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The main function of a County Office of Education is to support local school districts by providing services, leadership and oversight.Â
Virginia Smith Trust
The VST was born from the will of Merced native Virginia Smith. Since its inception in 1976, the trust has benefited nearly 3,700 eligible students through nearly $6 million in scholarships.
Camp Green Meadows
Located just outside of Yosemite National Park, the outdoor school combines science education with outdoor adventure, allowing students to explore and discover the natural world around them.Â
Wired Café
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## Merced County Highlights
The Merced County education system serves a diverse group of students in 20 school districts across nearly 2,000 square miles in mostly rural agricultural land.
## 59,066
Student
Enrollment
## 92%
High School
Graduation Rate
## 25\.3%
English
Learners
## 58\.8%
College-Going
Rate
## The Unique Role of MCOE
MCOE supports school districts across Merced County and offers a wide range of unique programs that serve students inside and outside of the classroom.
## The Role of the County Office of Education
The main function of a County Office of Education is to support local school districts by providing services, leadership and oversight.
[Learn More](https://www.mcoe.org/fs/pages/2393)
## Virginia Smith Trust
The VST was born from the will of Merced native Virginia Smith. Since its inception in 1976, the trust has benefited nearly 3,700 eligible students through nearly \$6 million in scholarships.
[Learn More](https://www.mcoe.org/fs/pages/1303)
## Camp Green Meadows
Located just outside of Yosemite National Park, the outdoor school combines science education with outdoor adventure, allowing students to explore and discover the natural world around them.
[Learn More](https://www.mcoe.org/fs/pages/432)
## Wired Café
A fully functional community cafe that offers internet access, light bites and coffee. The cafe also doubles as a training facility for students enrolled in MCOE’s special education program.
[Learn More](https://www.mcoe.org/fs/pages/919)
# LATEST NEWS
[![A Parent Leadership Training Institute graduate shakes hands while receiving an award.]()](https://www.mcoe.org/superintendent/communications/news/posts/~board/news/post/parent-leadership-grad-26)
[Merced County Office of Education Celebrates Parent Leadership Training Institute Graduates](https://www.mcoe.org/superintendent/communications/news/posts/~board/news/post/parent-leadership-grad-26)
The Merced County Office of Education Early Education Department held ceremonies in Los Banos and Merced to celebrate nearly 50 graduates of the Parent Leadership Training Institute (PLTI).
[Read More about Merced County Office of Education Celebrates Parent Leadership Training Institute Graduates](https://www.mcoe.org/superintendent/communications/news/posts/~board/news/post/parent-leadership-grad-26)
[View All News](https://www.mcoe.org/fs/pages/419)
[![Top speller Akshara Thummala from Merced Scholars Charter School stands with judges Laura Andrews and Rishabh Saha]()](https://www.mcoe.org/superintendent/communications/news/posts/~board/news/post/scrippsspellingbee26)
[Merced Scholars Student Akshara Thummala wins Regional Scripps Spelling Bee](https://www.mcoe.org/superintendent/communications/news/posts/~board/news/post/scrippsspellingbee26)
March 31, 2026
[Read More about Merced Scholars Student Akshara Thummala wins Regional Scripps Spelling Bee](https://www.mcoe.org/superintendent/communications/news/posts/~board/news/post/scrippsspellingbee26)
[![A group students are gathered around a STEAM Fair educator who holding a frozen balloon.]()](https://www.mcoe.org/superintendent/communications/news/posts/~board/news/post/steamfair26)
[Winning Projects recognized at Merced County STEAM Fair Award Ceremony](https://www.mcoe.org/superintendent/communications/news/posts/~board/news/post/steamfair26)
March 6, 2026
[Read More about Winning Projects recognized at Merced County STEAM Fair Award Ceremony](https://www.mcoe.org/superintendent/communications/news/posts/~board/news/post/steamfair26)
[![Merced County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Steve Tietjen hands awards to two students.]()](https://www.mcoe.org/superintendent/communications/news/posts/~board/news/post/historyday-2026)
[Winning Projects Announced at Annual History Day Competition](https://www.mcoe.org/superintendent/communications/news/posts/~board/news/post/historyday-2026)
February 27, 2026
[Read More about Winning Projects Announced at Annual History Day Competition](https://www.mcoe.org/superintendent/communications/news/posts/~board/news/post/historyday-2026)
[![Students playing basketball in uniform in a gym setting]()](https://www.mcoe.org/superintendent/communications/news/posts/~board/news/post/john-sykes-basketball-tournament-2026)
[LBVCS hosts second annual John Sykes III Memorial Basketball Tournament](https://www.mcoe.org/superintendent/communications/news/posts/~board/news/post/john-sykes-basketball-tournament-2026)
