yearbooks
Senator Square: Carson High School students, teachers and staff prepare for Monday return
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 08/23/2020 - 6:40amHe is a senior at Carson High School, and his last year is, to say the least, unconventional. Adults have had their say, so how about a chat with this popular young man as he sports a 1980s hairstyle called a mullet in which the hair is short on the sides and long at the front and back.
Senator Square: Digital media students create Carson High School year in review video
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 06/07/2020 - 9:26amAs a digital media teacher at Carson High School I asked my students if they wanted to do a year in review video. Nick Baggio, who is an editor for the announcements, and Gianna Johnson, who is an anchor on the daily announcements, jumped right on the project.
Senator Square: Carson High School recognizes its support staff, says goodbye to retirees
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 05/31/2020 - 6:10amCarson High School is pleased to announce individuals who have excelled in their positions as Educational Support Professionals and have been recognized for their works of merit by their peers and coworkers. The ESP employees from CHS are those individuals who enable teachers to focus on the teaching of their students, and every teacher knows that without them, a school could not hope to function.
Carson High Plans for Students to Retrieve Personal Items June 4
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 05/29/2020 - 1:50pmCarson High School is pleased to announce underclassmen (grades 9, 10 and 11) may come to the school and return educational materials (belonging to the school) and retrieve personal items Thursday, June 4.
Senator Square: CHS says goodbye to yearbook adviser, astronomy students acknowledged in science journal
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 05/24/2020 - 8:14amPatt Quinn-Davis, Carson High School Language Arts teacher and adviser of the school newspaper and Carneta yearbook, is retiring. For Quinn-Davis, the publications staff became a part of her family every year and even more so when students stayed with the program throughout their high school careers.
Senator Square: Carson High School Class of 2020 yearbook has arrived
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 05/17/2020 - 8:03amEditor’s Note: Patt Quinn-Davis is adviser for the Carneta yearbook. She wrote this letter to CHS staff members to share the challenges she and her student staff faced in finishing this year’s carneta. Quinn-Davis also teaches Honors American Literature and English IV.
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.
Senator Square: A pandemic looms; a yearbook’s deadline ticks closer
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 03/29/2020 - 9:43amEditor’s Note: Patt Quinn-Davis is adviser for the Carneta yearbook. She also teaches Honors American Literature and English IV. Before jumping into teaching, Quinn-Davis worked many years at The Nevada Appeal as city government reporter, columnist, and city editor. She was also editor of The Nevada Appeal and previously was editor of The Daily Democrat newspaper in Woodland, Calif.
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.
Senator Square: Creative and colorful, the Carson High School class of 2019 says goodbye
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 06/09/2019 - 8:28amThe Carson High School class of 2019 said their goodbyes to teachers June 5, most of the teachers finished their grades the same day and checked out June 7, and a few remaining teachers volunteered to help with graduation Saturday.
Senator Square: Art scholars announced, seniors grateful to Carson City for project role
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 04/21/2019 - 11:07amCarson High School senior students have successfully completed their 2019 Senior Projects, a CHS graduation requirement, and they could not have accomplished this without the selfless sacrifice of members of the Carson City community.
Senator Square: Carson High School announces teacher of the year
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 03/17/2019 - 8:21amThe CHS teacher of the year is Astronomy, Honors Physics, and head CHS Freshman Football Coach James Bean Jr. Born in Okinawa, Japan where his dad, a Marine, met his mother, Bean moved back to the US when he was 4-years-old.
Senator Square: New technology policy at CHS
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 08/25/2018 - 8:58pmA new, yet not so new, technology policy at CHS has upset some and caused others to look at the potential benefits.
No longer are students allowed to possess their earbuds at school let alone use them during breaks or at lunch time. Accessing cell-phones during class may also result in confiscation, delivery to the office, and a call home to have the parent or guardian come and personally pick it up from the office.
Senator Square: CHS begins new school year Monday
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 08/18/2018 - 9:18pmAlbert Einstein said, “Imagination is more important than knowledge.” But it is difficult to imagine that Monday, just two days away, is here already, and it is now time once again for students, parents included, to set that alarm clock and prepare for the 2018-2019 school year.
Friday fun in the Carson City area: a Movie in the Park, Jazz and Beyond, and more
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Fri, 08/10/2018 - 6:11amIt is finally Friday. As August melts away, it brings us closer to the new school year. Carson High returning students are invited to the Senator Kick-off this morning to get their fill of back-to-school updates. Families will love the Movie in the Park; bring a blanket or chairs and come prepared to enjoy ‘Coco.’ Three days of high-flying fun begins today at Heritage Park in Gardnerville as the Splash Dogs competition gets underway. You will always find live music around town on Fridays, but during the Jazz and Beyond Festival, it seems like music is everywhere.
Carson High School prepares for return with Friday 'Senator Kickoff' and new electronics policy
Submitted by editor on Thu, 08/09/2018 - 9:37amCARSON CITY — With the first day of school fast approaching August 20, Carson High School wants all students and parents to be aware of some important back-to-school information, event dates and a new electronics policy effective this year.
