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Carson City School Board to discuss nutrition services, budgets and more Tuesday
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 05/22/2020 - 4:56amThe next Carson City School Board meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 26 beginning at 6 p.m. in the Sierra Room of the Community Center, located at 851 E. William Street.
Items on the agenda include the approval of a Nutrition Services Food Service Management Consultant, a revision to the Capital Improvement Plan, the final budget and more.
Carson City's Pioneer High School 2020 seniors honored with tree planting dedication
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 05/21/2020 - 1:31pmMembers of the community and alumni PHS staff donated a special gift for students at Pioneer High School.
Conny and her son Jason Hernandez, delivered a Red Bud tree and granite rock with a plaque dedication to the Pioneer High School class of 2020.
Carson and Pioneer high schools name valedictorians and salutatorians
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 05/21/2020 - 8:29amThe Carson City School District is pleased to announce six high school seniors (four from Carson High School and two from Pioneer High School) who have shown exceptional academic prowess. The valedictorian and salutatorian honors represent the students who have earned the highest and second highest ranks, respectively, among their graduating class.
Carson City's Pioneer High School to feature 5-part graduation plan to celebrate 2020 seniors
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 05/19/2020 - 12:03pmThis is a year unprecedented for Carson City students. High school seniors, and our local high schools are getting creative with the ways they seek to honor their graduating students.
Senator Square: Carson High School's future business leaders win state awards
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 05/10/2020 - 6:52amCarson High School's Future Business Leaders of America claim five State Championships as well as 40 top 10 awards in spite of pandemic. CHS FBLA students just finished competing in the Nevada State Business Leadership Conference. Originally, the event was scheduled to be held in Reno, but had to be held digitally due to Covid-19.
Carson High School Announces Graduation Ceremony Plan for Class of 2020
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 05/08/2020 - 5:59pmThe Carson City School District is pleased to announce Carson High School’s graduation ceremony plan for the Class of 2020.
Carson High School will hold a drive-through ceremony Saturday, June 6, with varying times throughout the day where graduating seniors and their families will stay in their single vehicle until it's time for the graduate to exit their car, have their name announced on the loudspeaker as they walk across a stage erected on the northwest lawn (near the blue and white concrete ‘CHS’ sign), collect their diploma, have their picture taken, return to their vehicle and then proceed to the exit.
Pioneer High School Senior Spotlight: Sydney Miller
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 05/02/2020 - 4:17pmPioneer High School’s Sydney Miller is an example of a student who has added ambition with opportunity to create her success.
Education in a pandemic: Carson City's Pioneer High teacher and seniors share experience
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 04/30/2020 - 1:57pmThe COVID 19 Pandemic has put a strain on students’ academic routines and is some cases has put significant hardships on students and their families.
At Pioneer High School, a program called Jobs for Nevada’s Graduates or J4NG is combating these challenges head on.
Carson City School District: Pass/Fail grading benefits students without negative consequences
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 04/20/2020 - 10:34amThe Carson City School District will transition all secondary students to a Pass/Fail grading system for the second semester of the 2019-2020 school year. The decision comes as principals, instructional leaders, district-level administrators and members of the teachers’ union have discussed the extension of school closures following spring break.
Carson City School District honors 2019-2020 Educators and Employees of the Year
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 03/31/2020 - 9:53amThe Carson City School District is pleased to announce individuals who have excelled in their positions as educators and employees and have been recognized for their works of merit by their peers and coworkers.
Carson City School District: new log-in information issued to students after accidental password disclosure
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 03/27/2020 - 3:34pmSchool district officials confirmed they have assigned new login information for students at Pioneer High School, Eagle Valley Middle School and all the district’s elementary schools.
Senator Square: CHS principal leads teachers, students through uncertain time
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 03/22/2020 - 8:56amHe is the fearless leader of Carson High School, and he is taking his teachers through uncharted territory in order to guide them into successfully teaching and caring for their students during this time of uncertainty. His name is Gavin Ward, and he is doing a fantastic job as the Principal of CHS, being both available and supportive while encouraging teachers, students, and even parents to engage their students with much-needed health, hope and heterochromatic learning.
Senator Square: Maker Monday at CHS library, students create Damonte Ranch support banner
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 03/15/2020 - 9:21amEditor's Note: The following Senator Square column was submitted before the Carson City School District's announcement regarding school activities. All school, district, and non-district sponsored athletics, extra-curricular activities, assemblies, concerts, practices, and events are suspended effective Monday, March 16, 2020 until further notice. Activities and events scheduled later in the school year, including graduation ceremonies will be evaluated closer to the date. Go here to read the notice.
Happenings around Carson City for Tuesday, Feb. 25
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 02/24/2020 - 6:12pmHeading into Tuesday, activities and events lined up around the capital city include morning and evening walks hosted by Muscle Powered, a Relay for Life fundraiser at Firehouse Subs, a regular meeting of the Carson City School Board, the Nevada Artists Association Judged Winter Show at its Brewery Arts Center gallery, Carson Victory Rollers present a new skater program, plus classes at Yaple's Ballroom and more.
Carson City Caucus Kicks off Saturday
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 02/22/2020 - 12:39pmCrowds at the Carson City caucuses were decidedly smaller this year thanks to the new early voting caucusing allowed by recent legislation.
Even still, registered Democrats showed up to participate in their civic duties at their locations around town including Eagle Valley Middle, Carson Middle School and Pioneer High School.
Events and Happenings for Carson City and beyond on Saturday, Feb. 22
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 02/22/2020 - 1:25amHappy Saturday Carson City! It’s caucus day, are you ready to vote if you are so inclined? Here are some events to do after/instead throughout the Carson City region!
