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Science Fair
Science Fair
District Science Fair:
4th Grade- 1st and 2nd place go to the District
5th Grade- 1st and 2nd place go to the District
6th-8th Grade- 3-4 projects per grade level, not to exceed 10
County Science Fair:
Top 6- 4th Grade projects
Top 6- 5th Grade project
Top 12- Middle Schools Projects
Coordinators
Annika Bowser
Rosaura Martinez
District Event
Elementary School
Where: Granite Pointe
When: Thurs., Jan. 15, 2026
Time: 8:30 a.m.- 10:45 a.m.
Middle School
Where: Granite Pointe
When: Fri., Jan. 16, 2026
Time: 8:30 a.m.- 10:45 a.m.
County Event
Where: Dignity Health Convention Center
When: Tues., March 3, 2026
Time: 8:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.
Kern County Science Fair Flyer
***Set up the prior day on Monday, March 2 at Dignity Health Convention Center*****
Board Recognition
Where: The Nest, GMS Gym
1109 Pacheco Rd.
When: TBD
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Important Dates
Orientation
September 18, 2025
Intent to Participate
December 15, 2025
Deadline to Register
January 16, 2026
Science Fair- Student.mp4Science Fair Video
Science Fair Video
The video provides information to students about the Science Fair. It explains how to choose an interesting science project. There is a brief review of the rules and requirements.
KCSOS Resources
Kern County Superintendent of Schools Link for Science
District Science Fair Information
Science Fair Participants School Site Document
Elementary Science Fair Itinerary
Coaches Resources
Criteria for Evaluation of Experiments
6-8th Science Fair Research Report TEMPLATE
Site Science Fair Resources
Site Science Fair Set Up & Information
Judges Questions to Ask Participants
Science Fair Judging Criteria Template #1
Science Fair Judging Criteria Template #2
2025-26 GFUSD Science Fair Winners
ELEM Science Fair 2026.mp4Elementary
Elementary
4th Grade Winners
4th Grade Winners
Vivienne Z. "Growing Under the Glow"
Jesse T. "Eyes Lie"
Agatha B. "Chill in a Cup"
Emerson G. "Under Pressure"
Ethan M. "The Big Bubble"
Luka S. "Inflation Investigation"
5th Grade Winners
5th Grade Winners
Luis D. "Battle Tots"
Amariah O. "Bubble Trouble"
Juan R. "Whale Digestion"
Adam B. "Juice Wars"
Kaylee A. "What Liquid Melts Ice the Fastest"
Miguel C. "Soap War"
1st Place- Vivienne Z. "Growing Under the Glow"
2nd Place- Jessie T. "Eyes Lie"
3rd Place-Agatha B. "Chill in a Cup"
1st Place-Luis D. "Battle Tots"
2nd Place- Amariah O. "Bubble Trouble"
3rd Place-Juan R. "Whale Digestion"
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Middle School Winners
Middle School Winners
Ricardo P. "Terminal Velocity"
Yayry Gomez "My Eye (Witnesses) Deceives Me"
Alexander M. "Bridge Load Capacity"
Johanna & Ktelynn "Texture Taker"
Camila U. "Gmail vs. Washington: Pathos and Persuasion"
Raul M. "Music to my Wheels"
Jasmine K. "Raw vs. Cooked"
Makayla C. "Fuel or Fool?"
Jahari O. "Ready! Set! Stretch!"
Briel G. "Can You Mathematically Improve Art"
Jade F. "Burning Point: Breathable Battle"
Bradley M. "Can Plants Stop Soil Erosion"
1st Place- Ricardo P. "Terminal Velocity"
2nd Place- Yayry G. "My Eye (Witnesses) Deceives Me"
3rd Place- Alexander M. "Bridge Load Capacity"
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Mrs. Miller- Greenfield Middle
Mrs. Miller- Greenfield Middle
Mrs. Powell- Ollivier Middle
Mrs. Powell- Ollivier Middle
Mrs. Wires- McKee Middle
Oral Language Festival
Oral Language Festival
District OLF:
4th/5th Grade -1st & 2nd place go to the District by category
6-8th Grade- 1st & 2nd place go on to the District by category
County OLF:
1st place in each category
Coordinators
Celina Sanchez
Sharon Essen
Julie McCurtain
District Event
Where: McKee Middle
When: Fri., Feb. 27, 2026
Time: 8:50 a.m.- 11:00 a.m.
County Event
Where: Stonecreek Junior High
When: Sat., April 25, 2026
Time: 8:30 a.m.- 1:45 p.m.
Board Recognition
Where: The Nest, GMS Gym
1109 Pacheco Rd.
When: TBD
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Oral Language- student Video.webmOLF Video
OLF Video
The video encourages students to participate in the Oral Language Festival and provides information on how to participate. It explains the various categories and covers presenting as a solo, duo, or chorus group.
