Carson City School District

Greater Nevada Credit Union Recognizes Carson City School Employees Making a Difference

Posted on 12/28/2023

As part of their Carson CARES Campaign, Greater Nevada Credit Union (GNCU) recognized Carson City School District employees who exemplified positivity in school and made a difference in their school community this past year. Five grand prizes were awarded where winners received a $500 donation for their classroom or program as well as a $100 gift certificate or gift card to their favorite local restaurant.   READ MORE...

Religious Volunteer Needed for District’s Family Life Advisory Committee

Posted on 12/27/2023

The Carson City School District is accepting volunteer applications to fill the religious vacancy on the district’s Family Life Advisory Committee. Appointment as a member of the committee shall be for an initial term of three (3) years.   READ MORE...

Carson City School District Celebrates Season of Giving by Honoring Community Partners

Posted on 12/19/2023

As the holiday season approaches and in the spirit of the season of giving, Carson City School District is taking a moment to express gratitude and celebrate the incredible support provided by community partners. These dedicated individuals and organizations have played a vital role in enhancing the educational experience for our students, teachers and education support staff.  READ MORE...

Fritsch Elementary Earns Statewide Award for MTSS Implementation

Posted on 12/18/2023

Carson City School District is pleased to announce Fritsch Elementary School has been awarded the prestigious Platinum Award level for Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) Implementation. This recognition, awarded by the Nevada Association of Positive Behavior Support Network (a panel of statewide MTSS experts), reflects the school's outstanding commitment to ensuring the success and well-being of every student.  READ MORE...

Carson Middle School's Undefeated Eighth Grade Boys Basketball Win Championship, Seventh Grade Team Takes Second

Posted on 12/14/2023

In another season marked by unwavering dominance, and for the second year in a row, the Carson Middle School eighth-grade boys basketball team finished the season undefeated. They cemented their basketball legacy when they beat Alder Creek from Truckee in the championship game of the Tah-Neva District Basketball Tournament in South Lake Tahoe Saturday night. Additionally, the Carson Middle School seventh grade team placed second overall in their bracket.  READ MORE...

Carson High Ski Team Remembers Storied Past, Looks to Bright Future

Posted on 12/13/2023

In preparation for the upcoming season, the Carson High School (CHS) Senator ski team took a break from dryland training to remember the past and look towards the future. Additionally, coaches unveiled new race bids and announced this year’s team captains: Tommy Callister and Madalyn Lind Smith.  READ MORE...

Carson City Sheriff's Office: Unsubstantiated Threats to Carson High School

Posted on 12/12/2023

On Monday evening at 10:29 p.m., the Carson City Sheriff’s Office began receiving the first of numerous information tips from social media platforms of a threat to Carson High School. The alleged threats suggested that a violent event would take place on Wednesday, December 13th. Sheriff Ken Furlong immediately informed Carson City Schools Superintendent Andrew Feuling of the allegations, who in turn notified school administrators.   READ MORE...

Eagle Valley to Host Northern Nevada’s FIRST LEGO League Qualifier

Posted on 12/11/2023

Carson City’s Eagle Valley Middle School (EVMS) will host northern Nevada’s FIRST LEGO League Qualifier this coming Saturday, Dec. 16, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event promises to be a fun-filled day that showcases the talent and creativity of young innovators across northern Nevada. There is no cost for admission to the event.  READ MORE...

Carson High Engineering Students Submit NASA Proposal for High-altitude Testing

Posted on 12/07/2023

As part of the NASA TechRise Student challenge and Future Engineers, Carson High School Engineer students have submitted a proposal to measure muon count and ionizing radiation at varying altitudes.  READ MORE...

Three Carson High Seniors Named National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists

Posted on 12/06/2023

The Carson City School District is pleased to announce three of Carson High School (CHS) high-achieving students have been named Semifinalists in the 2023 National Merit Scholarship Program. CHS Seniors Jora Kurland, Mori Kurland and Dylan Olson have qualified as semifinalists and in February 2024, will be notified of their finalist designation for the scholarship(s).  READ MORE...

Carson City School District and Trustees Highly Distinguished at State School Board Conference

Posted on 12/05/2023

The Carson City School District and its governing board of trustees were highly distinguished at the Nevada Association of School Boards (NASB) Annual Conference in Las Vegas this past weekend. District employees and trustees were heavily acknowledged, earning nearly half of all the awards (7 out of 16 – in 13 categories) presented among the 17 districts statewide.  READ MORE...

Carson High NJROTC Earns Fourth Place at National Competition in Fort Knox, Ky.

Posted on 12/04/2023

Carson High School’s Naval Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (NJROTC) program earned fourth place overall (All-Service – Mixed division) at the National Raider Team Challenge in Fort Knox, Ky. last month. The inaugural event hosted by the U.S. Army Cadet Command brought together talented cadets from across the nation to compete in a series of physically challenging events.   READ MORE...

Carson High NJROTC Cadets Support Cancer Patients, Spread Awareness with Pink Aiguillettes

Posted on 11/30/2023

In observance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month this past October, Carson High School (CHS) Naval Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (NJROTC) cadets sold pink aiguillettes to wear on their uniforms with all proceeds donated to the Carson Tahoe Health Cancer Resource Center. The battalion provided an oversized check in the amount of $1,500 to Carson Tahoe Health representatives, Tami Stein, philanthropy specialist, and Paula Mayer, community & foundation development officer, yesterday on the football field.  READ MORE...

Pioneer Academy Student of the Month: Kaitlyn Nguyen

Posted on 11/29/2023

Pioneer Academy’s Student of the Month for November is Kaitlyn Nguyen. Kaitlyn’s life experience has taught her hard work, dedication and determination to do her best can help her find success wherever she looks. Kaitlyn was eight years old when she enrolled in school in Carson City. She joined the Pioneer academy family two years ago as a seventh grader in the online program and quickly excelled through her classes. Now Kaitlyn is a tenth grade student at Pioneer, dual-enrolled in the online program and in-person at the Pioneer campus. She is currently taking honors classes and college dual-credit courses to prepare herself for the future.  READ MORE...

Carson High Speech and Debate Advance to Finals in Third League Tournament

Posted on 11/28/2023

Carson High School (CHS) Speech and Debate wrapped up its third league tournament at Reed High School this past weekend with students advancing into finals in a wide range of speech and debate events. The tournament hosted 16 schools and 184 individual competitors.  READ MORE...

Carson City Fifth Graders to Sing at Tree Lighting Event Friday

Posted on 11/27/2023

More than 500 fifth grade students including fifth graders from all six public elementary schools (Bordewich-Bray, Empire, Fremont, Fritsch, Mark Twain and Seeliger), as well as Carson Montessori, Bethlehem Lutheran and Saint Teresa’s will perform as a unified holiday choir for the annual Silver and Snowflakes Festival of Lights on the Capitol steps in downtown Carson City Friday, Dec. 1, at 5:30 p.m.  READ MORE...

