U.S. Army Sgt. Garrett Archuleta, speaks with Brooke Hill's and Jeremy Sivers' combined senior government and economics classes.
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CHURCHILL COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
U.S. Army Sgt. Garrett Archuleta, a proud CCHS graduate from the Class of 2015, spoke with Brooke Hill and Jeremy Sivers' combined senior government and economics classes Nov. 4.
Archuleta shared valuable insights about career opportunities in the Army, the importance of leadership, and the benefits of serving our country. His inspiring message highlighted how military service can shape one's future and foster skills that are invaluable in any path students choose.
A huge thank you to Archuleta for taking the time to connect with our students and for his service to our nation.
CHURCHILL COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL
On Nov. 7, the eighth-grade basketball teams faced off against their teachers in the second annual staff vs. students basketball game.
Organized by physical education teachers Mike Lipnisky and Darby Rowe, the event has become a fun tradition at CCMS. In this highly anticipated game, the staff team ultimately claimed victory over the students, 44 to 23. The staff roster included Rowe, Lipnisky, Robbie Wickware, Allie Lister, Skye Barton, Adam Hammersley, Ammon Finch, and Ricky Beach.
The energy on the sidelines was just as high as on the court, with staff cheerleaders Lilia Marquez-Doak and Kamilla Horn leading the cheers, and scoreboard extraordinaire Courtney Aguilera keeping track of every point.
“It’s always a great time when we get to face off against the students,” Rowe said, “It’s all about having fun and building school spirit.”
In addition to the basketball game, Rowe and Lipnisky also organize a staff vs. students volleyball game in January or February, where the seventh and eighth-grade volleyball teams will have a chance to square off against their teachers. These events have quickly become some of the highlights of the school year, fostering camaraderie, school pride, and a sense of community that brings the staff and students together.
NUMA
In honor of Nevada Day, biologists from the Nevada Department of Wildlife, Kenny Pirkle and Kris Urquhart, visited Numa Elementary School to teach students about the state’s wildlife.
The students learned about animal adaptations, habitats, conservation, and tracking devices.
The event highlighted the importance of wildlife conservation in Nevada, and students were reminded of their responsibility to preserve Nevada’s natural beauty for future generations.
E.C. BEST
Every morning at E.C. Best, a different group of students takes turns leading the Pledge of Allegiance and raising the American flag on the flag pole in front of the school with Principal Brad Barton.
“We are proud to teach our students the values of patriotism and service, and acknowledge the sacrifices of those who have served our country,” Barton said, “Every day, we make sure that the spirit of honoring our nation and its veterans is alive and well here at E.C. Best.”
Students’ active participation in daily flag-raising ceremonies reinforces the importance of respect for the flag, the nation, and those who have served. This allows students to connect with the values of citizenship and appreciation for those who have dedicated their lives to protecting the country.
“We are proud to instill these values in the next generation,” Barton said. “As we reflect on Veterans Day, we are reminded of the importance of honoring those who made sacrifices for our freedom.”
LAHONTAN
Lindsay Bacallo's first-grade class enjoyed a fun-filled lesson centered around pumpkins. Students began by inspecting various pumpkins and identifying their attributes. They then dissected the pumpkins to learn about their parts and created models.
After reading “Little Boo,” they had the chance to extract seeds from the pumpkins to plant at home and learned how to take care of their seeds and what their pumpkins were going to need to grow: sunlight, soil, water, and air.
The class also learned the life cycle of a pumpkin and put their class pumpkin in a glass jar to observe it for the next few months as it decomposes, germinates, and a new plant starts to grow. To conclude their pumpkin-themed lesson, the students tasted pumpkin pie and graphed the results of who liked it and who did not.
Overall, this lesson perfectly blended learning and fun, giving these students a deeper understanding of pumpkins and their life cycle.