Poetry Out Loud
Senator Square: Carson High School's Fellowship of Christian Athletes selling Christmas trees
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 11/29/2020 - 8:18amPastor Tim Plummer, Fellowship of Christian Athletes Missionary Area Director, has once again brought Christmas trees to Carson City to support FCA. Christmas is fast approaching, and most agree it is the best time of the year. The holidays can be a difficult time for many, but it does not have to be this way.
Gov. Sisolak proclaims October Arts and Humanities Month in Nevada
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 10/07/2020 - 8:28amRecognizing the cultural and economic impact the arts community makes in the Silver State, Gov. Steve Sisolak has proclaimed October to be Arts and Humanities Month in Nevada.
Arts and humanities strengthen the Nevada economy by generating $8.7 billion in total economic activity annually and by supporting more than 40,900 Nevada workers, according to data from the Nevada Arts Council, a state agency that works to make the arts accessible to all Nevadans. To see the proclamation, click here.
Events and Happenings in Carson City and beyond for Saturday, March 14
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 03/13/2020 - 11:54pmHappy Saturday Carson City! Despite COVID-19 fears, there are still some great events going on this weekend! Please make sure to use safe health practices, and have a great time!
Music, comedy, UFO talk and more highlight weekend activities around the Carson City region
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 03/12/2020 - 9:30pmHeading into the weekend, activities abound around the Carson City region over the next three days. We should note you'll want to check ahead of time in case of cancellations.
Students from Douglas, Lyon, Storey and Washoe counties among 6 Poetry Out Loud finalists to compete Saturday
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 03/09/2020 - 3:50pmCARSON CITY — What started in September with a field of more than 4,400 Nevada High School students has been narrowed to the final six who will compete Saturday, March 14, for the title of Nevada Poetry Out Loud Champion.
Senator Square: Comprehensive Life Skills students make fundraising candles
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 12/01/2019 - 7:31amEveryone has a disability of some kind, but most learn how to cope with or overcome it; however, not everyone with a disability is aware enough to recognize whether or not they even have a physical challenge. These individuals have a severe and profound physical and neurological disability, cannot care for themselves, need full-time assistance, and are some of the kindest human beings in the world, many of whom are students in the Carson City School District and at CHS. Each year, students in the CHS Comprehensive Life Skills program make crafts to sell at the annual CHS Craft Fair and give as gifts.
Senator Square: Student reflects on Carson High School girls golf season
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 11/03/2019 - 8:43amEditor’s Note: Sarah Wiggins is a CHS sophomore, athlete, NHS member, Leadership member, Blue Crew member, and HOSA Future Health Professional member.
The 2019 season for CHS girls golf was a great experience for everyone on the team. This year, the team was comprised of five girls: Karen Beglin, Sophia Taggart, Karrina Ferris, Brooke Gudmundson, myself, and our coaches, Wade Greenlee and Jack Butler.
Nevada Poetry Out Loud competition registration begins
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 09/16/2019 - 2:58pmCARSON CITY — Registration is under way for the Nevada’s 2020 Poetry Out Loud competition and high school teachers and students throughout the state are invited to get involved.
Las Vegas senior is Nevada Poetry Out Loud champion
Submitted by editor on Mon, 03/18/2019 - 9:35amCARSON CITY — Vanessa Aponte, a senior at Legacy High School in Las Vegas, is the 2019 Nevada State champion of Poetry Out Loud. The statewide competition for high school students started in the fall with more than 3,500 participants and narrowed to nine regional finalists for Saturday’s championships at the studios of KNPB Channel 5 Public Broadcasting in Reno.
Finalists from Carson City, Douglas, Lyon and Storey compete to become poetry champion
Submitted by editor on Sun, 03/03/2019 - 1:59pmNine high school poets from across the state will take center stage at the 14th annual Nevada Poetry Out Loud State Finals on Saturday, March 16 in Reno.
Senator Square: Administrative secretary gives wings to Carson City children, families
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 11/18/2018 - 6:30amIt is that time of year again to organize the family adoption for the Angel Tree, organized by Denise DiMarzo at Eagle Valley Middle School. DiMarzo has been working with school counselors and school social workers to identify children and families in need and help as many as possible.
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.
Yerington senior wins Poetry Out Loud state finals
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sun, 03/04/2018 - 9:28amYerington High School senior Grey Hunt has become accustomed to hearing her name called at the Nevada Poetry Out Loud State Finals, but the two-time defending state winner admitted to being a nervous after three rounds on Saturday.
Carson, Douglas, Lyon and Storey students to compete in Poetry Out Loud state finals
Submitted by editor on Thu, 02/22/2018 - 12:21pmNine high school students from around the state will take center stage at the 13th annual Nevada Poetry Out Loud State Finals, Saturday, March 3.
Senator Square: Carson High School senior project aims to abolish modern slavery
Submitted by editor on Sat, 12/02/2017 - 4:50pmSenior Projects, a Carson High School graduation requirement, are in full swing, and every year a host of new topics are set into motion by students who take it very seriously, students who take it upon themselves to make a difference in the lives of others. One such senior, Sarah Sever, is motivated to create awareness about a wide-ranging and ever growing atrocity affecting young women in America.
Senator Square: Ananda Campbell has limitless love for being Carson High School's Librarian
Submitted by editor on Sat, 10/28/2017 - 9:16pmThough the level of library support varies throughout school districts in Nevada, the Carson City School District highly values school libraries as it promotes literacy through funding, a full-time library staff at each school, and certified teacher-librarians at CHS and the middle schools.
Many amazing opportunities are going on in the CHS school library. The CHS Library is piloting the Nevada Teacher-Librarian Evaluation framework and transitioning from a “library” to a collaborative learning commons.