February 12, 2026
[Read More about LBVCS hosts second annual John Sykes III Memorial Basketball Tournament](https://www.mcoe.org/superintendent/communications/news/posts/~board/news/post/john-sykes-basketball-tournament-2026)
[![A group of students from the Merced High academic decathlon stand on stage holding awards and smiling.]()](https://www.mcoe.org/superintendent/communications/news/posts/~board/news/post/merced-county-academic-decathlon-26)
[Merced High School Earns First Place in 2026 Merced County Academic Decathlon](https://www.mcoe.org/superintendent/communications/news/posts/~board/news/post/merced-county-academic-decathlon-26)
February 7, 2026
[Read More about Merced High School Earns First Place in 2026 Merced County Academic Decathlon](https://www.mcoe.org/superintendent/communications/news/posts/~board/news/post/merced-county-academic-decathlon-26)
[![Two individuals in protective gear look down at a welding tool.]()](https://www.mcoe.org/superintendent/communications/news/posts/~board/news/post/bright-spot-welding-trailer)
[Bright Spot: ROP Launches Mobile Welding Trailer](https://www.mcoe.org/superintendent/communications/news/posts/~board/news/post/bright-spot-welding-trailer)
February 5, 2026
[Read More about Bright Spot: ROP Launches Mobile Welding Trailer](https://www.mcoe.org/superintendent/communications/news/posts/~board/news/post/bright-spot-welding-trailer)
[![The image shows a brochure or magazine open, displaying various photographs and text related to a 2025 school year.nt.]()](https://www.mcoe.org/superintendent/communications/news/posts/~board/news/post/annual-report-2026)
[Annual Education Report Highlights Bright Spots Across the County](https://www.mcoe.org/superintendent/communications/news/posts/~board/news/post/annual-report-2026)
February 4, 2026
[Read More about Annual Education Report Highlights Bright Spots Across the County](https://www.mcoe.org/superintendent/communications/news/posts/~board/news/post/annual-report-2026)
[![Students on stage with their hands up smiling.]()](https://www.mcoe.org/superintendent/communications/news/posts/~board/news/post/merced-county-performing-arts-fest-2026)
[Students Countywide Celebrate Arts at Merced County Performing Arts Festival](https://www.mcoe.org/superintendent/communications/news/posts/~board/news/post/merced-county-performing-arts-fest-2026)
January 30, 2026
[Read More about Students Countywide Celebrate Arts at Merced County Performing Arts Festival](https://www.mcoe.org/superintendent/communications/news/posts/~board/news/post/merced-county-performing-arts-fest-2026)
[![Pairs of students sit at tables in an event hall.]()](https://www.mcoe.org/superintendent/communications/news/posts/~board/news/post/spellingbee2025)
[MCOE and MCSD Students Emerge as Top Spellers of the 2025 Merced County Spelling Bee](https://www.mcoe.org/superintendent/communications/news/posts/~board/news/post/spellingbee2025)
December 10, 2025
[Read More about MCOE and MCSD Students Emerge as Top Spellers of the 2025 Merced County Spelling Bee](https://www.mcoe.org/superintendent/communications/news/posts/~board/news/post/spellingbee2025)
[![A woman reading in an event room with people in the background.]()](https://www.mcoe.org/superintendent/communications/news/posts/~board/news/post/math-textbook-publisher-fair-2025)
[MCOE Math Textbook Publisher Fair Hosts More Than 100 Educators at Two-Day Event](https://www.mcoe.org/superintendent/communications/news/posts/~board/news/post/math-textbook-publisher-fair-2025)
December 4, 2025
[Read More about MCOE Math Textbook Publisher Fair Hosts More Than 100 Educators at Two-Day Event](https://www.mcoe.org/superintendent/communications/news/posts/~board/news/post/math-textbook-publisher-fair-2025)
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[Academic Pentathlon Super Quiz & Awards](https://www.mcoe.org/)
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Wed Apr 29
[Speech Festival Awards Ceremony](https://www.mcoe.org/)
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| Readable Markdown | ## The Role of the County Office of Education
The main function of a County Office of Education is to support local school districts by providing services, leadership and oversight.
## Virginia Smith Trust
The VST was born from the will of Merced native Virginia Smith. Since its inception in 1976, the trust has benefited nearly 3,700 eligible students through nearly \$6 million in scholarships.
## Camp Green Meadows
Located just outside of Yosemite National Park, the outdoor school combines science education with outdoor adventure, allowing students to explore and discover the natural world around them.
## Wired Café
A fully functional community cafe that offers internet access, light bites and coffee. The cafe also doubles as a training facility for students enrolled in MCOE’s special education program. |
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