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Jessica Garcia

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Carson City school board talks superintendent hiring process

Trustees will hold a workshop Tuesday to discuss the process for hiring a new superintendent.

Going live: Carson High band bringing ‘Colors’ to the field

Carson High School’s Blue Thunder is ready to roar again this season.

Poetry course pact causes concern for Carson City school board

Use of the word “equity” in the host institution’s name stirred up uneasiness about the course.

Sierra Lutheran marks record enrollment starting 20th year

Executive Director Brian Underwood shared 138 students were registered for classes

Carson City students return to school

Mark Twain Elementary School students and parents began lining up well before 8 a.m. when doors officially opened Monday.

Sierra Lutheran student ready to serve in Nevada Youth Legislature

Sierra Lutheran High School sophomore Joseph Seddon joins 20 others from around the state to be part of the Nevada Youth Legislature

Solis: Workforce development, in-person learning keys to success at WNC

Western Nevada College President Vincent Solis recently shared some insights about what to expect as students return for the 2021-22 year, including the partnerships, projects or ongoing efforts the college has worked to establish.

Carson City school officials collect input on ESSER funds

“I want to say last year was very, very tiring on our health staff, and we need support for this year to get through all of this."

New Carson teacher back at his first American school

German Fernandez-Hernandez, a former Eagle Valley student, is becoming a math teacher with the district.

Choosing Carson: Schools' incoming staff greeted at Governor's Mansion

Forty-six new teachers, social workers and counselors are preparing for the 2021-22 school year in Carson City.

Carson City, RTC taking measures to increase school zone safety

The Carson City School District Board of Trustees heard from the city’s Public Works Transportation staff on updating the local school zones.

Lyon County makes second bid to honor Trump

The Lyon County Commission on Thursday will consider naming the Justice Complex in Yerington the Donald J. Trump Justice Complex.

Carson school superintendent: New appraisal ‘likely’ needed in Snyder property decision

Carson City School District continues to have interest in buying the former Capital Christian Church property site.

Carson City school board reviews grad requirement changes

The Carson City school board has reviewed updates to Regulation 517 signifying recent requirements for students graduating from the school district.

Carson City school board ponders operational costs for Snyder property

The potential costs and use for the former Capital Christian Church facilities on Snyder Avenue will be up for discussion Tuesday.

NNDA's Hooper: “It’s about, ‘What’s in it for the community?’

The Northern Nevada Development Authority has announced Rob Hooper will be retiring after serving 12 years as CEO.

Needed: Retired workers can apply for special ed teacher, bus driver jobs

The Carson City School District has designated a critical labor shortage in its special education and bus driver positions.

Western Nevada College Jack Davis Observatory star parties resume

Western Nevada College’s Jack C. Davis Observatory star parties have started again for community members interested in peeking out into the cosmos.

Lyon commissioners reverse course, won't name street for Trump

The board initially voted 4-1 in favor of beginning the process on July 15 of changing a street’s name in Dayton.

Carson City schools won't require masks for coming year

The board approved its plan after making various revisions based on community input received since the draft plan was presented June 22.

J4NG doubling efforts to help students find career pathway

J4NG’s specialists are working to alleviate schoolteachers’ added burden, Cantú said, of getting kids back on track academically and socially.

Carson High students honored at annual SkillsUSA Championships

Several Career and Technical Education students from Carson High School were recognized at the 2021 SkillsUSA Championships, the largest skill competition in the world, that took place virtually.

Greenhouse Project plans to grow with Carson High teaching farm

The strategy’s first phase consists of vermiculture, or worm composting, to recycle food waste from Carson High and other schools within the district.

Carson City School District contemplates bond issuance priorities for capital projects

The Carson City School Board has approximately $50 million available for construction or facility improvements for the next five years, of which about $47 million could be issued in bonds.

Carson City expresses thanks to Kinderland owners at picnic

More than 160 people showed up to Rosetta and Malah McFadden’s final farewell at their retirement picnic at Bowers Mansion in Washoe City.

Teachers dig into mine of information at Carson City workshop

The Nevada Mining Association hosted its 36th annual Northern Nevada Mineral Education workshop in Carson City.

Carson City School District to submit reopening plan by July 14

CCSD must submit its final recommendations to the Nevada Department of Education and the federal government by July 14.

Temperatures remain high, thunderstorm potential this week

The National Weather Service called for a chance of thunderstorms to develop into the Sierra and western Nevada by Wednesday and Thursday.

Carson City teacher pursues passion, publishes fantasy novel

Bordewich Bray Elementary School physical education teacher Kinkade DeJoseph celebrated a 25-year accomplishment with the release of his novel.

