early childhood
Healthy Communities Oct. 14 Meeting Highlights Nevada Families First and Domestic Violence Awareness
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 10/11/2021 - 9:57pmHealthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey Counties hosts it’s October meeting on Thursday, October 14, 2021 at 9am via Zoom (connection details below). The public meeting includes member updates and introductions, discussion of matters of regional importance to health and wellness, plus presentations by guest speakers. Special presentations this month will focus on Nevada Families First and Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
New Christian School Coming to Carson City Fall of 2022
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 09/10/2021 - 6:19pmLegacy Christian Academy will be opening as an early childhood to 8th grade Christian school in Carson City in the Fall of 2022. The educational program at Legacy will consist of an accredited Biblical worldview-based curriculum, including discipleship, worship, and service learning modeled after the love and life of Jesus Christ. In addition to the core academic curriculum, we will offer various extracurricular programs, which will also be available to homeschool families.
New leadership roles for Carson City School Board, re-elected sworn in
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 01/13/2021 - 12:04pmThe Carson City School District is pleased to announce new leadership roles for the School Board of Trustees. At their first meeting of the year Tuesday, Jan. 11, Joe Cacioppo, District 7, was named the newest president of the Carson City School District Board of Trustees.
Western Nevada College offers several late-start classes beginning Oct. 26
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 10/11/2020 - 4:27pmThere is no need to delay taking classes until next year at Western Nevada College. WNC has you covered with a variety of late-start classes during the current fall semester.
New website available to help Carson City, Douglas families with child care when students not in school
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 09/02/2020 - 6:22pmThe Carson Douglas Early Childhood Advisory Council announces their new website dedicated to helping families with finding child care while they are at work.
Western Nevada College's Record Graduating Class of 2020 honored in drive-through ceremony
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Fri, 06/26/2020 - 9:54amWestern Nevada College’s 2020 graduates were honored by the school, their families, friends and community in a drive-through commencement ceremony on Friday in Carson City.
WNC graduated a record 650 students, including 94 students from the Jump Start College Program.
Western Nevada College recognizes 650 students who make up 2020 graduation class
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 05/18/2020 - 2:22pmAlthough Western Nevada College has delayed its commencement ceremony to honor its 2020 graduation class because of COVID-19, the college is proud to announce and congratulate its list of graduates.
Extension offers online education and resources for Nevada communities
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 04/08/2020 - 10:32amEven with the stay-at-home order in place, businesses, families and youth can engage in a number of educational activities online to enhance their daily lives and help themselves, and others, through these challenging days. Amid the COVID-19 outbreak, University of Nevada, Reno Extension faculty, staff and volunteers have been hard at work to bring educational workshops, programs and resources useful during this time, into Nevadans’ homes.
Senator Square: Carson High School senior to raise support for Nevada Humane Society
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 03/01/2020 - 6:46amHello to everyone in Carson City. My name is Destiny Hernandez, and I am a senior at Carson High School. Just like all of the other seniors here at the school, I am working on my Senior Project, a graduation requirement, in order to benefit not only myself but also those animals in the community who need a home.
Local Schools Celebrate National Lutheran Schools Week
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 01/29/2020 - 10:10amSierra Lutheran High School and Bethlehem Lutheran School are taking part this week in a countrywide celebration of National Lutheran Schools Week.
Two Carson City school teachers earn national board certification, one renews
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 01/28/2020 - 11:40amThe Carson City School District is celebrating two new National Board Certified Teachers from the National Board of Professional Teaching Standards. Recognition will come at Tuesday’s school board meeting. NBCT is widely considered to be the highest professional recognition for educators and includes a five percent pay increase in acknowledgement of accomplished teaching.
Carson City Schools on 2 hour delay Friday
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 01/16/2020 - 9:33pmDue to winter related conditions, all schools in the Carson City School District will begin 2-hours later than their usual start time, Friday, Jan. 17, 2020.
All Pre-K and Early Childhood Carson City school classes, those include morning recreation programs, are canceled. Breakfast will not be served. Principals will adjust the school schedule for the shortened day. Educators and staff should arrive safely and as early as they are able, well before school is to begin on the shortened schedule.
Pumpkin Patch, last chance for V&T Train Rides and more: Events for Saturday, Oct. 12
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 10/12/2019 - 7:04amGood morning Carson City and happy Saturday! It’s going to be another beautiful fall day today and to celebrate it, you can choose from the long list events we have going on today and Sunday in the region!
