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Leadership Academy Winter Update

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On Friday, December 9, Leadership Academy students participated in “Education Day.” Students started the day at the Career Inspiration Center, where they learned about the career and technical education programs offered through the four educational pathways (Technology, Health, Agriculture, and Manufacturing). Students participated in a handful of activities, including coding, robotics, and virtual reality activities from the technology pathway. Students also enjoyed CPR, phlebotomy, and dental hygiene activities from the health pathway.

Gratton School Receives California Distinguished Schools Award

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The California Department of Education announced that more than 350 elementary schools were selected for the prestigious 2023 California Distinguished Schools Program. Stanislaus County Office of Education is pleased to announce that Gratton School received the Distinguished School award.

43rd Annual Stanislaus County Academic Decathlon

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Weathering late-night study sessions, team practices, and hours of reading, Stanislaus County high school students are pulling out all the stops as they head into the home stretch of preparations for the 2023 Stanislaus County Academic Decathlon.  Hailed as the biggest academic event for local high schools, the decathlon is a series of tests, speeches and interviews featuring this year’s theme, “The American Revolution and the New Nation.” The Super Quiz and Awards Presentation will be held in person on Saturday, February 4th from 1:15-5:00

Local High School Students Prepare for Mock Trials

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Student teams from local high schools will have their day in court soon. The annual Stanislaus County Mock Trials event is set to take place at 5:15 PM on February 2, 7, 9 & 16 at the Stanislaus County Courthouse, 800 11th Street, Modesto. The semifinals and championship rounds between the top teams will be held on February 25 at 9:30 AM at the SCOE Tom Changnon Education Center, 1325 H Street, Modesto.

SCOE Announces Names of Seven “Employees Making a Difference” to Represent Stanislaus County at Statewide Recognition Program

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The Stanislaus County Office of Education (SCOE) and the Association of California School Administrators (ACSA) Region VII partnered to honor outstanding classified (non-supervisory) education employees in Stanislaus County.

Young Historians Prepare for Annual History Day Competition

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Across the country, students are learning about the historical process through their participation in National History Day. Young historians from Stanislaus County are no exception, and students are gearing up for Stanislaus County History Day, slated for January 28, 2023, at Creekside Middle School (535 Peregrine Drive, Patterson). The event will begin at 8:30 a.m. and will end with an awards ceremony at 1:00 p.m.

Superintendent Begins Second Term on January 3, 2023, and Re-elected County Board of Education Members Sworn in at December Meeting

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Stanislaus County Superintendent of Schools Scott Kuykendall was sworn into office for a second term at the Stanislaus County Board of Supervisors’ Chambers on January 3, 2023. During the swearing-in ceremony, each elected official shared comments with the audience.

Top Spellers Compete at County Spelling Championship

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The top two spelling champions in the Junior High Spelling Championship were Vangogh Tran from Turlock Junior High and Deetya Thogarucheeti from Prescott Junior High. Vangogh and Deetya will represent Stanislaus County at the state competition in Stockton on May 13, 2023. An alternate winner, Layla Ayala from Creekside Middle School, will attend the state competition if Vangogh or Deetya cannot represent Stanislaus County. 

17th Annual Protecting Health and Slamming Tobacco Youth Coalition Tobacco Slam Training

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The Stanislaus County Office of Education Prevention Programs Department, in partnership with the Stanislaus County Health Services Agency and Sutter Health Memorial Medical Center, will host the 17th Annual PHAST Tobacco Slam Training on Tuesday, October 4, 2022, 9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. in the Martin Petersen Event Center, 720 12th Street Modesto 95354.

4th Annual Apprenticeship Exposition

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The Stanislaus County Office of Education will host the 4th Annual Apprenticeship Exposition on Thursday, October 13, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at the Modesto Junior College ACE Pavilion (2201 Blue Gum Avenue, Modesto).  This free event will provide 800 high school juniors and seniors with the opportunity to experience interactive demonstrations, learn what an apprentice is, and connect students with employers from numerous industries currently offering apprenticeships.

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