2020

Merry Christmas from Mr. Richard Stokes
Posted on 12/21/2020
On a cold Christmas Eve in 1914, German, French, and British Soldiers hunkered down in the muddy trenches that had become their home during World War I. Between those trenches was a war-torn expanse of ground that was simply referred to as “no-man’s land.”  READ MORE...
In-Person Learning to be Offered to 3rd to 6th Graders Beginning in January
Posted on 12/18/2020
During a special session last night, the Carson City School District School Board of Trustees voted unanimously to offer in-person, on-campus instruction for third to sixth graders, four days a week, Tuesdays through Fridays. The first official day of this more traditional education model will begin Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021. The district previously announced a return to 4-days-per-week, in-person learning for Pre-K to second grade students Oct. 20, 2020.   READ MORE...
Two Carson City Teachers Earn National Board Certification
Posted on 12/17/2020
The Carson City School District is celebrating two new National Board Certified Teachers (NBCT) from the National Board of Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS). The teachers to be recognized earning certification are Patricia Ababio, Graphic Arts teacher in the Career and Technical Education (CTE) program at Carson High School, and Rhonda Holloway, English teacher at Carson Middle School.  READ MORE...
Three CHS Students Awarded Rosemary Nebesky Memorial Scholarship
Posted on 12/15/2020
The Carson City School District and Carson High School (CHS) are pleased Jonah Toral, Nathan Parsons and Bita Jazani were awarded the fifth annual Rosemary Nebesky Memorial Scholarships by the Carson City Symphony Association this month.   READ MORE...
Carson High Senior Honored as Coca-Cola Scholar Semifinalist
Posted on 12/08/2020
The Carson City School District and Carson High School (CHS) are pleased to announce CHS Senior Cristian Garcia Perez has been named a Semifinalist for the 2021 class of the Coca-Cola Scholars Program, putting him in the running for one of the 150 college scholarships worth $20,000.  READ MORE...
CHS Librarian Awarded $5K Rotary Grant for Historical Document Project
Posted on 12/07/2020
The Carson City School District, on behalf of the Rotary Club of Carson City, is pleased to announce Carson High School’s Librarian Ananda Campbell as the winner of a $5,000 Grant to fund a historical documentation project titled The Story of Carson High School. Nearly a half dozen applications from teachers and teams of teachers were received for this competitive grant.  READ MORE...
View the Virtual Silver & Snowflake Festival Here
Posted on 12/04/2020
View Silver and Snowflake Festival Here.  READ MORE...
Carson High Senior Brandon Engels Signs to Bowl for Hastings College
Posted on 12/04/2020
Carson High School (CHS) is pleased to celebrate Senior Brandon Engels’ commitment to bowl for Hastings College, one of the top college bowling teams in the country. A small signing ceremony was hosted at Carson Lanes Wednesday, Dec. 2, where he signed his letter of intent with the Broncos Bowling team to continue his academic and bowling career with the small private college in in Hastings, Neb.   READ MORE...
Hydroponics Project Helps Students Enjoy ‘Fruits’ of their Labor
Posted on 12/03/2020
Students in grades K-5 at Empire Elementary School have been learning and working on hydroponics in their classrooms as well as remotely from home this past semester and are enjoying the fruits of their labor.  READ MORE...
Fifth Graders Set to Sing Virtually for Silver and Snowflake Festival
Posted on 12/02/2020
Fifth graders from all six public elementary schools as well as Carson Montessori and Saint Teresa’s will perform virtually as a unified holiday choir for the annual Silver and Snowflake Festival of Lights this Friday, Dec. 4, at 5 p.m.  READ MORE...
Nine Student Winners Announced for American Citizen Essay Contest
Posted on 11/23/2020
The Carson City School District’s Board of Trustees is pleased to announce nine student winners of the 19th Annual American Citizen Essay Contest. Each winner will be recognized at the school board meeting Tuesday, Nov. 24, and will received the following cash prizes: First Place: $80, Second Place: $30 and Third Place: $15.   READ MORE...
Happy Thanksgiving from Mr. Richard Stokes
Posted on 11/20/2020
Reminder: In observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday, there is no school all next week (Nov. 23-27) in the Carson City School District. Dear Friends: I'm not sure what got me thinking about cranberries. After all, cranberries are not a food item you purchase and use regularly. However, during the holidays, the lowly cranberry occupies a place of honor on my Thanksgiving menu...  READ MORE...
Foundation Awards Various Grants to Support Students and Educators
Posted on 11/19/2020
The Carson City School District, on behalf of the Carson City Schools Foundation (CCSF), is pleased to announce mini and department grant winners for Fall 2020. Each semester, CCSF gives back to educators and students alike. This last semester, the foundation awarded $200 mini-grants as well as up to $2,000 grants for a department, school or grade-level project(s).  READ MORE...
Carson City School District Seeks to Fill Openings for Pre-K Students
Posted on 11/16/2020
The Carson City School District still has space available for early learners under the age of 5. Even though the academic school year is well underway, the pre-kindergarten program is still open for families who qualify under the federal household income guidelines.  READ MORE...
