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Carson High School teachers fly with Blue Angels
Submitted by editor on Wed, 10/10/2018 - 3:28pmMINDEN, Nev. — Two Carson High School teachers, Billy McHenry, Math and Entrepreneurship, and Matt Morgan, AP U.S. History, were nominated by their peers as Blue Angels' Key Influencers: people who help to shape attitudes and opinions of youth in their community.
Carson City area kids to join 4-H and Google in computer science challenge
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 09/26/2018 - 4:12pmCARSON CITY — Kids and teens ages 10-14 in Carson City will join more than 150,000 children across the country in leading the 11th annual 4-H National Youth Science Day challenge throughout the month of October. This year’s challenge, Code Your World, teaches young people computer science skills through four engaging hands-on activities.
Former Falcon and Sierra Lutheran High School grad earns PhD, begins professorship
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 09/26/2018 - 9:11amHe is one of those most likely to succeed types who still somehow manages to take things even a little further. And everyone who knows him just nods in unison.
WNC Veterans Resource Center barbecues for inmate scholarships
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 09/22/2018 - 7:41amOne of veterans’ core values is “veterans helping veterans.”
For Western Nevada College’s Veterans Resource Center that also means not forgetting about veterans who are incarcerated.
Yerington High School named to Nevada Department of Education's Shining Star list
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Fri, 09/21/2018 - 10:59amYerington High School in Lyon County has been named one of 31 Shining Star schools recognized by the Nevada Department of Education (NDE) for achieving four- and five-star status while also serving a high percentage of students in poverty.
Carson High School students tour UNR campus, take EDU 110 course simultaneously
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 09/18/2018 - 2:07pmLast Wednesday, 34 juniors and seniors from Carson High School in Carson City took a tour of the University of Nevada, Reno campus and received their college identification cards. In partnership with the UNR, CHS offers the dual credit EDU 110 course for students interested in pursuing a teaching career.
Nevada Report Card: Carson City schools doing well, Pioneer qualifies to receive more funding
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Mon, 09/17/2018 - 10:15amAll new, more rigorous school star ratings are showing Nevada's students making academic progress. Carson City's Pioneer High School has qualified to receive extra funding as a "Rising Star School," to help improve graduation and testing rates.
Nevada high school ACT scores improve in math, reading and English
Submitted by editor on Mon, 09/10/2018 - 11:56amCARSON CITY — For the first time since taking the ACT became a high school graduation requirement four years ago, Nevada’s average composite scores rose in math, reading, and English reflecting an increase in our combined score from 17.4 last year to 17.5 in 2018 and the College Ready benchmark increased one point from last year to 11 percent.
Science performance improves among Nevada's middle school students
Submitted by editor on Thu, 09/06/2018 - 9:03amCARSON CITY — Nevada eighth grade students showed a 5.4 percentage point improvement on the 2017-18 science assessment over last year.
Carson City Art Gallery featuring new classes in September
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Fri, 08/31/2018 - 4:40pmCarson City Art Gallery hopes you enjoyed your summer and are looking forward to the promise of cooler weather and kids back to school for September! As such, we have some new classes to feed your soul!
REMSA Community Advisory | Back to College Safety Tips
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 08/22/2018 - 11:51am(Reno, Nev.) – College is nearly back in session, with classes at the University of Nevada, Reno starting Monday, August 27. If your student is heading to the University of Nevada, Reno, here are some safety tips and resources. If they are attending a different college, be sure to review policies and student resources at their school. REMSA would like to remind Reno community members of some basic back to college tips and precautions.
Update vaccinations if necessary
· It’s important for students living and learning in close quarters to be protected from viral illnesses.
Carson City School District hires Chad Hicks as director of Elementary Curriculum
Submitted by editor on Thu, 08/16/2018 - 8:28amEducator Chad Hicks has been appointed as Director of Elementary Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment in Educational Services for the Carson City School District. He began his role with the district earlier this summer.
Column: Keep chasing the dream, feed your passion
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sun, 08/12/2018 - 12:36pmPersistence. That's the difference between life's winners and its losers.
Winners don't quit, and quitters don't win. It's as simple as that.
One will never accomplish goals in life or realize dreams if one gives up the chase. I've had to learn some hard lessons about that over the years.
Free engineering mini-camp for kids this Tuesday in Silver City
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 08/09/2018 - 10:13pmSILVER CITY, Nev. — Boys and girls ages 7-13 will build and code robots to move during an annual engineering mini-camp in Silver City on Tuesday, August 14 from 10 a.m. to noon. The free activity will be led by the Society of Women Engineers’ Sierra Nevada section, in partnership with FLL Team VC Silver Bricks and FTC team Cyber Mafia.
Carson City 2018 Fair Coloring Contest Winners Announced
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Mon, 07/30/2018 - 4:19pmDuring the 2018 Carson City Fair, Carson Now held a coloring contest which produced 53 excellent entries, voted on by 433 voters. The entries were on display through the weekend in the exhibition hall of Fuji Park.
