Posts Tagged as "mcfarland"

McFarland student advocates for more focus on creativity in English classes

February 20, 2024 / By
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By Dulce Valenzuela

In the U.S., there is a nationwide emphasis on STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) education.

Delano, McFarland, and Earlimart districts provide free meals during the summer

June 30, 2023 / By
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Delano, McFarland, and Earlimart districts are offering free breakfast and lunch to all students.

The Delano Union Elementary School District will be serving free meals for all students at no cost.

McFarland Community Health Center reopens with expanded services

June 6, 2023 / By
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On Saturday, Clinica Sierra Vista celebrated its grand reopening and ribbon-cutting ceremony for its newly renovated McFarland Community Health Center.

McFarland Golden State Annex detainees go on a hunger strike with community support

February 28, 2023 / By
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In early 2020, there was a possibility of a detention center opening in McFarland, a residential area where immigrants make up around 33% of the overall population according to the census.

2023 McFarland Boys Basketball has both a memorable and historical last dance

February 27, 2023 / By
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Through the trials and tribulations of the winter sports season, McFarland Varsity Boys Basketball were able to truly represent their city at a high level.

McFarland resident shares her experience as a first-time voter

November 14, 2022 / By
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November 8, 2022, was the date to remember to cast your ballot for the consolidated general election.

MHS prepares to host historic homecoming game at BC

October 19, 2022 / By
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For the first time in history, McFarland High School will be hosting its homecoming game at Bakersfield College’s Memorial Stadium, against the Delano Tigers.

McFarland FFA students hope to sell their own almond oil

October 7, 2022 / By
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Future Farmers of America (FFA) is a program meant to help students succeed in the agricultural field and McFarland High School’s FFA has been doing just that and more.

McFarland High unveils new building for classes

August 19, 2022 / By
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McFarland Unified School District held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to showcase the new two-story classroom building.

District Board President Jim Beltran said he was excited for the opening of this new two-story classroom building to be utilized by the students and staff.

A statewide pilgrimage spreads awareness about human suffering in detention centers

June 7, 2022 / By
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On May 29, there was a statewide pilgrimage led by fate leaders, community advocates, and community members that were formally in detention centers from various parts of the state; the goal was to bring awareness to the harms of immigration detention centers to stop the double punishment that immigrants are facing.