Churchill County School District highlights

Churchill County High School

Shaylee Orduna, a sophomore goalkeeper, was honored by the Fallon City Council for her impressive athletic achievement. 

Shaylee earned a spot on the Nevada Olympic Development Team, a significant milestone in her soccer career. Orduna’s selection is a testament to her dedication, hard work, and exceptional talent on the field. Her accomplishment not only highlights her individual skills but also brings pride to the community. 

“We are incredibly proud of Shaylee for reaching such a remarkable achievement,” Vice Principal Reema Pulsifer said. “You make our Greenwave community proud.” 

Churchill County High School sophomore soccer goalkeeper, Shaylee Orduna, is with coach Lance Lattin after being honored by Fallon’s City Council.

Churchill County Middle School

The CCMS Student Council proudly upheld the cherished tradition of donating candy canes for the annual Christmas Tree Lighting. This heartfelt gesture not only fosters community involvement but also highlights the spirit of giving during the holiday season. 

“Any leftover candy canes will be shared with local senior centers, spreading joy even further. We want to give a huge shout-out to our students — they are true Global Citizens making a difference,” student council adviser Courtney Aguilera said. 

Numa 

Numa Elementary School held its annual Turkey Trot event, raising funds for new physical education equipment. 

The event brought together staff members, students, and their families, who took turns “trotting” around the “turkey track” (the school’s parent pick-up loop) for 15 minutes. Participants earned points for their class and tribe each time they completed a lap, with the goal of accumulating as many points as possible. 

In a spirited competition, Colleen Tutty’s fourth-grade class and Tara Rogers’ fifth-grade class earned the most points and won a special turkey sandwich lunch. 

School Counselor Noreen Swenson shared that the event successfully raised just over $1,000, which will go toward purchasing much-needed PE equipment. 

“We are so grateful to all of our families for their support and participation,” Swenson said. “This event not only brought our school community together but also helped us fund important resources for our students’ PE program.”

E.C. Best 

ECB students have been focusing on gratitude. 

Second-grade students created giant turkeys that adorned the halls. The students filled the turkeys’ feathers with all the things they are thankful for in their lives. In addition, third-graders have been keeping daily gratitude journals, helping them recognize and reflect on the positive aspects of their lives. 

This focus on gratitude has become a central theme at ECB, encouraging students to develop a deeper sense of thankfulness and mindfulness. 

During Thanksgiving Break, the staff of ECB would like to extend their warmest wishes to all their families and wish you all a wonderful break. 

Melissa Humphrey’s class at E.C. Best pose with one of the festive turkeys, proudly displaying their own contributions to the gratitude display.

Lahontan 

Students in Lisa Mills’ class had a Friendsgiving Feast. The students contributed to the event by bringing in ingredients for a class soup, as well as pies, cookies, and cupcakes to enjoy as part of the celebration. 

The classroom was filled with laughter, delicious food, and a true sense of community as the students bonded over their shared contributions. This was a wonderful way for the students to come together and celebrate the spirit of giving and friendship right before Thanksgiving Break. 

Everyone brought something special to the table, and all left feeling thankful and full.

Northside Early Learning Center 

Students in Laura Lee’s class embraced all things fall while engaging in hands-on learning experiences that combine science, literacy, and social-emotional skills. From acting out the pumpkin life cycle to exploring fine motor skills with playdough and painting pumpkins, the young learners had fun while building a variety of skills. 

Students also took part in exciting science experiments, such as creating “explosions” by mixing water and vinegar. This activity sparked curiosity and also helped the kids understand basic scientific concepts and the difference between the two substances. 

Through these fall-themed activities, students practiced sequencing, improving their fine motor abilities, and enhancing their social-emotional development, all while engaging in imaginative play. 

“PreK is all about learning through play,” Lee said. “It is important for students to have fun while also learning important skills that will help them grow.”

Northside Early Learning Center students in Laura Lee Christensen’s class act out the pumpkin life cycle.