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CHS Blue Thunder Marching Band picked again to march in Chinese New Year Parade

Event Date: 
February 23, 2019 (All day)

CARSON CITY — For the second time, the Carson High School Blue Thunder Marching Band was selected to march in the 2019 Year of the Pig Chinese New Year Parade in San Francisco on Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019. Named one of the top 10 Parades in the world by International Festivals & Events Association, the Southwest Airlines Chinese New Year Parade in San Francisco is one of the few remaining night illuminated parades in North America and the biggest parade celebrating the lunar new year outside of Asia.

Senator Square: Solutions classes through CHS offer extra help to all students

Solutions is in full swing, and Carson High School is the only high school in Nevada with this amazing grant. The grant money provides out-of-school-time supports for at-risk students. At risk, a broad term in this grant, includes students who are at risk of not passing a class, at risk of becoming truant, or just in need of a safe-place after school.

Senator Square: Carson High School graduates share and prepare seniors for college

Decided where to go to college yet? Filled out all the applications? Been accepted? Now what? As if that was not difficult enough, now comes the time to think about moving, what to take, what not to take, whether or not it is better to live in the dorms or get an apartment. And then there is the toughest question of all: refrigeration? College life is scary at first.

Senator Square: For some, Carson High School begins even earlier on Monday

Students of Carson City School District are back to school Monday, Jan. 7. Sleeping in will become a thing of the past, and the alarm clock snooze button will become the most used and abused item owned by those whose pituitary glands refuse to follow the built-in clock of the body.

Ceremony, street closures part of Monday inauguration at State Capitol in Carson City

Nevada's 30th governor will take office on Monday, Jan. 7 at an inauguration ceremony held in front of the State Capitol in Carson City.

Stephen F. Sisolak, Nevada's first Democratic governor in two decades, was elected on Nov. 6, 2018. He will take the oath of office on the front steps of the Capitol Monday at 11:30 a.m., according to his inauguration web site.

Senator Square: Carson High's NJROTC 2018-19 CyberPatriot teams advance to state round

Editor’s Note: CHS Chief Dan Ingram is head of the Naval Science Department at Carson High School. Here is his report: Established by the Air Force Association in 2009, the CyberPatriot National Youth Cyber Education Program is designed to excite, educate, and motivate students toward careers in cybersecurity and other science, technology, engineering and mathematics disciplines critical to our nation’s future.

Senator Square: Carson City schools superintendent wishes everyone a Merry Christmas

Carson City School District has got to be one of the best places on earth to work, this coming from someone who has been here for 18 years. Some may call this hyperbole, but if someone actually took the time to do the research, he would find hyperbole is not the case as further evidence of this may be seen in the following letter written to all teachers within the school district by a friendly, kind, and professional Superintendent, Richard Stokes.

Senator Square: Carson High teachers raffle personal items to help Paradise fire victims

CHS Social Studies teacher Angila Golik, along with teachers Curtis Kortemeier, Mike Malley and John Martin, and a few other teachers, wanting to help the fire victims in Paradise, Calif. have donated completed art pieces to be raffled among teachers and the Carson City community since many of them know someone affected by the fire.

Four Carson High School students named candidates for Presidential Scholar

Four Carson High School students were named candidates for the Presidential Scholar at Tuesday's meeting of the Carson City School District Board.

Senator Square: CHS teachers and students share their skills with Carson City and beyond

Excitement abounds as teachers and students have been holding multiple events throughout Carson City this holiday season, everything from Christmas tree sales with CHS teacher and Adviser Ty McMillen’s Fellowship of Christian Athletes to the American Sign Language students of teacher Mary Anne Weaver putting on their Sign Me a Song Christmas production at the high school.

Carson City school board to discuss budget changes, vaccine exemptions, early release dates

Event Date: 
December 11, 2018 - 7:00pm

The Carson City School District board will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 11 in the Sierra Room of the Community Center, 851 E. William Street.

A resolution to approve an augmented and amended budget for the 2018-2019 fiscal year will be held. During the hearing, a disclosure of changes to the final budget will be provided.

Senator Square: American Citizen Essay winners announced at Carson City School Board

Who would imagine attending a Carson City School District’s Board of Trustees meeting could be so darn fun as it was filled to standing house only with community members, parents, children, and smiling faces; everyone was having such a wonderful time listening to Trustees excitedly converse with one another.

Senator Square: Carson High senior fulfills graduation requirement through call to action

Though it would take some seriously intense research to prove the following, it is believed by many the Carson City community is the most supportive group of people in the country. Hyperbole, maybe, but Carson High School senior Nik Hylan, in fulfilling his graduation requirement, is asking the community to give a gift of blood and receive a free gift this holiday season.

