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Jessica Garcia

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Helper, healer: Hunsaker marks decade with Carson High

Adam Hunsaker has seen the unusual and the inspiring at Carson High as the site’s head athletic trainer.

Pay hikes for Carson City teachers approved

The Carson City School Board approved salary increases for teachers and education support professionals.

Sponsorship sought for FISH's student housing project

FISH’s transitional career complex offers two housing buildings with 36 units and a commercial building.

Feuling shares lessons from first year as superintendent

Among Feuling’s favorite moments are celebrations that typically mark key transitions for students.

Dayton teen flying toward pilot license

Luz Sandoval might complete her pilot’s license before her driver’s license.

Agencies discuss child abuse, trafficking in Carson City

A trend in Carson City is street-level prostitution in which sex traffickers walk the streets to pick up young people.

School district job fair produces 40 applicants

Many teaching positions have been filled and the district was focused on hiring more bus drivers and paraprofessionals.

Cortez Masto to introduce human trafficking bill

The Jimmy Deal Trafficking Survivors Assistance Act would honor a former Reno TSA agent.

No change for Night in the Country schedule

“We don’t anticipate it to impact the actual festival."

‘Tremendous efforts’ to help Yerington during floods

Lyon County officials said crews have worked “around the clock” and on weekends to assist Yerington’s residents and businesses.

Report offers proposals for Lyon County flood mitigation

Lyon County has been taking emergency measures to reinforce the Walker River’s banks and protect private properties.

Nevada’s mining industry safe and necessary, Bennett says

The Nevada Mining Association’s interim president says it’s time for the public to sweep away perceptions about mining’s “pick and shovel” imagery in the Silver State.

FISH tops off commercial building with signed beam

Friends in Service Helping topped off the commercial building of its student housing project Friday with a beam signed by donors and dignitaries.

Lyon school board public comment change frustrates some

The topic saw opposition from community members who have voiced discontent with the public comment format.

Summer school a crash course in catching up

Between June 8 and 30, CCSD had 434 students enrolled in summer school; 25 students were removed due to attendance.

Carson City school board OKs amended budget

Nevada school districts have 30 days after the end of a legislative session to submit an amended budget.

Schools using mentors to support new teachers

Collaborative Assistance and Reliable Educator Support program is dedicated to helping teachers.

Central Lyon Fire opens two new stations

The stations are a result of the tax levy from the county’s Question 1 from the 2022 ballot.

State Board of Education reviews school start time input

The Nevada State Board of Education is weighing the importance of local control versus alignment of community needs.

AEDV waits for permit to begin building shelter

The clock won’t tick fast enough to obtaining the permit and breaking ground for the new Advocates to End Domestic Violence shelter for sexual and domestic violence survivors.

Morris made tech easier for Carson City School District’s students, teachers

As Carson City School District’s Dr. LeAnn Morris entered the Oval Office to be congratulated by President George W. Bush as a State Teacher of the Year on April 30, 2008, the guard mispronounced her home state.

District approves critical labor shortage for bus drivers, special ed parapros

Trustees designated critical labor shortages for bus drivers and special education paraprofessional positions.

WNC officially reopens veterans support center

The remodel was made possible by donations from the NV Energy Foundation and the Carson City Chamber Leadership Institute’s Class of 2023.

Feuling’s contract approved through 2027

Carson City School Superintendent Andrew Feuling’s contract has been renewed through June 30, 2027.

Lompa Ranch approval is ‘pure potential’ for district

Board members stated June 13 they have not yet established a purpose for the land but are interested in exploring options for it.

Lombardo signs Carson High graduate’s bill

Thornton said she was thankful Lombardo had time to meet with her.

CHS junior heads to D.C. for juvenile diabetes meeting

Leah Card will attend the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation’s 2023 Children’s Congress.

Legislation sets Nevada kindergarten date to Aug. 1

Bill creates a uniform kindergarten enrollment date with children required to be 5 years old on or before Aug. 1.

School board to decide on Lompa Ranch acquisition, Feuling’s renewal

The school board meeting begins at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Robert Crowell Board Room of the Carson City Community Center.

Governor signs Carson High student’s bill into law

Nevada Youth Legislator Stella Thornton’s promoted Senate Bill 80, which was signed by Gov. Joe Lombardo.

Pioneer High honors 43 graduates

Principal Jason Zona said his students have risen to the occasion after so many challenges from COVID-19.

School board approves Capital Improvement Plan for 2023-28

The Carson City School Board has approved its revised Capital Improvement Plan for fiscal years 2023-28.

Sierra Lutheran grad will be first to attend military academy

Reality might not sink for Sierra Lutheran High School graduate Hunter Rowlatt that he attend the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md. until he arrives next month.

Falcons encouraged to attune to God after high school

Sierra Lutheran High School celebrated this year’s cohort of 31 Falcons during its 19th commencement with five valedictorians.

School district passes 2023-24 budget with surplus revenue

The budget will allow the district to see an increase in revenues barring any last-minute changes from the Legislature.

Surgical robot takes star turn at Carson Tahoe showcase

Robotics Showcase gives children a chance to build Lego robots or learn about the possibilities of science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

WNC president has big plans for small classes

“I just want to keep doing what we do every day on the ground."

Message to WNC grads: ‘The tassel is worth the hassle’

Western Nevada College graduates returned to familiar formalities Monday at Marv Teixeira Pavilion in Mills Park, marching up the stage for their diploma.

School board to take action on 2023-24 final budget

The Carson City School Board on Tuesday will take possible action on the final budget for the fiscal year 2023-24.

School trustees look at building projects May 23

Fritsch Elementary and Carson Middle school campuses are nearly 70 years old and Carson High is coming up on 50 years old.

Lombardo’s school safety bill fails to advance after deadline

Gov. Joe Lombardo released a statement regarding his Assembly Bill 330, a proposal intended to help teachers remove students experiencing behavior problems in the classroom, after Friday’s committee passage deadline stating the legislation passed by the Senate Education Committee was “insufficient” and would not be signed without significant changes.

WNC Carson City graduation set for Monday

Western Nevada College will return to its traditional graduation format at Mills Park’s Marv Teixeira Pavilion.

Seeking sustainability: Student projects hope to help the planet

The Project ReCharge event at Eagle Valley Middle School was hosted by Reno educational nonprofit Envirolution on May 10.

Report: Carson schools’ student population will decline

7,034 students were counted at the beginning of the 2022-23 school year; that is expected to drop to 6,109 within five years.

Students bring farmers market to Capitol

The garden program provides the ability for students to learn about nutrition, science, conservation and math through hands-on experience in outdoor gardens and hydroponics laboratories.

School board discusses superintendent’s contract

The board discussed revising its superintendent’s contract and evaluation form as Andrew Feuling’s contract expires June 30.

CHS speech team going against ‘best of the best’

Six Carson High School speech and debate team members are preparing for the National Speech and Debate Tournament.

‘A+ mom’ helps daughters stay close through COVID complications

Ramirez, originally from Southern California, moved to Northern Nevada in 2008 and met her husband Gabriel in 2012.

Carson City middle schools holding back more students

Carson City School District policy calls for retaining students who don’t meet requirements and limits the time they can be retained.

Reengagement a concern for district at PLC meetings

The lack of parents caused the staff members and school board members to discuss how they could get more parent involvement for the 2023-24 school year.