Saturday's Caucus information for Carson City, Douglas, Lyon County, Storey County, and more
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 02/21/2020 - 12:20pmSaturday, Feb. 22 is caucus day in Carson City and the State of Nevada! If you’re a democrat or would like to register as one, and you’re interested in voting for your preferred candidate, then this information is for you.
'The Odd Couple' from a woman's POV, Greenhouse Project fundraiser, music and more this weekend around Carson City region
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 02/20/2020 - 8:12pmHeading into the weekend, there’s an abundance of activities around the capital city region over the next three days. The Brewery Arts Center hosts a female version of "The Odd Couple." Carson City's Greenhouse Project is hosting a lunch and dinner fundraiser toward a healthier State Capitol. Dale Poune will perform at Bella Vita Bistro, plus comedy at the Carson Nugget, the Nevada Caucus on Saturday, an open house at the historic Foreman-Roberts House, a Latin-themed concert at the community center and more. Read on for details.
Carson City School Board to discuss program updates at upcoming meeting
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 02/20/2020 - 3:01pmThe next Carson City School Board meeting will take place on Tuesday, Feb. 25 beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the Sierra Room of the Community Center, located at 851 E. William Street.
The docket for discussion includes program updates, introductions of the new Nevada Association of School Boards director, audits and more.
Jobs for Nevada's Graduates expands, hires regional coordinator
Submitted by admin on Fri, 02/14/2020 - 7:00amBefore becoming Regional Coordinator, Corley was the Specialist for the J4NG program at Pioneer High School in Carson City. “Chyanne is a ...
Carson City School Board to discuss suicide prevention, social work, superintendent pay and more
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 02/06/2020 - 1:47pmThe next Carson City School Board meeting will take place on Tuesday, Feb. 11 in the Sierra Room of the Community Center located at 851 E. William Street beginning at 7 p.m.
Topics for discussion include proposed changes to school social workers, suicide prevention, a proposed salary increase for the superintendent and more.
Carson City's Rebecca Ostrander overcomes brain tumor, set to graduate from UNLV
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Mon, 02/03/2020 - 12:35pmObstacles are nothing new for Carson City native Rebecca Ostrander.
Ostrander, 21, suffered a brain tumor shortly after her 18th birthday. She was forced to spend most of her senior year of high school in hospitals and physical therapy recovery centers.
Jobs for Nevada’s Graduates welcomes new Regional Coordinator in Northern Nevada
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 01/31/2020 - 2:34pmJobs for Nevada’s Graduates (J4NG), a statewide high school dropout intervention and work readiness program, welcomes Chyanne Corley as the new Regional Coordinator in Northern Nevada. Chyanne is based in J4NG’s Reno office responsible for the coordination of the 17 J4NG programs throughout the region.
Senator Square: Carson’s got game is the theme of 2020 Winterfest
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 01/19/2020 - 9:47amWinterfest is here, and the theme, Carson's Got Game, is more than just a nice motto, it is a series of multiple physical board games, playground games, and video games. According to CHS physical education teacher and Leadership adviser Ann Britt, “the class color teachers will be playing a game of life-size Hungry Hippo during the assembly Jan. 17, and we will be doing a door decorating competition with judging taking place Jan. 21; the top three winners will receive a gift card to Starbucks.”
Carson City schools see hike in graduation rates for fourth straight year
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 12/12/2019 - 11:22amFor the fourth year in a row, Carson City School District’s high school students graduated at the highest rate ever at 86.79 percent for the Class of 2019, an increase of 6.48 percentage points since 2016 where it averaged 80.31 percent.
Senator Square: Carson City Schools Orchestra students prepare for Holiday Concert
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 12/08/2019 - 9:10amThe Orchestra Program of Carson City School District is holding its Holiday Concert Dec. 17 at 6:30 p.m. at the Carson City Community Center. Just the idea of a concert in Carson City is exciting enough, but it gets even better because this musical event will cost audiences absolutely nothing except a little time and effort getting there. Admission is free.
A Shining Light: Carson City's Pioneer High School Senior in the Spotlight
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 11/21/2019 - 4:21pmA shining light, a heart for giving and a passion for adventure. This is Charish Creon, November’s Pioneer High School Senior Spotlight student.
Carson City School Board to discuss potential solution to middle school overcrowding
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 11/21/2019 - 4:02pmThe Carson City School District will be holding its upcoming meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 26 beginning at 7 p.m. in the Sierra Room of the Community Center located at 851 E. William Street.
A discussion and possible action will be on the table for proposed capital projects as supported by the facilities master plan committee, including construction of classrooms at Eagle Valley Middle School intended to alleviate student overcrowding at Carson Middle School, in an estimated amount not to exceed $8.2 million, which will be financed by the sale of the 2019B school bonds.
Carson City's Pioneer High School students accept Challenge Day with Project Discovery
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 11/18/2019 - 9:52amLate last month, Pioneer High School literally sailed student learning outside of the classroom into the Carson City Community Center pool at their first all-school Challenge Day event with Reno-based Project Discovery.
Senator Square: Carson and Douglas teachers defeat officers in basketball game fundraiser
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 11/17/2019 - 8:40amCarson High and Douglas High teaming up together is right up there with the appearing of Halley’s Comet. Officially designated 1P/Halley, this is a short-period comet visible from Earth every 75–76 year and is the only known short-period comet that is visible to the naked eye from Earth and the only naked-eye comet that might appear twice in a human lifetime.