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Carson City kindergarten registration begins Monday
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 02/28/2019 - 11:35amThe Carson City School District is asking parents to mark their calendars for Monday, March 4, to begin registering children who will be 5-years-old by Sept. 30, 2019, and eligible for Kindergarten for the coming 2019-2020 school year.
Senator Square: Carson High School teacher kisses a goat in support of FFA
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 02/24/2019 - 9:21amFuture Farmers of America provided the venue, Carson High School students voted with their hard earned dollars, and AP Environment and Honors Biology teacher Cort Roseleip was chosen to kiss a goat. Readers must take a look at the photo above to fully comprehend the magnitude of this event.
February School Board Meeting to discuss climate change, extracurriculars
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 02/22/2019 - 1:41pmThe Carson City School District February meeting will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 26 in the Sierra Room at the Carson City Community Center, 851 E. William Street, beginning at 7 p.m.
One item on the table for discussion is the adoption of “Schools for Climate Change,” described as a non-partisan, grassroots, youth-adult campaign with a mission to empower schools to speak up for climate change in order to protect current and future generations.
Carson City School Board February meeting to discuss funding changes, policy, and more
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 02/07/2019 - 10:07amThe February meeting of the Carson City School Board will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 12 in the Sierra Room of the Community Center, located at 851 E. William Street.
The meeting will be called to order at 6:30 p.m.
On the table for discussion in the February meeting will be new English Language Arts materials, capital projects, changes to funding, and more.
Senator Square: Speech and Debate Tournament a success at Carson High School
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 02/02/2019 - 8:24pmCHS hosted the Northern Nevada Forensic League tournament last weekend.
According to CHS teacher and Speech and Debate Adviser Patrick Mobley, “We would like to thank all the judges and coaches who volunteered their time to help this tournament become a success.”
Senator Square: Carson High School graduates share and prepare seniors for college
Submitted by editor on Sun, 01/13/2019 - 4:22amDecided where to go to college yet? Filled out all the applications? Been accepted? Now what? As if that was not difficult enough, now comes the time to think about moving, what to take, what not to take, whether or not it is better to live in the dorms or get an apartment. And then there is the toughest question of all: refrigeration? College life is scary at first.
Senator Square: Carson High teachers raffle personal items to help Paradise fire victims
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 12/16/2018 - 2:37amCHS Social Studies teacher Angila Golik, along with teachers Curtis Kortemeier, Mike Malley and John Martin, and a few other teachers, wanting to help the fire victims in Paradise, Calif. have donated completed art pieces to be raffled among teachers and the Carson City community since many of them know someone affected by the fire.
Senator Square: CHS teachers and students share their skills with Carson City and beyond
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 12/09/2018 - 2:35amExcitement abounds as teachers and students have been holding multiple events throughout Carson City this holiday season, everything from Christmas tree sales with CHS teacher and Adviser Ty McMillen’s Fellowship of Christian Athletes to the American Sign Language students of teacher Mary Anne Weaver putting on their Sign Me a Song Christmas production at the high school.
Events and happenings around Carson City for Tuesday, Dec. 4
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 12/04/2018 - 9:26amGood Day Carson City, it is Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2018. The winter weather continues today albeit without any storm watches or warnings this morning. Light snow showers will continue today and and pick up tonight with less than an inch possible. As always be careful out on the roads. You'll be able to warm up at a number of venues today, including a holiday swing party with Big Bad Voodoo Daddy at Casino Fandango's new Grand Ballroom and at the Carson City School District Orchestra Program concert at the community center.
Senator Square: American Citizen Essay winners announced at Carson City School Board
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 12/02/2018 - 6:10amWho would imagine attending a Carson City School District’s Board of Trustees meeting could be so darn fun as it was filled to standing house only with community members, parents, children, and smiling faces; everyone was having such a wonderful time listening to Trustees excitedly converse with one another.
Senator Square: Carson High senior fulfills graduation requirement through call to action
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 11/25/2018 - 7:45amThough it would take some seriously intense research to prove the following, it is believed by many the Carson City community is the most supportive group of people in the country. Hyperbole, maybe, but Carson High School senior Nik Hylan, in fulfilling his graduation requirement, is asking the community to give a gift of blood and receive a free gift this holiday season.
Carson City School District Orchestras to present Dec. 4 holiday concert
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 11/20/2018 - 1:59pmThe Carson City School District Orchestra Program performs the second of four school-year concerts for the general public on Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2018 at the Community Center with free admission.
Under the direction of Dr. Brian Fox, the CCSD Orchestras is a blooming school music program in Carson City. Come to the Holiday Concert to hear Holiday favorites, as well as Mozart, Brahms, and music from Harry Potter.
Senator Square: Author and Carson High School graduate Teri Case visits her alma mater
Submitted by editor on Sun, 11/04/2018 - 6:55amThe Carson High School Library was packed with students Nov. 1 for a special occasion guest speaker, author and CHS graduate Teri Case. She gave students who attend College Connections some practical and realistic advice on writing applications for both local and national scholarships.
Senator Square: Carson High School offers a Home Sweet Homecoming
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 10/14/2018 - 8:13amHomecoming Week is a fun-filled time at CHS with a frenzy of activities and celebrations to honor the high school and its students.
