Carson City School District

Safe Routes to School Names Winners for Survey

Posted on 12/30/2019

Congratulations to Yahir Herrera, third grader from Mark Twain Elementary School, and Adria Bass, a kindergartner from Bordewich Bray Elementary School. Both were awarded prizes for their parents’ participation in a survey designed to develop a School Safety Review Study.   READ MORE...

NJROTC Raises Over $3,000 for Angel Tree Project

Posted on 12/24/2019

The Carson High School Naval Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (NJROTC) program raised more than $3,000 for the local Angel Tree gift program. CHS NJROTC has raised money for the charity for the past three years.   READ MORE...

Lenox Hired as Director of Student Support Services

Posted on 12/23/2019

Christine Lenox, Ed.D., has been appointed as director of Student Support Services for the Carson City School District (CCSD). She will begin her role with the district after it is announced at the next school board meeting Jan. 14, 2020.   READ MORE...

Merry Christmas from Mr. Richard Stokes

Posted on 12/20/2019

The following editorial piece was prepared by Carson City School District Superintendent Richard Stokes. It was delivered electronically to all educators and employees district-wide Thursday, Dec. 19, preceding the close of the first semester of school and the highly anticipated Christmas Break. Feel free to enjoy the splendor of his recent emotions and feelings regarding the holiday.   READ MORE...

Girls Cross Country Team Academic State Champions

Posted on 12/19/2019

The Carson High School Girls Cross Country Team was honored as the 2019 NIAA Academic State Champions at the close of the season, averaging the best GPA of all 4A schools in the state at a 3.96.  READ MORE...

Empire Elementary Hosts STEM Parent Night

Posted on 12/18/2019

Empire Elementary School hosted the second of four Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Parent Nights Tuesday, Dec. 17, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. More than 250 participants gathered last night to experience fun hands-on experiments and student-showcased STEM projects, which were taught throughout the last quarter of activities and learning.  READ MORE...

EVMS AVID 8 Students Read to Grade Schoolers

Posted on 12/17/2019

As part of the AVID 8 (Advancement Via Individual Determination), eight graders from Eagle Valley Middle School took time to read books to elementary students, kindergarten through second grade, at Fremont and Seeliger Elementary schools in Carson City, Friday, Dec. 6, 2019.   READ MORE...

GATE Nominations Start Jan. 6, 2020

Posted on 12/17/2019

GATE Nominations for Carson City School District’s GATE program start Jan. 6, 2020. Teachers as well as parents may nominate students for the GATE nomination process. Here is the list of upcoming dates for the nomination process:  READ MORE...

Posada Event to Increase Family Involvement

Posted on 12/13/2019

Administrators and educators at Carson City’s Mark Twain Elementary School will host Posada 2019, Tuesday, Dec. 17, from 5:30-8:30 p.m. The event, open to all Mark Twain Elementary students and families, is part of the Mark Twain Elementary's English Second Language (ESL) Department’s iCan Initiative designed to increase parent and family involvement for students and to help reinforce and extend learning taught during regular classroom instruction.  READ MORE...

Graduation Rates Increase for Fourth Year in a Row

Posted on 12/12/2019

For the fourth year in a row, Carson City School District’s high school students graduated at the highest rate ever at 86.79 percent for the Class of 2019, an increase of 6.48 percentage points since 2016 where it averaged 80.31 percent.  READ MORE...

CHS’s Bella Kordonowy Signs with Nevada for Softball

Posted on 12/10/2019

Carson High School Senior Bella Kordonowy, 18, signed with the University of Nevada for Softball earlier this morning during her lunch break in the school’s Morse Burley Gym. Friends and family gathered in support for the highly recruited student athlete. Topping the list of those present included her mother and father, Colleen and Jerrad Kordonowy.  READ MORE...

School District and Trustees Haul in Awards at NASB

Posted on 12/09/2019

The Carson City School District was a point of highlight at the Nevada Association of School Boards (NASB) Annual Conference in Reno, the weekend prior to Thanksgiving. The school district and trustees hauled in nearly a quarter of all the awards (4 out of 19) among the 17 districts statewide. Additionally, two Carson City School Board trustees were recognized for their service and achievements in their roles as NASB elected officers.   READ MORE...

Vegas Golden Knights to Host Hockey Clinics

Posted on 12/05/2019

Carson City School District is pleased to announce the Vegas Golden Knights hockey team will host youth hockey clinics at two schools Friday, Dec. 13, 2019. The first clinic will be held at Bordewich Bray Elementary School from 8:45 to 10:15 a.m. Later that day, the hockey team will host a clinic at Carson Middle School from 12:00 noon to 1:40 p.m.  READ MORE...

