Carson City, Nev. (Sept. 26, 2025) — Homecoming celebrations in Carson City kicked off yesterday afternoon with an assembly, and Carson High School was pleased to announce the student-nominated candidates.

Candidates making up the Queen’s Homecoming Court included (alphabetically by last name) Gloria Dooley, Abby Franco, Abi Mehlhaff, Kellyn Moyle, Cali Stagliano and Sophie Wahl. Candidates making up the King’s Homecoming Court included (alphabetically by last name) Landen Anderson, Nicholas Heald, Kaiden Kuhlman, Thomas Raab, Ryker Russell and Ashton Wilkin.

The western-themed, week-long events next week will feature day and nighttime activities the whole school may enjoy, including dress-up days, a bonfire, line dancing, a comedy show, games, decoration contests, pep rallies and more. Additionally, the school will be collecting items throughout the week for the Reno Rodeo Foundation’s Denim Drive.

The Homecoming activities will culminate Friday, Oct. 3, with a parade on the football field at 6:30 p.m. and the official coronation during halftime of the varsity football game versus Hug High School. The Homecoming Dance for Carson High School students will be held Saturday, Oct. 4, from 7-10 p.m.

Photo Caption CHS HOCO 2025: Left to Right: Top Row: Landen Anderson, Kaiden Kuhlman, Ashton Wilkin, Thomas Raab, Nicholas Heald and Ryker Russell. Bottom Row: Gloria Dooley, Abi Mehlhaff, Abby Franco, Sophie Wahl, Kellyn Moyle and Cali Stagliano.

ABOUT Carson City School District

Located in Nevada’s capital, Carson City School District offers public education to approximately 7,300 students throughout Carson City. The district includes 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools and 1 comprehensive high school. Carson City School District boasts many successes including impressive graduation rates, strict safety measures, programs for gifted students and advanced-placement classes, among several others. In a joint venture with Western Nevada College, the Carson City School District Jump Start College program allows students to complete their senior year of high school and freshman year of college simultaneously. For more information, visit carsoncityschools.com.

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.