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Students competed Feb. 17 at the Thompson Federal Courthouse in Reno, Nevada in the Northern Nevada Regional Mock Trial Competition. All schools were given the same case construct and asked to create their own take on it, presenting it as an attorney and a witness would in a real court case.

Students from Pioneer High School and across the state spent a day at the Nevada Legislature to learn how state politics work.

Students from Pioneer High School in Carson City traveled to RockSport, an indoor rock climbing gym in Reno to practice skills beyond the classroom. It was a partnership established five years ago to assist PHS students with physical education options and provide motivational events to increase attendance and academic achievement.

A 42 year-old Carson City man was arrested early Saturday morning at 12:39 a.m. in the area of Goldfield Avenue and Saliman Road on suspicion of felony child neglect or endangerment, as well as for driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol, a Carson City Sheriff's deputy said.

John Corbitt, a Pioneer High School teacher, and his math students applied for a grant with Samsung during the first semester of this school year. The school was recently notified that their application was one of the five school finalists in the State of Nevada.

A pair from Pioneer, Calif., were booked Sunday into Carson City jail for felony warrants that allege obtaining money by false pretenses among other charges, a Carson City sheriff’s deputies said.

We have all had a dreadful dating experience straight out of a horror show that makes us question the very merits of searching for love. The Brewery Arts Center is bringing together some of Northern Nevada’s top comedians and storytellers to recount their worst and most excruciating dating stories on Saturday, February 18 at 8 pm (doors at 7:30) at the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall, located at 511 W. King St. Carson City, NV 89703.

Tickets are only $5 at the door with open seating and a cash bar. For more information please contact Nick Josten at 775-450-4772.

We have all had a dreadful dating experience straight out of a horror show that makes us question the very merits of searching for love.

The students of Pioneer High School all succeeded in improving their skiing skills and working together so that every one was helped up and dusted off after their falls. As a team we accomplished much, as individuals students learned that anything worth doing, will not be that easy but that is indeed, the price of freedom!

This can be applied to every assignment in every class back at school.

Here Victor rides and skis the Big Lift up to the top of Slide Mountain and becomes the poster boy for success this time around.

Student Highlights from PHS CTE:

Julia Albiter:
Julia is a senior and a third year student in Pioneers High Schools’ Health Information Management Program. Julia plans to enter the Health Information Management workforce as a foundation to further her education and career path in the Health Care Industry. Julia’s empathy and willingness to help others makes her a perfect fit for this program and this career path.

Jeremiah Beauford-

Carson Online, the Carson City School District’s online education program, was piloted at Pioneer High School in 2009. It has become a very successful online credit option for students that has helped change culture, provide technological support and has contributed to raising the graduation rate in the district.

The historic building that houses a liquor store and other businesses in South Lake Tahoe sustained significant damage after a heavy snow load contributed to the collapse of the structure's roof early Monday morning.

As this storm system moves in, it makes it difficult for list-makers, such as myself. I cannot predict which of these events will be affected or cancelled because of the snow. The show must go on for the kids of Youth Theater Carson City. ‘The Lion King, Jr.’ is in its final weekend of performances.

The Carson City Fire Department was called to a structure fire that broke out Monday night in a portable classroom at Pioneer High School at 202 Corbett Street.

The Dayton Chili Cookers are again partnering with Healthy Communities Coalition’s Dayton Food Pantry for a big chili cookoff, Superbowl party, silent auction,and raffle to benefit the Pantry.

The event begins at noon on Sunday, February 5th at the Dayton Valley Golf Course and Grill. Judging begins at 1 p.m.

Come out and enjoy an evening with some of Northern Nevada’s best stand-up comics! The Brewery Arts Center is hosting a Stand-Up Comedy Showcase on Saturday, January 21 at 8 pm (doors at 7:30) at the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall, located at 511 W. King St. Carson City, NV 89703. Tickets are only $5 at the door with open seating and a cash bar. For more information please contact Nick Josten at 775-450-4772.

Mongoose bikes is helping support the Pioneer High School transition program. The transition program at the Carson City high school helps students into post higher education and career paths. Mongoose is providing bikes, helmets, and all the essentials to maintain a bike. Students will learn bike safety and how to complete basic bike maintenance.

