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Carson City School District pleads drivers to take caution around schools and buses
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 01/13/2020 - 9:39amThe 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.
Carson City School Board to discuss funding, trustees, and more during first 2020 meeting
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 01/11/2020 - 12:14pmThe first Carson City School Board Meeting of 2020 will take place Tuesday, Jan. 14 at 7 p.m. in the Sierra Room of the Community Center, located at 851 E. William Street.
On the docket for discussion includes an election of officers of the Board of Trustees, including Board President, Vice President, and Clerk for the ensuing year, discussion on funding, and more.
Senator Square: Fellowship of Christian Athletes thanks Carson City community for support
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 01/05/2020 - 8:58amNot only did the nonprofit organization Fellowship of Christian Athletes open their Christmas tree lot Nov. 24 to raise funds for their organization’s events and outreaches, they also supported other organizations and individuals by giving away 350 Angel Tree Christmas stockings and Christmas trees to Carson City children and families in need, and they also partnered with Sierra Lutheran High School to donate 75 trees to the US Marines at the Warfare Training Center in Coleville, Calif.
Carson City School District announces Safe Routes to School parent survey winners
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 12/30/2019 - 3:38pmCARSON CITY — Congratulations to Yahir Herrera, third grader from Mark Twain Elementary School, and Adria Bass, a kindergartner from Bordewich Bray Elementary School. Both were awarded prizes for their parents’ participation in a survey designed to develop a School Safety Review Study.
Carson City School District hires Director of Student Support Services
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 12/24/2019 - 12:12pmChristine Lenox, Ed.D., has been appointed as director of Student Support Services for the Carson City School District. She will begin her role with the district after it is announced at the next school board meeting Jan. 14, 2020.
Carson City community donates 159 winter coats for kids as part of Carson Nugget fundraiser
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 12/24/2019 - 12:05pmThe Carson Nugget and Food For Thought, a Carson city nonprofit that is dedicated to feeding children in need, teamed up this fall and launched a winter coat drive that culminated Monday where dozens of children were able to pick their new jackets and parkas and enjoy a holiday brunch among friends and family.
Senator Square: CHS students celebrate the holidays, work with tech and compete in events
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 12/22/2019 - 9:29amEditor’s Note: Raymond Medeiros is the Carson City School District Director of Innovation and Technology. He writes the following: I would like to share with you some of the amazing things educators and students around the Carson City School District have been doing during Computer Science Education Week. Check out the photos from the Northern Nevada First Tech Challenge League Meet hosted by Carson High School.
Food for Thought closes out coat drive with 130 coats collected for Carson City kids in transition
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 12/21/2019 - 1:15pmOn Monday, Dec. 23, more than 130 Carson City children in transition will receive a brand new coat, a gift and a holiday brunch, thanks to the efforts of Food for Thought, a Carson City-based non-profit dedicated to feeding children, and the generosity of the Carson City Nugget Casino Hotel.
Events around Carson City for Tuesday, Dec. 17
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 12/16/2019 - 7:33pmClouds will roll into the capital city region Tuesday keeping temperatures quite chilly. Happenings around town include organized morning and evening fitness walks, a "Stuff the Bus Toy Drive" at Capital Ford, a Planning Commission meeting on the proposed Andersen Ranch development and a Posada event at Mark Twain Elementary. Plus, the Carson City School Orchestra Program will hold its annual Holiday Concert at the community center, The Peanuts Gang Trio will hold a free holiday concert at Sassafras, and more.
Silver Stage High School Named 2019 ESEA National Distinguished School
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 12/15/2019 - 8:23amSILVER SPRINGS, Nev. — Silver Stage High School has been named a 2019 National Elementary and Secondary Education Act Distinguished School, formerly the National Title I Association. Silver Stage High is an exemplary demonstration of what it means to put students first and student success as the primary goal.
Senator Square: CHS students and teachers care for themselves and others
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 12/15/2019 - 8:12amWhere does the time go? Everyone has heard this a thousand times, but people still need to be reminded of the question anyway because everyone, regardless of what they believe, needs to stop and take a moment to enjoy the moment.