Carson City Schools Foundation Awards $10,800 in Grants to Support Students, Educators

Posted on 11/20/2023

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 2023. Each semester, CCSF gives back to educators and students alike. This last semester, the foundation awarded a total of $10,800 in mini-grants as well as grants for a department, school or grade-level project(s).   READ MORE...

Kindergartners at Fritsch Don Sterile Gowns, Learn Turkey Science

Posted on 11/17/2023

There were some exciting turkey scientists at Fritsch Elementary School in Carson City this morning as kindergarten students donned sterile gowns and explored the anatomy of the beloved bird. The young scholars also calculated diagrams and created turkey traps as they prepare for Thanksgiving next week.  READ MORE...

Student Winners Announced for American Citizen Essay Contest

Posted on 11/15/2023

The Carson City School District’s Board of Trustees is pleased to announce nine student winners of the 22nd Annual American Citizen Essay Contest. Each winner was recognized at the school board meeting Tuesday, Nov. 14, and received the following cash prizes: First Place: $100, Second Place: $50 and Third Place: $30. Grade level winners include the following.  READ MORE...

School District Needing Community Input on Nutrition Services Program

Posted on 11/14/2023

The Carson City School District is asking local community members to attend the quarterly Community PLC (Professional Learning Community) meeting scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 15, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. inside the Carson High School Library.   READ MORE...

Free Online Tutoring Service for Middle, High Schools in Carson City

Posted on 11/13/2023

In response to the growing need for accessible and affordable academic support, students in high school and middle school in Carson City now have access to "Paper," a cutting-edge online, unlimited tutoring service available 24/7.  READ MORE...

CHS Band Director to March in 2023 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

Posted on 11/08/2023

Nick Jacques, Director of Bands at Carson High School, has been selected to join a marching band of more than 400 band directors from across the country in the historic Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on Nov. 23, 2023.   READ MORE...

Carson City Schools Salute Veterans with Events and Displays

Posted on 11/07/2023

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 or participate in events. Campus visitors should check in at the front office at each school site.   READ MORE...

Carson High Girls Cross Country Win State Title Again, Place 5 in Top 10

Posted on 11/06/2023

Carson High girls cross country won their second straight Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association (NIAA) 5A Team State Title, this past Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, at Rancho San Rafael Park in Reno. The girls defended the title, with five runners finishing in the top 10.  READ MORE...

Carson City Students to Observe Designated Math Week

Posted on 11/02/2023

In an effort to deepen relationships with math by changing the way math is experienced, the Carson City School District, students and teachers (in partnership with Mind Research Institute) will host special events and activities designed to create a passion for fostering mathematical thinking.  READ MORE...

Carson High Student Art Exhibits for Día de los Muertos, Pioneer Academy Event Celebration

Posted on 10/31/2023

The Nevada State Museum will host a Day of the Dead Celebration this weekend from 5-7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 3, and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4 As part of the event and celebration, Art students form Carson High School (CHS) will exhibit Día de los Muertos altars. Additionally, CHS Ceramics 1 students will have their Calavera masks on display at Western Nevada College now through Nov. 22 in the Bristlecone building.   READ MORE...

Carson High Girls Cross Country Defend Regional Title, Macy Wins Overall

Posted on 10/30/2023

Carson High Girls and Boys Cross Country dominated Regionals last Friday, Oct. 27, 2023, at Rancho San Rafael Park in Reno. The girls defended their Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association (NIAA) North 5A team title, with all seven runners placing in the top 14, and Sawyer Macy earned the title of NIAA Regional Champion by winning the overall boys North 5A title.  READ MORE...

Senators Cycling Team Cap Undefeated Season with State Championship

Posted on 10/26/2023

The Senators Cycling Mountain Bike Team caped their first undefeated season with a final win at the Nevada Interscholastic Cycling League Championship Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023. Galena High School placed second and McQueen High School took third.  READ MORE...

‘Home Means Nevada’ Resonates in Heartwarming Display of State Pride

Posted on 10/25/2023

In a heartwarming display of unity, talent and state pride, nearly 300 singers from seven schools in the Carson City School District came together to perform the cherished Nevada state song, ‘Home Means Nevada,’ by Bertha Raffetto. The event, held last week in the Bob Boldrick Theatre at the Carson City Community Center in preparation for Friday’s observance of Nevada Day, resonated as a touching reminder of the state’s culture and shared values.  READ MORE...

Rotary Club of Carson City Awards $5K Grant for Literacy Exposure

Posted on 10/23/2023

The Carson City School District, on behalf of the Rotary Club of Carson City, is pleased to announce Brittany Witter- K-12 Curriculum & Assessment Coordinator - Humanities as the winner of a $5,000 Grant. The fund aims to increase literacy exposure and foster a love of reading in students through historical fiction and non-fiction novel sets for grades 3-8 while supporting teachers with strategies to enhance the impact of the novels and literacy development.   READ MORE...

Winter Coat Drive LIVE Interview on KOLO 8 News Oct. 19, 2023

Posted on 10/19/2023

KOLO 8 News Now hosted McKinney-Vento Students in Transition representatives Hannah Etchison and Theresa Fletcher during their Midday Show to discuss the program's Winter Coat Drive. The community-driven initiative aims at ensuring all students have access to warm clothing during the cold months.   READ MORE...

Carson City Students Participate in Seismic Drill Following 3.6 Reno Quake

Posted on 10/19/2023

Although there were no measurable seismic events this morning, students and staff members in the Carson City School District rocked and rolled in simulated earthquake drills. The events were part of the Great Nevada ShakeOut, an annual statewide earthquake and evacuation drill designed to teach students and educators about how to protect themselves during seismic events.  READ MORE...

Carson City Schools Launch High-speed Fiber Wide Area Network, Enhance Education

Posted on 10/18/2023

The Nevada Governor’s Office of Science, Innovation and Technology (OSIT), E-Rate Central and Fatbeam met at the Carson City School District (CCSD) Tuesday to celebrate the establishment of a high-speed Fiber Wide Area Network (WAN) project, marking a new era of connectivity and technological advancement, which will significantly enhance the educational landscape for students and educators in Carson City.  READ MORE...

Empire Elementary Hosts Green Schools National Network Showcase

Posted on 10/16/2023

Carson City School District’s Empire Elementary School, a leader in environmental sustainability and education, was thrilled to host a two-day showcase in partnership with the Green Schools National Network (GSNN). The showcase was held Thursday and Friday, Oct. 12-13, and spotlighted the school’s commitment to green initiatives and sustainability education, while also welcoming educators, community members and experts from across the nation.  READ MORE...

Grants Department Seeking External Grant Evaluator

Posted on 10/12/2023

The Carson City School District Grants department is seeking an External Grant Evaluator. The selected candidate will help determine progress towards project goals on a variety of state and federal grants and district special projects including but not limited to: JumpStart, CTE, Early Childhood, Project Aware, MTSS, etc.  READ MORE...