Volunteer Needed for Family Life Committee

Posted on 11/22/2019

The Carson City School District is seeking one (1) more application from a parent to serve as a member on the district’s Family Life Committee. An initial request for four (4) applications was made a month ago in October, and the district was able to appoint three (3) new members of the committee; however, the school district is still needing to fill one more seat.   READ MORE...

Dolan Auto Group Donates $5,000 to Fremont’s CLS Class

Posted on 11/19/2019

The Carson City School District would like to share special thanks to Dolan Auto Group for donating $5,000 to Fremont Elementary School’s Comprehensive Life Skills (CLS) class. The money was awarded as part of a community benefit program the dealership hosts each year.  READ MORE...

Kailee Luschar Signs with Arizona State University for Softball

Posted on 11/15/2019

Carson High School Senior Kailee Luschar, 17, signed with Arizona State University for Softball earlier this morning during her lunch break in the school’s Morse Burley Gym. Friends and family gathered in support for the highly recruited student athlete.  READ MORE...

Community to Weigh in on Strategic Plan

Posted on 11/15/2019

The Carson City School District is needing local community members to attend the quarterly Community PLC (Professional Learning Community) meeting tomorrow night, Wednesday, November 20, 6 p.m., inside the Carson High School Library.   READ MORE...

Schools Salute Veterans with Events and Displays

Posted on 11/07/2019

Carson City students are recognizing and honoring military men and women this week with Veteran’s Day displays and events. Veterans from all branches of military service, as well as families of students, have been encouraged to attend events today, tomorrow and Tuesday.   READ MORE...

Classroom-space Expansion Meeting for EVMS

Posted on 11/06/2019

The Carson City School District will host an exploratory meeting to present classroom-space expansion plans for Eagle Valley Middle School (EVMS). The presentation will address anticipated long-term growth of the district and the need to find solutions for a growing school enrollment.   READ MORE...

Fundraiser Helps Build New Clean Drinking Water Wells

Posted on 11/05/2019

The two-week long Apex Leadership Company training and fundraiser at Fritsch Elementary School not only provided a focused leadership and fitness curriculum that culminated in a school-wide fun run and obstacle course, but it also helped gross nearly $20,000 that benefited the school by more than $10,000 for specialist programs including playground equipment, musical instruments and technology.  READ MORE...

Empire Wins $5,000 Rotary Grant for STEM

Posted on 11/04/2019

The Carson City School District, on behalf of the Rotary Club of Carson City, is pleased to announce Empire Elementary School as the winner of a $5,000 Grant to hold four (4) STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Parent Nights at their school.  READ MORE...

Governor Sisolak Took Time to Read to 1st Graders

Posted on 10/29/2019

Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak and First Lady Kathy took some time to visit and read to first grade students at Empire Elementary School in Carson City Tuesday afternoon.   READ MORE...

Student Art Exhibit at Day of the Dead Event

Posted on 10/28/2019

The Nevada State Museum will host a Day of the Dead Celebration this weekend from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 1, and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2. As part of the event and celebration, Carson High School ceramics students from Ms. Alisa Kuniya’s class and third graders from Bordewich Bray Elementary School will exhibit Dia De Los Muertos masks and alters.  READ MORE...

Nicolas Jacques Scores a $25,000 Milken Educator Award

Posted on 10/24/2019

Carson Middle School's Music Teacher Nicolas Jacques received the surprise of a lifetime with an unrestricted $25,000 Milken Educator Award. Presented at an all-school assembly, Milken Family Foundation Chairman and Co-Founder Lowell Milken, Governor Steve Sisolak and Jhone Ebert, Superintendent of Public Instruction, recognized the exceptional work of Jacques as an educator and model for the state and nation.   READ MORE...

Virginia Company Targets Local Businesses in Scam

Posted on 10/22/2019

A Virginia company is contacting local businesses in Carson City asking for “sponsorships” for materials to benefit Carson High School. However, according to Carson City School District, this company has no real affiliation with the school nor the district.  READ MORE...

Students Explore Career Options in STEM

Posted on 10/17/2019

In partnership with Envirolution, a nonprofit organization dedicated to inspiring and empowering the next generation of leaders and workers to drive the growth of a sustainable economy, students in the Carson City School District will have the opportunity to charge their minds and connect career options by exploring STEM and sustainability programs with local businesses, including Tesla.   READ MORE...

Parent Volunteers Needed for Family Life Committee

Posted on 10/14/2019

The Carson City School District is seeking four (4) applications from parents to serve as board members on the district’s Family Life Committee. Appointment as a member of the committee shall be for an initial term of three years.  READ MORE...

CHS Student Creates Winning Logo Design

Posted on 10/10/2019

The Nevada Department of Education and the Regional Professional Development Programs presented Makayla Mueller, a junior at Carson High School (CHS), with an award for designing the logo for the 2020 Computer Science Summits.   READ MORE...