Five Carson High Student Athletes Sign for Division 1 Scholarships
Posted on 11/12/2020
Carson High School is pleased to announce five student athletes will carry their academic and athletic talents on to the next level in various Division 1 Scholarship signing ceremonies.  READ MORE...
Mr. Garcia-Mendez 1 of 2 Honored for National Recognition
Posted on 11/10/2020
Mr. Victor Garcia-Mendez, an English Second Language paraprofessional at Mark Twain Elementary School in Carson City, was one of only two school employees nominated by Governor Steve Sisolak to represent Nevada in the national selection process for the Recognizing Inspirational School Employees (RISE) Award. Each state was invited to nominate up to two outstanding employees for selection of a national honoree by the U.S. Department of Education.  READ MORE...
Cookie Dough Sales Raise $11,000 for Eagle Valley Middle School
Posted on 11/09/2020
Eagle Valley Middle School (EVMS) went ‘dough to dough’ in the Parent Teacher Organization’s (PTO) annual cookie dough fundraiser. In total, the gross sales were equivalent to more than $15,597. The school earned about 70% of total gross sales, bringing the net total to $11,034. A total of 888 units were sold.  READ MORE...
In-person Instruction to Resume at Mark Twain Elementary
Posted on 11/06/2020
The Carson City School District is pleased to announce Mark Twain Elementary School will resume in-person instruction with teachers and students beginning next week. Teachers and employees are expected to return Monday, Nov. 9, to conduct remote lessons, and students in specific grade levels and assigned cohorts are expected to return beginning Tuesday, Nov. 10, for in-person learning.   READ MORE...
School Trustee and Administrative Assistant Honored with NASB Awards
Posted on 11/05/2020
The Carson City School District is pleased to announce the most recent Nevada Association of School Boards (NASB) Award winners. Trustee Lupe Ramirez was honored as the 2020 NASB New School Board Member of the Year and Mrs. Renae Cortez was honored as the NASB 2020 Administrative Assistant of the Year.   READ MORE...
Two CHS Seniors Honored as Heisman Scholarship Finalists
Posted on 11/03/2020
The Carson City School District and Carson High School (CHS) are pleased to announce CHS Seniors Abby Golik and Kobe Morgan have been honored as School Winners in the 2020 Heisman High School Scholarship competition awarded by The Heisman Trophy Trust and Acceptance Insurance.  READ MORE...
Mark Twain Elementary School to Temporarily Go to Full-Remote Learning
Posted on 10/28/2020
Due to the number of employees and students who have been advised to isolate from confirmed cases of COVID-19 at Mark Twain Elementary School and out of an abundance of caution, the Carson City School District will temporarily transition the school and its students to full-remote learning until further notice.  READ MORE...
Third Grader Wins State Fire Prevention Poster Contest
Posted on 10/22/2020
The Carson City School District is pleased to announce Mr. Adrian Manzano, a third grade student at Empire Elementary School, as a winner of the State Fire Prevention & Awareness Poster Contest for his age category. Manzano was honored with his poster placed on billboards in the Elko, Reno/Sparks, Carson City and Las Vegas areas. Additionally, he received a plaque from the Nevada State Fire Marshal Division and recognition by the National Fire Protection Association.  READ MORE...
School District Launches COVID-19 Testing Program for Employees
Posted on 10/20/2020
The Carson City School District is pleased to announce it will offer free COVID-19 testing for all school employees in two drive-thru events. Information about the dates, times and location have already been provided to employees from school administrators. After the drive-thru events, school employees who become symptomatic at work may be tested by one of the school nurses.  READ MORE...
Ronald McDonald Care Mobile to Provide Affordable Kids Dental Care
Posted on 10/19/2020
The Ronald McDonald Care Mobile (RMCM), in partnership with Nevada Health Centers and Ronald McDonald House Charities, will offer oral healthcare to child (up to age 21) and also to pregnant women at three locations in Carson City next week.  READ MORE...
Bus Drivers, Nurses, Substitutes, Paraprofessionals, Nutrition and Custodial Workers Needed
Posted on 10/14/2020
The Carson City School District said one reason for the lack of candidates as of late is due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which has caused hardships on families where working from home has forced adjustments on career assignments as well as the challenges of remote learning where students are home more often.   READ MORE...
School Meal Program Extended Through Remainder of 20-21 School Year
Posted on 10/12/2020
The Carson City School District’s Nutrition Services is pleased to announce it has been approved for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) waiver to provide free lunch and breakfast for all children 18 and under through the remainder of the 2020-2021 school year (June 2021).  READ MORE...
In-Person Learning to be Offered for Students Pre-K to Second Grade
Posted on 10/07/2020
To start the second quarter of school, the Carson City School District is pleased to offer full, in-person, on-campus instruction for students Pre-k to second grade, four days a week, Tuesdays through Fridays. These students will no longer function within a cohort group. The first official day of this more traditional education model will begin Tuesday, Oct. 20.  READ MORE...
