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Dr. Vicki L Barber
County Superintendent of Schools

Phone: (530) 295-2229 FAX: (530) 642-1832
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Projects: Golden Star Students

Ten years ago, the El Dorado County Office of Education initiated the Golden Star Student awards program for El Dorado County public school students.  

Each spring students in grades preschool through 12th grade, who have excelled or shown significant improvement in areas such as citizenship, attendance, leadership, academics, athletics, or community service, are selected as Golden Star Students.  School administrators at each site select the criteria to be used and may recognize up to 20% of their student enrollment.   The program has been very successful.  Many students work hard towards being selected as a Golden Star Student year after year.  

 

In 2008, nearly 5,000 Golden Star Students received award certificates and entry passes to the El Dorado County Fair.  Free entry to the Fair provides Golden Star Students the opportunity to attend the Fair on a day of their choice, visit the Education Booth where they may play a game to win a prize.  School district administrators and volunteers from the El Dorado County Office of Education welcome students and parents to the Education Booth so that students may receive personal congratulations and parents may speak one-on-one with advocates of learning.  

Prizes are donated by or funded through contributions from individuals, local businesses and service organizations.  To make a contribution or to become a sponsor of the Golden Star Student Program, please contact the Superintendent’s Office by calling 530.295.2216 or sending an email to