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Senator Square: Destination unknown is theme of Carson High School's 2021 Winterfest
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 01/24/2021 - 7:21am
Students from all four classes recently nominated Carson High School Winterfest candidates for 2021 Winterfest week, Feb. 1-5, where both a King and Queen will be crowned. The theme, Destination Unknown, was decided upon; since students are not allowed to experience the vacations they love, they are bringing their vacation destinations to CHS.
Carson High librarian to speak at Democratic tele-luncheon
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 01/22/2021 - 5:55am
Event Date:
January 25, 2021 - 12:00pm Featured speaker at Monday's Democratic tele-luncheon will be Carson High School librarian Ananda Campbell, who will describe how she and other district librarians, in collaboration with city and state library staffs, transitioned Carson City's students to remote learning during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Senator Square: Carson High School students become published authors
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 01/17/2021 - 9:12am
According to Teen Health and Wellness, Rosen Publishing, “Sharing stories is a powerful way to connect with other people. By sharing your own story, you can connect with other teens who are dealing with similar experiences. Your words can provide hope and comfort, or empower them to face their own challenges.”
Senator Square: Carson High School mourns loss of senior Jacqueline Milagros Acosta-Bruno
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 01/10/2021 - 8:23am
Jacqueline Milagros Acosta-Bruno was born Nov. 17, 2002 at Washoe Medical Center in Reno, Nev., to Claudia Bruno and Hector Acosta. She has four younger brothers and sisters, all attending Carson City Schools, as well as a sibling just 18-months-old.
Senator Square: Carson High School teacher publishes her latest short story
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 01/03/2021 - 2:18am
As CHS teachers and students return to school, from, hopefully, a relaxing winter break, would it not be great to know one of their teachers recently published a short story? CHS Language Arts Department teacher Brigette Pugh is excited to share her latest published piece of writing.
Nevada breaks gun sale record in 2020 amid pandemic, social unrest and contentious elections
Submitted by admin on Wed, 12/30/2020 - 12:05pm
Between a global pandemic, protests over racial injustice and a highly contentious presidential election, firearm sales in Nevada spiked in 2020, with the first 10 months of gun sales already 57 percent greater than all gun sales made in 2019.
Senator Square: Carson High School student initiates independent Senior Project
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 12/27/2020 - 7:35am
CHS Senior Abby Golik, after being told Senior Projects, a Carson High School graduation requirement, were temporarily cancelled, decided she wanted to do a Senior Project anyway.
Senator Square: Carson High students get into holiday giving spirit; Homeroom support on Mondays
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sat, 12/19/2020 - 11:17pm
This week's Senator Square features guest writers Ananda Campbell and Bridget Gordon-Johnson who explain Monday homeroom academic strategies. Campbell is a CHS Library Media Specialist and Carson City School District Library Coordinator. Gordon is a CHS counselor. This is their report:
Senator Square: Angel Tree program takes off in Carson City
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sat, 12/12/2020 - 11:53pm
Editor’s Note: Margarita Portillo-Hernandez is a school social worker and safe school professional at Eagle Valley Middle School in Carson City. The following is her report:
This year has been extremely challenging and with the impact of Covid; many of our families are struggling to ensure they can celebrate Christmas. However, generous community members have come together determined to help these families have a Christmas celebration not even Covid can stop.
Senator Square: Helping to give Carson City students in need a merry Christmas
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 12/06/2020 - 5:38am
Many in Carson City do everything they can to help the less fortunate, and those opportunities never cease being opportunities. With this in mind, the holidays are here, the semester at Carson High School is almost over, Christmas vacation, also known as winter break, begins Dec. 19, and there is another opportunity to be generous for those who have plenty.
Senator Square: Carson High School's Fellowship of Christian Athletes selling Christmas trees
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 11/29/2020 - 8:18am
Pastor Tim Plummer, Fellowship of Christian Athletes Missionary Area Director, has once again brought Christmas trees to Carson City to support FCA. Christmas is fast approaching, and most agree it is the best time of the year. The holidays can be a difficult time for many, but it does not have to be this way.
Senator Square: Carson High School NJROTC cadets compete, serve and remember
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 11/22/2020 - 7:54am
Carson High School's NJROTC Drill and Color Guard team competed in their first ever ‘virtual’ drill competition hosted by University of North Carolina ROTC program. The various teams’ performances were captured on video and sent to the University for judging.
Senator Square: Carson High students compete in organ, tissue donor art competition
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 11/15/2020 - 7:54am
Be a part of bringing hope by voting on contestant art pieces to decide the “Social Media Fave” in the Donor Network West annual art contest. Four Carson High students, Anthony Larry, Connor Lampert, Danielle Van Dusen, and Sarai Jauregui Rivas made the first cut, though all of CHS Graphic Design Instructor Patricia Ababio’s students submitted entries.
Senator Square: Carson High school counselor’s anxiety toolbox for everyone
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 11/08/2020 - 7:50am
Editor’s Note: Guest writer Michele Quintero is a Carson High School counselor.
In the age of Covid, many are dealing with anxiety and panic. What is the difference? According to the Mayo Clinic, a panic attack occurs when a person feels intense fear that triggers the “fight or flight” response.
Senator Square: Music returns to CHS, plus fundraisers generate breast cancer awareness
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 11/01/2020 - 7:45am
The results are in. Students laughed at them because they had to dress differently, today, but they laughed at the students, too, because they were all dressed the same.
