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Jessica Garcia

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Carson City School District welcomes new teachers

Thirty-seven new hires in the Carson City School District gathered for breakfast Tuesday in the Governor’s Mansion.

BGCWN opens Carson City child care site

The partnership with Carson City School District gives priority enrollment to educators who have children in public schools and need help with child care.

Carson High marching band tunes up for new year

This year’s program is “Imaginarium,” an expressive work with several major sections exploring creativity and possibility.

Carson schools locking student cell phones during class

The Carson City School District announced an initiative Tuesday to lock student cell phones and smart devices in secure pouches to be kept with the students during school hours.

BGCWN expands with additional Smart Start centers

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Nevada’s Smart Start center expansion efforts are moving forward after closing escrow on its Mountain Street location.

Carson City artist displayed at BAC's new Satellite Gallery

Maria Mermin has a fascination with colors and string. She brings both together to represent memories and stories in compelling sculptures that can speak to anyone in different ways.

Carson City early adopter teachers ‘dipping toes’ with AI

The Carson City School Board approved its generative artificial intelligence policy after a second reading during its July 23 meeting.

Pioneer included in school meal program update

The Carson City School District’s Nutrition Services program returns to paid free and reduced lunch status for the 2024-25 school year.

Feuling, staff worry about political posturing in accountability

Carson City School Superintendent Andrew Feuling expressed concern the state’s “Acing Accountability” metrics present as political posturing before the 2025 legislative session.

Grandma’s Fabrics keeps on quilting in Carson City

Owner Jan Moritz, 82, keeps a keen eye on the comings and goings around her 1982 E. William St., store within Carson City’s Plaza 50.

Carson teacher attends conference in South Korea

Nicole Fagundes served as a delegate in a geography education conference and field study in South Korea in June.

Miss Nevada, Carson native, urges youth to get active in politics

Karrina Ferris channeled her desire to motivate political enthusiasm among youth in another pursuit.

NITC moves to new home on the Grange

Night in the Country music festival, expecting about 10,000, moves from Lyon County Fairgrounds to the Grange with help from county business partners.

Carson City to see relief from excessive heat warning Saturday

Excessive heat warning ends Saturday morning as possible thunderstorms move in during the weekend.

Mound House residents frustrated with NDOT speed reduction plan

Residents attending the July 2 Mound House Advisory Board meeting were at odds on the Nevada Department of Transportation.

School districts put SB80 concussion changes into action

Nevada school districts have begun adopting policy changes regarding the management of student head injuries and concussions based on Senate Bill 80 signed into law last year.

Excessive heat in effect this weekend

An excessive heat warning will be in effect from Saturday through Wednesday affecting Nevada counties, according to the National Weather Service.

Educators weigh AI policy in Nevada classrooms

Discussions on the state and local school board levels continue on how to form guardrails and best practices for generative artificial intelligence use in Nevada classrooms.

CCSD board approves CHS High Tech Center transfer from WNC

The final exchange is subject to approval by the Nevada System of Higher Education Board of Regents.

Absenteeism impacts Carson summer school enrollment

Enrollment in Carson City School District’s 2024 summer school program reflects the year’s ongoing struggles with chronic absenteeism.

Community backs $59K campaign to stop Brady’s ‘slow fade’ from MS

Family and friends are hoping a fundraising effort for a stem cell transplant planned for July 1 in Puebla, Mexico, will save him from being bedbound for the rest of his life.

NDOT considering lower speed limit in Mound House

The change would apply to 1.2 miles of U.S. 50 with a focus along the railroad bridge in Mound House to the Battle Born Dispensary.

Retiring Lyon Co. school superintendent plans to stay involved

Wayne Workman said he feels his passion is to be an educator and mentor for students first.

CCSD’s lessons learned leading to improvement in MTSS

Teachers and administrators are putting in the hard work to flip the Multi-Tiered System of Support triangle that focused on the most critical population of students who were challenged academically and socially, and the results gradually are coming.

Final fundraiser helping family of boy with rare diagnosis

Melinda Felix of Carson City smiles when she calls Brendan the “easiest one” to manage of her four sons.