Carson High 5A Boys Cross Country Named Academic State Champions

Posted on 10/11/2023

The Carson High School (CHS) Boys 5A Varsity Cross Country Team was named 2023 FALL season State Academic Team Champions by the Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association (NIAA), the non-profit governing body of high school athletics in the Silver State. The team will be recognized at the NIAA State Cross Country Championships set for Saturday, Nov. 4, at Rancho San Rafael, in Reno.  READ MORE...

Capitol FFA Takes First Place in Soil Judging, Raises $1K in ‘Cow Plop’

Posted on 10/10/2023

Carson High School’s Capitol FFA (Future Farmers of America) team took first place in a statewide soil judging competition in Ely, Nev. earlier this month. The first-place finish qualified the team to participate in the national competition to be held in Oklahoma this coming spring.   READ MORE...

29th Annual Pumpkin Patch at Seeliger Elementary this Saturday

Posted on 10/09/2023

Celebrating nearly three decades of turning the round, orange members of the squash family into memorable Halloween carving traditions, Seeliger Elementary School in Carson City will host its 29th annual Pumpkin Patch Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023.  READ MORE...

Carson High Recognizes Local Businesses for Donations, Contributions

Posted on 10/05/2023

Carson High School is pleased to recognize local businesses, including Lowes Home Improvement and Pizzava, for their generous donations and outstanding contributions to support students and teachers as well as educational programs and initiatives and professional development.   READ MORE...

Winter Coat and Sweatshirt Drive for Carson City Students in Need

Posted on 10/03/2023

As the winter season approaches, Carson City School District’s McKinney-Vento Students in Transition program is in need of NEW youth coats (boys & girls – all sizes) and NEW teen/junior sweatshirts and jackets (all sizes) for the winter season. The community-driven initiative aims at ensuring all students have access to warm clothing during the cold months.  READ MORE...

Carson City, Schools to Take Proactive Measures for Respiratory Illnesses

Posted on 10/02/2023

Carson City Health and Human Services (CCHHS) is working with the Carson City School District to ensure the health and safety of students, families, employees and the community. As the flu season approaches and respiratory illnesses proliferate, Carson City is taking proactive steps to protect those at risk.  READ MORE...

Carson High Crowns Homecoming Queen and King, Honors Football Hall of Fame Inductees

Posted on 09/29/2023

Carson High School (CHS) crowned Anna Turner and Lucas Wold as the 2023 Homecoming Queen and King. A short coronation ceremony was held on the football field during halftime of Friday’s matchup against the Wooster Colts. Additionally, prior to the start of the game, CHS also honored the 2023 Football Hall of Fame inductees.  READ MORE...

New Promotional Video to Help Find and Retain Education Talent

Posted on 09/28/2023

The Carson City School District has created a new promotional video to help find and retain talent to shape the future of education. Carson City is a thriving community for active lifestyles. We enjoy four seasons of weather. And we’re only 15 minutes away from Lake Tahoe, 25 minutes away from Reno and 90 minutes away from Sacramento.   READ MORE...

Pioneer Academy Student of the Month: Sadie Fullerton

Posted on 09/26/2023

Pioneer Academy’s Student of the Month for September is Sadie Fullerton. When walking around the halls of Pioneer and seeing smiling and laughing students, you are probably near Sadie or more commonly known on campus as Sid.   READ MORE...

CHS Seeks Community Partners to Support Angel Tree Program

Posted on 09/25/2023

Social workers at Carson High School are reaching out to community partners and businesses seeking their support for the local Angel Tree program, which offers gifts to students and families who are in need.   READ MORE...

Carson High School Announces Homecoming Candidates and Activities

Posted on 09/22/2023

Homecoming celebrations kicked off this afternoon with an assembly, and Carson High School was pleased to announce the student-elected candidates. The week-long events will feature day and nighttime activities the whole school may enjoy including dress-up days, a bonfire, games, raffles, decoration contests and more.   READ MORE...

Multilingual Learner Expo Saturday, September 30, 2023

Posted on 09/21/2023

The Carson City School District (CCSD) is asking learners and families to attend the free Multilingual Learner Expo Saturday, September 30, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon at the High Tech Center at Carson High School, 1111 N. Saliman Road. The community-wide event will feature special guest speaker, Ms. Juliana Urtubey, 2021 National Teacher of the Year, featured in People Magazine.  READ MORE...

Lt. Cmdr. Meyer Honored as Finalist for 2024 Nevada Teacher of the Year

Posted on 09/20/2023

The Carson City School District is pleased to announce Carson High School’s Lieutenant Commander Daniel Meyer, Retired, Senior Naval Science Instructor, was honored Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2023, as one of the three statewide finalists for the Nevada State Teacher of the Year, recognized by the Nevada Department of Education.   READ MORE...

Pro Treatment for Carson High Football from Las Vegas Raiders

Posted on 09/19/2023

The Carson High School Football team received professional treatment earlier this month while they were in Las Vegas for their game against Basic Academy. The Carson City gridiron athletes not only had a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to run drills and a full practice inside the Las Vegas Raiders’ state-of-the-art indoor practice facility, but they were also offered official Raider-branded memorabilia as tokens of their visit including hats and brand-new football cleats for some players whose shoes were torn up and worn-out.  READ MORE...

Social Studies Spectacular Week to Celebrate Civics, History and More

Posted on 09/18/2023

Elementary schools in the Carson City School District will participate in the 2023 “Social Studies Spectacular” this week, Sept. 18-22. The weeklong events and activities aim to engage students with social studies content and learning skills in various social studies domains including civics, history, geography, multi-cultural, economics and financial literacy.  READ MORE...

District’s Quarterly Community PLC Meeting to Focus on Career Pathways

Posted on 09/15/2023

In conjunction with the quarterly Community PLC (Professional Learning Community) event, the Carson City School District, in partnership with Western Nevada College, will host a Regional Career Pathways Advisory Meeting Wednesday, September 20, 2023, from 6-8 p.m., in Senator Square at Carson High School, 1111 N. Saliman Road.  READ MORE...

Students, Teachers Ignite Passion During National Arts in Education Week

Posted on 09/14/2023

Carson City students and teachers have been igniting passion and creativity during National Arts in Education Week, September 11-17, with loud bursts of color, sounds and enthusiasm during instruction time as well as during lunch and before and after school.  READ MORE...

School District Earns Award, Grant for Excellence in Risk Management

Posted on 09/13/2023

The Carson City School District was recognized last night at the September 12 school board meeting for earning the prestigious Enterprise Risk Management Excellence Program Award (ERMEP) and for demonstrating excellence in enterprise risk management and commitment to the health, safety and welfare of its students, staff and the community it serves. The award also came with a check in the amount of $8,787.50 to be used toward future risk management projects.  READ MORE...

Eagle Scout Project at Carson High Repairs Damaged 911 Memorial

Posted on 09/12/2023

The Carson City School District and Carson High School were pleased to commemorate 911 this past weekend with the assistance of Troop 341 and an Eagle Scout Project. Chandler Ricks, an eleventh graders at Sierra Lutheran High School, and his troop cleaned and repaired the 911 Memorial just outside the main entrance of Carson High.  READ MORE...