The Lyon County Republican Central Committee (LCRCC) is holding its annual Lincoln Day Dinner on Saturday, February 4, 2017 at the Pioneer Crossing Casino, 11 North Main Street, Yerington. No host cocktails will begin at 5:30p.m. and a buffet dinner will be served at 6:30p.m. There will be a 50/50 drawing, a silent auction, a live auction and a gun raffle. Our guest speaker is Nevada Secretary of State Barbara Cegavske and our emcee is Nevada State Senator James Settelmeyer.

Are you ready for this? New Year’s weekend is upon us and brings with it hope and optimism for the New Year. Resolutions are made, parties are planned, and the kids are smack dab in the middle of their winter break. The chilly weather makes it a perfect time to bake cookies, catch up on the Carson City Library’s Winter Read-a-thon, or hit the shops with those holiday gift cards.

Reno and Tahoe are predictable go-tos for New Year’s Eve, but they definitely aren’t the only game around. For plenty of good times but without the drive, read on and discover where to celebrate in Carson City, Dayton, Virginia City, Genoa, and Minden/Gardnerville.

Please be safe, use a designated driver or avail yourself of the following:
AAA TIPSY TOW: 1-800-222-4357 (Free Tow up to 10 miles from 6pm Dec. 31 until 6am Jan. 1 – you do NOT need to be a AAA member.)
CAPITAL CAB: 775-885-0300

Carson City:

Pioneer High School started the district’s first yoga class for PE and elective credit five years ago and the class has gained popularity throughout the years.

The Northern Nevada Development Authority is now accepting nominations for its annual Pioneer Awards for 2017. The annual awards are presented for outstanding business achievements in the Sierra region of Northern Nevada, with new relocations and expansions in 2016 also highlighted.

Military-inspired compositions and young talent are the focus of the Reno Phil’s Classix Three, set for Jan. 15 and Jan. 17, 2017 at the Pioneer Center for Performing Arts. Featured guest artists and Davidson Fellows Simone Porter, violin, and Nathan Chan, cello, perform Brahms Double Concerto for Violin and Cello in A minor, op. 102. The long-time friendship between these two young prodigies is evident during performances.

The first speech and debate tournament of the year is always an exciting and nerve-wrecking time. We started out the school year with some amazing recruitment efforts on the part of the few returning underclassmen we had recommit to compete this year.

With our school’s annual overnight trip to Rock Creek and the first weeks of school, few competitors felt confident enough with the practice time put in to be able to successfully compete at the first tournament but we did have a small team of three ready and anxious to present to pieces for judgement.

On Wednesday night, Dec. 7, students involved in the JAG program at Pioneer High School participated in their annual Installation and Initiation ceremony.

Friends and family joined together in the Ormsby Room at the Sheriff’s Office to celebrate their involvement in the program. More than 80 people were in attendance. Principal of Pioneer, Mr. Zona, Superintendent Mr. Stokes, and Sheriff Ken Furlong were some of the most noticeable witnesses.

TACH (Traditional Association for Cultural Harmony) a non profit organization founded by Internationally renowned musician Thakur Chakrapani Singh going to present "World Music Award Night" on Dec 10th, 2016 @ 5.30PM.
In this event TACH is going to present it’s 4th annual award “Award of Excellence” to an artist who are having the extra ability in the field of music. TACH is going to add a new award from this year"SRIJAN Music Excellence Award" to an artist who devoted in music field as well as creating and innovating in music.

The nominee of the “Award of Excellence” is

Pioneer High School is fortunate to have hired another caring and talented individual to help maintain a safe learning environment for students. Danielle Langum, the newest Panther staff member, was hired as the school’s Safe School Advocate.

Come discover Nevada's rich natural and cultural heritage in an inspiring, interactive workshop through visual and musical storytelling.

Award-winning artists – songwriter/performer Jim Eaglesmith and nature photographer/geologist Mark Vollmer – will help you learn what rocks create the ground beneath Eagle Valley & the Carson City Library, and the life that this geology supports.

Brooke Morris, a Carson Online and Pioneer High School student, is graduating early due to her ability to earn credits faster at PHS and Carson Online. At Pioneer, students can earn a minimum of 9 credits per year on the campus or they can also explore part/full time online options.

Juniors in the state of Nevada must take the ACT tests as one of the requirements to graduate from high school. The tests consist of math, reading writing and science.