Free Aluminum Water Bottles Provided to Students
Posted on 09/30/2020
The Carson City School District’s Nutrition Services is pleased to announce, with the assistance of Chartwells, their new food service management company, they will provide free aluminum water bottles to all students in the district.  READ MORE...
Rotary Donates 800+ Air Purifiers to Teachers
Posted on 09/29/2020
More than 800 air purifiers were distributed to all teachers and staff members of the Carson City School District. The money and donation was funded from an anonymous donor from the Rotary Club of Carson City.  READ MORE...
District Provides COVID-19 Data Online
Posted on 09/23/2020
The Carson City School District announced it will now provide weekly updates on the number of active COVID-19 cases on the district’s website. Those interested in seeing a snapshot of the school district’s COVID Information are welcome to visit the webpage here.  READ MORE...
Parent Volunteers Needed for Family Life Committee
Posted on 09/22/2020
The Carson City School District is seeking two (2) more applications from parents to serve as members on the district’s Family Life Committee.  READ MORE...
Wiggins Honored with $2K Grant for Innovative Teaching
Posted on 09/21/2020
The Carson City School District is pleased to announce Empire Elementary School’s STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) Teacher Adrienne Wiggins has received a $2,000 grant as part of the Voya Financial, Inc. (NYSE: VOYA) 2020 Unsung Heroes awards competition.  READ MORE...
Schools to Go Full-Remote Friday Due to Smoke Conditions
Posted on 09/17/2020
Due to the continued and forecasted very unhealthy air quality, all hybrid students will be on a full-remote learning day Friday, Sept. 18, 2020.  READ MORE...
School Zone Modifications: 15 MPH from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Posted on 09/16/2020
All school zones in Carson City have been modified to reflect speed reductions for the full duration of the day, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, instead of the previous 2-hour windows before and after school.  READ MORE...
Schools Go Full-Remote Wednesday Due to Smoke Conditions
Posted on 09/16/2020
Due to the continued very unhealthy air quality, all students will be on a remote learning day Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2020.  READ MORE...
Schools Go Full-Remote Due to Smoke Conditions
Posted on 09/15/2020
Due to the very unhealthy air quality today, Sept. 15, 2020, all students and staff will be on a remote learning day. Students will not attend classes on campus.   READ MORE...
American Citizen Essay Contest
Posted on 09/14/2020
The Carson City School District’s Board of Trustees is pleased to sponsor the 19th Annual American Citizen Essay Contest. Completed essays are due to the Carson City School District at 1402 West King Street no later than 5 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020.  READ MORE...
Three Additional Confirmed Cases of COVID-19
Posted on 09/11/2020
The Carson City School District reported an additional two positive COVID-19 cases. The two people work in the transportation department with a connection to the previously reported case. Those employees previously identified will continue to quarantine for the recommended isolation period, and transportation services will resume as soon as possible (at the earliest, Sept. 22, but possibly longer if more employees test positive).  READ MORE...
Three Additional Confirmed Cases of COVID-19
Posted on 09/10/2020
The Carson City School District reported three additional positive COVID-19 cases. Two of the persons work in the transportation department with a connection to the previously reported case. The last day of exposure was the same as the first reported case. Those employees previously identified will continue to quarantine for the recommended isolation period, and transportation services will resume as soon as possible (at the earliest, Sept. 15, but possibly longer if more employees test positive). The third confirmed case is an employee who works at Bordewich Bray Elementary School.  READ MORE...
Free School Meal Program Extended
Posted on 09/09/2020
The Carson City School District’s Nutrition Services will provide free lunch and breakfast for all children 18 and under beginning Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2020. Meals will be provided at the student’s request, and meals for the following day will also be available in grab-and-go style for students participating in the hybrid learning model where they attend school in-person twice weekly. Monday and Tuesday meals for Cohort 1 and Cohort 2 students will also be available every Monday through Dec. 31 from 9-10 a.m. at all Carson City School District school sites except Pioneer High School.  READ MORE...
District to Temporarily Halt Transportation Services
Posted on 09/07/2020
Due to the number of employees who have been advised to isolate from a confirmed case of COVID-19 in the Transportation Department and out of an abundance of caution, the Carson City School District will temporarily halt all transportation and bus services. Based on the last day of exposure, those identified will quarantine for the recommended isolation period and transportation services will resume as soon as possible (at the earliest, Sept. 15, but possibly longer if more employees test positive).  READ MORE...
Confirmed Case of COVID-19
Posted on 09/06/2020
The Carson City School District reported its first positive COVID-19 case for the school district. The person works in the transportation department. The district is working with Carson City Health and Human Services on contact tracing, but no other employees were identified as close contacts. The district is confident in the contact tracing process, and as a result, anticipates a very small number of individuals to be excluded from school for the 14-day isolation period. Students excluded from school will be provided distance learning opportunities by their classroom teacher.  READ MORE...
Empire Honored as Governor Designated STEM School
Posted on 09/02/2020
The Carson City School District is pleased to announce Empire Elementary School has met the requirements to be designated as an official Governor’s STEM School.  READ MORE...