Resources
Kern County Superintendent of School Link for Oral Language Festival
Selection checklist- MUST be Signed by Administration
OLF School Site Participation
District Student & Piece Participation
2025-2026 GFUSD Winner
Horizon Elementary
Horizon Elementary
Valle Verde Elementary
Valle Verde Elementary
Kendrick Elementary
Kendrick Elementary
Crescent Elementary
Crescent Elementary
Spelling Bee
Spelling Bee
District Event:
4th/5th - 1st and 2nd place go to District
6th-8th - 1st and 2nd place go to District
County Event:
The 1st and 2nd place winners of every site take an online spelling test to determine if they will participate in the regional event
Coordinators
Erica Garcia-Mendez
Elliot Shipes
District Events
Where: McKee Middle School
When: Thurs., Jan. 22, 2026
Time: 9:15 a.m.- 10:40 a.m.
County Events
Where: St. John's Lutheran School
4500 Buena Vista Rd.
When: Monday, March 2, 2026
Time: 5:30 pm
Board Recognition
Where: The Nest, GMS Gym
1109 Pacheco Rd.
When: TBD
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Spelling Bee for Students 2023-24.webmSpelling Bee Video
Spelling Bee Video
The video encourages students to participate in the Spelling Bee and provides information on how to participate.
2026 GFUSD Spelling Bee Winners
Jasmine K. - First Place
Jaiteg A.- First Place
Aylin C.- Second Place
Ezekiel M.- Crescent
Alexa O.- Granite Pointe
Adlyn B.- Horizon
Isabella D.- Kendrick
Adrian R.- Ollivier
Declan S.- Palla
Angelina V.- Planz
Amariah O.- Prosperity
Vivienne Z.- Valle Verde
Jose M.- Crescent
Alexis D.- Fairview
Aylin C.- Granite Pointe
Klarissa A.- Horizon
Mary A.- Kendrick
Bobby C.- Ollivier
Noel R.- Palla
Joseph M.- Planz
Jaiteg A.- Prosperity
Sarah G.- Valle Verde
Jasmine K.- Greenfield Middle
Komal Panag- McKee Middle
Elsie M.- McKee Middle
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Spelling Bee Judges
Spelling Bee Judges
Garrett S. & Danette K. & Natalie C.
Pronouncer
Pronouncer
Garrett S.
Battle of the Books
Battle of the Books
District Event:
3rd Grade- ALL participants who read 12 out of the 15 books on the book list
4th/5th/Middle School - ALL participants who have read 20 out of 28 books on the book list
County Event:
ALL students participating in the District Event
Elementary Coordinators
Christina Leynes
Amy Lopez
Amy Galvan
Middle School Coordinators
Diana Mendez
District Events
3rd Elementary
Where: Palla
When: Tues., March 10, 2026
Time: 9:00 p.m.- 11:30 a.m.
4th-5th Elementary
Where: Palla
When: Thurs. March 12, 2026
Time: 9: 00 a.m.-11:30 p.m.
Middle School
Where: McKee Middle School
When: Thurs. March 19, 2026
Time: 8:50 a.m. -11:30 a.m.
County Events
3rd Grade School Venue
Where: California Living Museum (CALM)
When: Tues., March 24, 2026
Time: 8:30 am- 1:00 pm
4th -5th School Venue
Where: California Living Museum (CALM)
When: Thurs., May 7, 2026
Time: 8:30 am- 1:00 pm
6th-8th School Venue
Where: California Living Museum (CALM)
When: Wed., March 25, 2026
Time: 8:30 am- 2:00 pm
Board Recognition
Where: The Nest, GMS Gym
1109 Pacheco Rd.
When: June 10, 2026
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Battle of the Books- Students.mp4Battle of the Books Video
Battle of the Books Video
The video encourages students to participate in Battle of the Books. It provides information on how to participate.
