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Student Events Calendar
Kids’ Salsa Recipe Competition
Saturday, Oct. 13
Arcata Plaza – Farmer’s Market
Public salsa tasting and awards, admission is free.
GATE (Gifted and Talented Education) Academy
Friday, Jan. 18
Humboldt State University
By invitation, enrichment sessions for gifted and talented students in grades 4-8.
All County Music Festival
Saturday, Feb. 9
Eureka High School
Performances by junior and senior choirs, bands and orchestras.
County Spelling Bee
Friday, March 1
Sequoia Conference Center
Elementary oral competition and junior high written competition, with four students advancing to State.
Humboldt County
History Day
Saturday, March 9
Humboldt State University
County competition in six categories for projects reflecting the National History Day theme by students in grades 4 – 12.
Doris Niles Science Fair
March 18-22
Humboldt State University
This event features over 300 projects by students in grades 4-12 who have earned placement through school competitions and are judged by over 100 volunteers for the opportunity to advance to State.
Academic Achievement Team Recognition Dinner
Thursday, April 4
Sequoia Conference Center
By invitation, county recognition for highest achieving high school seniors selected by their school leaders.
Seal of Biliteracy Awards
Tuesday, May 14
Sequoia Conference Center
This event provides recognition to high school seniors who have attained a high level of proficiency in one or more languages in addition to English.
Gary Roberts Industrial Technology Showcase
Monday, May 20
Sequoia Conference Center
Middle and high school students showcase their woodworking, drafting, metals and machine work; trophies and scholarships awarded.
INNOVATE! Business Challenge Finale
Thursday, May 30
Sequoia Conference Center
Business idea competition designed to promote entrepreneurship for high schoolers and recognizing 5 finalists.
Promoting and recognizing excellence in Humboldt County students
The Rising Stars Foundation is a non-profit program created by the Humboldt County Office of Education to promote and recognize excellence. In addition to 10 countywide activities, the Foundation also sponsors related travel to regional, state, and national events and competitions for which our outstanding students earn the opportunity to participate.