27th Annual Pumpkin Patch at Seeliger

Posted on 10/07/2019

Seeliger Elementary School in Carson City will host its 27th annual Pumpkin Patch this Saturday, Oct. 12. The Pumpkin patch runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the school, located at 2800 Saliman Road in Carson City.   READ MORE...

Vradenburg Only Teacher from Nevada in Empathy Program

Posted on 10/02/2019

Fifth-grade Teacher Steven Vradenburg at Fremont Elementary School in Carson City was recently offered and selected, one of only 40 teachers in the country and the only teacher from the state of Nevada, to participate in a nationwide fellowship program from Empatico.   READ MORE...

Safety Study to Improve Pedestrian Safety

Posted on 09/30/2019

Beginning October 1, parents, families and teachers may see drones flying above and around their schools during morning student drop-off or afternoon pick-up. The Carson City School District is working with Carson City government officials to conduct a safety review study designed to improve bicycle and pedestrian safety in school zones.  READ MORE...

New Coats Sought for Needy Students

Posted on 09/27/2019

The McKinney-Vento Students in Transition Program in Carson City is seeking donations of new (not used) coats and jackets for students in transition. Students in Transition are those individuals who lack a fixed, regular and adequate nighttime residence.  READ MORE...

State Superintendent's Statewide Listening Tour

Posted on 09/24/2019

The Nevada Department of Education (NDE) State Superintendent Jhone Ebert and several of her staff members continued a statewide listening tour today in Carson City.  READ MORE...

Middle Schools Receive Grants for STEM Programs

Posted on 09/23/2019

Students and teachers at the two middle schools in Carson City (Carson Middle and Eagle Valley Middle Schools) now have access to a curricular program that will give students an advantage in their education and future careers.  READ MORE...

Meeting to Focus on 1600 Snyder Property

Posted on 09/19/2019

The Carson City School District’s quarterly Community PLC (Professional Learning Community) meeting scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 25, 6 p.m., will offer a report from the Citizen Committee for 1600 Snyder.  READ MORE...

Seventy Percent of Schools Increase Star Ratings

Posted on 09/18/2019

Seventy percent of the schools in Carson City showed improvements in the latest Star Ratings report, according to the Nevada Department of Education State. With Sunday’s release of the Nevada School Performance Framework (NSPF), 7 of the 10 schools within the Carson City School District improved enough to earn a higher star ranking.  READ MORE...

Rachel Croft named ASCD Emerging Leader

Posted on 09/16/2019

Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD) is pleased to announce it has selected Rachel Croft, fourth grade teacher at Bordewich Bray Elementary School in the Carson City School District, as a 2019 Emerging Leader.   READ MORE...

Ribbon Cutting and Fall Festival

Posted on 09/13/2019

Fremont Elementary and local dignitaries hosted a Ribbon Cutting ceremony Friday, Sept. 13, to celebrate the newly added classrooms and square footage completed from construction over the summer.   READ MORE...

‘Barbie Bungee’ Stretches Student Minds

Posted on 09/10/2019

As Empire Elementary School works towards becoming more STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Math) focused, all the students in grades K-5 participated in a school-wide project this afternoon called "Barbie Bungee." The project was designed to allow students to stretch their minds and explore their engineering savvy by applying it first-hand through an outdoor bungee-jump…err…test.   READ MORE...

School Safety Grant Brings 2 Additional SROs

Posted on 09/09/2019

In support of the recommendations from the Federal Commission on School Safety's (FCSS) final report, the Carson City School District is pleased to announce the Nevada Department of Education has awarded $1.15 Million in grant funding for school safety.   READ MORE...

Open House, Open Hearts

Posted on 09/03/2019

This Monday, Sept. 9, Carson High School will open their doors for the third annual “Open House, Open Hearts” Back-to-School event. The community event starting at 4:30 p.m. will focus on building bridges to local services for teens and their families, increasing guardian engagement at Carson High School and celebrating the community, creativity and diverse talents of Carson City.  READ MORE...

Two New Playground Murals at Empire Elementary

Posted on 08/30/2019

Two new murals at Empire Elementary School completed by artists Bryce Chisholm and Bill Louis, celebrated completion with a ribbon-cutting Friday, August 30. The ceremony was hosted by Carson City School District officials and the Carson City Department of Arts and Culture.  READ MORE...

Teacher and Students Honor Bow Tie Day

Posted on 08/27/2019

Each day, while many parents are packing lunches for their school children, Mr. Patrick Turner, third grade teacher at Bordewich Bray Elementary School in Carson City, finishes tying things up neatly in a bow…more specifically, his bow tie.   READ MORE...

First Week Back-to-School

Posted on 08/26/2019

Apprehensive students throughout the Carson City School District began the 2019-2020 school year with reassuring and motivational school assemblies, meet-and-greets and back-to-school nights.   READ MORE...