September is School Attendance Awareness Month, Every Day Counts

Posted on 09/11/2023

The Carson City School District is hoping to drive home the message that every day counts in a child’s education while participating in the nationwide observance of School Attendance Awareness Month. The annual campaign each September underscores the importance of regular school attendance and the significant impact it has on student academic success.  READ MORE...

Art Contest and Logo Design for Nevada Reading Week

Posted on 09/08/2023

The State of Nevada is hosting an Art Contest and Logo Design for Nevada Reading Week this year to be used for apparel, social media and other promotional items. The Carson City School District will be collecting and judging initial entries. This year's theme is "Embrace the Magic of Reading," and the grand prize winner will work with a graphic design to select logo colors.  READ MORE...

Six CHS Seniors Among 72K to Earn Academic Honors from College Board

Posted on 09/06/2023

Carson High School (CHS) is proud to announce six seniors are among 72 thousand students nationwide to earn academic honors from the College Board National Recognition Programs. The recognitions are designed to help underrepresented students celebrate their hard work and create additional pathways to college.   READ MORE...

Carson City School Board Sponsoring American Citizen Essay Contest

Posted on 09/05/2023

The Carson City School District’s Board of Trustees is pleased to sponsor the 22nd 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. Wednesday, October 18, 2023.  READ MORE...

Volunteers Needed for School District’s Family Life Advisory Committee

Posted on 08/29/2023

The Carson City School District is accepting volunteer applications to fill four (4) vacancies on the district’s Family Life Advisory Committee. The four vacancies include teacher, parent, religious and counselor volunteer representatives.  READ MORE...

CHS Student Awarded for Nevada Department of Education Logo Design

Posted on 08/28/2023

The Nevada Department of Education (NDE) has recognized Luet Lobsien, a senior at Carson High School (CHS), with an award for designing the logo that will brand the NDE’s “Learning for the Future” education conference. The contest was open to all K-12 students with more than 200 student entries from across Nevada.  READ MORE...

Dave Lawson to be Honored for 20 Years of Service in CHS Concessions

Posted on 08/23/2023

The Carson High School (CHS) administration will honor Dave Lawson before the Senator’s varsity football team takes the field against the Calaveras RedHawks Friday, August 25, 2023. Lawson and his family will be recognized for his 20 plus committed-years serving and managing concessions at various sporting events and other student-related activities.  READ MORE...

First Week Back-To-School in Carson City

Posted on 08/21/2023

Amidst a mix of excitement and apprehension students, educators and employees throughout the Carson City School District began the 2023-2024 school year with reassuring and motivational school assemblies, meet-and-greets, orientations and back-to-school nights.   READ MORE...

Carson City School District Announces New Principals & Administrators

Posted on 08/10/2023

The Carson City School District is pleased to announce the appointment of 10 new principals and district administrators for the 2023-2024 school year (listed alphabetically by their last name).   READ MORE...

Thomas Reymer Named Carson High Athletic Director, Teacher

Posted on 08/08/2023

Carson High Athletics is pleased to announce the hiring of Thomas Reymer as the new athletic director and teacher at Carson High School (CHS).   READ MORE...

Record Day for Teacher Orientation, Admin Train for Emergencies

Posted on 08/03/2023

It was a record-setting beginning for the school year in Carson City yesterday where a total of 71 new educators reported to the tech center at Carson High for new teacher orientation for the Carson City School District.   READ MORE...

Carson City Teacher/Author Honored with Writing Awards for Novels

Posted on 07/31/2023

A Carson City School District teacher and author has been honored with two writing awards for his novels. “The Raven and the Crow: The Gray Throne,” written by Michael K. Falciani, the pen name of Mr. Kinkade DeJoseph, a teacher at Bordewich Bray Elementary School, won Best Fantasy Novel. Additionally, another one of his books, “The Dwarves of Rahm: Omens of War,” won Best Steampunk Novel.  READ MORE...

Carson City School Board Approves Pay Increases for Teachers and Staff

Posted on 07/26/2023

The Carson City School District and the School Board of Trustees have taken a significant step in recognizing the hard work and dedication of its educators and education support professionals by approving pay increases this year and next year. The decision was reached during the July 25 school board meeting and is set to take effect fiscal year 2024 with retro pay going back to the time of the approval.  READ MORE...

Carson High School Undergoes Facelift, New Exterior Paint Project

Posted on 07/24/2023

Students and employees returning to Carson High School (CHS) for the first day of school Monday, August 14, 2023, will notice a complete facelift of their school’s exterior.   READ MORE...

Senators’ trainer marks 10 years of helping Carson athletes

Posted on 07/17/2023

This month marks a 10-year anniversary for Adam Hunsaker serving as the head athletic trainer at Carson High School. From providing medical coverage when Carson High has hosted the NIAA state track Championships, to watching the Senators’ football team win three straight league championships, Hunsaker has been a fixture at the school, attending countless games, practices and training sessions to watch over the athletes’ safety and well-being.  READ MORE...

Carson City School District to Host Job Fair Tuesday July 18

Posted on 07/12/2023

Carson City School District will host a Job Fair at the district office at 1402 West King Street, Tuesday, July 18, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.  READ MORE...

July 11, 2023, School Board Meeting Cancelled in Carson City

Posted on 06/28/2023

On behalf of the Carson City School District Board of Trustees, this message serves as notice that the July 11, 2023, school board has been cancelled. The next school board meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, July 25, 2023.   READ MORE...

Carson City Schools Seeks Gift Card Donations to Help Students in Need

Posted on 06/26/2023

The Carson City School District’s McKinney-Vento Students in Transition program is requesting gift card donations valued between $10-$100 to help assist pre-kindergarten through twelfth-grade students in transition. Students in transition are those individuals who lack a fixed, regular and adequate nighttime residence including children and youth sharing housing of other persons due to loss of housing, economic hardship or similar reasons.  READ MORE...

Carson Tahoe Health Donates Hospital Beds to Carson High Health Office

Posted on 06/20/2023

Prior to the last day of school, Carson Tahoe Health (CTH), a not-for-profit locally owned healthcare system, donated two (2) Stryker Pro Form hospital beds to the Carson City School District. The beds, valued at $15,000 each, will be used to treat students in the Health Office at Carson High School.  READ MORE...

Local Teens Chosen to Represent Nevada in Washington, D.C. this July During JDRF’s Children’s Congress

Posted on 06/12/2023

Two local teens, Leah Card (15, Carson City) and Joy Hodson (15, Las Vegas), were selected from nearly 800 total applicants, ages four to 17, to attend Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation’s (JDRF) 2023 Children’s Congress in Washington, D.C., July 9-11, 2023, representing Nevada.  READ MORE...

CC Schools Foundation Video Promotes Funding Future Dreams Campaign

Posted on 06/09/2023

In the final month of the Carson City Schools FOUNDATION’s (CCSF) annual giving campaign “Funding Future Dreams,” the charitable organization has created a promotional video to help raise funds for students and teachers. View the video here.  READ MORE...

