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Students attend Carson High orientation plus, new teachers honored at Gov. Mansion; Back to School dates announced

More than 565 apprehensive but excited freshman from the Class of 2028 joined the ranks of Carson High School Tuesday in an orientation lead by administrators and school leadership teams.

The new students joined the Senator ranks of more than 585 sophomores, 570 juniors and 536 seniors.

Although Carson City schools won’t officially open their doors to students until the first day of school Monday, August 19 (grades 1-12) and August 22 (Kindergarten and Pre-K), several meet-and-greet activities and kick-off events have begun and will continue this week.

Monday’s Senator Kick-off event welcomed back all Carson High School upperclassman including seniors, juniors and sophomores. Students were able to get copies of their class schedules, obtain parking permits, purchase lockers and P.E. clothing, receive cellphone pouches and pay for yearbooks.

Additionally, the school district hosted a New Teacher Orientation event at the Governor’s Mansion Tuesday morning. A total of 37 new teachers were greeted by administrators and principals. The number, down from 71 new teachers at the start of the school year last year, speaks to the district’s employee retention efforts. The district also confirmed they will start the school year fully-staffed with all teaching positions filled, with the exception of two hard-to-fill NJROTC instructor positions.

During Tuesday’s breakfast event, the new teachers also had the pleasure of hearing from local dignitaries including Carson City Mayor Lori Bagwell and Nevada State Superintendent of Public Instruction Jhone Ebert.

Other important districtwide Back-To-School dates to calendar include the following.

  • Aug. 13: Carson High School Cellphone Practice Clarification meeting, 5:30 p.m. in the High Tech Center.
  • Aug. 13: Bordewich Bray Elementary School Parent Information Night, 1st to 5th grade (I-Q first initial of last name) 6:00- 7:00 p.m.
  • Aug. 14: Bordewich Bray Elementary School Parent Information Night, 1st to 5th grade (R-Z first initial of last name) 6:00- 7:00 p.m.
  • Aug. 15: Cason Middle School “Back-to-School Sneak Preview,” 6th graders 4:30 – 6:00 p.m. and 7th graders 5:00- 6:00 p.m.
  • Aug. 15: Eagle Valley Middle School “Back-to-School Bootcamp,” 6th graders 3:30 – 4:30 p.m., 7th graders 4:30-5:30 and 8th graders 5:30-6:30 p.m.
  • Aug. 15: Fritsch Elementary School Back-to-School PTA Ice Cream Social, 4:00 – 5:30 p.m.
  • Aug. 16: Empire Elementary School Meet & Greet, 3:30 – 5:00 p.m.
  • Aug. 16: Fremont Elementary School Meet & Greet and Ice Cream Social, 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
  • Aug. 16: Mark Twain Elementary School Back-To-School Night, 4:30-6:30 p.m.
  • Aug. 21: Bordewich Bray Elementary School Kindergarten Parent Information Night, 6:00 p.m.
  • Aug. 21: Fremont Elementary School Pre-K and Kindergarten Meet & Greet, 4:40 – 6:30 p.m.
  • Aug. 22: Seeliger Elementary School Open House, 5:30 – 7:00 p.m.
  • Sept. 6: Fremont Elementary School Fall Festival, 4:00 – 7:00 p.m.
  • Sept. 10: Bordewich Bray Elementary School Pre-K and Kindergarten Back to School Night & Family Potluck, 5:30 – 7:00 p.m.
  • Sept. 11: Bordewich Bray Elementary School 1st grade Back to School Night & Family Potluck, 5:30 – 7:00 p.m.
  • Sept. 12: Bordewich Bray Elementary School 2nd grade Back to School Night & Family Potluck, 5:30 – 7:00 p.m.
  • Sept. 17: Bordewich Bray Elementary School 3rd grade Back to School Night & Family Potluck, 5:30 – 7:00 p.m.
  • Sept. 17: Carson Middle School Open House, 5:30 – 7:00 p.m.
  • Sept. 18: Bordewich Bray Elementary School 4th grade Back to School Night & Family Potluck, 5:30 – 7:00 p.m.
  • Sept. 19: Bordewich Bray Elementary School 5th grade Back to School Night & Family Potluck, 5:30 – 7:00 p.m.

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Based on extensive discussions with public safety officials and considering the erratic behavior seen from the Davis Fire and deteriorating conditions, all schools in the Washoe County School District will be canceled Wednesday, Sept. 11.

There will be a community meeting at 7 p.m. tonight, Tuesday, that will provide Davis Fire updates. It will feature the Complex Incident Command team, including a meteorologist and fire behavior team. It will be at 7 p.m.

The allied command agencies working on the Davis Fire have ordered a Complex Incident Management Team for the fire that has been burning in the Washoe Valley since Sept. 7, 2024. The fire has burned 5,596 acres and is zero percent contained as of Tuesday afternoon. The command team was authorized by the National Interagency Coordination Center and National Incident Management System.

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More than 2,200 votes have been counted for the People's Choice winner of the Nevada Artists Association's judged "Summer Show," which ran from July 27 to Sept. 6.

A man was arrested for suspicion of conspiracy, extortion and exploitation of an elderly person following an elder scam investigation by the Douglas County Sheriff's Office.