Carson City schools' building projects get underway

Carson City School District is moving ahead with several capital projects this summer ranging from campus expansions to athletic facility improvements.

Carson City school board talk on Snyder property resumes after a year

Carson City School Superintendent Richard Stokes provided a presentation to the district Board of Trustees on Tuesday to reconsider the former Capital Christian Church property on Snyder Avenue for purchase.

Carson City preschool’s retiring owners pass torch after 57 years

Rosetta McFadden’s final Kinderland class waved their flags singing “Yankee Doodle Dandy” and some of the children happily received their certificates in cap and gown as they graduated from the daycare last week.

Carson High Class of 2021: ‘High school taught us how to be winners’

On Saturday, Carson High School held its commencement on the football field filled with family and friends eager to come together to celebrate the hard work their children or relatives had accomplished. The school certified 479 Carson High School graduates, including Adult Education and one posthumous candidate, and various students recognized for their academic accomplishments by the wearing of their cords or stoles.

Dayton High grads told 'you'll move mountains'

Dayton High's Class of 2021 heard from Principal Ryan Cross and several of their teachers as a number of students were honored for earning their diplomas and other academic achievements.

Pioneer High School graduation an ‘amazing day’

Pioneer High School graduate Ser’Rae Foster had a large ensemble of fans, appropriately called her “Grad Squad,” as her aunt’s shirt noted, waiting for her as she walked to receive her diploma Wednesday night.

Carson City School District passes 2021-22 budget

The Carson City School Board on Tuesday passed a balanced budget for fiscal year 2021-22 as it awaits final revenue figures from the Nevada Legislature by the end of its session.

Sierra Lutheran graduates ‘excited’ for the next chapter

Sierra Lutheran High School’s class of 2021 closed out its final chapter Saturday receiving words of encouragement, hearing music from their classmates and thinking on fond memories of whipped cream and faculty who began as new Nevadans and newlyweds with the seniors who started off at the school as freshmen themselves during the 2017-18 school year.

Masks, Critical Race Theory draw comment at Carson City school board meeting

Parents and community members primarily opposing the Carson City School District’s position on face masks and expressing concerns over its recent conversation on its strategic plan and treatment of the concept of “equity” provided more than an hour of public comment during Tuesday night’s regular Board of Trustees meeting.

Western Nevada grad, cancer survivor says ‘people should feel valued’

Western Nevada College graduate Susan Donaldson has much to celebrate this week: She received her job promotion about a month before her bachelor’s degree Tuesday.

Carson High School hosting musical concerts Saturday

The Carson City School District Orchestras Spring Concert takes place at 1:30 p.m. Saturday in Carson High School’s Senator Square.

Sierra Lutheran’s four co-valedictorians say time has been well spent

After a year of being defined by a pandemic, Sierra Lutheran High School thought it best to top off its Class of 2021 in a unique way: to name four co-valedictorians.

United Way, Pioneer Crossing partner to bring free books to kids

United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra and Pioneer Crossing Casino in Dayton have partnered to provide 100 spots through the Dolly Parton Imagination Library.

Carson High teacher receives COVID-delayed national award

Carson High band director Nicolas Jacques received his Milken Award obelisk Wednesday with a visit from State Superintendent of Public Instruction Jhone Ebert.

National Kids to Park Day in Carson City on Saturday

Carson City’s Parks and Recreation Department invites children and their families to take part in the 11th annual National Kids to Park Day from 10 a.m. to 2 pm. Saturday at the Carson River Park.

Carson City School District encourages further input on strategic plan, equity

Carson City School District Superintendent Richard Stokes continued with the discussion about the unequal playing field among schools during last week’s professional learning community discussion May 4 with staff members, guests and families.

Mother-daughter pairs in Carson City schools teach, reach together

Mother’s Day might be a little more low-key this year coming out of the pandemic, but the celebration is no less special for at least four Carson City moms and daughters working daily to help students succeed.

Carson High announces in-person graduation

Carson High School’s graduation on June 5 will be an in-person ceremony on its football field beginning at 9 a.m., officials announced Monday morning.

Carson City schools: Response to possible return to classes 'overwhelming'

The Carson City School Board elected to maintain the district’s current hybrid model

Carson City students get new shoes, take new steps

The “Step Into Spring” program this year provided 219 pairs of shoes to pre-kindergarteners to 12th grade students in the McKinney-Vento Students in Transition program.

Carson City schools honor educators, employees of the year

Carson City School District recognized its outstanding educators and employees of the year Tuesday.