Elementary School
New Christian School Coming to Carson City Fall of 2022
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 09/10/2021 - 6:19pmLegacy Christian Academy will be opening as an early childhood to 8th grade Christian school in Carson City in the Fall of 2022. The educational program at Legacy will consist of an accredited Biblical worldview-based curriculum, including discipleship, worship, and service learning modeled after the love and life of Jesus Christ. In addition to the core academic curriculum, we will offer various extracurricular programs, which will also be available to homeschool families.
Local scientist donates 550 thermometer watches to Carson City STEM school
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 01/25/2021 - 12:05pmThe Carson City School District is pleased to announce Empire Elementary School, a designated Governor’s STEM School, has received 550 Thermometer Watches from local Scientist Ron Newton. The wearable technology, costing less than $10, is designed to monitor the temperature of the wearer and indicate if they are running a fever.
Carson City Library Hosts Virtual Program: Family Storytime
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 01/22/2021 - 3:49pmFor PRE-K (children not yet in elementary school) and families:Join us for weekly themed stories and crafts. Craft instructions and additional resources, including activities for older children who may be at home, will be included.
Register here to receive a Zoom link for this program: https://carsoncitylibrary.libcal.com/event/7256556
Nevada governor releases final details, program notes for tonight's 2021 State of the State
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 01/19/2021 - 11:55amNevada Gov. Steve Sisolak released the final viewing details for the 2021 State of the State address that happens Tuesday.The pre-program begins at 5:45 p.m. and will air at the link here. Then, at 6 p.m., the 2021 address will air by going to the link here.
Carson City Library Hosts Virtual Program: Family Storytime
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 01/16/2021 - 12:15pmFor PRE-K (children not yet in elementary school) and families:
Join us for weekly themed stories and crafts. This week, we'll be reading about dogs, and making our own dog craft! If you'd like to follow along with the craft at home, you'll need a paper plate (any size), paper, markers, glue and scissors.
Register below to receive a Zoom link for this program.
New leadership roles for Carson City School Board, re-elected sworn in
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 01/13/2021 - 12:04pmThe Carson City School District is pleased to announce new leadership roles for the School Board of Trustees. At their first meeting of the year Tuesday, Jan. 11, Joe Cacioppo, District 7, was named the newest president of the Carson City School District Board of Trustees.
Carson City Library hosts Virtual Program: Family Story Time
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 01/09/2021 - 12:22pmJoin us for weekly themed stories and crafts. Craft instructions and additional resources, including activities for older children who may be at home, will be included. For PRE-K (children not yet in elementary school) and families.
To register, go here.
Carson City’s Year in Review: a look back on 2020 (pandemic free edition)
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 01/01/2021 - 2:46amIt was an eventful year around the Carson City region notwithstanding the limitations caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Here's some notable stories that were not pandemic related that happened in 2020.
Senator Square: Carson High School student initiates independent Senior Project
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 12/27/2020 - 7:35amCHS Senior Abby Golik, after being told Senior Projects, a Carson High School graduation requirement, were temporarily cancelled, decided she wanted to do a Senior Project anyway.
Two Carson City teachers earn National Board Certification
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 12/17/2020 - 1:56pmThe Carson City School District is celebrating two new National Board Certified Teachers from the National Board of Professional Teaching Standards. The teachers to be recognized earning certification are Patricia Ababio, Graphic Arts teacher in the Career and Technical Education program at Carson High School, and Rhonda Holloway, English teacher at Carson Middle School.
Carson City School Board to consider return of in-person classes for 3rd to 6th grades
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 12/15/2020 - 1:28pmThe Carson City School District will hold a special school board meeting Thursday, Dec. 17 in order to discuss reopening schools for third through fifth grade students at the elementary school level, as well as sixth grade students at the middle school level.
Carson City's 5th graders to shine tonight at virtual Silver & Snowflakes Festival
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 12/03/2020 - 8:32pmTonight was supposed to be the time to bundle up, put handwarmers in your gloves and gather family and friends to venture downtown to enjoy one of Carson City’s most beloved traditions and the official kick-off to the holiday season.
Hydroponics project helps Carson City students enjoy ‘fruits’ of their labor
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 12/03/2020 - 9:08amCARSON CITY — Students in grades K-5 at Empire Elementary School have been learning and working on hydroponics in their classrooms as well as remotely from home this past semester and are enjoying the fruits of their labor.
Nine Carson City area student winners announced for American Citizen Essay Contest
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 11/23/2020 - 9:38amThe Carson City School District’s Board of Trustees is pleased to announce nine student winners of the 19th Annual American Citizen Essay Contest. Each winner will be recognized at the school board meeting Tuesday, Nov. 24, and will received the following cash prizes: First Place: $80, Second Place: $30 and Third Place: $15. Grade level winners include the following.
Holiday movie premiers, turkey drop, craft show and more highlight weekend events around Carson City
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 11/19/2020 - 11:01pmHeading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region. A Thanksgiving Turkey Drop for families in need will be held Friday at Max Casino. The holiday movie premieres of “Feliz NaviDAD” and “Once Upon A Main Street” on Saturday will feature different venues in Carson City. Along with a craft show at the Carson Mall and live music, the state capital will be buzzing with excitement! Read on for more information.