New Principals and Administrators

Posted on 08/12/2019

The Carson City School District (CCSD) is pleased to announce the appointment of seven new principals and district administrators for the 2019-2020 school year.   READ MORE...

Back-to-School Meet and Greets

Posted on 08/07/2019

With the first day of school fast approaching, August 19, Carson City School District wants all students and parents to be aware of some important back-to-school information, event dates and the electronics policy at Carson High School effective this year. Please click here for the school district’s full list of Meet & Greet and Open House Information.  READ MORE...

Construction Update & Campus Improvements

Posted on 07/10/2019

The Carson City School District is pleased to announce campus improvements at three schools including Pioneer High, Fremont Elementary and Mark Twain Elementary schools. The new construction will add 10,700-square-feet at Pioneer, 12,288-square-feet at Fremont and 13,358-square-feet at Mark Twain respectively. All construction either has been completed or is scheduled to be completed by mid-August 2019.  READ MORE...

Feuling Earns Certification for Fiscal Credibility

Posted on 07/01/2019

The Association of School Business Officials International (ASBO) is pleased to announce Andrew Feuling, SFO, director of fiscal services for the Carson City School District, has earned the Certified Administrator of School Finance and Operations (SFO). School business professionals who earn the SFO certification have proven that they have the required knowledge, expertise and fiscal credibility to lead their school district and effectively manage the district’s finances. Feuling is the only SFO in the state of Nevada.  READ MORE...

School District Recognized for Safety Efforts

Posted on 06/26/2019

Carson City School District’s Risk Manager Ann Cyr was recognized during the school board meeting last night for her safety efforts throughout the district. Alan Kalt, chief financial officer from Nevada Public Agency Insurance Pool and Public Agency Compensation Trust (POOL/PACT), presented the district a Loss Control Excellence Award with a plaque and a check in the amount of $3,500 for the continued safety effort.  READ MORE...

Free School-required Vaccinations

Posted on 06/25/2019

Carson City Health and Human Services (CCHHS) is working with the Carson City School District to offer qualifying children all school-required vaccinations free of charge this Thursday from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 to 4:30 p.m. at their clinic at 900 E. Long Street in Carson City, 775-887-2195.  READ MORE...

101 Dalmatians Wags into the Brewery Arts Center Friday

Posted on 06/18/2019

Paws what you’re doing and mark your calendar for Friday, June 21, 5:00 and 6:30 p.m. at the Brewery Arts Center. Students with the Carson City School District, in partnership with the Wild Horse Children’s Theater, will debut their Summer Theater Camp’s adaptation of Disney’s 101 Dalmatians, Kids. Admission to the play is free of charge; however, donations will be accepted.   READ MORE...

NJROTC Ranks in Top 11 in the Nation

Posted on 06/17/2019

At the close of the school year, the Carson High School NJROTC program was pleased to announce they earned a Distinguished Unit award with Academic Honors. This was the second year in a row the unit has received the recognition.   READ MORE...

QRIS Results

Posted on 06/12/2019

Pre-Kindergarten programs in the Carson City School District are celebrating rewarding results from the latest Quality Rating and Improvement Systems (QRIS) scores. Fremont Elementary earned a 3-star rating; Mark Twain Elementary, Bordewich Bray Elementary and Student Support Services all earned a 4-star rating, and Empire Elementary earned a 5-star rating.   READ MORE...

Video Slideshow of the 2018-2019 School Year

Posted on 06/05/2019

It has been another great year. Let's take a moment to reflect on all of our experiences. Thanks for the memories! You've make an impression on our hearts.  READ MORE...

Monarch Waystation Habitat at Empire

Posted on 06/05/2019

Fifth-grade students at Empire Elementary School in Carson City learned about the decline in monarch butterflies due to development and use of pesticides. Through their studies of the impact on milkweed and nectar sources, which are a vital part of the monarch habitat, the students wanted to help with conservation efforts.   READ MORE...

45 CHS Seniors Earn National Workplace Readiness Certificates

Posted on 05/30/2019

Forty-five Carson High School (CHS) seniors have earned the nationally recognized National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC). The assessment is designed to measure students’ career readiness as they prepare to enter the workforce by assessing their abilities in three core areas: applied mathematics, locating information and reading for information. Students’ performance in these areas is meant to demonstrate their abilities to potential employers through the use of standardized, quantitative metrics. There are four certification levels: Platinum, Gold, Silver and Bronze.   READ MORE...

School District Employees Honored for their Dedication to Education

Posted on 05/29/2019

Thirty-two employees who have worked a collective 671 years with the Carson City School District will retire this year. The retirees were recognized at the school board meeting Tuesday, May 28.   READ MORE...