Carson High, CMS and EVMS Middle Schools’ Summer Reading Challenge

Posted on 06/07/2023

With the close of another successful school year, the last thing educators want to happen is for students to lose those skills and knowledge over the summer. To help, Carson High School, Carson Middle School and Eagle Valley Middle School will host a Summer Reading Challenge, where students and staff are encouraged and incentivized to read between June 1 and August 15, 2023.  READ MORE...

Carson High School Graduates 459, Pioneer Academy Graduates 44 in Class of 2023 Commencement Ceremonies

Posted on 06/05/2023

A total of 459 graduating seniors received their diplomas at Carson High School’s graduation ceremonies Saturday as proud families cheered them on the football field and school district officials and teachers congratulated them.   READ MORE...

CTE Students Compete in Independent Electrical Contractor Tool Rodeo

Posted on 06/01/2023

More than thirty Carson High School Career and Technical Education (CTE) students participated in the Independent Electrical Contractor (IEC) Tool Rodeo, a career exploration event held at Carson High School Tuesday, May 16, 2023.  READ MORE...

CHS’s Advanced Creative Writers Publish Student Literary Magazine

Posted on 05/31/2023

Carson High School’s Advanced Creative Writing Class published their 2023 issue of the Student Literary Magazine, Bolt of Blue. This year's student-chosen theme for Bolt of Blue is "Growing up," a universal experience that touches us all in different ways.  READ MORE...

CHS Student Designs Carson City Schools Foundation Logo, Earns Award

Posted on 05/30/2023

Carson City Schools Foundation (CCSF), the philanthropic investment arm designed to increase student achievement for the Carson City School District, has recognized Yanizia Herrera, a senior at Carson High School (CHS), with an award for creating the logo that will help brand and advertise the Foundation and be incorporated into all electronic and printed CCSF materials.  READ MORE...

Seven Carson Athletes Sign for College

Posted on 05/26/2023

In a brief ceremony yesterday, Carson High School celebrated seven senior student-athletes who will continue their athletic careers in college after graduation.   READ MORE...

Thirty-Six School District Employees Honored for Dedication to Education

Posted on 05/25/2023

Thirty-six employees who have worked a collective 766 years with the Carson City School District will retire this year. The retirees were recognized at the school board meeting Tuesday, May 23.  READ MORE...

Fritsch Student Wins Poster Contest, Recognized at School Board Meeting

Posted on 05/24/2023

The Carson City School District took time at the May 23 school board meeting to recognize Brynlee Peters, a fifth grader at Fritsch Elementary School in Carson City, for her artwork and entry, which was selected out of hundreds of students statewide for the 2023 Free Fishing Day Poster contest offered by the Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW).   READ MORE...

Carson High Forms Joint Basketball Hall of Fame, Honors Dick Stoddard

Posted on 05/23/2023

Carson High School (CHS) is pleased to announce the formation of a joint Men's and Women's Basketball Hall of Fame that will induct its inaugural class in a ceremony October 14, 2023, planned at the banquet hall at the Governor's Mansion.   READ MORE...

Sixty-two Carson High School Seniors Earn $7 Million in Scholarships

Posted on 05/19/2023

More than 60 Carson High School (CHS) seniors were recognized Thursday night for collectively earning more than $7 million in scholarships (a number that will continue to rise). Their accomplishments, which highlighted the academic success of the Class of 2023, were celebrated in an awards ceremony Thursday, May 18, at the Carson City Community Center.  READ MORE...

Gov. Lombardo Honors Empire Elementary as ‘Established STEM School’

Posted on 05/18/2023

Carson City School District teachers and administrators from Empire Elementary School were honored by Governor Joe Lombardo and the Governor’s Office of Science Innovation and Technology (OSIT) Tuesday, May 16, 2023, in the Old Assembly Chambers in the Nevada Capitol building. The ceremony recognized Empire Elementary School for advancing from a “Developing STEM School” to an “Established STEM School.”  READ MORE...

Parent Information Nights for “Ready to Rock Kinder” Summer Program

Posted on 05/17/2023

Tonight and next week, elementary schools in the Carson City School District will host Parent Information Nights for “Ready to Rock Kinder,” an information night for parents of all students planning to attend Kindergarten this fall. The parent nights will include information on how to help your child this summer as well as provide some activities, skills and resources to help make practicing for kindergarten fun. Information will be available about summer school as well.  READ MORE...

Four Carson City Elementary Schools Earn Laura Bush Foundation Grants

Posted on 05/16/2023

Empire Elementary, Fremont Elementary, Fritsch Elementary and Mark Twain Elementary were four of 300 schools from 36 states across the country to receive a $5,000 grant through the Laura Bush Foundation for America’s Libraries.   READ MORE...

School Speech-Language Pathologists Honored in National Observance

Posted on 05/15/2023

The Carson City School District is pleased to honor school Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) during National Speech-Language Pathologist Day, Thursday, May 18, 2023, and celebrate the vital role of SLPs in education.   READ MORE...

Carson High Speech and Debate Sends Six to National Tournament

Posted on 05/11/2023

Carson High School (CHS) Speech and Debate is sending six students to Phoenix, Ariz. for the 2023 National Speech and Debate Tournament, hosted by the National Speech & Debate Association, June 11-16, 2023. National qualifiers for speech and debate include (alphabetically by last name): Kyle Allen, freshman, Abigail Cook, senior, Vivian Castro, junior, Mason Tims, senior, Emily Tran, junior, and Penelope Truell, senior.  READ MORE...

Twenty-two Recognized with Distinguished Student Awards

Posted on 05/10/2023

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

Carson High NJROTC Unit Achieves Top Score on Inspection, Designated as Distinguished Unit for the 2023-2023 School Year

Posted on 05/09/2023

The Carson High School (CHS) Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (NJROTC) unit has received a perfect score of 5 during their recent inspection. Conducted by Captain Shane Tanner, commanding officer at Naval Air Station Fallon, the inspection evaluated the unit’s appearance and performance in several areas including Color Guard and Drill Demonstration.   READ MORE...

CHS Senior, Teachers Present SB80 to Assembly Committee on Education

Posted on 05/08/2023

As Senate Bill 80 (SB80), the education measure advocating for head injury and concussion legislation, advances through the legislative process, Youth Legislator Stella Thornton, 18-year-old senior at Carson High School (CHS), on behalf of the Nevada Youth Legislature (NYL), took time last Thursday, May 4, 2023, to further present SB80 to the Nevada Assembly Committee on Education.   READ MORE...

2023 Carson High Baseball Teacher Appreciation Video

Posted on 05/06/2023

Carson High Baseball Seniors were asked to choose one teacher or coach who has made an impact in their lives thus far. They then presented them with a personalized jersey and invited them to Senior Night, which took place this past Wednesday.   READ MORE...

Fritsch Elementary School Sends Three Archers to Nationals

Posted on 05/03/2023

Three fifth graders from Fritsch Elementary School competed in the National Archery Tournament at the Mountain America Expo Center in Sandy, Utah last weekend, April 28-29, 2023. Out of nearly 3,000 participants from more than 200 schools nationwide, Teddy Hohl shot a 241, Finn Russell shot a 199 and Wyatt Valentine shot a 160, earning them an overall ranking of 83, 186 and 211 respectively.   READ MORE...