Carson City Schools Foundation awards various grants to support students and educators
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 11/19/2020 - 9:10amThe Carson City School District, on behalf of the Carson City Schools Foundation, is pleased to announce mini and department grant winners for Fall 2020. Each semester, CCSF gives back to educators and students alike. This last semester, the foundation awarded $200 mini-grants as well as up to $2,000 grants for a department, school or grade-level projects.
Obituary: Paul Hochsprung
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 11/15/2020 - 5:04pmPaul Donald Hochsprung, born Oct. 21, 1953, passed away at Carson Tahoe Hospital with his wife at his side on March 23, 2020, after a recent diagnosis of metastatic melanoma.
Carson City Library Hosts Virtual Program: Makers Club
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 11/14/2020 - 11:22amFor elementary school ages, join us virtually via Zoom.
To register, visit https://carsoncitylibrary.libcal.com/event/6598988
Do you like to make and create? Join us for fun STEAM activities each month! This month learn how to build a rubber band guitar! We'll talk about frequency, pitch, and music as a whole.
Supplies Needed:
At least 4 rubber bands
Glue
Packing tape
Empty tissue box
Scissors
Two large craft sticks
Empty paper towel tube
Registration is required.
Carson City Library Hosts Virtual Program: Family Storytime
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 11/14/2020 - 11:19amFor PRE-K (children not yet in elementary school) and families, join us virtually via Zoom:
Register by visiting https://carsoncitylibrary.libcal.com/event/6870121
Join us for weekly themed stories and crafts. Craft instructions and additional resources, including activities for older children who may be at home, will be included.
Nevada Association of School Boards presents awards to Lyon County School District leaders
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 11/12/2020 - 5:24pmLyon County School District has come away with four of the Nevada Association of School Boards 2020 Awards. Josh Wiley, rock-star teacher at Silver Stage Middle School, is recognized as the Innovative Educator of the Year.
Airplane that made emergency landing near Carson City school gets towed at Saliman Road
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 11/11/2020 - 4:36pmA small airplane that made an emergency landing in a field Wednesday afternoon near Fremont Elementary School in Carson City was moved for tow to nearby Saliman Road, across from the school.
Lunch run and a surprise airplane landing
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 11/11/2020 - 2:27pmThese photos of Wednesday afternoon's emergency plane landing behind Fremont Elementary School were sent in by Martina Koldewey. Both the pilot and passenger were not injured.
Small airplane makes emergency landing near Carson City's Fremont Elementary, no injuries reported
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 11/11/2020 - 1:40pmCarson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies we're called Wednesday afternoon to an emergency aircraft landing that happened in a field near Fremont Elementary School.
Nevada honors Carson City Elementary teacher for national recognition
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 11/10/2020 - 9:45amMr. Victor Garcia-Mendez, an English Second Language paraprofessional at Mark Twain Elementary School in Carson City, was one of only two school employees nominated by Gov. Steve Sisolak to represent Nevada in the national selection process for the Recognizing Inspirational School Employees Award.
Carson City Library Hosts Virtual Program: Family Storytime
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 11/07/2020 - 2:47pmFor PRE-K (children not yet in elementary school) and families:
Register below to receive a Zoom link for this program.
https://carsoncitylibrary.libcal.com/event/6870120
Join us for weekly themed stories and crafts. Craft instructions and additional resources, including activities for older children who may be at home, will be included.
In-person Instruction to Resume at Mark Twain Elementary in Carson City
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 11/06/2020 - 4:56pmThe Carson City School District is pleased to announce Mark Twain Elementary School will resume in-person instruction with teachers and students beginning next week. Teachers and employees are expected to return Monday, Nov. 9, to conduct remote lessons, and students in specific grade levels and assigned cohorts are expected to return beginning Tuesday, Nov. 10, for in-person learning.
Carson City school trustee and administrative assistant honored with NASB Awards
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 11/05/2020 - 9:17amThe Carson City School District is pleased to announce the most recent Nevada Association of School Boards Award winners. Trustee Lupe Ramirez was honored as the 2020 NASB New School Board Member of the Year and Mrs. Renae Cortez was honored as the NASB 2020 Administrative Assistant of the Year.
Museum curator, bat rescuer to discuss the flying mammal this Wednesday in Carson City
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 11/02/2020 - 3:20pmCARSON CITY — Nevada is home to 23 species of bats, some of which will be featured Wednesday, Nov. 4, at the Nevada State Museum, 600 N. Carson St. in Carson City.
Carson City teacher, Dayton students, Full Circle Compost, greenUP! among sustainability award winners
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 10/29/2020 - 8:53amLocal non-profit GREENevada announced Thursday the winners of the 2020 Golden Pinecone Sustainability Awards, a prestigious annual event recognizing local individuals and organizations working towards a more sustainable Nevada.
Carson City's Mark Twain Elementary to go to full-remote learning for COVID concerns
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 10/28/2020 - 5:01pmDue to the number of employees and students who have been advised to isolate from confirmed cases of COVID-19 at Mark Twain Elementary School and out of an abundance of caution, the Carson City School District will temporarily transition the school and its students to full-remote learning until further notice.