Carson High School
Carson City student to refresh 'C' on C-Hill as part of Eagle Scout, senior projects
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 08/29/2019 - 1:39pmCARSON CITY — Gabe Crossman, a 17-year-old senior at Carson High School and member of Troop 45, will be refreshing the “C" on C-Hill for his Eagle Scout and senior class projects Saturday, September 7, at 7 a.m. Seniors from the Class of 2019 moved the rocks to form “TJ3" in memory of their classmate Timmy Jones.
Students, staff are inspired after first week back to school in Carson City
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 08/26/2019 - 10:12amApprehensive students throughout the Carson City School District began the 2019-2020 school year with reassuring and motivational school assemblies, meet-and-greets and back-to-school nights.
Senator Square: First week of school a blast at Carson High School
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 08/25/2019 - 8:22amCarson High School Principal Gavin Ward stood at the north entrance high-fiving students as they entered high school, some of them for the first time. In fact, counselors, teachers, and other administrators stood at each of the school entrances welcoming students to the best high school in the state, hyperbole aside.
Carson Senators football crush Lower Lake Trojans in season opener
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Sat, 08/24/2019 - 11:31amThe Carson Senators football team cruised to a 57-28 victory over the Lower Lake Trojans on Friday.
Carson’s potent offense stole the show for most of the contest. The Senators rushed for 359 yards and 137 passing yards.
Carson City School Board to discuss upcoming holidays, release days and test procedures
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 08/22/2019 - 1:17pmThe next Carson City School Board Meeting will be held Tuesday, Aug. 27 in the Sierra Room of the Community Center located at 851 E. William Street beginning at 7 p.m.
Carson High School cross country team optimistic for upcoming 2019 season
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 08/22/2019 - 10:05amLed by an experienced nucleus of runners, the Carson High School cross country program has good reason for optimism for the start of a new season.
Carson High School football kicks off 2019 season against Lower Lake Friday
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Wed, 08/21/2019 - 10:18pmThe Carson Senators football team kick-off the 2019 season Friday with a road game against the Lower Lake Trojans near Clear Lake, Calif.
Senator Square: Monday begins a new year at Carson High School
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 08/18/2019 - 7:43amSet that alarm clock if the pituitary gland is not yet ready to do its job, because Monday arrives tomorrow and it is time yet again for students, parents, and even teachers to get out of bed early for the 2019-2020 school year.
Carson High School Soccer Program fundraiser offers Car Washes Saturday
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 08/17/2019 - 9:12amBluegrass and Punk and Celtic: oh my! Three music festivals highlight Saturday’s events in Carson City
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 08/16/2019 - 10:03pmGood morning Carson City and happy Saturday! Today we’ve got a ton of great events, including three separate music festivals at Shoe Tree Brewing Co., Bowers Mansion, and the Brewery Arts Center!
Check out below to see what’s going on this weekend.
Headphones, ear buds banned from CHS campus; Fremont Elementary ditches uniforms
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 08/15/2019 - 10:17pmThis year, Carson High School announced that earbuds and headphones will be banned from campus in an effort to create a better and safer learning environment.
“It’s a safety issue,” said Dan Davis of the Carson City School District. “While they’re on campus, if the principal or a teacher needs to audibly communicate with a student, they need to be able to hear them for safety reasons.”
Jazz, Celtic and bluegrass, train rides and more: Carson City region in store for jam-packed weekend
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 08/15/2019 - 9:32pmHeading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region over the next three days, including the Jazz and Beyond Carson City Music Festival, a bluegrass festival at Bowers Mansion, Celtic favorites at the BAC, tours at the Nevada State Museum, train rides, standup comedy at the Carson Nugget, a block party at Silver Oak Golf Course, a Boy Scouts car show at Fuji Park, "'Kutz for Kids' and more.
Wreath ceremony for fallen Carson City law officers among events Thursday around town
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 08/14/2019 - 7:21pmHeading into Thursday, August 15, 2019 we can expect hot weather to continue with high temperatures near 100. Among events for the day, there will be a wreath remembrance ceremony for fallen Carson City law enforcement officers at the sheriff's office, a Muscle Powered morning hike, art showings, and a meeting of the Status of Women in Nevada group at the Carson Nugget. As part of the Jazz and Beyond music festival, there will be an outdoor "Woodstock Remembered" concert at Comma Coffee and a music presentation, "All About that Bass" by Scot Marshall and Friends at the Nevada State Museum.
Car wash Saturday at CHS to benefit Carson High Girls and Boys Soccer Program
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 08/14/2019 - 11:53amAre you in need of a good car cleaning? Come to Carson High School on Saturday, August 17 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and support the Carson High School Girls and Boys Soccer Program. Pre-sale is $5 a vehicle. At the car wash, it is $7 to $10 depending on the size of the vehicle. Carson High School is located at 1111 N. Saliman Road.
Events around Carson City for Wednesday, August 14
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 08/13/2019 - 7:59pmHeading into the midweek, Wednesday, August 14, 2019 activities abound around the capital city. There's a new group for writers that meets at the Brewery Arts Center; a salary negotiation workshop at WNC, a chautauqua and author presentations at Dangberg Historic Park. There's also the Jazz and Beyond Carson City Music Festival that will feature the Wesley Orsolic Trio during Wheeled Food Wednesday at the BAC, with jams to continue at Living the Good Life; there's also a real estate workshop for veterans, art showings, salsa dancing and more. Enjoy.
