Schools
Carson City Toyota donates $15,000 to Carson City, Douglas and Lyon County school districts
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 12/03/2020 - 5:17pmThe school districts of Nevada have long-faced critically thin budgets, but the impact of the pandemic has further increased those stresses. Locally, three school districts received extra funds today to help ease that stress, courtesy of Carson City Toyota.
Carson City fifth graders set to sing virtually for Silver and Snowflake Festival
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 12/02/2020 - 9:50amFifth graders from all six Carson City public elementary schools as well as Carson Montessori and Saint Teresa’s will perform virtually as a unified holiday choir for the annual Silver and Snowflake Festival of Lights this Friday, Dec. 4, at 5 p.m.
WNC and GreenUP! form Nevada Green Business Network to help cut down on pollution
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 11/30/2020 - 5:29pmWestern Nevada College and greenUP! announced Monday the formation of the Nevada Green Business Network, part of a statewide effort to generate a green business certification program.
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.
Public Service Announcement from Mayor Elect Lori Bagwell
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 11/27/2020 - 9:15amNevada governor limits gathering sizes, reduces occupancy at certain places as COVID-19 cases climb
Submitted by admin on Sun, 11/22/2020 - 6:26pmGov. Steve Sisolak announced on Sunday that he is lowering occupancy limits and once again reducing the size of allowed gatherings as COVID-19 continues to spread like wildfire across the state, setting records day after day for new reported cases.
Senator Square: Carson High School NJROTC cadets compete, serve and remember
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 11/22/2020 - 7:54amCarson High School's NJROTC Drill and Color Guard team competed in their first ever ‘virtual’ drill competition hosted by University of North Carolina ROTC program. The various teams’ performances were captured on video and sent to the University for judging.
Carson City School District, Superintendent wish students and families a Happy Thanksgiving
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 11/20/2020 - 10:35amDear Friends:
I'm not sure what got me thinking about cranberries. After all, cranberries are not a food item you purchase and use regularly.
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.
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.
Volunteers seek donations to continue modified Carson City Holiday with a Hero
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 11/12/2020 - 3:57pmWith the restrictions put in place across Nevada to curb the coronavirus pandemic, Holiday with a Hero organizers considered canceling this year’s event.
Same old squishy Amodei? (Opinion)
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 11/12/2020 - 10:41amSame old squishy Amodei?
Yes, I voted for him again. Was there a choice, THIS year? Not trying to insult anyone or go off tangent with irrelevancies, NO.
Governor urges Nevadans to limit nonessential activities under ‘Stay at Home 2.0’ or face further restrictions in 2 weeks
Submitted by admin on Tue, 11/10/2020 - 8:31pmGov. Steve Sisolak is asking Nevadans to voluntarily stay home for the next two weeks as COVID-19 cases spike statewide, warning that if the data doesn’t improve over that period he will be forced to take more drastic action.
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.
Students go 'dough to dough' to raise $11K for Carson City's Eagle Valley Middle School
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 11/09/2020 - 9:42amCARSON CITY — Eagle Valley Middle School went "dough to dough" in the Parent Teacher Organization’s annual cookie dough fundraiser. In total, the gross sales were equivalent to more than $15,597. The school earned about 70 percent of total gross sales, bringing the net total to $11,034. A total of 888 units were sold.
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.
Two Carson High School seniors honored as Heisman Scholarship finalists
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 11/03/2020 - 9:37amThe Carson City School District and Carson High School are pleased to announce CHS Seniors Abby Golik and Kobe Morgan have been honored as School Winners in the 2020 Heisman High School Scholarship competition awarded by The Heisman Trophy Trust and Acceptance Insurance.
Obituary for Phyllis Ann (Annie) Trautwein
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 10/30/2020 - 10:04amObituary for Phyllis Ann (Annie) Trautwein
Annie was born January 4,1940 in Cleveland, Oklahoma to Jay and Mamie Hart. She attended public schools in Seminole, Cushing, and Stroud, Oklahoma. Annie moved to Sterling, Colorado in 1959 where she met and married Kenneth Trautwein the same year.
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.
Opinion: Stacie on the issues (what issues); Desperately seeking reasons (why anyone would vote for Stacie)
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 10/26/2020 - 1:54pmQuoted directly from Stacie’s website. (These are also the themes and contents of news articles about her speeches and interviews.)
Ronald McDonald Care Mobile to provide affordable kids dental care at Carson City schools
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 10/25/2020 - 6:30amThe Ronald McDonald Care Mobile in partnership with Nevada Health Centers and Ronald McDonald House Charities, will offer oral healthcare to child (up to age 21) and also to pregnant women at three locations in Carson City this week.
Road Closure Announcement for Douglas County: Riverview Road
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 10/23/2020 - 10:55amThe Road Department will be closing eastbound Riverview Road next Wednesday and Thursday to do annual crack sealing.
Traffic coming westbound from US 395 will still be able to pass through the work zone.
Fleet Reserve Association announces 2021 Americanism essay contest
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 10/22/2020 - 9:09pmThe 2021 Americanism Essay Contest is underway and available to all children from 7-12th grade. The guidelines have been distributed to Quad County Schools. This year’s theme: “The Bill of Rights and me”. Grand prize is $5,000.
Northern Nevada first responders receive $79K from Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 10/22/2020 - 12:46pmLocal first responders from around the Carson City region from Central Lyon County to Reno and Sparks areas, will be better equipped to keep community members safe thanks to grants from Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation.
Carson City School District launches COVID-19 drive-thru testing for employees
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 10/20/2020 - 8:11amThe Carson City School District is pleased to announce it will offer free COVID-19 testing for all school employees in two drive-thru events. Information about the dates, times and location have already been provided to employees from school administrators. After the drive-thru events, school employees who become symptomatic at work may be tested by one of the school nurses.
Things to Think About Before You Vote (opinion)
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 10/19/2020 - 7:32pmIt seems that every four years we’re told that, “This is the most important election in history!” In 2020, that axiom seems more true than ever. As the president of the Nevada Republican Assembly, there are some important issues of which I’d like to make everyone aware.
Nevada Department of Public Safety appoints first woman to NHP colonel command
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 10/19/2020 - 11:10amCARSON CITY — Nevada Department of Public Safety Director George Togliatti has appointed Anne Carpenter as Colonel of the Nevada DPS, Highway Patrol Division. Colonel Carpenter officially takes command of the Nevada Highway Patrol on Monday, October 19, 2020. She will oversee 491 sworn officers and 96 non-sworn personnel.
At Carson City airport rally, Trump promises hard-hit Nevada an economic revival
Submitted by admin on Sun, 10/18/2020 - 7:18pmPresident Donald Trump predicted that Nevada’s battered tourism industry would “come roaring back” under his leadership, warning that the lights of Las Vegas and Reno would be extinguished under a Joe Biden presidency and that Carson City, where he rallied supporters Sunday evening, would turn into a ghost town.
New school zone hours extended in Carson City area
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 10/08/2020 - 12:26pmUpdates and changes to school zones have arrived in the Carson City area.
School zones for Bordewich Bray, Carson Middle, Carson High, Eagle Valley, Empire, Fremont, Fritsch, Mark Twain, Pioneer High and Seeliger have been extended from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. The installation of new signs and updated times is expected to be completed by the second week of October, 2020.