Seeliger Elementary School
School board candidate to speak at Democratic luncheon
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 09/16/2022 - 7:11amThe featured speaker at Monday's Democratic luncheon will be Lupe Ramirez, District 1 candidate for reelection to the Carson City School District Board of Trustees. Lupe currently serves as board Secretary and the board's designated representative to the Student Attendance Review Board and Partnership Carson City. She also serves as the board's liaison with Seeliger Elementary School and Carson High School.
School board candidate to speak at Democratic luncheon
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 04/29/2022 - 5:53amThe featured speaker at Monday's Democratic luncheon will be Lupe Ramirez, District 1 candidate for reelection to the Carson City School District Board of Trustees. Lupe currently serves as board Secretary and the board's designated representative to the Student Attendance Review Board and Partnership Carson City. She also serves as the board's liaison with Seeliger Elementary School and Carson High School.
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.
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.
BAC's Flatbed Concert Series continues Saturday in a new Carson City neighborhood
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 06/16/2020 - 1:47pmThe Brewery Arts Center will deliver live music directly to the citizens of Carson City while practicing social distancing once again this week.
Miles Construction Company has generously donated the use of a Flatbed Truck and with financial support from The Change Companies, the Nauman Foundation, and Carson Tahoe Hospital, the BAC will place musicians and bands on the flatbed and drive them through the streets and neighborhoods of Carson City throughout June and July.
Carson City School District honors 2019-2020 Educators and Employees of the Year
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 03/31/2020 - 9:53amThe Carson City School District is pleased to announce individuals who have excelled in their positions as educators and employees and have been recognized for their works of merit by their peers and coworkers.
Carson City Schools adds 2 more locations for no-cost meal pick up
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 03/18/2020 - 4:52pmNutrition Services with the Carson City School District have added two more drive-through pick-up locations for free lunch and breakfast, including the Boys and Girls Club of Western Nevada and the Ron Wood Family Resource Center.
Carson City Schools address at-home lessons, student meal measures during closure period
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 03/16/2020 - 6:14pmThe Carson City School District recognizes the situation regarding COVID-19 is very fluid, with conditions changing rapidly. Therefore, the following actions are being taken to best meet Governor Sisolak’s expectations in unprecedented circumstances.
Nevada implements 2-tier response to address school meal interruptions caused by closures
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 03/16/2020 - 10:22amUPDATE: Carson City meal sites are expected to begin Tuesday, March 17, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Empire Elementary School, Mark Twain Elementary School, Seeliger Elementary School, and Carson High School.
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In light of Governor Sisolak’s announcement to close all K-12 schools in Nevada, the Nevada Department of Agriculture is implementing the first of a two-tier strategy to mitigate National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program interruptions.
'Why I Teach Carson' videos highlight teaching profession
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 01/26/2020 - 2:16pmThe Carson City School District recently added a new video to a playlist at CarsonCitySchools.com that highlights how incredible the teaching profession is as well as the many challenges faced and rewards that come from being an educator.
Senator Square: CHS staff library lounge kickoff, American Citizen essay winners announced
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 11/24/2019 - 8:13amThe American Citizen Essay winners are in, and they all have one thing in common: cash prizes. This year, the Carson City School District Board of Trustees selected the topic, “An early motto of the United States was e pluribus unum, which means ‘out of many, one,’ so how do we embrace diversity and inclusiveness to come together as one country?”
Veterans Day 2019 events around Carson City, Northern Nevada and Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 11/08/2019 - 12:41pmHonoring those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces, Veteran's Day is Monday, Nov. 11 with a number of events happening around the capital city and Northern Nevada which began this week and will continue through Tuesday.
Carson City Schools Salute Veterans with Events and Displays
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 11/07/2019 - 12:41pmCarson City students are recognizing and honoring military men and women this week with Veteran’s Day displays and events. Veterans from all branches of military service, as well as families of students, have been encouraged to attend events Thursday, Friday and Tuesday. Campus visitors should check in at the front office at each school site.
Carson City students from Pioneer and Seeliger schools partner up for science
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 10/17/2019 - 3:40pmAmerican entrepreneur, author, and motivational speaker Jim Rohn wrote, “My mentor said, ‘Let’s go do it,’ not ‘You go do it.’ How powerful when someone says, ‘Let’s!’” The power of “Let’s” is evident in the partnership between Pioneer High School and Al Seeliger Elementary School in Carson City.
Carson City students to explore career options, tour Tesla in STEM and sustainability program
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 10/17/2019 - 9:01amIn partnership with Envirolution, a nonprofit organization dedicated to inspiring and empowering the next generation of leaders and workers to drive the growth of a sustainable economy, students in the Carson City School District will have the opportunity to charge their minds and connect career options by exploring STEM and sustainability programs with local businesses, including Tesla.