Check below for the full list.
Saturday, October 12
V&T train rides, pumpkin patch, Scandinavian festival, hikes, fundraisers and more: Carson City region set for eventful weekend
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 10/10/2019 - 8:44pmHeading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region over the next three days. Events include the final V&T Railway train rides of the 2019 season, the 27th annual Carson City Pumpkin Patch at Seeliger Elementary School, fundraisers around town, coin press demonstrations at the Nevada State Museum, comedy at the Carson Nugget and more!
Registration open for early childhood professional development conference at WNC
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 10/02/2019 - 1:53pmEarly childhood professionals will have the opportunity for professional development on Saturday, Oct. 12 at Western Nevada College in Carson City.
Nevada Child and Family Services awarded $12M to improve children’s mental health system
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 09/22/2019 - 9:23amCARSON CITY — The Division of Child and Family Services was one of 28 organizations to be awarded the System of Care Expansion and Sustainability grants of $3 million per year for four years, the state agency announced Friday.
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 Montessori faces issues in finding — and funding — new location
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 08/08/2019 - 2:31pmCarson City’s Montessori has been educating a portion of the capitol city’s children for over a decade. They quickly outgrew their space, and have been looking to relocate for about 13 years.
Now, an end may be in sight. According to Carson Montessori Executive Director Jessica Daniels, the school has been looking at the vacant Silver State Charter School complex on Fairview since Silver State shut its doors. After funding fell out more than once, they’re at it again, and a tentative offer of over one million dollars has been offered for the space.
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.
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.
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.
Events around Carson City for Tuesday, June 11
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 06/10/2019 - 7:55pmHello Carson City, is it getting warm enough yet? That's the question as we head into a forecast high Tuesday in the low 90s, give or take a few degrees. Don't sweat as our good friends at Muscle Powered have morning and evening walks and a bicycle ride happening before and after the heat sets in. Plus there's local talks about history, addiction and wellness; a yoga class for those with arthritis, a family viewing of the classic basketball fantasy movie "Space Jam" at the Carson City Library and a whole lot more. Scroll on and enjoy your day!
Calling all Carson City parents: Discussion to feature Children's Healthcare, Learning Needs
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 06/10/2019 - 10:54amUniversity of Nevada Las Vegas is working with the Nevada Department of Education to learn more about what parents with young children need in Carson City!
'Community Conversation' held tonight, discussing issues facing Carson City
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 06/06/2019 - 12:14pmUnited Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra’s (UWNNS) wants to hear from the communities we serve. UWNNS's Listening Tour will ask and listen to community members throughout different northern Nevada counties. Information collected will be used to inform and guide future work. The two ways to participate are through an online survey and a series of community conversations.
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.
Community Members Invited to Participate in Community Listening Process for United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 05/29/2019 - 2:24pmUnited Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra to listen to community members
Western Nevada College Class of 2019 grad list: 617 earn degrees and certificates
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 05/20/2019 - 6:42pmWestern Nevada College honored its graduation class on Monday with a record 617 students graduating with 651 degrees and certificates during a commencement ceremony at the Marv Teixeira Pavilion in Carson City.
Western Nevada College recognizes record grads at 2019 Carson City commencement
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 05/20/2019 - 8:40amWestern Nevada College honors its graduation class Monday with a record 617 students graduating with 651 degrees and certificates during a commencement ceremony at the Marv Teixeira Pavilion in Carson City.
Sierra Kids Foundation receives donation from Yerington club
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 04/12/2019 - 12:33amThe Sierra Kids Foundation is grateful to Arcane Motorcycle Club from Yerington for its generous donation tied to a fundraiser for Autism Awareness Month.
Events around Carson City on Thursday, April 11
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 04/10/2019 - 9:28pmHeaded into Thursday, April 11, 2019 we welcome Carson City to another day where weather forecasters say there's a chance of rain and maybe even a few snow showers mixed in. Beyond the weather we're looking at a blockbuster day and night filled will activities throughout town. From library presentations, a TV show casting call at the Carson Nugget, an afternoon hike, to a train history presentation, a book signing at the Brewery Arts Center, a CHS theater performance and the Carson City movie screening premier of "The Mustang" filmed at the historic Nevada State Prison, there's something for everyone. Enjoy!