Summer P-EBT Card Meal Program Applications Must Be Turned in June 1

Posted on 05/02/2023

The Carson City School District’s Nutrition Services is reminding students and families that in order to be eligible for the Summer Pandemic EBT (P-EBT) Card Meal Program, all Free and Reduced Lunch status applications must be turned in and on file before the end of the school year, Thursday, June 1, 2023.  READ MORE...

School District’s Strategic Plan Meeting Needing Community Input

Posted on 05/01/2023

The Carson City School District is asking local community members to attend the quarterly Community PLC (Professional Learning Community) meeting scheduled for Wednesday, May 3, at 6 p.m. inside the Carson High School Library.  READ MORE...

Steve Nichols Named Carson High Varsity Girls Head Basketball Coach

Posted on 04/28/2023

Carson High Athletics is pleased to announce the hiring of Steve Nichols as the new Head Varsity Girls Basketball Coach at Carson High School (CHS).   READ MORE...

Carson High FBLA Students Compete in State, Send 13 to Nationals

Posted on 04/27/2023

More than two dozen Carson High School (CHS) Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) students attended the state conference in Las Vegas this past week, and of the 26 students, 13 of them qualified for the National Business Leadership Conference in Atlanta, Ga. this coming June. Additionally, Todd Gosselin and Eva Lindbloom were elected as statewide officers, which marks the first time in Carson High history to have two individuals on the Nevada state officer team for FBLA.  READ MORE...

Carson City School District Honors Educators and Employees of the Year

Posted on 04/26/2023

Lieutenant Commander Dan Meyer, NJROTC instructor at Carson High School, was honored last night as the Carson City School District’s Educator of the Year, at the Tuesday, April 25, School Board Meeting and annual event. Additionally, Leticia Servin, bilingual parent engagement coordinator, was recognized as the Education Support Professional (ESP) Employee of the Year, and Cheryl Richetta, Principal at Bordewich Bray Elementary School, was recognized as the district’s Administrator of the Year.  READ MORE...

Lucas Valdez Earns Golden Pinecone Sustainability Award

Posted on 04/24/2023

Carson City School District is pleased to announce Lucas Valdez, 14-year-old eighth grader at Eagle Valley Middle School, as a winner of GreenUP!’s Golden Pinecone Sustainability Youth Leadership Award. He was given the award in Reno April 13, 2023.   READ MORE...

Carson High Announces 2023 Prom King and Queen

Posted on 04/22/2023

This evening, Carson High School named Jacob Xie and Deepti Arun as the 2023 Prom King and Queen. A short coronation ceremony was held during the Prom Dance this evening. Additionally, Hunter Curran and Emily Vicente were crowned Carson High School’s Friendship Ball King and Queen during that dance Thursday evening in the Morse Burley Gym.  READ MORE...

Goose at Fritch Elementary is Definitely Good for the Gander

Posted on 04/20/2023

'Mother Goose' has made her presence known at Fritsch Elementary School, but not with Nursery Rhymes. After she nestled in with eggs under one play structure during spring break, school officials learned once Canadian Geese have established nests, they are federally protected.   READ MORE...

‘The Day of the Child’ Community Celebration Saturday, April 29

Posted on 04/20/2023

The Carson City School District’s Career and Technical Education Teaching and Training Early Childhood Education students will host a community celebration, ‘The Day of the Child,’ Saturday, April 29, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Carson High School.  READ MORE...

School District to Host Training on How to Talk to Students in Crisis

Posted on 04/19/2023

The Carson City School District in partnership with the Nevada Office of Suicide Prevention will host a training course titled “safeTALK” to help parents learn how to talk to their students through crisis. The training will be held April 29 at 9 a.m. to 12 noon in the library at Carson High School.  READ MORE...

Anonymous Donor Challenges Community to ‘Fund Future Dreams,’ Commits to Match up to $60K for Foundation’s Annual Giving Campaign

Posted on 04/19/2023

In continuation of the Carson City Schools Foundation (CCSF) annual giving campaign “Funding Future Dreams,” an anonymous donor has challenged the community to meet the foundation’s $60,000 goal and promised to match contributions up to that amount. Any funds raised in excess of $60K will be used to provide additional support to students and teachers in the Carson City School District.  READ MORE...

Carson City Schools Listed Among 160 Nationally for Computer Science

Posted on 04/13/2023

Five of all six elementary schools in the Carson City School District have earned national recognition and are among only 160 schools nationwide to receive the CS100 School award for their commitment to providing exceptional computer science education to K-5 students.  READ MORE...

Kerri Finn Honored as Nevada State Education Support Professional of the Year

Posted on 04/12/2023

The Nevada State Education Association (NSEA) honored Carson City School District’s Kerri Finn, School Nurse - Clinical Aide at Pioneer Academy, as Nevada’s statewide Education Support Professional (ESP) Employee of the Year.   READ MORE...

Carson City School District to Host Career Fair to Hire Employees

Posted on 04/04/2023

Carson City School District will host a Career Fair at the district office, 1402 West King Street, Thursday, April 13, from 2-4 p.m. Positions are open immediately and include entry level, part-time and full-time.  READ MORE...

Tah-Neva Middle School Wrestling Championships 2023

Posted on 04/03/2023

Middle school wrestlers from northern Nevada gathered at Pershing County High School in Lovelock Saturday, March 25, for the 2023 Tah-Nevada Middle School Wrestling Championship Tournament. In total, there were 261 wrestlers representing 17 schools, from White Pine County to Truckee, Calif. Carson Middle School and Eagle Valley Middle School sent 10 and 14 wrestlers respectively, representing Carson City Schools.   READ MORE...

The Final Stretch of the 2022-2023 School Year: Spring Newsletter Highlights Winter Activities and Notable Future Dates

Posted on 03/31/2023

The 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 here to view the most recent newsletter as well as past issues.  READ MORE...

Three More Carson City Teachers Earn National Board Certifications

Posted on 03/29/2023

The Carson City School District is pleased to announce three more National Board Certified Teachers (NBCT) who have earned recognition from the National Board of Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS). The teachers were recognized in Tuesday’s school board meeting. NBCT is widely considered to be the highest professional recognition for educators and includes a five percent state pay increase in acknowledgement of accomplished teaching.  READ MORE...

Carson City School District Hires Steve West as Director of Operations

Posted on 03/28/2023

Steve West, has been appointed as Director of Operations for the Carson City School District. He began his role with the district February 13, 2023. "We welcome Mr. West in his new role,” said Mr. Andrew Feuling, superintendent for the Carson City School District. “This is a big job that encompasses much of the behind the scenes work of the district. We look forward to continued excellence in these areas with Mr. West's leadership and experience.”  READ MORE...

Band-O-Rama Resonates Well, Reverberates Band Students’ Success

Posted on 03/23/2023

Carson City School District hosted Band-O-Rama, an admission-free music event, Thursday, March 23 at Carson High School. The concert celebrated instrumental and music education throughout the district and featured bands from all age levels, including elementary, middle and high school.  READ MORE...