The Most National Merit, Presidential Scholars to sign with UNR

Posted on 05/23/2019

The Carson City School District is pleased to announce, of any high school, Carson High School (CHS) retains the most National Merit and Presidential Scholars committing to the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR). Fourteen CHS seniors pledged to continue their education with the university during the Nevada Scholars Signing Day, held in the CHS library Wednesday, May 22.   READ MORE...

Nutrition Program Updates for 2019-2020

Posted on 05/22/2019

The Carson City School District’s Nutrition Department will work over the summer to implement a new point-of-service system and online nutrition program portal. The current online payment method goes through My Payments Plus, but starting this fall, all food related payments will be through the Titan Family Portal.  READ MORE...

34 EDU 110 Students Honored as Future Educators

Posted on 05/20/2019

Thirty-four juniors and seniors from Carson High School (CHS) were honored at Nevada Governor’s Mansion last Tuesday evening for their efforts in a university level introductory education course. In partnership with the College of Education at the University of Nevada – Reno, CHS offers the EDU 110 course for students interested in pursuing a teaching career.   READ MORE...

Prominence Health to Introduce New Care Center

Posted on 05/17/2019

A Grand Opening celebration of the Prominence Care Center — Carson City, presented by Prominence Health Plan, is scheduled for Wednesday, May 22, at 4 p.m., 180 E Winnie Lane, Carson City. Dr. Bernard Farzin, Chief Medical Officer for Prominence Health Plan, will officiate a ribbon cutting ceremony with opening remarks by Carson City Mayor Bob Crowell.   READ MORE...

Schools help Pre-schoolers Gear Up for Kindergarten

Posted on 05/16/2019

Elementary schools in the Carson City School District will host individual school site welcome events for all transitioning preschoolers and incoming kindergarteners. The events are designed for students and parents to tour their new school, meet teachers and administrators and build on the fun and excitement about going to school.   READ MORE...

22 Recognized with Distinguished Student Awards

Posted on 05/15/2019

The Carson City School District took time at the School Board meeting last night to recognize 22 students with the “Distinguished Student Award.” The student winners were selected by administrators and recognized in pairs from their respective schools as having specific qualities, skills and characteristics that distinguished them.   READ MORE...

School District to Host Community Sustainability Night

Posted on 05/13/2019

Carson City School District is hosting a Community Sustainability Night Thursday, May 16, 5-7 p.m., at Empire Elementary School, 1260 Monte Rosa. Families and members of the community are invited to come celebrate initiatives and partnerships for sustainable practices.   READ MORE...

Granados Signs with Jamestown for Track

Posted on 05/09/2019

Carson High School (CHS) senior sprinter and long jumper Ben Granados signed his letter of intent this morning to run Track and Field for the University of Jamestown in Jamestown, North Dakota. He was supported by his father and mother Emiliano and Rhaechul and two sisters Abby and Izzy Granados. Teammates and coaches gathered outside the Track Shack at Carson High School for the celebratory occasion.  READ MORE...

Music Ensembles Win Big in So. Calif.

Posted on 05/09/2019

The Carson High School (CHS) Wind Ensemble and Midnight Blues Jazz Ensemble performed in southern California taking home numerous awards at last weekend’s Music in the Parks Festival. The Festival took place at the Performing Arts Center of Baldwin Park and ended with an awards ceremony at the Universal Studios CityWalk in Universal City, Calf. The music teams competed among many other schools from multiple states.  READ MORE...

CHS Senior Named U.S. Presidential Scholar

Posted on 05/08/2019

Carson High School’s (CHS) Crystal Giselle Vargas is one of three Nevada students, among the 161 high school seniors nationwide, to be named as U.S. Presidential Scholars. the U.S. Department of Education announced today. She was named a U.S. Presidential Scholar in Career and Technical Education. Vargas and three other CHS students were picked last December as Presidential Scholars candidates representing Carson High.  READ MORE...

Charles Mann 1 of 5 Chosen as National Spotlight

Posted on 05/06/2019

The National Association of Agriculture Educators is hosting a “National Teach Ag” campaign to encourage school-based agriculture programs and address the national demand for agriculture teachers. Mr. Charles Mann, Agriculture Science teacher at Carson High School (CHS), was 1 of 5 teachers chosen to be featured as a national spotlight.   READ MORE...

Artist in Residence at Fritsch Elementary School

Posted on 05/01/2019

For more than 7 years, students at Fritsch Elementary School have been provided opportunities to elaborate and expound upon their artistic abilities. With the assistance of the school’s Parent Teacher Association (PTA) the Artist in Residence program has brought in local artists from the community to teach students a variety of art mediums in classes.  READ MORE...

Final Strategic Plan Meeting of School Year

Posted on 04/30/2019

The Carson City School District’s quarterly Community PLC (Professional Learning Community) meeting, Wednesday, May 1, 6 p.m., will offer reports from each of the breakout committees. The meeting, held inside the Carson High School Library, will be the final meeting of the 2018-2019 school year.   READ MORE...