Meteor watch party, outdoor jazz, family movie night and more Tuesday around Carson City
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 08/12/2019 - 5:40pmHeading into Tuesday, August 13, there's a galaxy of events lined up, beginning at midnight with a meteor shower watch party at WNC's Jack C. Davis Observatory. When the sun arrives there's fitness events, a book talk at the Nevada State Library and Archives, outdoor Carson City jazz festival happenings at Comma Coffee and Bob McFadden Plaza, family movie night at the library and more. Enjoy.
Carson City School District appoints 7 principal and administrators for 2019-2020 year
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 08/12/2019 - 8:31amThe Carson City School District is pleased to announce the appointment of seven new principals and district administrators for the 2019-2020 school year.
Events around Carson City for Monday, August 12
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 08/11/2019 - 5:32pmHeading into the first day of the work week, if you're an early, early riser or are settling in for the night, you'll want to step outside at around 3 a.m. for the peak of the Perseid shower, which will be in the eastern sky. If you missed them, there will be a viewing party hosted by Carson City Parks and Rec at the Jack C. Davis Observatory at WNC beginning at midnight Tuesday morning, August 13. Otherwise, it's onward and upward into the day with a Cooperative Extension presentation, Shred Kids mountain bike camp, Red Cross sitter certification class, West Coast swing dancing and more.
Nature and crafts blend together at Greenhouse Garden Art Fest in Carson City
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Sat, 08/10/2019 - 2:38pmArt and flowers made the perfect blend on Saturday during the 16th annual Greenhouse Garden Art Fest in Carson City.
Dozens of vendors sold different forms of art to capture the eyes of attendees while the lush greens, plants and flowers in the Greenhouse served as a comforting background.
Music, hikes, and Hot August Nights: Events for Carson City on Saturday, Aug. 10
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 08/09/2019 - 11:37pmGood morning Carson City! It's going to be a beautiful day with the high in the mid 70s, and we have a ton of great activities and events in our wonderful capitol city today! Check below to see what's happening through the weekend.
Saturday, August 10
Jazz festival, history talks, music and more: Carson City region lined up for eventful weekend
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 08/08/2019 - 7:20pmHeading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region to help the next three days breeze by, including the Jazz and Beyond Music Festival, Carson City Library’s End of Summer Learning Challenge, history talks at Mormon Station Park, train rides in Virginia City, a sushi cooking class at Sierra Chef on Sunday and more!
Carson City schools to host upcoming campus meet and greets, orientations and open houses
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 08/07/2019 - 8:25amWith the first day of school fast approaching, August 19, Carson City School District wants all students and parents to be aware of some important back-to-school information, event dates and the electronics policy at Carson High School effective this year.
Take a spin Saturday with Capital Ford, help Carson Senators football program
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 08/06/2019 - 10:48amCapital Ford and Carson High School in Carson City are working together to help raise up to $6,000 in support of the CHS Senators football program as part of Ford Motor Company’s Drive 4 UR School program. The event takes place at the school's north parking lot this Saturday, August 10.
Author, Carson High School alum Teri Case's new novel wins National Indie Excellence Award
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 08/06/2019 - 8:25amCarson High School alum Teri Case has done it again. Her second novel, "In the Doghouse: A Couple's Breakup from Their Dog's Point of View," has won its first award: The National Indie Excellence Award for Fiction.
Carson City Natives and Newcomers garage sale to benefit the blind and CHS scholarships
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 08/03/2019 - 2:33pmCarson City Native and Newcomers Club will host a fundraising garage sale to benefit the blind and CHS School scholarships.
New 'Business Retention and Expansion' program under review between Carson City Library, NNDA, and Adams Hub
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 08/03/2019 - 1:33pmA Joint Operating Agreement is currently under review between the Carson City Library, the Northern Nevada Development Authority, and Adams Hub, to create and manage a “Business Retention and Expansion” program.
At the Board of Supervisor’s meeting on Aug. 1, a presentation was held to discuss a possible joint contract between the three entities, for the creation of a Business Retention and Expansion program, which would be funded by the Hop and Mae Adams Foundation.
Taste of Downtown, live music, history talks, BMX and more: Carson City region readies for jam-packed weekend
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 07/18/2019 - 5:35pmAs we head into the final stretch of the week, events around the Carson City region are lined up for the next three days, including museum activities, outdoor concerts, a car cruise Friday at Carson Mall, athletic events, a Carson High School class of 1979 reunion, the Taste of Downtown on Saturday and much more.
Students learn to grow and give in Greenhouse
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 06/28/2019 - 12:03pmZion Belcastro, 16, moved from Oroville, Calif., to live with her aunt in Carson City to be a part of Carson High School’s agriculture program, specifically the Greenhouse Project.
“Where I’m from, it’s cows, sows and plows,” she explained. “Here, it’s more than that. It’s public speaking. It’s leadership. It’s the greenhouse. It’s a lot more than ranching.”
The Carson City Airport Open House is back this Saturday, and they're bringing more than one kind of wing
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 06/26/2019 - 6:45pmThe Carson City Airport will once again be hosting its Open House and Fly-In this Saturday, June 29 from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m., with all proceeds going to benefit the Eagle Valley Children’s Home.
This year, the annual festivity is adding a new kind of wing to the mix: chicken wings, with a Chicken Wing Cook-Off Challenge.
Brewfest, Antsy McClain and more: Carson City area events celebrate first summer weekend
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 06/20/2019 - 6:28pmHeading into the weekend, there's a bevy of events around the Carson City region that brings a cool breeze to the first three days of summer. The 16th Motor Officer Challenge kicks off Friday at 7 a.m. at Mills Park. Lace up the shoes for a Friday morning walk at East Silver Saddle Ranch hosted by Muscle Powered.