Carson High Students, Alumnus Recognized as ‘Good Samaritans’

Posted on 03/21/2023

Carson High School students Gabriel Brackin, 17-year-old senior, Wyatt Johnson,16-year-old freshman, Dameon Lister, 15-year-old freshman, and Daniel Novoa, 18-year-old senior were recently recognized with “Outstanding Citizen Awards” for the aide and unsolicited assistance they provided to a stranded community member on a snowy day last month. Additional aid came from Carson High alumni John Campbell, 19, who was traveling with the high school students.  READ MORE...

Carson High Student Designs Book Cover, Earns Contract with Publisher

Posted on 03/20/2023

Carson City School District is pleased to announce Carson High School Senior Tierney Frost, 17, has earned a contract with the Three Ravens Publishing Company for her graphic design work in creating a winning book cover design for “The Raven and the Crow: Shores of Blood,” the third book in a six-book epic fantasy novel series.   READ MORE...

CMS, EVMS Middle School Wrestling Teams Qualify for Tah Neva Championship

Posted on 03/18/2023

Grapplers from both Carson Middle School (CMS) and Eagle Valley Middle School (EVMS) qualified for the league’s Tah Neva Championship Tournament set for March 25 at Pershing County High School in Lovelock, Nev. Coaches said the wrestlers became eligible during the qualifier tournament in Fallon, Nev. last Saturday.  READ MORE...

Way to B Sharp! Choirpalooza shows off talent of Carson City students

Posted on 03/17/2023

Way to B Sharp! Choirpalooza celebrates vocal and music education throughout the school district and represents the pinnacle of effort and training students and teachers have invested throughout the school year.  READ MORE...

Carson High Youth Legislator Stella Thornton Presents Senate Bill 80, Advocating for Head Injury, Concussion Legislation

Posted on 03/16/2023

Youth Legislator Stella Thornton, 18-year-old senior at Carson High School, on behalf of the Nevada Youth Legislature (NYL), took time yesterday afternoon to present and champion Senate Bill 80 (SB80) to the Nevada Senate Committee on Education.  READ MORE...

Empire Elementary Music Teacher Earns Scholarship

Posted on 03/15/2023

Carson City School District’s Empire Elementary Music Teacher Cassidy Robinson was the recent recipient of the “Apple Award” from the Delta Kappa Gamma NU Chapter in the amount of $250.00. Delta Kappa Gamma is an educational organization of teachers who support other teachers.  READ MORE...

Four CHS HOSA Students Take State, 59 Others Shine in Competition

Posted on 03/14/2023

Carson High School (CHS) Career and Technical Education (CTE) HOSA – Future Health Professionals – had 59 students attend the State Leadership Conference last week. Maritza Alvarez took state for Home Health Aide, Maria Benshoof took state for Nutrition, Arene LeBlanc took state for Physical Therapy and Aden McBride took state for Sports Medicine.   READ MORE...

Carson High Students Named Scholastic Art and Writing Contest Winners for 2023

Posted on 03/08/2023

Last month, 13 students from Carson High School were honored at the Scholastic Art and Writing Contest awards ceremony in the Nightingale Concert Hall at the University of Nevada, Reno, where they were presented with prestigious awards.  READ MORE...

Carson City School District Honors School Social Workers in National Observance

Posted on 03/07/2023

The Carson City School District is pleased to honor 11 school social workers and three interns during National School Social Work Week, March 5-11, 2023. Sponsored by the School Social Work Association of America, the week will help highlight the tremendous impact school social workers have in addressing students’ social, emotional and mental health needs.  READ MORE...

Director of Nutrition Lobbies Congress in Support of School Meal Programs and Students

Posted on 03/06/2023

Today and tomorrow, Elizabeth Martinez, director of Nutrition Services for the Carson City School District will participate in the School Nutrition Association’s (SNA) 51st annual Legislative Action Conference (LAC) in Washington, D.C. During the conference (March 5-7), Martinez will join 800 school nutrition professionals from across the country in urging Congress to permanently increase federal funds for school meals, allow all schools to offer free school meals to all students as they did during the pandemic and maintain current school nutrition standards.  READ MORE...

Yaki Glenn Crowned Mr. Carson High 2023

Posted on 03/03/2023

Carson High School Senior Yaki Glenn, 17, was crowned ‘Mr. Carson High’ Friday evening at the school’s cheerleader fundraising event in the Bob Boldrick Theatre at the Carson City Community Center.  READ MORE...

Pre-K, Kindergarten & Annual Update Registration begins Monday, March 6

Posted on 03/02/2023

The Carson City School District is asking parents to mark their calendars for Monday, March 6, 2023, when all Pre-K, Kindergarten, new and returning student updates and registrations will begin. This year, in order to be admitted into kindergarten, all students MUST be 5-years-old on or before the first day of school, which will be Monday, Aug. 14. 2023.  READ MORE...

Foundation’s ‘Funding Future Dreams’ Giving Campaign Seeks Donations

Posted on 03/01/2023

The Carson City Schools Foundation (CCSF), in support of the Carson City School District, is launching its annual giving campaign “Funding Future Dreams” to support advanced learning for students in Carson City.  READ MORE...

Schools in the Carson City School District Closed Wednesday, March 1

Posted on 02/28/2023

Due to weather-related conditions, all schools in the Carson City School District will be closed for the entire day Wednesday, March 1, 2023.  READ MORE...

All Schools in the Carson City School District Closed Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023.

Posted on 02/27/2023

Due to the continuing winter storm warning, high winds and weather-related conditions, all schools in the Carson City School District will be closed for the entire day Tuesday, February 28, 2023.  READ MORE...

All Schools in the Carson City School District Closed Monday, Feb. 27, 2023.

Posted on 02/27/2023

Due to the winter storm warning, expected high winds and pending weather-related conditions, all schools in the Carson City School District will be closed for the entire day Monday, February 27, 2023. Accumulation of snow is expected to continue throughout the day.  READ MORE...

Carson High Ski Team Sends 4 Boys, 2 Girls to State Championship

Posted on 02/23/2023

The Carson High Ski Team capped off its season by sending four (4) boys and two (2) girls to the state championship races at Kirkwood this past weekend including Samuel Barker (sophomore), Sierra Frame (junior), Sean Harrington (freshman), Juri Rother (junior), Madison Lind Smith (junior) and Mark Walther (freshman).  READ MORE...

Three Carson City Students Recognized as Reading Week Art Contest Finalists

Posted on 02/22/2023

Three Carson City students were recognized as finalists for the 2023 Nevada Reading Week Art Contest including Michelle Escobar, 10th grader at Carson High, Madelyn Monson, 11th grader at Carson High and Cadence Schnaible, 7th grader at Carson Middle School.  READ MORE...