New Principals and Administrators
Posted on 08/27/2020
First-day jitters are not just for students. The Carson City School District (CCSD) was pleased to announce the appointment of seven new principals and district administrators (alphabetically by school) for the 2020-2021 school year at its school board meeting Tuesday evening.   READ MORE...
How to Perform Daily Health Screenings
Posted on 08/24/2020
With the anticipation of students and employees once again physically going back to school in Carson City this week, the Carson City School District has provided a guide for parents to use to perform health and wellness screenings of their student(s) before they step on a school bus or enter a school campus each day.  READ MORE...
Nutrition Services Resume Monday for Students
Posted on 08/21/2020
Beginning Monday, Aug. 24, meals (breakfast and lunch together) for students in the Carson City School District will be available at all school sites for pick up from 9-11 a.m. Students may go to any school to get meals regardless of the school they attend.  READ MORE...
ParentSquare, New Communication Tool
Posted on 08/20/2020
The Carson City School District is pleased to announce ParentSquare, a new communication platform for parents and guardians to obtain and receive information related to their child’s school. The program primarily utilizes email, text and app notifications to allow two-way communication between parents and teachers.   READ MORE...
Key Info for Students Returning to School Aug. 24
Posted on 08/17/2020
With the start of the Fall 2020 school year, hindered by a pandemic, Carson City School District officials said things will look a bit different. Below is a list of key information students, parents and families will want to be familiar with as students return to school Monday, Aug. 24.   READ MORE...
School District Shares Informative Back-to-School Launch Video
Posted on 08/13/2020
The Carson City School District has prepared and shared a Back-to-School Launch Video with all its teachers and employees, which details out the various nuances and changes associated in going back to school in Carson City this year.  READ MORE...
Parents and Families Need to Communicate Intent for School by Aug. 5
Posted on 07/29/2020
The Carson City School District School Board of Trustees approved the district’s proposed School Reopening Plan last night by a 4-3 vote. The trustees also voted to update the 2020-2021 Academic School Calendar, moving the official first day of school for students to begin Monday, Aug. 24, a week later than the day previously set for Monday, Aug. 17.  READ MORE...
Emergency Directive Inhibits Schools from Reopening Normally
Posted on 06/30/2020
In a letter distributed to all students, families, employees and community members, Carson City School District Superintendent Richard Stokes announced that due to the emergency directives from the Office of the Governor, schools within the District cannot reopen in normal fashion to begin the 2020-2021 school year.  READ MORE...
CHS Speech and Debate Students Earn National Rankings
Posted on 06/29/2020
A half dozen Speech and Debate students from Carson High School earned national rankings at an Online National Speech and Debate Tournament earlier this month, June 14-20. The contest featured 1,322 schools and more than 5,300 students across the nation.  READ MORE...
Critical Feedback Needed on Returning to School in Fall
Posted on 06/18/2020
The Carson City School District is making plans to re-open school this fall and is seeking parent and family feedback through an online 10-question survey. Given various school-related experiences caused by the pandemic, the school district is inviting families to take a few moments to share their thoughts, ideas and suggestions about returning to school. Participation is voluntary and responses are anonymous.  READ MORE...
School District Announces Summer Learning Resources
Posted on 06/15/2020
The Carson City School District is pleased to announce the launch of several Summer Learning Resources for parents and families. The goal of continuing summer learning is to help students stay fresh academically, build upon what they've already learned and prepare for the next school year and grade-level.   READ MORE...
Pioneer High School Celebrates the Class of 2020
Posted on 06/04/2020
Artist and poet, Jaeda DeWalt wrote, “When we learn how to become resilient, we learn how to embrace the beautifully broad spectrum of the human experience.” If there is one word to describe Pioneer High School’s class of 2020, it would be “resilient.”  READ MORE...
Thanks to Nutrition Service Workers
Posted on 06/04/2020
The Carson City School District wants to offer a big “Thank You” to all the men and women working in nutrition services. These dedicated individuals have been working non-stop to provide meals to the children in need of Carson City.   READ MORE...
Sixteen CHS Student Athletes Sign to Compete After High School
Posted on 06/01/2020
Carson High School Athletics and the Carson City School District would like to recognize all the student athletes from Carson High School (CHS) who signed and committed to compete in intercollegiate athletics this year after high school. Sixteen athletes will be moving on to compete at the next level.   READ MORE...
CHS Plans for Students to Retrieve Personal Items June 4
Posted on 05/29/2020
Carson High School is pleased to announce underclassmen (grades 9, 10 and 11) may come to the school and return educational materials (belonging to the school) and retrieve personal items Thursday, June 4. Click here to see the letter from Carson High School Principal Gavin Ward that was sent to all students and families.  READ MORE...
Take the 2020 Remote Learning Family Survey
Posted on 05/28/2020
Carson High School is collecting feedback from teachers, students and families in order to better meet the emotional, physical and academic needs of our school community. The data collected from each of the survey’s will be used to aid the educational leaders of Carson High School to improve its practices should remote learning be continued.   READ MORE...