'Stuff the Bus Toy Drive' at Capital Ford asks for gift donations for local families, especially teen gifts
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 12/13/2019 - 2:12pmDecember 17th will be The Salvation Army's first Angel Tree "Stuff the Bus" Toy Drive at Capital Ford in partnership with Capital Ford, Carson City School District, and KOZZ 105.7.
Stuff the Bus Toy Drop from 12 Noon to 7PM, on Tuesday, December 17th.
Posada Event at Mark Twain Elementary to Increase Family Involvement
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 12/13/2019 - 10:52amCarson City, Nev. (Dec. 13, 2019) — Administrators and educators at Carson City’s Mark Twain Elementary School will host Posada 2019, Tuesday, Dec. 17, from 5:30-8:30 p.m. The event, open to all students and families, is part of the English Second Language (ESL) Department’s iCan Initiative designed to increase parent and family involvement for students and to help reinforce and extend learning taught during regular classroom instruction. It will include piñatas, face painting, traditional Hispanic holiday food and music, family activities, photos and more.
East Fork Professional Firefighters Association donates 150 new coats to Douglas County children
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 12/12/2019 - 3:20pmGARDNERVILLE — Just in time for more cold and snowy weather this weekend, East Fork Professional Firefighters IAFF Local 3726 donated 150 brand new coats to kids at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Nevada Carson Valley Clubhouse and Douglas County School District this week, through the Operation Warm Coats for Kids Foundation.
Carson City schools see hike in graduation rates for fourth straight year
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 12/12/2019 - 11:22amFor the fourth year in a row, Carson City School District’s high school students graduated at the highest rate ever at 86.79 percent for the Class of 2019, an increase of 6.48 percentage points since 2016 where it averaged 80.31 percent.
Lyon County Sheriff's Office: No threats to Dayton schools
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 12/11/2019 - 1:33pmUPDATE: Lyon County Sheriff Frank Hunewill advises there is not an active shooter at any schools in Dayton. LCSO is investigating where the information came from and validating the information now. LCSO has issued a media statement. Scroll on photos and click to read statement.
Nevada back on winning track, tops Stanislaus State, 80-62
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Tue, 12/10/2019 - 9:39pmThe kids are all right. Nevada’s women’s basketball team used a zone defense and superior personnel to snap a two-game losing streak, topping Division II Stanislaus State, 80-62, in Reno on Tuesday.
Holiday happenings and more Tuesday around Carson City
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 12/09/2019 - 8:17pmPartly sunny skies and a daytime high in the mid-40s looks to be the order of the day around the capital city as we roll into Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019. Happenings around town include a book presentation by urban fantasy author SM Reine at the Nevada State Library and Archives, a morning fitness walk and evening hike, dance classes, a meeting of the CCSD board, plus festive December music and more with Night Lights Holiday Jazz and Poetry at Carson City's Comma Coffee. Read on for more.
Carson City School District, trustees haul in awards at 2019 NASB Conference
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 12/09/2019 - 9:22amThe Carson City School District was a point of highlight at the Nevada Association of School Boards annual conference in Reno, the weekend prior to Thanksgiving. The school district and trustees hauled in nearly a quarter of all the awards (4 out of 19) among the 17 districts statewide.
Senator Square: Carson City Schools Orchestra students prepare for Holiday Concert
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 12/08/2019 - 9:10amThe Orchestra Program of Carson City School District is holding its Holiday Concert Dec. 17 at 6:30 p.m. at the Carson City Community Center. Just the idea of a concert in Carson City is exciting enough, but it gets even better because this musical event will cost audiences absolutely nothing except a little time and effort getting there. Admission is free.
Annual Empty Bowls Night, Cowboy Christmas, Winter Craft Fair, and more: Events for Saturday, Dec. 7
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 12/07/2019 - 12:11amHappy Saturday Carson City! Tired of the fog yet? Well, there's a big storm that's scheduled to push in tomorrow, so it'll be interesting to see how that changes the weather.