Senator Square: Carson High School Library of Love; leadership promotes breast cancer awareness
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 10/25/2020 - 6:40am
The teachers of Carson High School are continuing to ask if the community of Carson City would purchase a T-shirt to support both breast cancer awareness and CHS teacher Kelly Gustafson, who is currently undergoing treatment for breast cancer.
Senator Square: Blue Crew to the rescue; t-shirt sales to support CHS teacher with cancer
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 10/18/2020 - 6:54am
From the Famous first line of Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen, modified to appeal to the generosity of the Carson City community, "It is a truth universally acknowledged that a (generous city) in possession of a good fortune must be in want of (helping to support a CHS teacher)."
The teachers of CHS are asking if this is still true? Of course it is. Men, women, and children of Carson City are encouraged to purchase a T-shirt to support both breast cancer awareness and CHS teacher Kelly Gustafson, who is undergoing treatment for breast cancer.
Senator Square: Carson High School leadership students raise breast cancer awareness
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 10/11/2020 - 5:51am
Being a student at Carson High School is rewarding enough, academically speaking, but learning is happening everywhere; however, forcing a teacher to dress in pink, from head to toe, wearing a pink tutu, is a different story and an exciting fundraising opportunity.
Senator Square: Carson High School retro-homecoming a big capital city success
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sat, 10/03/2020 - 11:55pm
The Carson High School Retro-Homecoming and Respect Week went without a hitch, and the beauty of it was administrators, teachers, and staff had nothing whatsoever to do with making the decisions as the students chose both the candidates and the winners.
Senator Square: Banned books recognized, Spirit Week begins at Carson High School
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 09/27/2020 - 1:02am
It may be a bit quiet around the high school lately, but this will not stop the CHS Student Council from making their senior year one to remember. Leadership Adviser Ann Britt said, “I am pleased to announce the Corona Virus cannot take the fun out of everything, so we are hosting a Spirit Week, Sept. 25 through Oct. 2, at CHS.”
Senator Square: Times have changed at Carson High School
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 09/20/2020 - 7:37am
Remember the old days when school would get cancelled for weather aberrations like snow? Aww, the excitement of that early morning phone call and the joyfulness of being able to go back to sleep with the anticipation of a full day ahead of hanging out in pajamas and watching Netflix or Amazon Prime.
Senator Square: From Carson High School grad to CHS teacher
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 09/13/2020 - 6:52am
One of her favorite quotes is from French dramatist Jean Marie Lucien Pierre Anouilh, who said, “Things are beautiful if you love them,” and Hannah Etchison, Carson High’s 21st Century Community Learning Centers Program Coordinator, loves people, loves Carson City, and said, “I wanted to help in the community that raised me.”
Senator Square: Here comes the sun and Carson High School's class of 2021
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 09/06/2020 - 5:10am
They wore pajamas, were wrapped in blankets, and carried cups of Dutch Bros and Starbucks as they gathered to celebrate the beginning of their senior year and the almost end of the soothing summer weather. The Class of 2020-2021, while practicing social distancing and wearing the latest fashion in face masks, gathered together at 6:00 a.m. Sept. 4 on the bleachers of the CHS football field to watch their sun rise.
Senator Square: Carson coach honored, mascot highlighted and Senior Sunrise ahead
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 08/30/2020 - 7:28am
It is wonderful to be back in school, to again see the smiling faces of young people walking throughout the building, going from class to class with excitement and anticipation, gently pushing at their friends to move along, so no one ends up being late to class.
Senator Square: Carson High School students, teachers and staff prepare for Monday return
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 08/23/2020 - 6:40am
He is a senior at Carson High School, and his last year is, to say the least, unconventional. Adults have had their say, so how about a chat with this popular young man as he sports a 1980s hairstyle called a mullet in which the hair is short on the sides and long at the front and back.
Senator Square: Digital media students create Carson High School year in review video
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 06/07/2020 - 9:26am
As a digital media teacher at Carson High School I asked my students if they wanted to do a year in review video. Nick Baggio, who is an editor for the announcements, and Gianna Johnson, who is an anchor on the daily announcements, jumped right on the project.
Senator Square: Carson High School recognizes its support staff, says goodbye to retirees
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 05/31/2020 - 6:10am
Carson High School is pleased to announce individuals who have excelled in their positions as Educational Support Professionals and have been recognized for their works of merit by their peers and coworkers. The ESP employees from CHS are those individuals who enable teachers to focus on the teaching of their students, and every teacher knows that without them, a school could not hope to function.
Senator Square: CHS says goodbye to yearbook adviser, astronomy students acknowledged in science journal
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 05/24/2020 - 8:14am
Patt Quinn-Davis, Carson High School Language Arts teacher and adviser of the school newspaper and Carneta yearbook, is retiring. For Quinn-Davis, the publications staff became a part of her family every year and even more so when students stayed with the program throughout their high school careers.
Senator Square: Carson High School Class of 2020 yearbook has arrived
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 05/17/2020 - 8:03am
Editor’s Note: Patt Quinn-Davis is adviser for the Carneta yearbook. She wrote this letter to CHS staff members to share the challenges she and her student staff faced in finishing this year’s carneta. Quinn-Davis also teaches Honors American Literature and English IV.
Senator Square: Carson High School's future business leaders win state awards
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 05/10/2020 - 6:52am
Carson High School's Future Business Leaders of America claim five State Championships as well as 40 top 10 awards in spite of pandemic. CHS FBLA students just finished competing in the Nevada State Business Leadership Conference. Originally, the event was scheduled to be held in Reno, but had to be held digitally due to Covid-19.