Sever Signs to Run for the Bryan Lions
Posted on 05/26/2020
The high school track season may have ended early this year, but that won’t stop Carson High School’s top senior long distance runner from continuing his running career. Zach Sever today signed a letter of intent to run cross country and track for Bryan College in Dayton, Tenn.   READ MORE...
The End of a Pandemic School Year: 2020 Summer Newsletter
Posted on 05/23/2020
Carson City School District has posted its most recent newsletter. This quarterly communication serves as a tool to help keep you up-to-date on the latest news and events throughout the district as well as other important details. Please click button below.  READ MORE...
PHS Graduation Plan Letter for Parents and Families
Posted on 05/22/2020
This week, Pioneer High School announced a 5-part plan for graduation of their seniors. “First and foremost, congratulations to the Pioneer High School Class of 2020!” said Pioneer High School Principal Jason Zona in a letter to seniors and families. “This is a significant milestone and we are very proud to recognize this great accomplishment. Most impressive is your ability to show resilience through this pandemic and stay the course to complete your graduation requirements. Well done!”  READ MORE...
CHS Graduation Plan Letter for Parents and Families
Posted on 05/22/2020
Carson High School will hold a drive-through graduation ceremony Saturday, June 6, with assigned times varying between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. The plan details all graduating seniors and their families will stay in their single vehicle until it's time for the graduate to exit their car, have their name announced on the loudspeaker as they walk across the stage erected on the northwest lawn (near the blue and white concrete ‘CHS’ sign), collect their diploma, have their picture taken, return to their vehicle and then proceed to the exit.   READ MORE...
Carson and Pioneer High Schools Name Valedictorians and Salutatorians
Posted on 05/21/2020
The Carson City School District is pleased to announce six high school seniors (four from Carson High School and two from Pioneer High School) who have shown exceptional academic prowess. The valedictorian and salutatorian honors represent the students who have earned the highest and second highest ranks, respectively, among their graduating class.   READ MORE...
Christina Bourne, Jennifer Chandler: Nevada Teacher of the Year Nominees
Posted on 05/20/2020
The Carson City School District is pleased to announce Ms. Christina Bourne and Ms. Jennifer Chandler have both been nominated and will have the opportunity to compete for “Nevada State Teacher of the Year.” The two were nominated because both have earned accreditations as National Board Certified Teachers. The winner and finalists of the state recognition will be announced later this summer in August.   READ MORE...
CHS HOSA Students Compete in Virtual State Competition
Posted on 05/19/2020
Carson High School Career and Technical Education (CTE) HOSA (Future Health Professionals) students competed in the 2020 Virtual Nevada State Leadership Conference hosted April 15 through May 8. More than 1,000 students from across the state of Nevada competed in more than 40 medical competition events.   READ MORE...
CHS Seniors Earn More Than $1 Million in Scholarships
Posted on 05/18/2020
Nearly 70 Carson High School (CHS) Seniors were recognized for collectively earning more than $1 million in scholarships (a number that will continue to rise). Their accomplishments were celebrated in a virtual awards ceremony, Thursday, May 14, which highlighted the academic success of the Class of 2020.   READ MORE...
Carson High FBLA Students Win State Awards
Posted on 05/11/2020
Nearly two dozen Carson High School (CHS) Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) students claimed more than 40 top-ten awards including five state championships at the Nevada State Business Leadership Conference. The conference was previously scheduled to be held in Reno, but due to COVID-19 social distancing restrictions, the event was held digitally.   READ MORE...
Carson High Announces Graduation Ceremony Plan for Class of 2020
Posted on 05/08/2020
The Carson City School District is pleased to announce Carson High School’s graduation ceremony plan for the Class of 2020. Carson High School will hold a drive-through ceremony Saturday, June 6, with varying times throughout the day where graduating seniors and their families will stay in their single vehicle until it's time for the graduate to exit their car, have their name announced on the loudspeaker as they walk across a stage erected on the northwest lawn (near the blue and white concrete ‘CHS’ sign), collect their diploma, have their picture taken, return to their vehicle and then proceed to the exit.   READ MORE...
Teacher Appreciation Week in Carson City
Posted on 05/07/2020
If there ever were a silver lining amid a pandemic, many parents, forced into homeschooling their student(s) via Remote Learning, may have discovered a new found appreciation for teachers. For National Teacher Appreciation Week in Carson City, principals, office managers and administrators alike have also found novel ways to recognize and celebrate educators.  READ MORE...
$25,000 Grant Awarded to the Expansion of Carson High’s Greenhouse
Posted on 05/05/2020
The Carson City School District wishes to thank the William N. Pennington Foundation for their $25,000 grant to be used on a much-needed outdoor classroom and office expansion at The Greenhouse Project’s (TGP) main location at Carson High School.  READ MORE...
Carson Middle School Recognized as Distinguished STEM School
Posted on 05/04/2020
Carson Middle School has been recognized as a Distinguished School for performing an exemplary Project Lead The Way (PLTW) program. Only 176 schools across the country received the top honors for their commitment to student engagement and access.   READ MORE...