Nevada teachers can register for Nevada Poetry Out Loud
Submitted by editor on Thu, 10/05/2017 - 12:51pmCARSON CITY, Nev. — Registration is under way for the Nevada’s 2018 Poetry Out Loud competition and high school teachers and students throughout the state are invited to get involved.
Yerington student wins Nevada Poetry Out Loud finals
Submitted by editor on Mon, 03/13/2017 - 11:42amYerington High School’s Gabrielle Hunt has represented Lyon County at the Nevada Poetry Out Loud State Finals for three consecutive years. Now she’ll represent the state of Nevada at the Poetry Out Loud National Finals in Washington, D.C.
Nevada County Arts Council's Sierra Poetry Festival launches National Poetry Month
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 02/25/2017 - 3:11pmNevada County Arts Council presents the inaugural Sierra Poetry Festival bringing together an array of local, national and international poets and performers to kick off National Poetry Month on April 1, 2017. With a keynote address by California's Poet Laureate Dana Gioia, the day will be filled with readings, open mics, workshops, discussions, parties and youth voices.
Senator Square: Social and personal growth continues at Carson High School
Submitted by editor on Sat, 12/03/2016 - 7:39pmWant to find out what is going through the minds of the amazing students of Carson High School? Parents, teachers, older adults, younger adults, the community of Carson City, and even small pets want to know.
Senator Square: Peter Garrett goes All-American
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sun, 10/23/2016 - 7:17am(Editor’s Note: Schmidt is a senior and editor of the Carneta yearbook and The Senator Newspaper programs at CHS.)
Every high school athlete’s dream: to be named an All-American in their sport. To do this, one would have to participate in an organized All-American game.
For Carson High senior Peter Garrett, his soccer dreams are being lived in early December, when he will travel to Raleigh, North Carolina, from the 1-4.
Leaders seek public input on region’s arts, cultural vitality
Submitted by editor on Tue, 10/11/2016 - 11:15amWhat does a community "rich in art" look like? The Nevada Arts Council is partnering with the Carson City Visitors Bureau to hold a public Arts Town Meeting to assess Carson City and surrounding communities’ cultural vitality.
Statewide Poetry Out Loud registration begins
Submitted by editor on Wed, 09/21/2016 - 12:02pmNevada’s premier poetry program and competition kicks off the 2017 season with registration open for the dynamic initiative that is structured similarly to the National Spelling Bee, but focuses on literary heritage through memorization and performance of classic and contemporary works.
Nevada Arts Council grants nearly $50,000 in new artist fellowships
Submitted by editor on Mon, 07/18/2016 - 5:08pmThe Nevada Arts Council has awarded nearly $50,000 in grants to 14 Nevada artists selected to receive FY17 Artist Fellowships, executive director Susan Boskoff announced today. From Las Vegas, Reno and Minden, their work includes music, poetry, choreography fiction and non-fiction. In addition, artist Stephan Caplan received a $6,955 grant in the Fellowship Project category for new work.
Senator Square: Carson High students shine like the sun
Submitted by editor on Sat, 03/26/2016 - 9:57pmCarson High School students are not only given myriad opportunities in which to participate, they are afforded these privileges by parents, teachers, and local and national non-profit organizations whose sole purpose is to give elementary, middle, and high school students the freedom to shine like the sun.
Reception Tuesday at OXS Gallery features Nate Clark's recent paintings in 'Leeway'
Submitted by editor on Thu, 01/14/2016 - 5:24pmReno artist Nate Clark’s paintings are featured at the Nevada Arts Council’s OXS Gallery through March 11, with a reception and artist talk set for 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 19. Clark’s discussion begins at 6:15. The reception is free and open to the public. In “Leeway,” a selection of Clark’s recent paintings, the artist examines order and structure through mark making.
OXS Gallery in Carson City features 'Leeway' paintings by Nate Clark beginning Monday
Submitted by editor on Sun, 12/27/2015 - 2:13pmReno artist Nate Clark’s paintings will be featured at the Nevada Arts Council’s OXS Gallery in Carson City beginning Monday, Dec. 28 through March 11.
Senator Square: CHS students bring home top honors at speech and debate tourney
Submitted by editor on Sun, 11/22/2015 - 9:43amCHS competed at the Spanish Springs tournament last weekend for speech and debate. Twenty-one Carson High debaters competed on Friday and 16 students competed Saturday. Several students brought home top honors at this tournament which had roughly 470 entries. Competing in senior level debate for the first time Evan Cherpeski took tenth place in Public Forum speaking point.
Senator Square: CHS students work alongside medical professionals at RAM event
Submitted by editor on Sun, 10/25/2015 - 9:47amLast weekend HOSA members, also known as Future Health Professionals, volunteered at the RAM medical event held at Carson High School. HOSA students served as interpreters, place holders, registration assistants, dental scribes, and vision care assistants.
The students were able to put the skills that they learn in class to use. They also gained valuable experience by working alongside dentists, doctors, nurses, and optometrists. The RAM event served more than 900 people in the Carson City area.
Senator Square: Nevada Week of Respect
Submitted by admin on Sun, 09/27/2015 - 11:09amThis week is the official Nevada Week of Respect. The purpose of this week is to promote respect as an antidote to bullying and cyberbullying. Here is what is going on at CHS to celebrate the Week of Respect:
- The American Sign Language club is going to be signing songs at lunch on Thursday.
- The Gay-Straight Alliance is going to be putting up a respect wall - a giant poster for people to write what they respect about someone else.
- There will be a daily announcement with a tip on being an upstanding young adult.