Although the Davis Fire is still listed as 0 percent contained as of Tuesday morning, the wind switched to give a fairly clear view of some of the firefighting activities.

As the autumn leaves turn and the chill of October sets in, a different kind of chill is ready to sweep through Carson City. Prepare yourself for an evening where nightmares creep off the screen and into reality, with Silver State Storytellers' annual Carson Creepy Short Horror Film Competition. It’s time to mark your calendars — if you dare —for a ghoulish gathering that promises screams, scares, and cinematic surprises.

There will be a September 11 memorial observance at Mills Park on Wednesday. Public fellowship begins at 5 p.m. with refreshments. The program begins at 6 p.m.

Here's a video briefing Tuesday morning that further offers an update on the Davis Fire.

UPDATE 11:06 AM: The National Weather Service has not only issued a Red Flag Warning but has also issued at "Red Flag Warning, Particularly Dangerous Situation," for Wednesday. As NWS forecaster Edan Lindaman explained, the PDS is outside of the normal or typical Red Flag Warning. Due to the cold front moving in overnight into Wednesday, bringing 40 mph-plus winds, the level of measure is of critical concern elevated. Therefore, the Red Flag Warning PDS on Wednesday is from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. The standard Red Flag Warning is underway today.
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UPDATE 10:33AM: The Davis Fire was mapped at 5,596 acres with no containment as of Tuesday morning, according to a briefing from U.S. Forest Service-Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest.

Fire crews continue to work on perimeter control today, especially in areas of high fire activity. All evacuations remain in place and areas under evacuation orders are closed to the public. There are no public escorts into the evacuated areas at this time due to fire activity.

Meet others from the community for conversation and real connection.

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Meet up with others from the community to hear and share stories and experiences

The September Carson City Connections story theme is "Aha! Moments that Change the Course of Life" Have you ever had an AHA! moment — an epiphany? Come hear Suzette’s story of how a single inspiration played into a life-changing decision. And, share your own.

The Carson City VFW (Kit Carson Post 3762) would like to invite local public, charter, private, or home-school students in high school and middle school to compete in the following essay contests for scholarship awards. The VFW is dedicated to promoting patriotism and investing in our future generation.

Tahoe Fire & Fuels Team forest thinning projects are underway and scheduled to continue for the next several weeks, conditions and weather permitting.

The 6th Annual Friends of Coach Blaver Alzheimer’s Fundraiser will take place Sunday, Sept. 15 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., at Home Grown Bowl, Bar, Grill and Billiards, a fundraiser to benefit Walk to End Alzheimers.

UPDATE 7PM: The Davis Fire is estimated at 5,000 acres, with no containment. Fourteen structures are currently known to be impacted, and damage assessments will continue in the impacted area of the Davis fire when it is safe to do so, according to a Monday evening briefing. Fire crews continue full suppression efforts, prioritizing the protection of life, property, and critical infrastructure.

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UPDATE: A Red Flag Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service, advising of gusty winds and low humidity, which does not bode well for firefighting efforts on the Davis Fire, which has already scorched 4,703 acres as of Monday morning. The warning is from Tuesday 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Wednesday.

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National Alliance on Mental Illness – Nevada Executive Director Robin V Reedy will be the guest speaker at the next Rotary Club of Carson City meeting.

Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called early Monday afternoon to a crash involving three vehicles in the area of South Carson and Rhodes Street.

A man who was arrested in January 2023 at the Topsy Lane Walmart in north Douglas County had all charges dropped against him in an alleged armed robbery case.

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The next Carson City School Board meeting will take place Tuesday, Sept. 10 beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the Bob Crowell Board Room of the Community Center at 851 E. William St.

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UPDATE 6:45PM: The Davis Fire is estimated at 6,500 acres with no containment as of Sunday evening. Details from Truckee Meadows Fire forthcoming.
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UPDATE 5:46PM: All Washoe County School District schools, except for Gerlach K-12 School, are closed on Monday, Sept. 9. This includes before and after-school activities and athletic practices.
Also of note, the Washoe County Sheriff's Office reminds people to stay clear of all evacuated areas for the Davis Fire. Air support crews are dropping fire retardants close to residences in evacuated areas.
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UPDATE 3:18PM: Kelsey Penrose was live from near the Davis Fire. See the video report here.
Also, Carson City is advising the Fuji animal shelter is full and the city has opened Silver Saddle Ranch to house more animals. For non-emergency inquiries call 775-887-2677. Also public works wants to remind people that the evacuation for Sunridge Drive is in Reno, not Carson City.
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UPDATE 1:16PM: Truckee Meadows Fire reports that at around 12:30 p.m. Sunday, fire activity increased and evacuation has been reinstated north of Nevada State Route 431 (Mt. Rose Highway) to include Arrow Creek, Sky Tavern, Mt. Rose Ski Resort, and Logan Meadows. For more detail evacuation locations visit perimetermap.com.

I-580 between Reno and Carson City as well as Old U.S. Highway 395 to Eastlake Boulevard have reopened. Old U.S. Highway 395 is still closed from East Lake Boulevard to Bowers Mansion Interchange. South and north bound exits to Mt Rose Highway are closed, so is the highway from Wedge Parkway to the summit. For updates on road closures go here.