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Jessica Garcia

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Bethlehem Lutheran leadership changing hands

Retiring Principal Lonnie Karges has spent 33 years at the school.

Update: Carson schools have not received threats, LCSO increasing presence in schools

The Carson City School District reported Friday morning it has not received threats of violence or anonymous tips to unspecified schools being circulated in Washoe County School District.

Day of the Child offers kids playtime, parents resources

Families had an opportunity to get a head start on enrolling their “littles” for prekindergarten or kindergarten.

Volunteers clean up schools for Global Youth Service Day

Volunteers joined in trash mobs and helped clean up high school campuses in Carson City, Dayton and Douglas County.

Office of the Governor to submit budget amendments Monday

Ben Kieckhefer, Chief of Staff to Gov. Joe Lombardo, announced that the Office of the Governor would submit budget amendments Monday to appropriately direct some of the forecasted revenue.

Lombardo’s education bill draws attention to school choice

The plan addresses four key areas: school choice, early childhood literacy, improving the teacher pipeline and increasing accountability.

PHOTOS: School district's end-of-year awards

Carson High’s Naval Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps Lt. Cmdr. Dan Meyer was honored as Educator of the Year.

Four area mayors discuss local, regional challenges

Mayors spoke at annual conference for the Certified Commercial Investment Members of Northern Nevada.

Lyon County commission OKs courthouse remodel

$9.1 million bid awarded to Pellet Construction.

Principal: Carson High grad rate better with ‘hard work’

Principal Bob Chambers noted 2022’s graduation rate of 92.3% exceeded 2021’s 88.7%.

Nevada superintendent addresses student mental health

Nevada Superintendent of Public Instruction Jhone Ebert addressed how school districts and state agencies are expanding behavioral, mental and social resources so students feel supported.

School libraries rebounding after COVID, trustees told

National Library Month, celebrated in April, honors the contributions of libraries.

Mother Goose lays her eggs on school playground

Staff and students were surprised to find a Canadian goose and her mate picked her spot to build a nest and incubate her eggs some time just before or during spring break the week of April 3.

Lyon’s Rolling ‘A’ WasteWater facility, courthouse remodel up for bid

Commissioners first will decide whether to uphold a bid protest.

Carson City officials partner to prevent teen suicides

According to a February report, Nevada ranks 13 in the nation for suicide deaths.

Carson City School District welcomes first electric bus

The buses will be available for the school’s planned routes and officials will monitor bus data as the technology develops.

Carson school district job fair provides opportunities

The Carson City School District held a job fair Thursday at the district offices on King Street.

Pioneer’s Finn named state’s education support professional employee of the year

Pioneer Academy school nurse/clinical aide Kerri Finn also serves as Carson Educational Support Association’s president.

School board to return to Lompa Ranch item

Superintendent Andrew Feuling said the property would be discussed at the Facilities Master Plan Committee meeting April 14.

Lyon County approves settlement agreement with Traditions developer

The decision waived approximately $201,000 in depreciation payment.

Bill aims to tighten mental health curriculum needs

A high school junior has put forth Senate Bill 313 designed to raise awareness for better mental health standards in Nevada school curricula.

Carson’s ‘State of the Middle Schools’ is fighting off family apathy

Carson City School District’s two middle schools are working on increasing student and parent engagement.

Lyon’s tentative budget shows total revenues go up 4.2%

The Lyon County Commission expects to take on significant capital requests.

School board to discuss Lompa Ranch property purchase

Superintendent Andrew Feuling said the district has a deadline of May 2025 to provide notice of intent to buy the property.

Lyon County considers settlement with Traditions developer

Lawsuit filed by Reno developer Stan Lucas pertaining to the Traditions Village Subdivision in Dayton.

Carson school superintendent: Legislature’s funding discussion ‘positive’

Andrew Feuling addressed a joint meeting of the Assembly Ways and Means and Senate Finance committees.

Bus driver shortage continues to plague school district

Carson City School District’s transportation department is experiencing shortages.

Carson City educators respond to NDE start time workshop

Teachers and parents agreed changing high school start times would benefit students to keep them from falling behind academically.

14-year-old wins Mark Twain Days Writing Contest

Maverick Simon of Mound House received two perfect scores in the high school division.

Carson City officials continue discussions on school safety

Carson City School District officials are exploring how to improve school safety.

Carson schools’ foundation seeks to raise $60,000

The foundation, responsible for providing financial and community support for schools, has a high balance this year at $110,139.73.

High school start times workshop set for Carson City

The Nevada Department of Education is gathering feedback about setting school start times.

Lombardo asks lawmakers to prioritize school safety with AB330

Gov. Joe Lombardo asked Nevada lawmakers to set aside party differences and put school safety first Thursday as he testified on his Assembly Bill 330, which revises current restorative disciplinary practices in the classroom.

CHS senior presents bill to Senate committee

Thornton’s bill would revise provisions relating to head injuries for students in Nevada schools.

Carson High student gets contract for book cover design

Tierney Frost designed the cover for Kinkade DeJoseph’s new book, “The Raven and the Crow: Shores of Blood."

Youth of the Year winners recognized at BGC luncheon

Boys and Girls Club Youth of the Year finalists were honored in a luncheon at the Governor’s Mansion.

Carson City schools expecting revenue increase

Carson City expects to see an overall increase of about $8.9 million in its general fund revenues for the 2023-24 school year.

State trustee group tours Carson City school

Eagle Valley Middle School’s expansion was completed last year.

Western Nevada College, Redwood Materials announce partnership

The training program for safe and effective battery recycling practices uses the Mobile Manufacturing Lab.

Foster care recruitment helps ‘humanize’ process

Residents offered an opportunity to ask various experts about the application process and preparing for accepting foster children.

J4NG students tour Nevada Legislature, meet governor

About 50 students in the Jobs for Nevada’s Graduates program visited the Legislature, Supreme Court and Gov. Joe Lombardo.

Land swap OK’d for Mound House community center

County officials said they would apply for a grant to retrofit the fire station.

Vigil honors crash victim Care Flight nurse Pricola

First responders, law enforcement officials and health care officials gathered to pay tribute to former caregiver and REMSA Care Flight nurse Ed Pricola and to support his family in a private vigil Friday at Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center.

Nevada’s classrooms need more dollars, teachers, lawmakers told

Joint subcommittees on K-12, higher education and capital improvement projects held the Legislature’s first school budget hearing.

Power2Parent Union merges with Battle Born Mom for Education group

Parental rights group Power2Parent Union has announced a merger with Northern Nevada’s Battle Born Moms for Education.

Carson school district cited for budget violation

The Carson City School District approved the corrective action plan.

21 teacher prospects recruited for Carson City schools

The district has offered full reimbursement of iteach tuition to any candidate who is hired.

District on 2025 deadline to announce interest in Lompa property

The total purchase price for the site was not to exceed $2 million.

Feuling welcomes audit order, says funding ‘complacent’

Reports from school districts will allow the Division of Internal Audits to summarize key findings.

New trustee: Goal is to ‘keep my mouth closed, listen’

The district 3 trustee was born and raised in Carson City and graduated from Carson High School in 1997.