Carson City School District
Senator Square: Carson High School seniors rise with the sun
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 09/01/2019 - 6:36amWatching them gather, wearing pajamas, wrapped in blankets, and celebrating the beginning of their senior year, the Class of 2019-2020 gathered together at 6:00 a.m. Aug. 30 on the bleachers of the Carson High School football field to watch the sun rise; it is the beginning of their last year at CHS, and, for some of them, their last year as students who were raised within the Carson City School District, students who went from kindergarten at Mark Twain Elementary to Carson Middle School and have spent the last three years at CHS.
Students, staff are inspired after first week back to school in Carson City
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 08/26/2019 - 10:12amApprehensive students throughout the Carson City School District began the 2019-2020 school year with reassuring and motivational school assemblies, meet-and-greets and back-to-school nights.
Carson City School Board to discuss upcoming holidays, release days and test procedures
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 08/22/2019 - 1:17pmThe next Carson City School Board Meeting will be held Tuesday, Aug. 27 in the Sierra Room of the Community Center located at 851 E. William Street beginning at 7 p.m.
Events around Carson City for Monday, August 19
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 08/18/2019 - 7:23pmHeading into Monday, August 19, 2019 and that means one thing if you're a teacher, parent or student: It's the first day of class across Carson City School District campuses. Welcome back. Make it a safe, enjoyable experience as this day will create memories that will last a lifetime. Activities around the capital city include talks, art showings, jazz at the Bob McFadden Plaza and more. Enjoy the day.
Senator Square: Monday begins a new year at Carson High School
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 08/18/2019 - 7:43amSet that alarm clock if the pituitary gland is not yet ready to do its job, because Monday arrives tomorrow and it is time yet again for students, parents, and even teachers to get out of bed early for the 2019-2020 school year.
Bluegrass and Punk and Celtic: oh my! Three music festivals highlight Saturday’s events in Carson City
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 08/16/2019 - 10:03pmGood morning Carson City and happy Saturday! Today we’ve got a ton of great events, including three separate music festivals at Shoe Tree Brewing Co., Bowers Mansion, and the Brewery Arts Center!
Check out below to see what’s going on this weekend.
Headphones, ear buds banned from CHS campus; Fremont Elementary ditches uniforms
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 08/15/2019 - 10:17pmThis year, Carson High School announced that earbuds and headphones will be banned from campus in an effort to create a better and safer learning environment.
“It’s a safety issue,” said Dan Davis of the Carson City School District. “While they’re on campus, if the principal or a teacher needs to audibly communicate with a student, they need to be able to hear them for safety reasons.”
Jazz, Celtic and bluegrass, train rides and more: Carson City region in store for jam-packed weekend
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 08/15/2019 - 9:32pmHeading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region over the next three days, including the Jazz and Beyond Carson City Music Festival, a bluegrass festival at Bowers Mansion, Celtic favorites at the BAC, tours at the Nevada State Museum, train rides, standup comedy at the Carson Nugget, a block party at Silver Oak Golf Course, a Boy Scouts car show at Fuji Park, "'Kutz for Kids' and more.
Local nonprofit, Carson City Schools to provide students with back to school 'makeover'
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 08/13/2019 - 4:24pmOn Saturday, 10 children from low-income Carson City families will receive back-to-school makeovers as part of the "Cool School Renewal" event put on by Capital City CIRCLES Initiative.
Carson City School District appoints 7 principal and administrators for 2019-2020 year
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 08/12/2019 - 8:31amThe Carson City School District is pleased to announce the appointment of seven new principals and district administrators for the 2019-2020 school year.
Carson City schools, law enforcement prepare for worst-case emergency scenarios
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 08/08/2019 - 1:35pmCarson City schools and local law enforcement teamed up at Fuji Park Thursday to discuss action plans for worst-case scenarios to protect students, staff and visitors in the event of an emergency.
Carson City schools to host upcoming campus meet and greets, orientations and open houses
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 08/07/2019 - 8:25amWith the first day of school fast approaching, August 19, Carson City School District wants all students and parents to be aware of some important back-to-school information, event dates and the electronics policy at Carson High School effective this year.
Events around Carson City for Tuesday, July 23
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 07/22/2019 - 6:51pmHeading into Tuesday, July 23, 2019 there's plenty of indoor and outdoor activities around Carson City, including a morning power walk and evening hike and bike ride, an Apollo lecture at the Nevada State Museum, high tech imaging demonstrations with NASA technology at the Carson City Library Digitorium, archery at Centennial Park, art showings and more. Enjoy.
Open internship at Carson City Library, students with tech interests encouraged to apply
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 07/22/2019 - 10:28amThe Carson City Library is hiring to fill an open Digitorium Internship. Digitorium interns help manage the library's teen space and assist with program planning and implementation. The Digitorium Internship starts in August and runs through the 2019/2020 school year.
Carson City School Board to further discuss $5.7 million purchase of church complex after first bid rejected
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 07/20/2019 - 11:30amThe Carson City School District will hold its next School Board meeting on Tuesday, July 23 in the Sierra Room of the Community Center, located at 851 E. William Street.
Carson City Sheriff's Office hosts swearing in for newest deputy, Christopher Arrison
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 07/12/2019 - 9:32amThe Carson City Sheriff’s Office welcomed its newest deputy, Christopher Arrison, to its ranks yesterday in a swearing in ceremony held at the Sheriff’s Office in the Ormsby Room. Arrison previously served as a Lyon County deputy and was awarded the Superior Marksmanship Award in 2017.
