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CHS Football's annual Kickoff Dinner and Hall of Fame Induction ceremony happening July 27
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 07/16/2024 - 8:23am
Event Date:
July 27, 2024 - 5:00pm Carson High School Football and the CHS Football Booster Club are pleased to announce the Annual Kickoff Dinner at Fuji Hall, located in Fuji Park, on July 27. The event will open its doors at 5 p.m., with dinner scheduled for 5:30 p.m.
Senator Square: Destination unknown is theme of Carson High School's 2021 Winterfest
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 01/24/2021 - 6:21am
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 - 4:55am
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 - 8:12am
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 - 7:23am
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 - 1:18am
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.
Carson City’s Year in Review: a look back on 2020 (pandemic free edition)
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 01/01/2021 - 1:46am
It was an eventful year around the Carson City region notwithstanding the limitations caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Here's some notable stories that were not pandemic related that happened in 2020.
Senator Square: Carson High School student initiates independent Senior Project
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 12/27/2020 - 6:35am
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 - 10:17pm
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:
Final week to register for WNC's 5-week winter session classes
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 12/15/2020 - 11:20am
Winter session classes at Western Nevada College are filling up fast so don’t wait to register for the 5-week short-term classes that start on Dec. 21 and the 3-week courses that begin on Jan. 4.
Senator Square: Angel Tree program takes off in Carson City
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sat, 12/12/2020 - 10:53pm
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.
Carson High School senior honored as Coca-Cola scholar semifinalist
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 12/08/2020 - 8:14am
The Carson City School District and Carson High School are pleased to announce CHS Senior Cristian Garcia Perez has been named a semifinalist for the 2021 class of the Coca-Cola Scholars Program, putting him in the running for one of the 150 college scholarships worth $20,000.
Carson High School librarian awarded $5K Rotary grant for historical document project
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 12/07/2020 - 8:36am
The Carson City School District, on behalf of the Rotary Club of Carson City, is pleased to announce Carson High School’s Librarian Ananda Campbell as the winner of a $5,000 grant to fund a historical documentation project titled The Story of Carson High School. Nearly a half dozen applications from teachers and teams of teachers were received for this competitive grant.
Senator Square: Helping to give Carson City students in need a merry Christmas
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 12/06/2020 - 4:38am
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.
Carson High Senior Brandon Engels Signs to Bowl for Hastings College
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 12/05/2020 - 11:04am
Carson High School (CHS) is pleased to celebrate Senior Brandon Engels’ commitment to bowl for Hastings College, one of the top college bowling teams in the country.
Senator Square: Carson High School's Fellowship of Christian Athletes selling Christmas trees
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 11/29/2020 - 7:18am
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 - 6:54am
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 - 6:54am
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.
Five Carson High student athletes sign for Division 1 scholarships
Submitted by editor on Thu, 11/12/2020 - 11:21amCarson High School is pleased to announce five student athletes will carry their academic and athletic talents on to the next level in various Division 1 Scholarship signing ceremonies.
Carson High School's Camille Larkin signs to play Division 1 Volleyball at George Mason University
Submitted by editor on Thu, 11/12/2020 - 10:00am
Cami Larkin, senior at Carson High School, officially signed to play Division One collegiate volleyball with George Mason University located in Fairfax City, Virginia.
Cami is currently co-captain of the Varsity volleyball team at Carson High School. She is a three-year starting varsity player, excelling at the position of middle attacker.
Senator Square: Carson High school counselor’s anxiety toolbox for everyone
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 11/08/2020 - 6:50am
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.
Two Carson High School seniors honored as Heisman Scholarship finalists
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 11/03/2020 - 8:37am
The Carson City School District and Carson High School are pleased to announce CHS Seniors Abby Golik and Kobe Morgan have been honored as School Winners in the 2020 Heisman High School Scholarship competition awarded by The Heisman Trophy Trust and Acceptance Insurance.
Senator Square: Music returns to CHS, plus fundraisers generate breast cancer awareness
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 11/01/2020 - 6:45am
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 - 5:40am
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 - 5:54am
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 - 4:51am
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 - 10:55pm
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.
Tuesday fundraiser: Eat pizza, support the Carson High bands
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 10/01/2020 - 6:01am
Event Date:
October 6, 2020 (All day) Eat pizza and support Carson High School bands! Pizza Factory will donate 20 percent of Tuesday's sales to the CHS bands. Located on Highway 50 at Airport Road, Pizza Factory is open from 11 am to 9 pm Tuesday, Oct. 6. Please come support the band.
Carson High School hosts pep rally, homecoming court at legislative plaza
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Mon, 09/28/2020 - 6:38pm
Carson High School’s Homecoming Court was honored at the State Capitol grounds Monday evening. Thanks and appreciation to Carson Blue Thunder Bands and CHS Cheer.
Senator Square: Banned books recognized, Spirit Week begins at Carson High School
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 09/27/2020 - 12:02am
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.”
