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SaveTheKids presentations in Carson City schools made separately for adults, students

The Carson City School District is reminding parents, guardians and caregivers that this Thursday's #SAVETHEKIDS presentation, featuring keynote speaker Collin Kartchner and educational consultant Katey McPherson, is for adults only; no children or students.

That event takes place at 7 p.m. inside the Carson Middle School Cafeteria.

Friday's presentations will be made at school assemblies that are for students only.

Locations and times of each assembly are detailed below.

— Carson Middle School, Friday, February 8, 8–9 a.m.

— Carson High School, Friday, February 8, 9:45–10:45 a.m.

— Eagle Valley Middle School, Friday, February 8, 1:30–2:30 p.m.

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