CCSD news — from the students themselves

CHURCHILL COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL

Written by CCHS Students Precious Christy, Emily Tenney and Kayla Koppenhaver

As members of the CCHS Pep Club, we are excited to share the fantastic highlights and achievements from February, where student's enthusiasm, creativity, and generosity truly shone bright. Our events were not only filled with fun but also served as successful fundraisers by bringing us closer to our goals of supporting scholarships and enhancing our Pep Club activities.

Send Your Crush a Crush: Our "Send Your Crush a Crush" fundraiser turned out to be a heartwarming success. The halls were buzzing with excitement as students received Crush sodas adorned with personalized notes. The love and positivity shared during this event were truly heartening.

Sweet Hearts Dance: The Sweet Hearts Dance was a magical night, filled with laughter, dancing, and unforgettable memories. We want to extend our gratitude to everyone who attended, bringing the spirit of camaraderie to the dance floor. The success of this event is a testament to the unity and support within our Pep Club community.

Dress-Up Days Extravaganza: Our dress-up days were nothing short of spectacular. Students’ creativity and enthusiasm were on full display as they embraced each theme with style. From comfy versus dress to impress to the vibrant color splash by grade level on Friday, each day brought a unique and exciting energy to our school.

The Pep Club extends a heartfelt appreciation to a dedicated group of students comprising of both Pep Club members and volunteers, whose efforts not only ensured the success of the crush but also contributed significantly to the excellence of the dance. Their unwavering dedication, time investment, and strong work ethic played a pivotal role in making the dance an exceptionally delightful experience. From crafting posters to constructing balloon arches that reached towering heights, these students executed their tasks with grace, professionalism, and an undeniable school spirit.

A special thank you goes out to Kayla Koppenhaver, Emily Tenney, Precious Christy, Hannah Benjamin, Dillon Keener, Steven Pine, Takoda Pacheco, Abigail Lacow, Lillian Souza, and Maggie McPherson. Thank you to CCHS staff members Carlene Pacheco and Heather Benjamin for their help as well.

We also want to give a huge shout-out to Pep Club advisors Stephanie Kille-Reese and Amy Kuhn. You both helped us make our ideas come to life and these fundraisers and events wouldn’t have been a success without you.

Scholarship and Club Success: We're thrilled to announce that the Churchill County High School Pep Club has raised over $4,000 through our various fundraisers. This outstanding achievement is a testament to the dedication and hard work of our members. These funds will play a crucial role in supporting scholarships and ensuring the continued success of our Pep Club activities.

As we celebrate these achievements, we also look ahead with excitement and anticipation for the upcoming events and opportunities. The student body, staff, and community’s continued support and participation are invaluable, and we're excited to see what we can accomplish together in the coming months.

CHURCHILL COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL

Written by Melody Garcia-Bishop, 8th grade CCMS Student Council historian

The Churchill County Middle School Academic Olympics recently concluded with a bang, leaving everyone in awe of the incredible young minds that took part. The four sixth-graders and five eighth-graders sure hit it out of the park despite all the challenges. This competition was a rollercoaster of intellectual challenges and intense rivalries.

From solving math problems in record time to deciphering many complex questions, these students showcased their exceptional knowledge and critical thinking skills. The atmosphere was electric as teams battled it out, pushing the boundaries of their intelligence. In the end, the CCMS team came in fourth.

This unforgettable event was a testament to the power of young minds and their ability to conquer any intellectual challenge that comes their way.

“My academic team this year was incredible and I can’t wait to have the sixth graders return next year,” Coach Maureen Park said.

NUMA

Written by Marissa Aguilera, 4th grade

On Feb. 7, I was able to be the weather girl for KTVN-TV. When I arrived I got to see the entire news studio — it was huge. There were lights, cameras, cords, TVs and many people working. After my tour, I was welcomed into the studio where I worked with Mike Alger, the chief meteorologist for KTVN. He worked with me on my lines, the weather forecast, and where to stand. They told me I did a good job.

 As soon as we were done with practicing we waited in the control room for our turn on the news. When it was time to do the weather on air, the tour guide brought us back into the studio. I was very scared at first, but then I was very confident since I practiced. During my time on air, I gave a shout out to my teacher Mrs. Janine Mello because she’s the coolest teacher ever.

I also made Mike Alger a KTVN bracelet, so he could have something to remember me by. He told me that this was the first time any weather kid had given him a gift. After that, I was set to leave. Back home in Fallon, my family had a viewing party to watch me on the news. Being able to be the weather girl was really fun. I think if you are shy it might not be a great idea to sign up, but for me it was amazing.

My favorite part of this whole experience was definitely being able to give Mike Alger his own bracelet.

E.C. BEST

Ashley Youles’ class is participating in Trout in the Classroom.

“This is an incredible program that the Nevada Department of Wildlife sponsors for classrooms and when I heard about it I knew it would be perfect for my students to get to participate in,” Youles said.

Last week, NDOW delivered the trout eggs. They'll live in Youles’ classroom until they hatch and grow big enough to be released.

LAHONTAN

Last week, students in Olivia Lefort’s first-grade class learned about the Lunar New Year. They also learned about the lion dance, dragon dance and lanterns.

NORTHSIDE EARLY LEARNING CENTER

During classroom walk-throughs last week, Amanda Hammer caught students in Octavia Merrit’s class engaged and busy developing early literacy skills.

“These are the types of activities we love to see happen in our classrooms,” Hammer said. “These students are engaged, having fun, and best of all are learning. Our teachers are the best at teaching them in ways that don’t feel like work but feel like fun. We truly have the most amazing staff.”