Bakersfield City School District

Congratulations to Dr. Karling Aguilera-Fort, chosen by the Bakersfield City School District Board of Trustees as the new Superintendent of the Bakersfield City School District! #TeamBCSD

Meet our 2026 California Teacher of the Year! 🍎⭐ April Raguindin is a first-grade teacher at Dr. Douglas K. Fletcher Elementary School in the Bakersfield City School District (@Team_BCSD). Read more: cde.ca.gov/nr/ne/yr25/yr2…

Congratulations to Chavez Elementary and Downtown School for earning a spot on the 2025 Educational Results Partnership Honor Roll! This recognition celebrates schools that consistently perform above the state average on CAASPP exams and is based on student achievement data.

The first day of school is Wednesday, August 13th. Wednesdays are bank days and schools get out early. Please see bell schedule at BCSD.com for information on each school: bcsd.com/schools1/bell-…

It's August! That means the countdown to the first day of school has begun. We cannot wait to see our students on the first day of school, Wednesday, August 13th, to kick off a new school year filled with possibilities.

The BCSD Board of Education appointed Dr. Karling Aguilera-Fort as interim superintendent during the July 7, 2025, special board meeting. Additional information at bcsd.com

Help us make a difference: become a teacher tutor today! Teacher Tutors provide supplemental instruction in core academic subjects to support student success. Learn more about this position and apply here: applitrack.com/bakersfield/on…

We’re hiring! Library Media Instructional Specialist: $71,526 - $141,798 Annually (199 Days) Max. Salary Includes Education And Bilingual Stipends. Closing June 11, 2025. Apply: applitrack.com/bakersfield/on…

We’re hiring! Director I, Special Education: $166,728 - $201,949 Annually (223 Days) Closing June 11, 2025. Assistant Director, Special Education: $160,145 - $194,356 Annually, (223 Days) Closing: June 11, 2025 Apply: applitrack.com/bakersfield/on…

#BCSDNews: Congratulations to the Class of 2025! Cheers to our graduates for their hard work and perseverance, and a heartfelt thanks to the #TeamBCSD staff, families, and educators who supported their journey!

#BCSDNews: Ending the school year with a splash: Longfellow students with 90% or better attendance in the fourth quarter were rewarded with a chance to dunk support staff under the splash bucket!

#BCSDNews: Decades of dedication and educational excellence were celebrated as we hosted our annual Retirement Banquet. The event served as a heartfelt tribute to the educators and staff members who have devoted their careers to shaping young minds and supporting student success.

#BCSDNews: BCSD celebrated our Behavioral Intervention Specialists for being exceptional individuals and champions for all our students. Congratulations!

#BCSDNews: Emerson Middle School held its Guitar and Ukulele Club concert, a celebration to after-school program students who were interested in playing guitar, bass, or ukulele.

#BCSDNews: Our FACE Honor awards recently celebrated parents for going above and beyond to volunteer and support their child’s school to enrich the learning experience.

Join #TeamBCSD! We’re looking for Speech Therapists for the 2025-2026 school year. Apply on our website today: applitrack.com/bakersfield/on…

#BCSDNews: Our 49th Annual Elementary Festival Concert brought together nearly 1,000 talented students in an unforgettable celebration of music, joy, and community.

#BCSDNews: Students from 11 of our schools came together for our 3rd annual Spring E-Sports Major. It was an electrifying day of in-person Rocket League matches that blended teamwork, strategy, and STEM skills.

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#BCSDNews: A round of applause for #TeamBCSD! To kick off Classified Employee Week, we honor our classified staff with words from those they impact the most. Your hard work, heart, and dedication make a difference every single day. Thank you!