Pumpkin Patch, last chance for V&T Train Rides and more: Events for Saturday, Oct. 12
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 10/12/2019 - 7:04amGood morning Carson City and happy Saturday! It’s going to be another beautiful fall day today and to celebrate it, you can choose from the long list events we have going on today and Sunday in the region!
Check below for the full list.
Saturday, October 12
V&T train rides, pumpkin patch, Scandinavian festival, hikes, fundraisers and more: Carson City region set for eventful weekend
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 10/10/2019 - 8:44pmHeading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region over the next three days. Events include the final V&T Railway train rides of the 2019 season, the 27th annual Carson City Pumpkin Patch at Seeliger Elementary School, fundraisers around town, coin press demonstrations at the Nevada State Museum, comedy at the Carson Nugget and more!
27th annual Carson City Pumpkin Patch this Saturday at Seeliger Elementary
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 10/07/2019 - 8:20amCelebrating nearly three decades of turning the round, orange members of the squash family into memorable Halloween carving traditions, Seeliger Elementary School in Carson City will host its 27th annual Pumpkin Patch this Saturday, Oct. 12.
Drone study aims to improve Carson City school zone bicycle, pedestrian safety
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 09/30/2019 - 9:10amBeginning Tuesday, Oct. 1, parents, families and teachers may see drones flying above and around their schools during morning student drop-off or afternoon pick-up. The Carson City School District is working with Carson City government officials to conduct a safety review study designed to improve bicycle and pedestrian safety in school zones.
Nevada schools superintendent makes 'listening tour' stop in Carson City
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 09/24/2019 - 11:37amThe Nevada Department of Education State Superintendent Jhone Ebert and several of her staff members continued a statewide listening tour Tuesday in Carson City.
Seven of 10 schools in Carson City district show improvements in Nevada performance report
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 09/18/2019 - 9:08amCARSON CITY — Seventy percent of the schools in Carson City showed improvements in the latest Star Ratings report, according to the Nevada Department of Education State. With Sunday’s release of the Nevada School Performance Framework, 7 of the 10 schools within the Carson City School District improved enough to earn a higher star ranking.
Students, staff are inspired after first week back to school in Carson City
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 08/26/2019 - 10:12amApprehensive students throughout the Carson City School District began the 2019-2020 school year with reassuring and motivational school assemblies, meet-and-greets and back-to-school nights.
Carson City School District appoints 7 principal and administrators for 2019-2020 year
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 08/12/2019 - 8:31amThe Carson City School District is pleased to announce the appointment of seven new principals and district administrators for the 2019-2020 school year.
Carson City schools to host upcoming campus meet and greets, orientations and open houses
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 08/07/2019 - 8:25amWith the first day of school fast approaching, August 19, Carson City School District wants all students and parents to be aware of some important back-to-school information, event dates and the electronics policy at Carson High School effective this year.
Brewfest, Antsy McClain and more: Carson City area events celebrate first summer weekend
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 06/20/2019 - 6:28pmHeading into the weekend, there's a bevy of events around the Carson City region that brings a cool breeze to the first three days of summer. The 16th Motor Officer Challenge kicks off Friday at 7 a.m. at Mills Park. Lace up the shoes for a Friday morning walk at East Silver Saddle Ranch hosted by Muscle Powered.
Children's version of '101 Dalmatians' wags into Carson City's BAC this Friday
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 06/18/2019 - 8:33amPaws what you’re doing and mark your calendar for Friday, June 21, 5 and 6:30 p.m. at the Brewery Arts Center. Students with the Carson City School District, in partnership with the Wild Horse Children’s Theater, will debut their Summer Theater Camp’s adaptation of Disney’s "101 Dalmatians, Kids." Admission to the play is free of charge; however, donations will be accepted.
32 Carson City School District employees to retire, honored for their dedication to education
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 05/29/2019 - 10:05amThirty-two employees who have worked a collective 671 years with the Carson City School District will retire this year. The retirees were recognized at the school board meeting Tuesday, May 28.
Carson City elementary schools to help pre-schoolers ‘Gear Up for Kindergarten’
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 05/16/2019 - 9:13amElementary schools in the Carson City School District will host individual school site welcome events for all transitioning preschoolers and incoming kindergarteners. The events are designed for students and parents to tour their new school, meet teachers and administrators and build on the fun and excitement about going to school.
Carson City School District recognizes 22 with Distinguished Student Awards
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 05/15/2019 - 9:26amThe Carson City School District took time at the School Board meeting Tuesday night to recognize 22 students with the “Distinguished Student Award.” The student winners were selected by administrators and recognized in pairs from their respective schools as having specific qualities, skills and characteristics that distinguished them.
Carson City School District Honors Educators and Employees of the Year
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 04/24/2019 - 9:25amCARSON CITY — Nicolas Jacques, music teacher at Carson Middle School, was honored last night as the Carson City School District’s Educator of the Year. Additionally, James “Jim” Pike, special needs school bus driver for transportation, was recognized as the Education Support Professional (ESP) Employee of the Year for the district.