Senator Square: Carson High School welcomes new National Honor Society members
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 09/30/2018 - 7:07amNational Honor Society President Eleanor Sturm made her opening remarks at the annual NHS induction ceremony Sept. 17 in the CHS Big Gym. Guest Speaker, Greater Nevada Credit Union Vice President Jenny Casselman then addressed the new NHS members and discussed what it means to be a part of such a fantastic organization and the responsibilities of being an NHS member.
Senator Square: Carson High School student directs cheer camp for Senior Project
Submitted by editor on Sun, 09/23/2018 - 6:12amFor my 2019 Senior Project, a Carson High School graduation requirement, I chose to be the coordinator and director of the annual junior cheer camp because I want to increase my knowledge and understanding on how to put on a special event; I also desire to improve my personal leadership, communication, and delegation skills.
Senator Square: Carson High School opens its doors and hearts to Carson City
Submitted by editor on Sun, 09/09/2018 - 6:01amCome one, come all. Scheduled for Monday, Sept. 10 from 4:30 to 8 p.m., this once-a-year event takes the traditional back-to-school night to a whole new level as Carson High School opens its doors a little wider and a little longer.
Carson City School District hires Chad Hicks as director of Elementary Curriculum
Submitted by editor on Thu, 08/16/2018 - 8:28amEducator Chad Hicks has been appointed as Director of Elementary Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment in Educational Services for the Carson City School District. He began his role with the district earlier this summer.
SafeVoice: New hotline to report school bullying, threats of violence deployed in Nevada
Submitted by editor on Mon, 08/06/2018 - 9:17amCARSON CITY — In a statewide effort to combat school violence and bullying, every school in Nevada is now interconnected into the SafeVoice Communications Center, which is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, according to the Nevada Department of Education.
Pioneer High School ground-breaking ceremony, demolition held Friday
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 06/23/2018 - 9:56amYou can tell a great deal about a community and what it values by the investments made and buildings created.
Senator Square: Senior pranks filled with fun and consequences
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 06/09/2018 - 8:44pmSenior pranks are a common tradition throughout high schools around the country, and CHS is no exception. This year, CHS Seniors definitely kept the tradition going as could be seen by everyone May 31 and again June 1.
Senator Square: Carson High School Class of 2018 ready to graduate
Submitted by editor on Sat, 06/02/2018 - 7:19pmThe CHS Class of 2018 is going to step onto the football field as a group of students without a diploma and step off the football field as high school graduates with a diploma and a new wilderness in front of them.
Senator Square: Carson City School District students and their families displaced
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 05/26/2018 - 7:46pmTwo Eagle Valley Middle School students and two Pioneer High School students and their families experienced a tragic fire May 16 in Carson City.
Antonio and Alexis Trujillo’s family, and Jordan and Theodore Leyva’s family are now displaced following this incident.
Senator Square: CCSD Superintendent encourages, congratulates teachers
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 05/12/2018 - 8:22pmTeacher Appreciation week across the United States was May 7-11, and many teachers in the Carson City School District experienced appreciation unequaled in memory.
Carson City School District hires work-based learning coordinator
Submitted by editor on Tue, 05/08/2018 - 8:26amYerania (Yette) De Luca, has been appointed as Work-based Learning Coordinator for the Carson City School District. In her position, De Luca will develop, implement, expand and maintain a formal system of work-based learning that promotes school-community partnerships.
Senator Square: CHS yearbook staff marks year of award and success
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 05/05/2018 - 9:19pm(Editor’s Note: Chowanski is one of three CHS Carneta editors)
Success, lifestyle, memories: All these describe yearbook.
For the 2017-2018 school year, a staff of 47 was dedicated to making a memorable book for others to keep throughout their lives and be passed down through generations; and again the book received the Gallery of Excellence Award, in which the book is used as an example of a successful yearbook in schools and at conferences across the country.
No Show for Snow: Makeup days not required for Carson City students
Submitted by editor on Thu, 04/26/2018 - 11:21amWith the end of the school year approaching, the Carson City School District announced Thursday it meets or exceeds the minimum number of minutes taught per day, and in turn, students will not be required to make up the two days lost due to weather-related school cancellations.
Greater Nevada Credit Union unveils new CHS digital marquee during snowy ribbon cutting
Submitted by editor on Mon, 04/16/2018 - 1:48pmUnder snowy skies, representatives from Greater Nevada Credit Union joined Carson High School staff in a ribbon cutting ceremony Monday morning in Carson City to recognize a new digital marquee that was made possible through a donation from GNCU.
Mary Rose “Mosey” Vargas Covington
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 04/16/2018 - 11:20amMary Rose “Mosey” Vargas Covington passed away on April 2, 2018. Born in Auburn, California in November of 1942, Mosey grew up on a Sierra foothills ranch in Placer County and graduated from Lincoln High School in 1960. She came to the eastern Sierra Nevada in 1965 where she taught two generations of children and raised her own family.
Greater Nevada Credit Union donates $25,000 to replace CHS digital marquee
Submitted by editor on Thu, 04/12/2018 - 11:18amCarson City School District and Carson High School are pleased to announce the replacement of the digital marquee out front of Carson High School. Greater Nevada Credit Union has donated nearly $25,000 to replace the existing sign.