Bicycle Event to Benefit Carson City Schools Foundation

Posted on 04/29/2019

Set for Saturday, May 4, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon, at Fritsch Elementary School, the Bicycle Fun & Safety Day will benefit the Carson City Schools Foundation. Sponsored by Carson Tahoe Health (CTH) and hosted by the Carson City School District, the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT), Safe Routes to School, local bike clubs and shops, the inaugural event will serve as a proving ground to acquaint experienced and less experienced bike riders with their eco-friendly transport mechanisms.  READ MORE...

CMS Students Donate to Foster Children

Posted on 04/25/2019

Seventh-grade science students from Ashley Killeen’s class at Carson Middle School in Carson City completed a donation drive today that benefits foster children in rural Nevada. Representatives from the Nevada Division of Child and Family Services (DCFS) including Ross Armstrong, administrator, and Lori Nichols, a licensed social worker and recruiter, were there to accept the items.  READ MORE...

District Honors Educators and Employees of the Year

Posted on 04/24/2019

Nicolas Jacques, music teacher at Carson Middle School, was honored last night as the Carson City School District’s Educator of the Year. Additionally, James “Jim” Pike, special needs school bus driver for transportation, was recognized as the Education Support Professional (ESP) Employee of the Year for the district. During the school board meeting and annual event, the Carson City School District also recognized Vicki Thomas, LPN, school nurse at Empire Elementary School, was honored as Health Professional of the Year, and Tasha Fuson, principal at Carson High School, was named Administrator of the Year.  READ MORE...

Program Provides Shoes for Students in Transition

Posted on 04/23/2019

Carson City School District’s McKinney-Vento Students in Transition ‘Step Into Spring’ program will provide 275 pairs of new shoes to pre-kindergarten through 12th-grade students in transition. Students in Transition are those individuals who lack a fixed, regular and adequate nighttime residence.  READ MORE...

Color Fun Run Saturday, April 27

Posted on 04/22/2019

The students of Mark Twain Elementary School will host their fourth annual community-wide “My School Color Run” Saturday, April 27, 10 a.m. to 12 noon at Mills Park in Carson City. Check in begins at 8:30 a.m. for registered runners. The untimed two-mile walk, jog or run event is a Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) fundraiser for the school. It is designed for all ages and is for all fitness abilities.  READ MORE...

High Schoolers Learn Science of Hot Air Ballooning

Posted on 04/18/2019

Science students from Mr. Michael Reynolds class at Carson High School (CHS) will have an elevating opportunity to go Up Up and Away…well, err…tethered, Tuesday morning, April 23. Karalyn Mumm, owner and commercial pilot of the balloon “Citrus in the Sky,” will provide tethered hot air balloon rides on the front lawn at the high school.  READ MORE...

EVMS Student 1 of 3 Winners in Nation

Posted on 04/16/2019

Project Tomorrow, a national education nonprofit group based in Irvine, Calif. hosted a nationwide challenge “Speak Up” to all students, grades K-12, where they submitted viewpoints about key educational issues, particularly concerning digital learning and the use of technology to support future ready schools. Last Friday, April 12, the organization announced through their blog the first-round winners of the 2018-19 Speak Up Challenge. Among the three winners was 7th grader Anakin Guzzetta from Eagle Valley Middle School (EVMS) in Carson City is the first to be announced.  READ MORE...

Bike Event Commemorates Star Wars Day

Posted on 04/15/2019

Set for Saturday, May 4, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon, at Fritsch Elementary School, the Bicycle Fun & Safety Day will benefit the Carson City Schools Foundation. Hosted by the Carson City School District, the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT), Safe Routes to School, local bike clubs and shops, the inaugural event will serve as a proving ground to acquaint experienced and less experienced bike riders with their eco-friendly transport mechanisms.  READ MORE...

Terry Kerns speaks to 600 Freshmen

Posted on 04/11/2019

Terry Kerns, substance abuse and law enforcement coordinator with the Nevada Office of the Attorney General, spoke at Carson High School this morning to more than 300 freshmen about the opioid crisis facing Nevada and the science of addiction. She also discussed the laws that are being passed in the state to help and protect against this deadly habit, how to bring awareness to the opioid crisis and hopefully prevent students getting caught up in the addiction cycle. She will offer the same presentation again tomorrow to the remaining 300 freshmen on the same topics.  READ MORE...

Carson High Teachers and Staff Receive $10,000 to Pay It Forward

Posted on 04/09/2019

Carson High School teachers and support staff were surprised this morning at their regularly scheduled 7 a.m. faculty meeting in the library before classes began. A total of $10,000, parceled out in individual envelopes containing $50 bills, sat neatly organized on a table across the room. Every teacher, custodian, kitchen worker, counselor, para pro and faculty member was given $50 to “Pay It Forward.”   READ MORE...