Blessing ceremony Wednesday at Stewart Indian School Cultural Center and Museum
Submitted by editor on Mon, 07/09/2018 - 11:00amCARSON CITY — Spiritual leaders from the Paiute, Washoe and Western Shoshone tribes will hold a special blessing ceremony at the site of the future Stewart Indian School Cultural Center and Museum this Wednesday, July 11.
Stewart Father’s Day Powwow in Carson City this weekend to honor tradition, showcase future
Submitted by editor on Mon, 06/11/2018 - 12:23pmCARSON CITY — This weekend’s Stewart Indian School Father’s Day Powwow is not only a tribute to generations of Native American customs and traditions, it’s also a glimpse into the future of the Stewart facility.
Blessing ceremony set for Stewart Indian School Cultural Center and Museum
Submitted by editor on Tue, 05/29/2018 - 2:42pmCARSON CITY — Spiritual leaders from the Paiute, Washoe and Western Shoshone tribes will conduct a special blessing ceremony at site of the future Stewart Indian School Cultural Center and Museum on Wednesday, July 11.
Senator Square: Carson City School District students and their families displaced
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 05/26/2018 - 7:46pmTwo Eagle Valley Middle School students and two Pioneer High School students and their families experienced a tragic fire May 16 in Carson City.
Antonio and Alexis Trujillo’s family, and Jordan and Theodore Leyva’s family are now displaced following this incident.
Senator Square: Rise and shine for a new school year at Carson High
Submitted by editor on Sun, 08/20/2017 - 2:02pmYoung people like to sleep in, and so do some eccentric teachers for that matter, but it is time for everyone, parents included, to set that alarm clock and prepare for the 2017-2018 school year at Carson High School.
Senator Square: Another award for Carson High yearbook and its staff
Submitted by editor on Sat, 05/20/2017 - 8:58pmAriana Schmidt, Executive Editor of the 2017 Carneta yearbook and Carson High School News Magazine, accepted yet another Gallery of Excellence award from Walsworth Sales Representative Natasha Volpe.
Senator Square: Three teachers who light up Carson High School
Submitted by editor on Sat, 05/13/2017 - 9:05pmEvery year, Ormsby County Education Association and the Carson City School District sponsor “The Light of Education” awards, and this year’s CHS winners are Ann Britt, Johanna Davis, and first year teacher Monica Chavez who said, “I felt very shocked, honored, and blessed about winning the award.”
Carson City teammates, friends and community turn out for Kimm Raney
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Tue, 04/04/2017 - 6:31pmThis wasn't the homecoming Daniel Kimm envisioned for his sister, Amy, as she battled for her life in an intensive care unit at a McKinney, Texas hospital.
Senator Square: Welcome back Carson High School Senators
Submitted by editor on Sat, 08/20/2016 - 10:14pmMonday is the first day of school for the 2016-2017 school year, so here’s a high-five, fist bump, fist pump, elbow bump, curtsey, cheek kiss, air kiss, hang-loose, Shaka bra, scout handshake, armed forces salute, Pabebe Wave, ILY sign, Grey Wolf salute, smile, applause, hand heart, two-finger salute, wave, kiss, hand shake, wink, hug, Vulcan salute, thumbs up, bow, nod, three-finger salute, kowtow, hongi, head bobble, hat tip (though these are against dress code), hand-kiss, genuflection, eyebrow raising, hand of benediction, and Eskimo kissing as a welcome back to all of the returning students, teachers, and administrators of the Carson City School District.
Senator Square: Carson High School 2016 Carneta yearbook available Monday
Submitted by editor on Sat, 05/21/2016 - 7:01pmThe excitement is intense and contagious at Carson High School as students strive to make sure they get a copy of this year’s award-winning Carneta yearbook, volume number 94.
A mere seven days of school are all that remain and students are focused on the conclusion of the 2015-2016 school year at Carson High. Everyone is wearing a smile even though more final exams are still to come.
Carson City elementary students, parents bet on 'cow plop' during Fremont PTA fundraiser
Submitted by editor on Fri, 04/15/2016 - 2:59pmAs president of Fremont Elementary School’s parent-teacher association, Becky McGee shoulders a lot of responsibility. But she wouldn’t have it any other way.
“The kids make it worth it,” she said. “They way they all run up and get excited when they see me because they know something fun is going to happen.”
Senator Square: Family night added to homecoming week activities
Submitted by editor on Sun, 09/13/2015 - 7:58amThe tradition of homecoming continues at Carson High School the week of Sept. 21-26 with events every day for students and the community to participate. The newest event added to the week of homecoming will be the addition of a family night.
Senator Square: CHS librarian shares research into how the 'C' made it to C Hill
Submitted by editor on Sun, 05/31/2015 - 9:57amThis is the last issue of Senator Square for this school year. As always, I am amazed at how fast the year went by. My mother always told me it goes faster and faster the older you get. Mom’s have so much wisdom that you don’t want to admit they have until you become older and wiser also.
Fremont Elementary ends its long run as Carson City's only year-round school
Submitted by editor on Sat, 06/22/2013 - 10:40amIt was a typical last day at Fremont Elementary School. Students signed yearbooks, received academic and attendance awards, ate Otter Pops. But Thursday’s celebration marked more than the end of a school year. It was the end of an era.