Carson City School District knocks it out of park, brings home quarter of statewide awards

The Carson City School District was a point of highlight at the Nevada Association of School Boards (NASB) Annual Conference this past Saturday, Nov. 17, in Las Vegas.

Senator Square: Administrative secretary gives wings to Carson City children, families

It is that time of year again to organize the family adoption for the Angel Tree, organized by Denise DiMarzo at Eagle Valley Middle School. DiMarzo has been working with school counselors and school social workers to identify children and families in need and help as many as possible.

Carson City gets into Yuletide spirit at annual CHS Holiday Craft Fair

Carson High School drew a crowd of Christmas shoppers looking to get a jump on holiday gift-giving and Yuletide decorating Friday night at the 24th annual CHS Holiday Craft Fair held inside the school at 1111 N. Saliman Road in Carson City.

What's happening around Carson City on Saturday, Nov. 17

This weekend appears to have gone to the dogs — and cats — as Maddie's Pet Adoption Days continue Saturday at venues throughout the Carson City area.

Events and happenings around Carson City for Friday, Nov. 16

Welcome to the last day of this work week. It is Friday, Nov. 16, 2018, which means it is Salvation Army's annual Turkey Drop Drive. Pick up a frozen turkey and drop it off at Max Casino, where your effort will help a local family enjoy Thanksgiving. Also today is the 24th CHS Holiday Craft Fair, which begins tonight and continues Saturday. Also tonight begins the last weekend of "Mamma Mia!" at the Carson City Community Center. Read on, there's more.

Carson City to celebrate 24th annual CHS Holiday Craft Fair this Friday and Saturday

Event Date: 
November 16, 2018 - 5:00pm

One of Carson City's longest running holiday events for buyers and sellers of all things creative, the Carson High School Holiday Craft Fair, begins this Friday, Nov. 16 and continues Saturday in the CHS gym.

Senator Square: Carson High School students are winners in national FFA competition

Winners of the 91st National FFA Nursery and Landscape Career Development Event held in Indianapolis were announced at the annual awards banquet, and students Connor Arnold, Alexsandra Knowlton, Maritza Filson, and Hayden Story took home some medals.

CHS partners with History Channel in ‘Take a Vet to School’ Carson City event

Event Date: 
November 7, 2018 - 8:00am

CARSON CITY — In partnership with the History Channel and Charter, Spectrum Communications, Carson High School will host a ‘Take a Vet to School’ event in the school’s library, Wednesday in honor of Veteran’s Day.

Carson High School apparel available for purchase

Event Date: 
November 4, 2018 - 9:00am

Are you looking for CHS Spirit Wear? A Christmas Catalog has been set up for all of your needs and those extra gifts you are looking for.

Senator Square: Author and Carson High School graduate Teri Case visits her alma mater

The Carson High School Library was packed with students Nov. 1 for a special occasion guest speaker, author and CHS graduate Teri Case. She gave students who attend College Connections some practical and realistic advice on writing applications for both local and national scholarships.

Senator Square: Carson High School teacher and military vet pays his debt in song

Though no one knows for sure who said “Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life”, CHS teacher and Air Force veteran Tod Jennings, in his respectfully fun and playful manner, challenged CHS teacher and Navy veteran Daniel Ingram to a bet.

Award-winning Author Teri Case to share experience with Carson High School students

Event Date: 
November 1, 2018 - 1:15pm

Carson High School students are in for a special treat. The students who attend the College Connections session on Nov. 1 with honored author Teri Case will receive some practical and realistic advice on their applications for both local and national scholarships.

Senator Square: Carson High School Future Health Professionals compete before judges

Kelly Gustafson, a Carson High School Health Science teacher and HOSA adviser in the Career and Technical Education Department at CHS, provides this week's news regarding a health career competition. She reports the following:

Today is 'Purple Thursday' in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month's 'Week of Action'

October 14-20 is National Week of Action for October's Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and Thursday is commemorated by wearing purple to show support for survivors of domestic violence, and for ending domestic violence everywhere.

Carson Tahoe Health collaborates with CHS and DHS to recognize breast cancer awareness

CARSON CITY — In support of breast cancer awareness this October, Carson Tahoe Health has donated pink athletic socks for Carson and Douglas High School’s football players to dawn for their big rivalry game Oct. 25.

Senator Square: Carson High School offers a Home Sweet Homecoming

Homecoming Week is a fun-filled time at CHS with a frenzy of activities and celebrations to honor the high school and its students.

Capital Ford awards Carson High bands $8,000 from Drive 4UR School fundraiser

Carson High School band students were awarded a check for $8,000 from Capital Ford in Carson City Friday night following a successful Drive 4UR School fundraiser held Sept. 15 from which students were able to raise the maximum amount, said Capital Ford Internet and Customer Relations Manager Heidi Aiazzi.

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