HOSA Students Compete in State

Posted on 03/27/2019

A total of 93 Career and Technical Education (CTE) HOSA (Future Health Professionals) students competed in the Nevada State Leadership Conference held at the Rio in Las Vegas, Nev. March 18-20. There were a total of 74 students from Carson High School (CHS), 6 from Pioneer High School (PHS) and 13 from Carson Middle School (CMS). More than 1,000 students from across the state of Nevada competed in more than 40 medical competition events.  READ MORE...

No Make Up Day Required for Snow Day

Posted on 03/26/2019

With the end of the school year drawing nigh, the Carson City School District (CCSD) is pleased to announce it meets or exceeds the minimum number of minutes taught per day, and in turn, students will not be required to make up the one day lost due to a weather-related school cancellation. The last day of school for CCSD students will remain Wednesday, June 5, 2019  READ MORE...

Looking to B Sharp Again This Year

Posted on 03/19/2019

Carson High School is set to host two admission-free music events that will not only ‘B Sharp’ but also showcase student talent and refined skill. “Music programs within the Carson City School District carry a time-honored tradition, and Band-O-Rama and Choirpalooza are the pinnacle of effort and training our students have invested throughout the school year” said Kelly Ehrenfeuchter, music director at Empire Elementary School.  READ MORE...

Backpacks for Homeless Students

Posted on 03/18/2019

In a collaborative effort with the Carson City School District, the Nevada Department of Education will divide and pack more than 600 backpacks and books for the education of homeless children and youth across Nevada. The backpacks will be filled with school supplies and hygiene items, 3-ring binders and an assortment of books (4 different titles).   READ MORE...

Schoolchildren in Carson City to Celebrate Nevada Moves Day

Posted on 03/18/2019

Photographers and representatives from the news media are invited next Wednesday, March 20, to various Nevada Moves Day events. Schoolchildren joined by parents, teachers and administrators will take part in organized walks to promote walking or bicycling to school.  READ MORE...

Students and Staff to Unplug

Posted on 03/14/2019

Next week, March 19 – 22, Carson High School (CHS) will encourage students and staff to disconnect from technology to better reconnect with each other as part of CHS’s Second Annual Carson Unplugged, sponsored by the Social Emotional Learning (SEL) committee.  READ MORE...

CHS Teacher Chosen as 2019 ACT K-12 Champion

Posted on 03/12/2019

The ACT College and Career Readiness Campaign has chosen Carson High School Health Teacher Erin Been as its 2019 ACT K-12 Champion for Nevada in recognition of her work to enhance student performance on the ACT. She represents the Northwest Division which includes Alaska, Colorado, Idaho, Kansas, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington and Wyoming.  READ MORE...

Volunteers Needed to Judge Senior Projects

Posted on 03/11/2019

As the district works on aligning workforce preparedness efforts under the Work-Based Learning (WBL) umbrella, community partners will have more opportunities to share information with students including career exploration, preparation and training. The Carson City School District is in need of business partners representing a variety of industries to volunteer in a number of upcoming events or activities. Among volunteers needed are those who expose students to an assortment of careers and jobs available in our area.   READ MORE...

Guest-readers During Reading Week

Posted on 03/06/2019

Grade-schoolers at Fremont Elementary School in Carson City temporarily experienced a reprieve from their day-to-day academic endeavors last week when several community partners and local dignitaries visited classrooms to read to students. The effort was organized by a committee of teachers who came together to create several fun and engaging events to encourage students to gain, increase and appreciate their love for reading.   READ MORE...

Kindergarten Registration Begins March 4

Posted on 02/28/2019

The Carson City School District (CCSD) is asking parents to mark their calendars for Monday, March 4, to begin registering children who will be 5-years-old by Sept. 30, 2019, and eligible for Kindergarten for the coming 2019-2020 school year.   READ MORE...

CHS Robotics Team Wins State Championship

Posted on 02/27/2019

Putting an exclamation point on the best season yet, the Carson High School robotics team, Cyber Mafia, was crowned state champions at the Nevada State FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) Championship held in Las Vegas Saturday, Feb. 9.   READ MORE...

Digital Learning at Legislator

Posted on 02/26/2019

In celebration of National Digital Learning Day Thursday, Feb. 28, state officials at the Nevada Legislature will recognize and introduce students from Carson Middle School (CMS) and Eagle Valley Middle School (EVMS) at 11:00 a.m. on the Senate floor and 11:30 a.m. on the Assembly floor for their efforts in infusing technology as part of their daily educational experience.  READ MORE...

Schools Strategic Plan Meeting to Focus on Sustainability

Posted on 02/25/2019

The Carson City School District’s quarterly Community PLC (Professional Learning Community) meeting, Wednesday, Feb. 27, 6 p.m., will focus on sustainable practices. The meeting, held inside the Carson High School Library, will be the first part of a 1.5-day Executive Sustainability Summit.  READ MORE...