Teacher Shares How School Continues in a Pandemic
Posted on 04/30/2020
The COVID-19 Pandemic has put a strain on students’ academic routines, and in some cases, has put significant hardships on students and their families. At Pioneer High School, a program called Jobs for Nevada’s Graduates or J4NG is combatting these challenges head on.  READ MORE...
New Vice Principal at Empire Elementary
Posted on 04/27/2020
The Carson City School District is pleased to announce the appointment of Nathan Brigham as the vice principal for Empire Elementary School for the 2020-2021 school year.   READ MORE...
Two CHS Seniors Win ‘I Voted’ Sticker Design Competition
Posted on 04/24/2020
The Carson City Department of Arts & Culture in partnership with the Carson City Clerk-Recorder’s Office announced the winners from the ‘I Voted’ sticker design competition. The competition was open to students grades 9-12 enrolled in any high school in Carson City, Nev. Students were encouraged to submit creative designs that excite and encourage voting participation.   READ MORE...
Update: Remote Teaching Process to Continue Through June 3, 2020
Posted on 04/22/2020
In response to Nevada Gov. Sisolak’s announcement to extend the “Distance Learning” directive through the remainder of the school year, the Carson City School District will fall in compliance and continue with Remote Learning for teachers and students through June 3, 2020.  READ MORE...
Coaches Give Virtual Shout Out to Spring Athletes
Posted on 04/22/2020
The Carson High School Athletic Department and Spring sports coaches give a special message to senior athletes virtually in a video "shout out." The video was produced by Sherri Kelley, web design teacher at CHS. Go here to watch the video.  READ MORE...
Free Family Engagement Webinars
Posted on 04/21/2020
Partnership Carson City is teaming up with Carson High School, presenting a free family engagement webinar series to help promote health and wellness for youth and adults alike.   READ MORE...
Pass/Fail Grading Benefits Students Without Negative Consequences
Posted on 04/20/2020
The Carson City School District will transition all secondary students to a Pass/Fail grading system for the second semester of the 2019-2020 school year. The decision comes as principals, instructional leaders, district-level administrators and members of the teachers’ union have discussed the extension of school closures following spring break.   READ MORE...
CHS Awash With Light in Honor of Class of 2020
Posted on 04/18/2020
Last night, Carson High School turned on the lights on the football, soccer, track and baseball fields for 20 minutes from 8:20-8:40 p.m. (20:20 to 20:40) in support of their 2020 Graduating Class, Spring Sport Athletes, Coaches, Staff and those on the front lines fighting COVID-19.  READ MORE...
Registration for Fifth-graders Promoting to Sixth Grade
Posted on 04/16/2020
The Carson City School District would like to remind parents and families with fifth-graders, that registration information for sixth grade at Eagle Valley will be included in the educational packets their students will receive from their individual elementary schools Tuesday, April 21. Additionally, an email with informational links and videos will be sent to all parents of prospective Carson Middle School sixth graders, Monday, April 27.  READ MORE...
Schools Find Ways to Connect with Students Amid Closures
Posted on 04/06/2020
Many teachers and individuals with the Carson City School District are finding innovative ways to connect with students and families during mandated school closures from the COVID-19 pandemic. From encouraging online videos from principals and staff to thoughtful messages pressed into the fences at school sites, educators are finding ways to instill some hope, security and stability in a very fluid and volatile environment.   READ MORE...
Virtual Nod for Prom and Prom Candidates
Posted on 04/02/2020
Carson High School (CHS) is helping seniors participate in what they are calling a virtual nod for prom and prom candidates this weekend. Saturday, April 4, was the previously scheduled evening designated for what many considered a rite-of-passage for high school seniors and a quintessential American tradition that, along with graduation, often symbolizes the end of one chapter in life and the beginning of a new one. With the COVID-19 pandemic, those plans among many others have been canceled.   READ MORE...
Update From Superintendent Stokes: Schools Closed Through April 30
Posted on 04/01/2020
In response to Nevada Gov. Sisolak’s announcement this morning to extend the “Stay at Home” directive through April 30, the Carson City School District will continue with Remote Learning for teachers and students through the remainder of the month.  READ MORE...
What If Students Need Computer Support
Posted on 03/31/2020
Students needing computer support may take their computer or Chromebook to the District Office parking lot at 1402 West King Street. The Technology Kiosk will be open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Students may also email for help at [email protected].  READ MORE...
Carson City School District Honors Educators and Employees of the Year
Posted on 03/31/2020
The Carson City School District is pleased to announce individuals who have excelled in their positions as educators and employees and have been recognized for their works of merit by their peers and coworkers.   READ MORE...
Remotely Join Tonight’s School Board Meeting
Posted on 03/24/2020
Due to the governor’s mandated steps to protect against the spread of COVID-19, the Board of Trustees of the Carson City School District will hold tonight’s School Board meeting online and would like community members to have access to participate.  READ MORE...
