Students of all ages laced up their running shoes and fit into decorated cardboard cars to race around the track at Carson High School last night, all to help raise funds for the Carson City Schools Foundation.

In its inaugural event, the CARSON 400 drew more than 146 student registrants in kindergarten through 12th grade to put their creativity and racing skills to the test in a stock car-style foot race that combined friendly competition and school spirit in an artistic running event supporting local education programs, teachers and classrooms. Families and community members also enjoyed a Classic Car Exhibition and a Show and Shine competition prior to the races.

Younger participants competed in 100-meter races, while older students raced 400 meters. Awards were presented to the top three finishers in each race. Regardless of where they finished when the checkered flag waved, competitors crossed the finish line with smiles and plenty of laughs.

In addition to the 100M and 400M races, fourth- and fifth-graders in Carson City also competed in the CHS Future Runners 1-mile cross-country race. Leading up to the event, the Carson High School Boys and Girls Cross-Country Teams hosted running clinics for students at each of the six elementary schools in Carson City.

Winners

  • Girls Elementary 1-mile: First place – Evie Bagley of Seeliger Elementary; second place – Arielle Munoz of Seeliger Elementary; third place – Jiana Tijerina of Mark Twain Elementary.
  • Boys Elementary 1-mile: First place – Evan Blodgett of Empire Elementary; second place – Benjamin Sylvester of Bordewich Bray Elementary; third place – Raiden Nishizawa of Fritsch Elementary.
  • Carson 400 Show and Shine Event: First place – V-Dub Hub of Northern Nevada for the corporate category with the Herbie car; first place – CHS Cross Country team for the club category with the Wreck it Ralph car; first place – Hudson Crane for the open category with the Hudson Hornet car.
  • 100M Drag Race – Kindergarten: First place – Tala Pineda of Fritsch Elementary; second place – Trey Perez of Bordewich Bray Elementary; third place – Tessa Perez of Bordewich Bray Elementary.
  • 100M Drag Race – First and second-grade: First place – Crew Baumgartner, homeschool; second place – Colten Corallesof Fritsch Elementary; third place – Rumi Nishizawa of Fritsch Elementary.
  • Girls 400M – Third and fourth-grade: First place – Chiara Costella of Seeliger Elementary; second place – Ruby Crane of Fritsch Elementary; third place – Annabelle Robinson of Fritsch Elementary.
  • Boys 400M – Third and fourth-grade: First place – Donavan Pullman of Seeliger Elementary; second place – Raiden Nishizawa of Fritsch Elementary; third place – Matteo Estrada of Empire Elementary.
  • Girls 400M – Fifth-grade: First place – Jiana Tijerina of Mark Twain Elementary; second place – Josie Shane of Fremont Elementary; third place – Monika Rose of Bordewich Bray Elementary.
  • Boys 400M – Fifth-grade: First place – Alex Galindo of Seeliger Elementary; second place – Conan Harlan of Seeliger Elementary; third place – Efren Ramirez Rodriguez of Mark Twain Elementary.
  • Teacher 4X100M Relay Race for Glory: First place – Mark Twain Elementary; second place – Fremont Elementary; third place – Fritsch Elementary.
  • Girls 400M – Middle School combined grades: First place – Maddox Mahe of Carson Middle School; second place –Tallulah John, homeschool.
  • Boys 400M – Middle School combined grades: First place – Brooks Baumgartner, homeschool; second place – Hudson Craneof Carson Middle School; third place – Loxxley Hebb, homeschool.
  • Girls 400M – High School combined grades: First place – Sammy Ingram of Carson High School.
  • Boys 400M – High School combined grades: First place – Ivan Romeo of Carson High School; second place – Luke Davis of Carson High School; third place –  of Carson High School.

Sponsors and Community Partners

The following business organizations contributed to the Foundation as sponsors of the event.

  • Minden Dental
  • Carson Pediatric Dentistry
  • VW Bug Club
  • Allison MacKenzie
  • Casino Fandango and Galaxy Theatres

Since 2016, the Foundation has contributed more than $315,000 to students and educators in grants for teachers and departments, AP testing fees, positive behavior interventions and supports (PBIS), Jump Start books/instructional materials and various projects throughout the district.

Proceeds from the event will benefit the Foundation’s general fund, which supports education programs and initiatives that may not be funded through traditional funding sources.

CCSF is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to promoting community involvement and investment in the public schools of Carson City. This project is one of the many results of the“Empower Carson City 2027″ Strategic Plan – a five-year strategic plan for extraordinary schools built by the community of Carson City.

Members of the CCSF Board of Directors are volunteers from the community who devote their time and talents to developing opportunities to support the creativity of Carson City School District students, teachers and staff. Those members include Jon Hager, board president; Casey Gilles, treasurer; Patty Chang, secretary; Jennifer Allen, board member; Laurel Crossman, board member; Gary Lyon, board member; Jennifer Mahe, Esq., board member; Dave Ponczoch, board member and Steve Reynolds, board member. If you are interested in putting your talents and passion into the Carson City public school system and work as a member of the CCSF board, email info@ccschoolsfoundation.org.

CCSF was created to increase student achievement through philanthropic investment and involvement. Established by the Carson City School District’s Board of Trustees, the foundation promotes education programs that traditional funding sources may not be able to reach.

For more information about the CCSF, please visit ccschoolsfoundation.org. To make a contribution with your credit card, click here, or you may also donate by sending a check to the Carson City Schools Foundation at P.O. Box 92, Carson City, Nevada 89702. To view an informational video, please click here.

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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. For more information, visitcarsoncityschools.com.