny.cc/steamonstreets…

KCSOS's tweet image. We are thrilled to welcome families back to STEAM on the Street Festival, taking place on Saturday, October 25, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.  Bring the whole family for an exciting day filled with hands-on activities all centered around STEAM! Register: tiny.cc/steamonstreets…
KCSOS's tweet image. We are thrilled to welcome families back to STEAM on the Street Festival, taking place on Saturday, October 25, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.  Bring the whole family for an exciting day filled with hands-on activities all centered around STEAM! Register: tiny.cc/steamonstreets…
KCSOS's tweet image. We are thrilled to welcome families back to STEAM on the Street Festival, taking place on Saturday, October 25, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.  Bring the whole family for an exciting day filled with hands-on activities all centered around STEAM! Register: tiny.cc/steamonstreets…
KCSOS's tweet image. We are thrilled to welcome families back to STEAM on the Street Festival, taking place on Saturday, October 25, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.  Bring the whole family for an exciting day filled with hands-on activities all centered around STEAM! Register: tiny.cc/steamonstreets…

It’s finally finished! We’re excited to unveil the new Dream Center mural, a vibrant work of art created by local artist Jennifer Williams-Cordova in collaboration the Dream Center, Boys and Girls Club & the Arts Council of Kern. Read more: bit.ly/3IyFJB1

KCSOS's tweet image. It’s finally finished! We’re excited to unveil the new Dream Center mural, a vibrant work of art created by local artist Jennifer Williams-Cordova in collaboration the Dream Center, Boys and Girls Club & the Arts Council of Kern.

Read more: bit.ly/3IyFJB1
KCSOS's tweet image. It’s finally finished! We’re excited to unveil the new Dream Center mural, a vibrant work of art created by local artist Jennifer Williams-Cordova in collaboration the Dream Center, Boys and Girls Club & the Arts Council of Kern.

Read more: bit.ly/3IyFJB1
KCSOS's tweet image. It’s finally finished! We’re excited to unveil the new Dream Center mural, a vibrant work of art created by local artist Jennifer Williams-Cordova in collaboration the Dream Center, Boys and Girls Club & the Arts Council of Kern.

Read more: bit.ly/3IyFJB1
KCSOS's tweet image. It’s finally finished! We’re excited to unveil the new Dream Center mural, a vibrant work of art created by local artist Jennifer Williams-Cordova in collaboration the Dream Center, Boys and Girls Club & the Arts Council of Kern.

Read more: bit.ly/3IyFJB1

Kern County’s need for bilingual educators is growing — and thanks to a partnership between KCSOS and California State University, Bakersfield (CSUB), the pipeline is beginning to strengthen. Read more in our latest EdConnect: bit.ly/3VvxicH

KCSOS's tweet image. Kern County’s need for bilingual educators is growing — and thanks to a partnership between KCSOS and California State University, Bakersfield (CSUB), the pipeline is beginning to strengthen. 

Read more in our latest EdConnect:
bit.ly/3VvxicH

It's that time of year again to help raise funds for Camp KEEP! Sparkling Image Car Wash of Bakersfield will host its annual fundraiser to benefit the Kern Environmental Education Program (Camp KEEP) on Friday, Oct. 3!

KCSOS's tweet image. It's that time of year again to help raise funds for Camp KEEP! Sparkling Image Car Wash of Bakersfield will host its annual fundraiser to benefit the Kern Environmental Education Program (Camp KEEP) on Friday, Oct. 3!

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