Update on Status of Education in Carson City: Remote Learning Approved
Posted on 03/23/2020
This past weekend, Gov. Sisolak and state authorities provided updates and clarifications regarding statewide school closures amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Among the top of the list most impacting students and families in Carson City were four points: 1) all testing has been waived, 2) schools will not reopen prior to April 16, 3) all school employees are deemed to be “essential” and 4) the Nevada Department of Education has approved the request for Emergency Program of Distance Education from the Carson City School District.   READ MORE...
A Message from Superintendent Richard Stokes
Posted on 03/20/2020
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic and at the close of the first week since Nevada Gov. Sisolak ordered school sites and non-essential businesses to close, what may not be known to the general public is the governor has identified public schools as an essential service. School districts across the state have been working feverishly to develop a system of remote teaching and learning. This new method of holding school begins Monday, March 23.  READ MORE...
How to Access Remote Learning for Students
Posted on 03/19/2020
As part of the Remote Learning or at-home lesson plans set to launch Monday, March 23, the Carson City School District (CCSD) has made a number of resources available on the carsoncityschools.com website. A Remote Learning page has been created to provide parents and students with weekly materials for elementary students. All secondary students (middle and high school students) will receive instruction from their teachers using Google Classroom. Teachers will also make arrangements for copies to be printed and available for pick up in school offices for families who may not have the ability to remotely print them from home.  READ MORE...
Update: New Locations for Free Meals Available During School Closure
Posted on 03/16/2020
Nutrition Services with the Carson City School District (CCSD) have added two more drive-through pick-up locations for free lunch and breakfast, including the Boys and Girls Club of Western Nevada and the Ron Wood Family Resource Center. The meals are served for all Carson City School District students and siblings ages 18 and under and contain lunch for that day as well as breakfast for the following morning.  READ MORE...
CCSD to Host At-home Lessons, Free Meals During School Closure
Posted on 03/16/2020
The Carson City School District (CCSD) recognizes the situation regarding COVID-19 is very fluid, with conditions changing rapidly. Therefore, the following actions are being taken to best meet Governor Sisolak’s expectations in unprecedented circumstances.  READ MORE...
All Carson City School District Schools Closed Until April 3
Posted on 03/15/2020
Due to increasing concern around COVID-19, Governor Sisolak, after consulting with local and state agencies and officials, has decided all schools in Nevada will be closed starting Monday, March 16, through Friday, April 3. With this direction, ALL Carson City School District schools will be closed for three weeks starting tomorrow, Monday, March 16.  READ MORE...
COVID-19 Information Hotline 775-283-4789
Posted on 03/12/2020
COVID-19 Information Hotline: 775-283-4789 For the most updated information, questions and concerns, please call the Information Hotline at 775-283-4789.  READ MORE...
Celebrate Nevada Moves Day Wednesday
Posted on 03/12/2020
As part of Nevada Moves Day Wednesday, March 18, schoolchildren joined by parents, teachers and administrators will take part in organized walks to promote walking or bicycling to school.  READ MORE...
National Geographic GeoBee Semifinalist
Posted on 03/11/2020
The Carson City School District, is pleased to announce Mori Kurland, eighth-grader at Carson Middle School, as one of the semifinalists eligible to compete in the 2020 National Geographic GeoBee State Competition. The contest will be held at Faith Lutheran Middle and High School in Las Vegas Friday, March 27, 2020.  READ MORE...
Foundation Awards Various Grants
Posted on 03/09/2020
The Carson City School District, on behalf of the Carson City Schools Foundation, is pleased to announce winners of mini-grants from Fall 2019 and Spring 2020. The competitive process garners dozens of applications from district educators each semester. In addition to the mini-grants, the foundation has also awarded $2,000 - $3,000 grants for a Department, School or Grade-level projects.   READ MORE...
Corona Virus Info Update
Posted on 03/06/2020
Nevada now has confirmed presumptive cases under quarantine in two counties. There are no confirmed cases within Carson City at this time; however, the Board of Trustees and the administration share the concerns of our community about a possible outbreak in our community. The school district is collaborating with the Nevada Department of Education, the Governor’s office, County Emergency Management, and the Carson City Health & Human Services Department to plan for and determine the best course of action to protect our students, staff members and our community.  READ MORE...
Corona Virus Info from the Carson City School District
Posted on 03/05/2020
Carson City School District wishes to assure all families that we are in daily communication with the local, state and national health authorities on the status of the Corona Virus (COVID-19). Click "Read More" for more details.  READ MORE...
Students Celebrate Digital Learning Day Coding Robots
Posted on 02/27/2020
In celebration of National Digital Learning Day Thursday, Feb. 27, students throughout the Carson City School District, in particularly from Fritsch Elementary School, spent some time to learn online coding programs (equivalent to Javascript) and other coding programs that enabled them to command a robot to move and perform based on the code the students developed.   READ MORE...
Guest Readers Visit Classrooms for Reading Week
Posted on 02/26/2020
Each year, National Read Across America Day is observed on March 2, the birthday of children’s book author Ted Geisel, a/k/a Dr. Seuss. In celebration, many schools often dedicate an entire week as “Reading Week.” In Carson City, grade-schoolers at Fremont Elementary School got to celebrate a week prior to the observance with several community partners and local dignitaries, who visited classrooms to read to students.   READ MORE...
