A new law requires the Carson City School District to allow requests from families wanting their children to attend a school other than the one in their residential zoning.

Beginning next school year (2026-2027), CCSD will begin accepting requests, and to prepare, the district is soliciting feedback from families on how many will be seeking the opportunity to switch schools as this change comes into effect:

Carson City School District Families:

The Nevada Legislature recently passed new laws (including Assembly Bill 533) requiring that CCSD establish a system for Intra-District Open Enrollment. This means that, starting next school year, students may have the opportunity to apply to attend a public school within CCSD other than the one they are currently zoned for, provided the requested school has sufficient space. Open Enrollment requests do not displace zoned students, but additional space at each school can be made available to interested students. 

Limited grant funding is available from the state to assist families who do not otherwise have the means to transport their students from a one or two star school to a three, four, or five star school. This might look like additional bus routes or mileage reimbursement. No CCSD funding will be set aside for transportation assistance- all funding is pending state grant money awarded to CCSD families. 

As we prepare to implement this new policy, we need your input to ensure we can meet the potential demand, plan for facility capacity, and secure necessary state funding for transportation assistance. 

Please take a few minutes to complete this brief, anonymous survey to help us accurately gauge interest in participating in Open Enrollment. Your feedback is essential for a successful launch of this new program

NOTE: Open enrollment will take the place of variances. If you are currently on a variance, you will need to apply for open enrollment in order to maintain your school of choice. If you will be enrolling a Kindergartener and are interested in open enrollment, please know that you will need to formally enroll with CCSD prior to applying for Open Enrollment.

Thank you!

Families are asked to provide feedback on the following survey link:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf_2k1g3AOZzU33l6e6NGjoccSDqgt1yIX0o3s3_t8ZPXTGCw/viewform

Other district updates (families can read the original with attached files in their Parent Square communications):

The below and attached information comes from school-related activities and local community partners hosting events that may be of interest to you or your child(ren). The Carson City School District and/or the School Board of Trustees neither endorse nor sponsor the organizations or activities represented in this announcement. The distribution of these materials are provided as a community service. 