Tesla announces $1.5 million in education grants for STEM students
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 07/19/2018 - 10:11amTesla announced an initial $1.5 million in funding grants at Thursday's Nevada Board of Education meeting. The grant is the first funds towards its agreement to contribute $37.5 million over five years to K-12 education in Nevada.
Tuesday morning fun for preschoolers and parents set for July 17
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 07/10/2018 - 2:26pmSILVER CITY, Nev. — United Way's annual "Tune into Kids" Fun Fair for preschoolers and their parents takes place Tuesday, July 17 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Silver City town park, next to the Silver City School House/community center at 385 High Street. Silver City is located on the Comstock, 3 miles from Virginia City and 12 miles from Carson City.
Science and art fun in Silver City July 10
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 07/08/2018 - 4:20pmParents and their children ages 8-12 are invited to a fun class combining science and crafts on Tuesday, July 10 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. with instructor Jim Barcellos of University Nevada Cooperative Extension (UNCE).
CHS Robotics Team holds car wash this Saturday at Carson City's Grocery Outlet
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 07/05/2018 - 10:20amHave your car or truck washed and support members of the Carson High School Robotics team, Cyber Mafia, this Saturday, July 7 at Grocery Outlet in Carson City.
Science Fun in Silver City this Tuesday and July 10
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 07/01/2018 - 1:35pmSILVER CITY, Nev. — Jim Barcellos of University Nevada Cooperative Extension will offer science fun on both July 3 and July 10 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Silver City School House community center. The activities are free and all children ages 8-12 and their parents are welcome to the free events. Parents are asked to stay and join in the fun and help with clean up.
Robotics Camp at WNC gives Carson City area youth opportunity to learn STEM concepts
Submitted by editor on Fri, 06/15/2018 - 10:12amCARSON CITY — They don’t have to drive 9 hours to Legoland to share the joy of what can be created with plastic construction toys. LEGOs have been only part of the Robotics Camp at Western Nevada College this week as area youngsters have been touched by the wonders of science and physics.
Carson High School Robotics team summer camp filling fast, a few seats remain
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 06/07/2018 - 9:28pmThe Carson High School robotics team, Cyber Mafia, engages the Carson City community in many ways through demonstrations, workshops and volunteer service. There are a few spots remaining for the summer Robotics Camp, the week of June 11-15 at Western Nevada College.
CHS Robotics Team prepare to host summer camp
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 06/04/2018 - 8:27amCARSON CITY — Summer provides both opportunity and challenges — opportunity for kids to have fun, and challenges for parents to find ways to fill time. The Carson High School robotics team, Cyber Mafia has a solution for both kids and parents: robotics camp.
Senator Square: Carson High School Class of 2018 ready to graduate
Submitted by editor on Sat, 06/02/2018 - 7:19pmThe CHS Class of 2018 is going to step onto the football field as a group of students without a diploma and step off the football field as high school graduates with a diploma and a new wilderness in front of them.
Retiring Carson City School District employees honored for their dedication to education
Submitted by editor on Mon, 05/21/2018 - 9:25amThirty-eight employees who have worked a collective 750 years at Carson City School District will retire this year. The retirees will be recognized at the school board meeting Tuesday, May 22.
Senator Square: CCSD Superintendent encourages, congratulates teachers
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 05/12/2018 - 8:22pmTeacher Appreciation week across the United States was May 7-11, and many teachers in the Carson City School District experienced appreciation unequaled in memory.
UNR to award most-ever degrees through four Spring Commencement ceremonies
Submitted by editor on Tue, 05/08/2018 - 11:33amThe University of Nevada, Reno’s 128th Commencement will confer 3,137 degrees, the largest amount of degrees conferred in one semester. The commencement exercises will take place over four ceremonies in three days:
Senator Square: CHS yearbook staff marks year of award and success
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 05/05/2018 - 9:19pm(Editor’s Note: Chowanski is one of three CHS Carneta editors)
Success, lifestyle, memories: All these describe yearbook.
For the 2017-2018 school year, a staff of 47 was dedicated to making a memorable book for others to keep throughout their lives and be passed down through generations; and again the book received the Gallery of Excellence Award, in which the book is used as an example of a successful yearbook in schools and at conferences across the country.
Latino outreach coordinator at WNC recognized for positive impact in Carson City community
Submitted by editor on Wed, 05/02/2018 - 2:39pmCARSON CITY — Without the efforts of Lupe Ramirez, many first-generation Latino students wouldn’t have overcome common barriers to achieve associate degrees, bachelor degrees and better-paying professional jobs in the workforce.
Carson City's future educators honored at Nevada Governor’s Mansion banquet
Submitted by editor on Wed, 05/02/2018 - 10:25amCARSON CITY — Fifteen juniors and seniors from Carson High School were honored at Nevada Governor’s Mansion last night for their efforts in a university level introductory education course. In partnership with the University of Nevada, Reno, Carson High School offered the inaugural EDU 110 course for students interested in pursuing a teaching career.