Resources
2025-2026 Battle of the Books
2025-2026 Battle of the Books
3rd Grade Battle of the Books
3rd Grade Battle of the Books
First Place Winners
First Place Winners
Cesar F. - Crescent
Joseph C. - Crescent
Natasha A.- Granite Pointe
Ethan J.- Kendrick
Avery C.- Kendrick
Liam L.- Kendrick
Ethan A.- Palla
Diana L.- Prosperity
Second Place Winners
Second Place Winners
Selene R.- Crescent
Hannah C.- Crescent
Axel G.- Granite Pointe
Kealii W.- Horizon
Abigail P.- Kendrick
Anais H.- Kendrick
Ariel G.- Palla
Niyala C.- Prosperity
Readers & Timers
Ms. Amick & Ms. Morgan
Ms. Amick & Ms. Morgan
Granite Pointe Elementary
Mrs. Wilson & Ms. Zundt
Mrs. Wilson & Ms. Zundt
Horizon Elementary
Mrs. Lovett & Ms. Toscano
Mrs. Lovett & Ms. Toscano
Prosperity Elementary
Mrs. Cruz & Mrs. Garcia
Mrs. Cruz & Mrs. Garcia
Kendrick Elementary
4th-5th Grade Battle of the Books
4th-5th Grade Battle of the Books
First Place Winners
First Place Winners
Mason G.- Crescent
Henessy O.- Fairview
Guilianna C.- Granite Pointe
Madeline J.- Horizon
Victoria G.- Horizon
Klarissa A.- Horizon
Miguel C.- Horizon
Amy B.- Kendrick
Annabelle H.- Planz
Gael A.- Fairview
Second Place Winners
Second Place Winners
Sudais R.- Crescent
Kaiden L. -Fairview
Lia P.- Granite Pointe
Genesis V.- Horizon
Samantha O.- Horizon
Nathaniel W.- Horizon
Anthony S.- Horizon
Emerson G.- Kendrick
Amariah O.- Prosperity
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Readers and Timers
Ms. Ramsey & Mr. Beavers
Ms. Ramsey & Mr. Beavers
Crescent & Palla Elementary
Ms. Castilleja & Ms. Phillips
Ms. Castilleja & Ms. Phillips
Fairview Elementary
Mrs. Wilson & Ms. Zundt
Mrs. Wilson & Ms. Zundt
Horizon Elementary
Mrs. Piper & Mrs. Burns
Mrs. Piper & Mrs. Burns
Kendrick Elementary
2025-26 Middle School Battle of the Books
2025-26 Middle School Battle of the Books
Edel Cisneros
Edel Cisneros
First Place
Greenfield Middle
Bailee M.
Bailee M.
Second Place
McKee Middle
Yayry G.
Yayry G.
Third Place
Ollivier Middle
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Readers and Timers
Ms. Bennet & Ms. San Miguel
Ms. Bennet & Ms. San Miguel
Mr. Allain & Ms. Kott
Mr. Allain & Ms. Kott
Ms. Queen & Mrs. Dawson
Ms. Queen & Mrs. Dawson
Ms. McGuire & Ms. Valenzuela
Ms. McGuire & Ms. Valenzuela
Henry Greves Speech Contest
Henry Greves Speech Contest
District Event:
The top 2 from each site move on to the District Event
7th and 8th grade
Middle School Coordinators
Joseph Stockman
District Events
Where: Greenfield Middle School
When: Fri., Feb. 6, 2026
Time: 8:30 a.m.- 10:30 a.m.
County Events
Where: CITY CENTRE, Room 1A
1300 17th Street.
When: Thurs., March 19, 2026
Time: 5:00 p.m.
Board Recognition
Where: The Nest, GMS Gym
1109 Pacheco Rd.
When: April 15, 2026
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Topic for 2025-2026
"Is America Still the Land of Opportunity?
2025-26 Henry Greve Winners
2025-26 Henry Greve Winners
First Place: Malenna E..- Ollivier Middle
Second Place: Adrian Rodriguez- Ollivier Middle
Third Place: Yayry G.- Olliver Middle
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Ollivier Middle with Mrs. Ornalez
Ollivier Middle with Mrs. Ornalez
Greenfield Middle with Mr. Jameson
Greenfield Middle with Mr. Jameson
McKee Middle with Ms. San Miguel
McKee Middle with Ms. San Miguel
KCSOS Essay Writing and Speech Contest
KCSOS Essay Writing and Speech Contest
District Event:
Top 2 from each site move on to the District Event
4th-6th Grade
Middle School Coordinators
Joseph Stockman
District Events
Where: Greenfield Middle School
When: Wed., March 25, 2026
Time: 8:30 a.m. -10:30 a.m.
County Events
Where: Bell Tower
When: Wed., May 6, 2026
Time: 6:30 pm
(essays due 4/3/26 to KCSOS)
Board Recognition
Where: District Office
1624 Fairview Rd.
When: May 13, 2026
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Topic for 2025-2026
: "What would you do to improve Kern County if money grew on trees?
KCSOS Essay and Speech Winner
Shreya Jeerh
First Place
Ollivier Middle
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Camp KEEP
Dates for 6th Grade:
Greenfield Middle School: Sept. 22-26, 2025
Ollivier Middle School: Oct. 20-24, 2025
McKee Middle School: Dec. 1-5, 2025
McKee Middle School: Jan. 26-30, 2026
Greenfield Middle School: Jan. 26-30, 2026
Ollivier Middle School: April 13-17, 2026
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