Screenagers Documentary

Posted on 02/21/2019

With the sponsored support of Carson Tahoe Health, the Carson City School District will host two evening showings of the 60-minute documentary titled SCREENAGERS Thursday, Feb. 28, at the recently remodeled Bob Boldrick Theatre in the Carson City Community Center. The two showings, beginning at 5:30 and 7:00 p.m., will be free and open to the public. Parents are encouraged to bring their children.  READ MORE...

Scholastic Art Award Winners

Posted on 02/19/2019

The Nevada Museum of Art announced the 2019 Scholastic Art Award Winners, and on the list were a senior and junior from Carson High and one seventh-grader from Carson Middle School. Emily Richardson, 17-years-old, Sarah Woods, 17-years-old, Keira Serpa, 13-years-old, were all recognized as Gold Key winners  READ MORE...

Sheriff's Academy Offers Student-centered Approach

Posted on 02/13/2019

Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong and the sheriff's office are paving the way for work-based learning experiences for 22 local high school students through a 10-week law enforcement academy as part of senior project graduation requirements.  READ MORE...

Lego League Honors Two CHS Students

Posted on 02/11/2019

FIRST® LEGO® League held its Northern Nevada Championship at the University of Nevada, Reno Saturday, January 26th, and two Carson High School students were honored for their service to the program.  READ MORE...

Gov. Sisolak Celebrates CTE Month

Posted on 02/05/2019

Students and educators at Carson High School will celebrate national Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month in an invitation-only event with a special visit from Nevada State Governor Steve Sisolak, Thursday, Feb. 7, at 8:45 a.m. in Senator Square at Carson High School. Event seating begins at 8:30 a.m. with the Governor’s address at 8:45 a.m.  READ MORE...

Schools Closed Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2019

Posted on 02/04/2019

All Schools in Carson City will be closed for the entire day Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2019, due to winter related conditions. All employees, students and teachers should remain home. No student activities or programs will occur. This includes afterschool programs, practices, performances and contests including interscholastic athletic events. No school services such as transportation, nutrition or student health will be provided.  READ MORE...

#SaveTheKids Parent Night and School Assemblies

Posted on 02/04/2019

A group of concerned parents in Carson City, supported by community partners including the Carson City School District, have organized a series of meetings and assemblies for parents and students to learn more about how to deal with or what to do about screen time and the negative effects of social media.   READ MORE...

Parent and Family Survey

Posted on 01/31/2019

The Carson City School District is seeking parent and family feedback through an online 10-question survey. Available in English or Spanish, the survey may be completed using a desktop computer or mobile device.   READ MORE...

Three More Teachers Earn Certifications

Posted on 01/28/2019

The Carson City School District is pleased to announce three more teachers earned certification from the National Board of Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS). The NBPTS is widely considered to be the highest professional recognition for educators and includes a 5 percent pay increase in acknowledgement of accomplished teaching.  READ MORE...

Beglin and Pradere to Sign for D-1 Scholarships

Posted on 01/23/2019

Carson High School will host a Division 1 Signing Ceremony for two student athletes in the gym at 11 a.m. this Friday, January 25. Jill Beglin will be signing with St. Johns University for Golf and Abby Pradere will sign with the University of San Francisco for Track.  READ MORE...

Teacher Earns Sustainability Award

Posted on 01/22/2019

Carson City School District (CCSD) is pleased to announce Educator Kristina Britt, speech language pathologist at Bordewich Bray Elementary School, as a winner of GreenNevada’s (Growing Resources for Environmental Education in Nevada) 2019 Golden Pinecone Sustainability Award.  READ MORE...

Now Accepting Nominations for GATE

Posted on 01/17/2019

The Carson City School District is accepting nominations for inclusion in the Gifted and Academically Talented Education (GATE) program for the 2019-2020 school year.  READ MORE...

Foundation Awards Mini Grants

Posted on 01/15/2019

The Carson City School District, on behalf of the Carson City Schools Foundation, is pleased to announce the 10 winners of $200 mini-grants. The competitive process garnered dozens of applications from district educators. Due to growth in support, the foundation has plans and will be offering an additional 10 grants this spring.  READ MORE...

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Posted on 01/11/2019

Eagle Valley Middle School (EVMS) collected the most canned goods of any school in Carson City during the 2018 Canned Food Drive for Friends in Service Helping (FISH). Close behind EVMS were Bethlehem Lutheran and Carson Middle School in second and third place respectively.  READ MORE...

New Trustees and Leadership Roles

Posted on 01/10/2019

The Carson City School District welcomes two new school board trustees Lupe Ramirez and Richard Varner. Additionally, Stacie Wilke-McCulloch named president, Mike Walker named vice president and Don Carine named clerk.  READ MORE...