Either way, we've got a ton of excellent events scheduled throughout the weekend, fog or no! Check below to see what's happening int he capital city for today and tomorrow.
Nevada's Vegas Golden Knights to visit Carson City Schools for Hockey Clinics
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 12/06/2019 - 10:43amNevada's own Vegas Golden Knights will be hosting Hockey Clinics at Schools in Carson City on Friday, Dec. 13, and a Watch Party is scheduled at the Governor’s Mansion to see the Knights Play the Dallas Stars.
Upcoming Carson City School Board Meeting to discuss Teacher School Supply Reimbursement
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 12/06/2019 - 9:53amThe Carson City School District will hold its next School Board Meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 10 beginning at 7 p.m. in the Sierra Room of the Carson City Community Center, located at 851 E. William Street.
The meeting with begin with the Superintendent’s Report, which includes the Seeliger Choir Holiday Performance, Recognition of Ms. Jennifer Cherpeski for her years of service on the Family Life Committee, and general announcements.
Festival of Lights, Project Empty Bowls, Santa train and more: Carson City region readies for festive weekend
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 12/05/2019 - 7:01pmHeading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of holiday events around the Carson City region over the next three days. Events include the Silver and Snowflake Festival of Lights, the 24th annual Parade of Lights in Gardnerville, the annual Project Empty Bowls dinner held at the Carson Mall, a Holiday Crawl in downtown Carson City and much more! The Santa Train will roll into the Carson City Railroad Museum for weekend train rides. Visit the 2019 Santa Events Roundup below for more information.
For the Grownups: Holiday Crawl Saturday in downtown Carson City to benefit Holiday with a Hero
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 12/05/2019 - 12:45pmWith family activities making up the Christmas tree lighting at the capitol on Friday night, Saturday night is reserved for grownups who are invited to take a festive walk through downtown Carson City and make stops and their favorite restaurants and bars as part of a community fundraiser for local schoolchildren who are without permanent homes.
Carson City Silver and Snowflakes Festival of Lights this Friday
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 12/03/2019 - 1:58pmSince 1988, the Silver and Snowflakes Festival of Lights has heralded in Carson City’s holiday season. The festival has grown from a simple tree lighting on the capitol grounds to involving the entire downtown core attracting thousands to enjoy this very special event.
Carson City School Orchestra Program to hold annual Holiday Concert on Dec. 17
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 12/03/2019 - 8:12amThe Orchestra Program of the Carson City School District will hold its Holiday Concert on Tuesday, Dec. 17, 6:30 p.m. at the Carson City Community Center.
Carson City Schools closed Monday due to storm, WNC also cancels classes
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 12/02/2019 - 9:55amThe Carson City School District has canceled school Monday after announcing a two-hour delay earlier this morning. The storm, which has intensified, caused the closure.
All Carson City School District employees, students and teachers should remain home. No student activities or programs will occur. This includes after school programs, practices, performances and contests including interscholastic athletic events, according to the district.
No school services such as transportation, nutrition or student health will be provided.
Carson City area Monday commute: School delays, road conditions and forecast
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 12/02/2019 - 7:41amA winter storm continues to bring a mixture of rain and heavy wet snow to the valley floor Monday morning, making for school and commute delays around the Carson City region.
Carson City School District cancels school Monday, WNC also shuts down Carson campus
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 12/02/2019 - 5:29amUPDATE 8:59AM: All Schools in Carson City will be closed for the entire day today, Monday, Dec. 2, 2019, due to winter related conditions. All employees, students and teachers should remain home. No student activities or programs will occur. This includes afterschool programs, practices, performances and contests including interscholastic athletic events. No school services such as transportation, nutrition or student health will be provided.
WNC campus is also closed for the day.
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Due to winter related conditions, all schools in Carson City will begin 2-hours later than their usual start time, Monday, Dec. 2, 2019. Principals will adjust the school schedule for the shortened day. Educators and staff should arrive at the school at least 15 minutes before school is to begin on the shortened schedule.