Kindergarten Registration begins Monday, March 2
Posted on 02/24/2020
The Carson City School District (CCSD) is asking parents to mark their calendars for Monday, March 2, to begin registering children who will be 5-years-old by Sept. 30, 2020, and eligible for Kindergarten for the coming 2020-2021 school year.  READ MORE...
Is Pioneer High School Right for You or Your Student?
Posted on 02/20/2020
Pioneer High School in Carson City offers students a personalized learning experience that features smaller class sizes, a smaller campus environment, a flexible classroom and an online hybrid schedule. The Carson City School District has prepared an informational video with more details about the school and many of its programs. This may be a great option for you or your student.  READ MORE...
Opinions Sought on Strategic Plan
Posted on 02/20/2020
The Carson City School District is needing local community members to attend, weigh in and provide opinions at the quarterly Community PLC (Professional Learning Community) meeting Wednesday, February 26, 6 p.m., inside the Carson High School Library.   READ MORE...
Pre-K Parent Engagement Opportunities and Activities
Posted on 02/19/2020
The Carson City School District Pre-K Office is inviting parents to “Save The Date” for three separate parent engagement opportunities and activities for children who will be 4-years-old by Sept. 30, 2020. The three events, dates and times are listed below:  READ MORE...
Free Documentary on Screen-time Effects
Posted on 02/18/2020
The Carson City School District will host two showings of a 60-minute documentary titled "Screenagers Next Chapter - Uncovering Skills for Stress Resilience" Thursday, Feb. 20, at the 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...
$712,250 for STEM, Sustainability Education
Posted on 02/10/2020
As part of Tesla’s K-12 Investment Fund, the Carson City School District is pleased to announce it is the most recent recipient of nearly a million dollars in grant funding. The money will help fund a district-wide sustainability initiative for the next three years.   READ MORE...
Proposed Attendance Zone Modification
Posted on 02/03/2020
With anticipation of the modification to middle school attendance zones within the Carson City School District, district officials and administrators are inviting parents and families to attend one of three meetings to discuss the intricacies of the rezoning as well as variance options for families with older siblings already attending a specific middle school. Forums will be offered at the below dates, times and locations.  READ MORE...
Two Teachers Earn National Board Certifications
Posted on 01/28/2020
The Carson City School District is celebrating two new National Board Certified Teachers (NBCT) from the National Board of Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS). Recognition will come at Tuesday’s school board meeting. NBCT is widely considered to be the highest professional recognition for educators and includes a five percent pay increase in acknowledgement of accomplished teaching.  READ MORE...
#WhyITeachCarson Videos Highlight Teaching Profession
Posted on 01/23/2020
The Carson City School District recently added a new video to a playlist at CarsonCitySchools.com that highlights how incredible the teaching profession is as well as the many challenges faced and rewards that come from being an educator. Socorro Vega, a first grade teacher at Al Seeliger Elementary School, is the fourth teacher to be featured from the school district.   READ MORE...
2020 School Board Leaders
Posted on 01/21/2020
At the first school board meeting of the year Tuesday, Jan. 14, Mike Walker was named the newest president of the Carson City School District Board of Trustees. He replaced former President Stacie Wilke-McCulloch, as the school board’s leader. Trustees Joe Cacioppo and Richard Varner were also elected vice president and clerk, respectively. Cacioppo replaced former Vice President Walker and Varner replaced former Clerk Don Carine.  READ MORE...
Photo Credit: Jeff Mulvihill, InstaImage
Statement: Jake Roman
Posted on 01/21/2020
“All our hearts are aching for all the Roman family this morning as we mourn the tragic passing of their son this past weekend. Jake was well liked throughout the school district among his friends, peers, coaches and educators. We appreciate his example, and the memory of his legacy will forever be impressed upon our souls. Our sincerest love goes out to his parents, Coach Blair and Susan as well as his siblings, Lily and Michael.”  READ MORE...
Crookshanks Named Delegate for SRM
Posted on 01/16/2020
Carson High School Senior Cade Crookshanks, 17, has been selected by the Nevada Section of the Society for Range Management (SRM) to participate in the High School Youth Forum (HSYF), a SRM sponsored youth activity held jointly during the 73 Annual SRM meeting. The meeting will be held in Denver, Colo., Feb. 16-20, 2020.   READ MORE...
Plead to Take Caution Around Schools, Buses
Posted on 01/13/2020
The Carson City School District and Board of Trustees are pleading for drivers in the Carson City area to take extra caution in school zones and around bus stops.  READ MORE...
LEGO League Team Earns 2nd Place
Posted on 01/06/2020
Mark Twain Elementary School has been selected to receive funding and support for the next five years to build and maintain a FIRST LEGO League team for students in grades 4-8, ages 9-14. The funding opportunity, totaling more than $6,150 over the course of the next five years, comes as part of the Tesla K-12 Education Investment in Nevada program.  READ MORE...