CHS Debate Wraps up Regular Season with 11 Debaters in Final Rounds

Posted on 02/17/2023

Carson High School (CHS) Speech and Debate wrapped up its regular season over the weekend at Spanish Springs High School where the team completed its best season in decades. The final regular season tournament saw 14 schools and 203 competitors, with 11 CHS debaters advancing into final rounds over the two-day event.   READ MORE...

Pioneer Academy Students Learn Educational, Career Options at Tesla

Posted on 02/16/2023

More than two dozen Pioneer Academy students had the opportunity to learn about educational and career opportunities related to technology and sustainability at the Tesla Gigafactory east of Sparks last week. The trip was organized by Envirolution, a nonprofit organization dedicated to developing youth leadership development, and community outreach programs centered around energy efficiency, sustainability and career development.  READ MORE...

Carson High Concludes National FBLA Week with Pies to the Face for Charity

Posted on 02/15/2023

In observance of Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Week, Feb. 5-11, 2023, Carson High School parceled-out daily activities and emphases including “Fundraising Friday” where FBLA members sold raffle tickets for a chance to pie a teacher or administrator for charity. FBLA is the nation’s largest business career and technical student organization dedicated to inspiring and preparing community-minded business leaders.  READ MORE...

More Than a STEM Night: A Community-Focused Event at Carson High

Posted on 02/14/2023

Carson High School will host a community-focused event next week, Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023, from 5:30-7:45 p.m., were students, families and community members are invited to explore various education paths offered including Career and Technical Education (CTE), Advance Placement (AP) and JumpStart.  READ MORE...

Carson City Students, Educators Open the First Day of Nevada Legislative Session

Posted on 02/08/2023

Carson City School District students and educators helped open the first day of Nevada’s 2023 State Legislative Session Monday, February 6, 2023. To begin, the Carson High School NJROTC honor guard presented the colors, prior to the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by the National Anthem, sung by Mark Twain Elementary Music Educator Christina Bourne. The Carson High School Concert Choir, directed by Music Educator and Choir Director Andrew Sonnemaker, then performed "Home Means Nevada" and "Bright Morning Stars," a traditional 19th century American Spiritual arranged by Alice Parker.  READ MORE...

Carson City Fast-tracks Teaching Licensure for Individuals with Bachelors

Posted on 02/07/2023

In partnership with iteachNEVADA, a national licensing provider, the Carson City School District has created a “Grow Your Own” educator preparation program (EPP) designed to help the school district hire more certified teachers amid continued teacher shortages. In short, the program will fast-track individuals who have a bachelor’s degree to obtain a teaching license outside traditional pathways.  READ MORE...

School District Honors Counselors for National School Counseling Week

Posted on 02/06/2023

The Carson City School District is pleased to honor school counselors during National School Counseling Week, Feb. 6-10, 2023. Sponsored by the American School Counselor Association (ASCA), the week will help focus public attention on the unique contribution of school counselors within U.S. school systems and how students are different as a result of what school counselors do.  READ MORE...

Carson High Announces 2023 Winterfest King and Queen

Posted on 02/02/2023

This evening during halftime of the Varsity Boys Basketball Game vs. Sage Ridge, Carson High School named Parker Story and Anela Mitchell as the 2023 Winterfest King and Queen.  READ MORE...

Female Grapplers from Carson High Win Regional Titles, Head to State

Posted on 02/02/2023

Two fierce female grapplers from Carson High School (CHS) made history as they both took home championship titles at the state’s first-ever sanctioned all-girls regional wrestling tournament. Their effort of displayed strength, skill and determination on the mat, landed both on top of the podium last Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023, at McQueen High School in Reno, and paved their way to the state tournament in Winnemucca, Nev., Feb. 10-11, 2023.  READ MORE...

Carson High Invites Fathers and Daughters to Dance, Make Memories

Posted on 02/01/2023

On April 21, 2023, Carson High School (CHS) will open its doors to any dad-daughter duos, or those who might be filling in as such, for its annual Father-Daughter Ball, a three-hour community-wide event, open to all ages. The theme for this year’s event is “An Enchanted Evening in Asia.”  READ MORE...

Students Gain Real-world Experience Through CTE Veterinary Advance Studies Internship

Posted on 01/30/2023

Four Carson High School seniors enrolled in Veterinary Advanced Studies through the school’s Career and Technical Education (CTE) program are participating in a semester-long internship at the Nevada Humane Society.  READ MORE...

Carson High Announces 2023 Winterfest Candidates and Activities

Posted on 01/27/2023

Winterfest celebrations kicked off this afternoon with an assembly, and Carson High School was pleased to announce the student-elected candidates. The week-long events beginning Monday, Jan. 30 through Saturday, Feb. 4, will feature day and evening activities the whole school may enjoy including dress-up days, movie nights, games, talent shows, karaoke, music and more.  READ MORE...

CHS Speech and Debate Dominates Competition, Earns Multiple Top Spots

Posted on 01/26/2023

Carson High Speech and Debate earned several top spots from the tournament at Damonte Ranch Jan. 13-14, where more than 12 schools and 159 students participated in the competition.  READ MORE...

Seeliger Students Recite Pledge of Allegiance at State of the State Address

Posted on 01/24/2023

A dozen 5- and 6-year-olds from Ms. Sewell’s kindergarten class from Carson City’s Seeliger Elementary School had an opportunity to show their pride, patriotism and love for their state and country by leading and reciting the Pledge of Allegiance prior to Nevada’s new Governor Joe Lombardo’s State of the State Address Monday, Jan. 23, 2023.  READ MORE...

Three Carson City Students Punch Their Way to the Top

Posted on 01/23/2023

A sixth grader from Carson Middle School (CMS) and a pair of Carson High School (CHS) sophomore boxing athletes have punched their way to the top, winning both state (in Las Vegas, Nov. 19, 2022) and regional championships (in Compton, Calif., Jan. 6-8, 2023) and are now gearing up to compete at the national level at the Silver Gloves National Finals, hosted in Independence, Mo. Feb. 9-11, 2023.  READ MORE...

Bordewich Bray Elementary Invites More Men to Volunteer in Schools

Posted on 01/20/2023

The Parent Teacher Organization and administrators at Bordewich Bray Elementary School in Carson City helped engage positive male role models this morning where more than 600 people attended “Dads and Donuts.” The effort was designed to get dads, uncles, grandparents and father-figures more involved in school and childhood learning.  READ MORE...

Carson City Schools Observe 2-hour Delayed Start Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023

Posted on 01/16/2023

As a result of the winter storm disrupting travel throughout the region, all Carson City School District schools will observe a delayed 2-hour schedule Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023. Buses will also operate on a 2-hour delay, so arrival times will be approximately 2-hours later than usual. There will be no Pre-School classes or breakfast served at school.  READ MORE...

New Trustees and New Leadership Roles for Carson City School Board

Posted on 01/11/2023

At their first meeting of the year Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023, the Carson City School District was pleased to welcome two new recently elected board members Trustee Matt Clapham, District 3, and Trustee Molly Walt, District 6. Lupe Ramirez and Richard Varner were also recognized for being re-elected to their positions as trustees. Additionally, the board elected new officers to serve in leadership roles.  READ MORE...