Carson City schools see summer construction, campus improvements
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 07/10/2019 - 2:03pmThe Carson City School District is pleased to announce campus improvements at three schools including Pioneer High, Fremont Elementary and Mark Twain Elementary schools.
Policy changes, debt and purchases to be discussed at Carson City School Board meeting
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 07/04/2019 - 1:41pmThe next Carson City School District School board meeting will be held Tuesday, July 9 in the Sierra Room of the Community Center located at 851 E. William Street. The meeting will begin at 6 p.m.
First item up for discussion will be the possibility of incurring a “bonded indebtedness” on behalf of the school district in an amount not to exceed $13 million.
Carson City school official earns state’s first Certification for Fiscal Credibility
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 07/01/2019 - 5:21pmThe Association of School Business Officials International is pleased to announce Andrew Feuling, SFO, director of fiscal services for the Carson City School District, has earned the Certified Administrator of School Finance and Operations. School business professionals who earn the SFO certification have proven that they have the required knowledge, expertise and fiscal credibility to lead their school district and effectively manage the district’s finances. Feuling is the only SFO in the state of Nevada.
Carson City School District recognized for safety efforts
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 06/26/2019 - 10:32amCarson City School District’s Risk Manager Ann Cyr was recognized during the school board meeting Tuesday night for her safety efforts throughout the district.
Alan Kalt, chief financial officer from Nevada Public Agency Insurance Pool and Public Agency Compensation Trust also known as POOL PACT, presented the district a Loss Control Excellence Award with a plaque and a check in the amount of $3,500 for the continued safety effort.
Carson City School District could save millions with purchase of former church campus
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 06/25/2019 - 11:57amUPDATE WEDNESDAY: The Carson City School District Board of Trustees approved last night to send a letter of intent with $50,000 earnest money. The school district will have 90 days to do all the surveys and inspections as well as decide what the campus could be, including another elementary school, middle school, fine arts center or GATE program.
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At the Carson City School District Board meeting tonight, Tuesday June 25, Superintendent Richard Stokes will be giving a presentation about a possible acquisition by the school district of the old Capital Christian Center, most recently known as Redemption Church.
Last week to get vaccinations at no cost through Carson City Health and Human Services
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 06/25/2019 - 10:55amCarson City Health and Human Services is working with the Carson City School District to offer qualifying children all school-required vaccinations free of charge this Thursday from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 to 4:30 p.m. at their clinic at 900 E. Long Street in Carson City, 775-887-2195.
Capital City CIRCLES Initiative to host substance abuse prevention night
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 06/22/2019 - 11:20amThe Capital City C.I.R.C.L.E.S. Initiative, a cooperative community effort to elevate people out of poverty, invites members of the community to participate in a colloquy on the topic of preventing substance abuse. The event will take place on Wednesday, June 26 at 6:45 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church’s Family Life Center located at 115 N Division St.
Brewfest, Antsy McClain and more: Carson City area events celebrate first summer weekend
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 06/20/2019 - 6:28pmHeading into the weekend, there's a bevy of events around the Carson City region that brings a cool breeze to the first three days of summer. The 16th Motor Officer Challenge kicks off Friday at 7 a.m. at Mills Park. Lace up the shoes for a Friday morning walk at East Silver Saddle Ranch hosted by Muscle Powered.
Children's version of '101 Dalmatians' wags into Carson City's BAC this Friday
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 06/18/2019 - 8:33amPaws what you’re doing and mark your calendar for Friday, June 21, 5 and 6:30 p.m. at the Brewery Arts Center. Students with the Carson City School District, in partnership with the Wild Horse Children’s Theater, will debut their Summer Theater Camp’s adaptation of Disney’s "101 Dalmatians, Kids." Admission to the play is free of charge; however, donations will be accepted.
Carson City School Board, Board of Supervisors to host joint meeting on June 20
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 06/15/2019 - 2:42pmOn Thursday, June 20 the Carson City School Board and the Carson City Board of Supervisors will hold a joint meeting in the Sierra Room of the Community Center, located at 851 E. William Street.
On the table for discussion are joint use agreements, collaborative efforts, Assembly Bills, and more.
Carson City pre-kindergarten classes earn 3, 4 and 5 star ratings in QRIS results
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 06/12/2019 - 8:23amPre-Kindergarten programs in the Carson City School District are celebrating rewarding results from the latest Quality Rating and Improvement Systems scores. Fremont Elementary earned a 3-star rating; Mark Twain Elementary, Bordewich Bray Elementary and Student Support Services all earned a 4-star rating, and Empire Elementary earned a 5-star rating.
Senator Square: Creative and colorful, the Carson High School class of 2019 says goodbye
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 06/09/2019 - 8:28amThe Carson High School class of 2019 said their goodbyes to teachers June 5, most of the teachers finished their grades the same day and checked out June 7, and a few remaining teachers volunteered to help with graduation Saturday.
Congratulations Pioneer High School Class of 2019
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 06/05/2019 - 7:36pmDear PHS Families, Fellow Educators, and Carson City Community Members,
On behalf of the PHS and Carson Online staff, we are extending a collective thank you to families, K-12 staff and administrators, and members of our community. You have each played an important part in helping our students achieve such an important milestone in their lives.
Carson City's Pioneer High School graduates 56, breaks record for scholarships received
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 06/05/2019 - 10:06amPioneer High School held a graduation ceremony Tuesday evening at the Carson City Community Center to commemorate the achievements of 56 students who completed their high school coursework.
Between the 56 students, they secured nearly $125,000 in awards and scholarships to assist with continuing education, which is a new record for the high school.