Recognition program encourages school involvement

A systematic effort to recognize community partners for their engagement and creative support in schools will be offered.

Carson school district’s civic test pass rates still climbing

Tests must directly match questions from the actual citizenship test.

Full house keeps fatherhood fun for Nigel Harrison

Mealtimes in Carson City’s Harrison household at maximum capacity often is like having lunch in a middle school cafeteria.

Taste of Downtown’s 30th anniversary a capstone event for Carson

Taste of Downtown’s 30th anniversary this year offers a venerated heritage for those who have enjoyed an evening out along Carson Street at the event. Lisa Lee, director of the nonprofit Advocates to End Domestic Violence backing one of Carson City’s longstanding traditions, says it remains a “pretty big street party” for those wanting to get out and meet their neighbors.

Dayton High graduates look ahead to clear future

Dayton High School’s graduating Dust Devils received a little more than a gentle breeze to accompany their final exit on the football field Thursday.

Carson schools get summer facelift after plan approval

School’s out and the summer construction season’s in at Carson High School.

Carson teacher to lead group on tour of Japan in July

The Battle Born Travel Club helps to encourage lifelong learning through travel, Carson High teacher Ben Spence said.

Carson High active shooter drill tests emergency response

For Principal Dan Carstens, the entire exercise was “surreal” to hold on his campus among colleagues and first responders.

School district readies final budget with increased deficit

Chief Financial Officer Spencer Winward reported a slight increase in the total general fund revenue of about $500,000 to $80.3 million.

CHS twin graduates about to go separate ways

Carson High School graduate twins Anna and Leah Roylance grew up going to school together, but graduate with plans to go on separate journeys.

Stronger: Carson’s 2024 Senators seize the day

Carson High School celebrated the graduation of 483 graduates Saturday.

58 students graduate from Pioneer Academy

Members of Pioneer Academy’s Class of 2024 will be remembered for their resilience and determination overcoming COVID-19, school educators said.

Counselor: CHS’s top of Class of ’24 are explorers, authentic

The top 13 of this year’s graduating class at Carson High School have built a community, the graduates said.

Sierra Lutheran Class of 2024’s stories still being written

Sierra Lutheran High's top graduates challenge peers to keep eyes upward as they go out into the world.

CHS Salute to Scholars honors seniors’ work, alumni’s legacies

Approximately 70 Carson High seniors were recognized during the school’s annual Salute to Scholars event at the Carson City Community Center.

Top down, CHS’s NJROTC honors are a team effort

Carson ranked third out of 30 area schools in Area 22 based on its excellence in its training, community service and academic achievements.

Elementary school class meets actor in virtual visit

Bordewich Bray Elementary School fourth grade teacher’s Allie Davis found an interactive way to get her students excited about reading.

NJROTC instructor retires after 50 years in uniform

Lt. Cmdr. Dan Meyer, 72, retires this year after a career in the U.S. Navy as an officer and senior naval science instructor.

Carson elementary students get lesson on traffic safety

Katherine Rodriguez is learning how she can use her daughter’s story to educate students and parents about traffic safety in the community.

Yerington production well damaged, county seeks funding for repairs

The city of Yerington’s water supply could be impacted in the coming months after a primary production well sustained catastrophic damages.

WNC graduates record number of students

WNC celebrated its Carson City graduation at Mills Park on Monday. It announced 617 graduates who were approved to receive 692 degrees and certificates.

Pioneer Academy to become CHS alternative campus

Pioneer students will continue attending their school under plans that would change it from an alternative school to an off-site, alternative campus of Carson High.

Day of the Child celebrates family, student success

Carson High School’s High Tech Center on May 11 offered numerous playground and coloring activities for preschool and kindergartners.

Carson, Minden schools reap rewards at farmers market

Green Our Planet’s second annual Northern Nevada Giant Student Farmers Market on Wednesday at Fuji Park encouraged students to put their best foot forward.

Sierra Lutheran holds groundbreaking for expansion

To accommodate projected growth, 14,000 square feet in building space will be added to the campus.