  • Carson High School Cheer will host Mr. Carson High, their annual fundraiser, tonight, April 3, 2026, at 6 p.m., at the Carson City Community Center. Tickets may be purchased from any Carson High cheerleader and cost $10 for general admission or $25 for VIP (premium seating, dinner included, priority entry and a reserved VIP area). See attached flyer for more information. 
  • The Carson City School District is asking parents to register and update all Kindergarten, newand returning student information (all grades) for the 2026-2027 school year. In order to be enrolled in kindergarten, all students MUST be 5-years-old on or before Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026. The school district utilizes Infinite Campus (IC) for its student data information system. Parents and families of new and current students will utilize online registration through IC to provide and update student information. Through IC, parents are able to verify all student demographic, emergency and medical information for their child prior to the start of the new school year. The school sites need the most up-to-date family, address, phone, medical information and permissions from parents for students to participate in field trips and other school-related activities, as well as have media releases for photographs or videos of them participating in various school functions. Please enroll or provide updates today. 
  • In accordance with NRS 388.795, the Nevada Department of Education is conducting a Technology Needs Assessment. The 2026 State Educational Survey is available now in Englishand Spanish. The results of the survey will influence the educational technology initiatives for the next two years. Please complete the survey through the links above. 
  • Carson City School District is preparing for a new Open Enrollment process that will allow families to request attendance at a school outside their zoned area beginning in the 2026–2027 school year. Please take a moment to complete our interest survey to help us plan for this opportunity: Open Enrollment Interest Survey SY26-27.
  • Carson High School NJROTC is hosting its Spring Fundraiser Raffle. Help support the Senator Battalion by purchasing raffle tickets from an NJROTC instructor. Cost: $5 per ticket, $20 for 5 tickets. The drawing will be Friday, May 1, and the winner will be notified by phone. See attached flyer.
  • Fremont Elementary School will host its Family STEAM Night Tuesday, April 14, from 5:00-7:00 p.m. in their multipurpose room. STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics. This event will be a fun-filled, hands-on learning experience with take-home projects and a planetarium show. See attached flyers in English and Spanish for more information. 
  • With more E-bikes and E-scooters hitting the streets, Safe Routes to School is sharing some safety-related information and rules of the road. First, it’s important to remember that these rides are significantly faster and heavier than traditional pedal bikes. Because of that increased speed, wearing a properly fitted helmet and following the traffic laws are the most effective ways to protect kids from serious injury. See attached helpful safety guidelines and six quick discussion questions to help parents start a conversation at home about staying safe while staying mobile.
  • Nevada Day will host an Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, April 4, from 9 a.m.m to 12 noon, with the hunt at 11 a.m., at the Livermore Sports Complex, 1555 Livermore Lane. There will be food trucks and vendors, a DJ, the Easter Bunny and friends and free toys and candy. This is a free event for kids of all ages. Visit nevadaday.com or see the attached flyer in English and Spanish for more information. 
  • Seamstress Shirley Rash will host Sewing Classes during Spring Break, April 5-11. Learn how to sew, stitch and master your sewing machine. Register at www.carson.org/ccpr or email shirleyrash@gmail.com with questions. See attached flyer for additional information. 
  • The Boys and Girls Clubs of Western Nevada will host Spring Break at the Club, from 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday, April 6, through Friday, April 10, 2026. Cost will be $50 per child. Daily breakfast and lunch are included. Enroll today at BGCWN.org/Enroll-Now or see attached flyer for more information. 
  • The Children’s Museum of Northern Nevada will host an Earth Day Eco-Explorer eventTuesday, April 7, form 2:00-4:00 p.m., at 813 N. Carson Street. See attached flyer for costs.
  • The University of Nevada, Reno College of Agriculture, Biotechnology and Natural Resources in partnership with 4-H invites youth of all ages to a 3-day Spring Break Camp, April 8-10, 9:30 a.m. to 12 Noon, at Fuji Park, 601 Old Clear Creek Road, in Carson City. See attached flyer for more information.
  • Eagle Valley Middle School’s Green Biz Kidz will host a Trivia Night Fundraiser Friday, April 17, from 6:00-9:00 p.m. at the Nashville Social Club. Cost: $200 per table (teams of 4 – build your own trivia team with family and friends). All proceeds will go directly to supporting Green Biz Kidz projects, helping students continue their work with school gardens, composting, the hoop house and other hands-on sustainability projects to make the campus a greener place. Cash prizes for the top trivia teams, raffles and fun giveaways, a photo booth and much more. Get tickets here. See attached flyer or email ariddle@carson.k12.nv.us for more information.
  • Nevada Health Centers will host Mobile Dental Services at Empire Elementary School Monday, April 20, from 1:00-5:00 p.m. and Tuesday and Wednesday, April 21 and 22, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Later that week, the Mobile Dental Service van will also be at Carson High School Thursday, April 23, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Friday, April 24, 8 a.m. to 12 noon. To make an appointment, please call 800-787-2568 and press option 1 immediately after the prompt for language preference. See attached flyers in English and Spanish for additional information.
  • The Carson City Historical Society is hosting an Essay Contest in celebration of America250, the upcoming 250th Anniversary of the founding of the United States. Students (grades 4-12) are encouraged to share their thoughts, reflections and perspectives on what America means to them and how those ideas connect to the community, history and future of Carson City. Cash prizes will be awarded. Submission Deadline is July 15, 2026. Mail Essays to CCHS Essay Contest, P.O. Box 1864, Carson City, NV 89702. Winners will be announced August 8, 2026, at the Carson City Historical Society Ice Cream Social, 2:00-4:00 p.m., at the Foreman-Roberts House Museum, 1207 N. Carson Street. See attached flyer for more details.

Kelsey is a fourth-generation Nevadan, investigative journalist and college professor working in the Sierras. She is an advocate of high desert agriculture, rescue dogs, and analog education.