Academia

ExxonMobil’s $5,000 Helps New Robotics Season Launch

From the September 25, 2009 Edition

By Danielle Culver, Michael Moraco and Joshua Neeley, FMHS Robotics Team

On Tuesday, Sept. 15 the Frazier Mountain High School’s Robotics Team was visited by Mr. Daniel Hawley from Exxon-Mobil of Taft. He came bearing …

Schools’ API Scores Issued

From the September 18, 2009 Edition

Four of El Tejon Unified School District’s five schools met or exceeded their goals and posted a gain in Academic Performance Index (API) scores, according to State Superintendent of Public Instruction figures released Tuesday, Sept. …

College Night Delivers Welcome Answers

From the September 18, 2009 Edition

By Joey Teare, Student Intern

On Monday Sept. 14, 4,500 to 5,000 students and parents crowded the Rabobank Convention Center for the annual Kern College Night.

Every high school senior across the country has anxious …

FMHS Hits Target on Exit Tests

From the September 11, 2009 Edition

Frazier Mountain High School sophomores who took the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) for the first time in 2009 scored better in both math and English than other Kern County sophomores. They also put …

El Tejon Music Program Cut

From the September 04, 2009 Edition

By Katy Penland

Another casualty of the state budget crisis this year was El Tejon School’s music department. Band Instructor Randy Poland was transferred to Frazier Park School to serve as a kindergarten teacher.

“I’m …

Late Bus Lost In Schools’ Budget Crisis

From the September 04, 2009 Edition

By Patric Hedlund

The late bus for students attending sports and after-school activities at El Tejon School and Frazier Mountain High School will not be offered this year.

District Fiscal Services Director Terri Geivet presented …

Schools May Lose $1,200 Per Student

From the August 21, 2009 Edition

By Pam Sturdevant

New acting superintendent Dr. Danny Whetton was introduced at the El Tejon Unified School District board meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 12. He will be at the district office until Superintendent Shelly Mason …

Gorman School District 2009-2010 Bus Schedule

From the August 21, 2009 Edition

Pick-Up Times

7:20 a.m.    Departure 7:22 a.m.    255th St W/Ave B-8 7:24 a.m.    La Petite/Elise 7:26 a.m.    La Petite/138 7:30 a.m.    138/Country Store 7:51 a.m.    Oakridge Mobile Pk 7:52 a.m.    …