back to school
Northern Nevada Dream Center hosts 5th annual Back To School Bash at Mills Park
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 08/06/2023 - 11:41amThe Northern Nevada Dream Center’s 5th Annual Back To School Bash is happening this Friday, August 11th, from 6 to 8 p.m. The Bash will be held at the Marv Teixeira Pavilion at Mills Park in Carson City.
Plumas Bank shares financial advice for students: Now is the time to focus on financial literacy
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 08/29/2022 - 11:40amFinancial education is an investment for a stable future, especially for today’s students; more than half of those who go to college take on student debt and also face more financial stress with today’s economy.
In-Person Learning to be Offered for Carson City Students Pre-K to Second Grade starting Oct. 20
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 10/07/2020 - 3:02pmTo start the second quarter of school, the Carson City School District is pleased to offer full, in-person, on-campus instruction for students Pre-k to second grade, four days a week, Tuesdays through Fridays.
Boys & Girls Club offers back to school activities, learning programs for Carson City area kids
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Sat, 09/19/2020 - 11:27amAs the 2020-21 school year continues, the Boys & Girls Club of Western Nevada is packed with learning programs and exciting activities for kids of all ages.
The Carson City location at 1870 Russell Way is open Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. with dozens of hands-on programs. Spots inside the building are limited to 135 kids each day, but countless activities will be held throughout the year.
Carson City district provides health screening guide for parents before sending their kids to school
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 08/24/2020 - 7:59amWith the anticipation of students and employees once again physically going back to school in Carson City this week, the Carson City School District has provided a guide for parents to use to perform health and wellness screenings of their students before they step on a school bus or enter a school campus each day.
Senator Square: Carson High School students, teachers and staff prepare for Monday return
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 08/23/2020 - 6:40amHe is a senior at Carson High School, and his last year is, to say the least, unconventional. Adults have had their say, so how about a chat with this popular young man as he sports a 1980s hairstyle called a mullet in which the hair is short on the sides and long at the front and back.
Back to School Drive-thru Bash in Carson City provides school supplies to children in need
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 08/14/2020 - 3:09pmThe Northern Nevada Dream Center in partnership with Carson City Foursquare Church at Mark Twain Elementary School are hosting a "Back To School Drive-thru Bash" for all elementary school students needing school supplies and whose families are unable to afford purchasing those items themselves.
Around 2,000 Carson City students will be distance learning this year due to COVID-19
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 08/13/2020 - 11:26amCarson City School District shares informative back-to-school launch video
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 08/13/2020 - 9:43amThe Carson City School District has prepared and shared a Back-to-School Launch Video with all its teachers and employees, which details out the various nuances and changes associated in going back to school in Carson City this year.
Nevada special session closes, lawmakers pass COVID liability bill exempting hospitals, schools
Submitted by admin on Thu, 08/06/2020 - 6:28amLawmakers ended the second special session of the summer shortly after midnight on Wednesday after passing a heavily lobbied bill that shields many businesses from COVID-19-related lawsuits but ultimately exempted school districts, hospitals and other health care facilities from receiving the additional protections.
Retailers expect back-to-school spending in Nevada to approach $435 million
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 07/28/2020 - 10:06amWith ongoing uncertainty about the school year, families are prioritizing more technology in this year's back-to-school budgets to accommodate online and distance learning.
ICYMI: Carson City School Board to decide Tuesday on re-opening plan for school year
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Mon, 07/27/2020 - 8:36amThe Carson City School Board will be voting on the final plan for the upcoming 2020-2021 school year and the effect COVID-19 has had on it at the board meeting this Tuesday, July 28, at 6 p.m.
The meeting, which will take place in the Sierra Room of the Community Center located at 851 E. William Street, will decide on how the reopening of the new school year will go in Carson City Schools.
The dangerous and long term mental health consequences of not re-opening schools (opinion)
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 07/23/2020 - 5:29pmI am a desperate parent trying to find help. I’m a scared parent wanting to start an open & constructive conversation about our schools in the fall. My public comments have been silenced or not acknowledged. I’m not alone, I’m in the majority & we should have the choice to choose what’s right for our kids.
I think GOV SISOLAK should at least, give us, NEVADA parents & teachers, the CHOICE on whether we want our kids to return or not return to school full time. It should be OUR choice and decision.
Dayton Urgent Care hosts annual back to school drive by accepting gift cards
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 07/16/2020 - 1:15pmUPDATE: Dayton Urgent Care will be accepting accepting gift cards from the public that will then be used to purchase school supply items instead of collecting actual school supplies, according to Carson Tahoe Health.
Dayton Urgent Care is doing so in an effort to reduce/prevent any possible spread of COVID-19. Donors are asked to bring gift cards rather than items for a donation box.
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With the new school year approaching, our schools, students, and families may be struggling with a variety of issues including school supplies. With new regulations and guidelines, acquiring these much needed items may prove difficult for families who are facing financial uncertainty.
Education in a pandemic: Carson City's Pioneer High teacher and seniors share experience
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 04/30/2020 - 1:57pmThe COVID 19 Pandemic has put a strain on students’ academic routines and is some cases has put significant hardships on students and their families.
At Pioneer High School, a program called Jobs for Nevada’s Graduates or J4NG is combating these challenges head on.
Nevada governor expands unemployment insurance, backdates claims to help people locked out of system
Submitted by admin on Tue, 04/14/2020 - 8:26pmGov. Steve Sisolak says that he has ordered Nevada’s unemployment insurance agency to pay out claims retroactively — to as early as March 15 — as claimants struggle to get through in a system overwhelmed by unprecedented job losses.
Carson City leaders provide updates, answer questions regarding COVID-19's affects on city
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 04/09/2020 - 1:43pmA virtual town hall meeting was held Wednesday evening where local leaders spoke about the COVID-19 pandemic, how it affects Carson City and what city departments, schools and Carson Tahoe Hospital are doing to mitigate the issues.
Sierra Lutheran High School Revamps to reopen Thursday with online program
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 03/19/2020 - 5:36amSierra Lutheran High School will reopen Thursday with a comprehensive online program that integrates digital platforms Google Classroom and Zoom to maintain the school’s college prep initiatives.
Lunch With CASA: Carson City social workers bite down on life at Bleu Café
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Tue, 02/11/2020 - 5:42amSimple pleasures, like nibbling on homemade French fries dipped in killer ranch dressing, are what social workers at the Nevada Division of Child and Family Services Carson City District Office look forward to most in the thick of daily stressors.
Las Vegas Physician Now Accepting Applications for the 2019 Pancholi Scholarship for Nevada Educators
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 10/23/2019 - 7:33amDr. Samir Pancholi of Las Vegas is pleased to announce that the second annual Pancholi Scholarship for Nevada Educators is now accepting applications. The $2,000 scholarship was developed to help support our next generation of teachers in an effort to help encourage educators to pursue their passion.
Nevada Trucking Association recognizes drivers for National Truck Driver Appreciation Week
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 09/09/2019 - 5:20pmThe Nevada Trucking Association, along with the Nevada Highway Patrol, California Highway Patrol and the entire trucking industry, is taking this week to honor the millions of professional truck drivers that deliver America’s freight safely and securely every day.
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 Board to discuss upcoming holidays, release days and test procedures
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 08/22/2019 - 1:17pmThe next Carson City School Board Meeting will be held Tuesday, Aug. 27 in the Sierra Room of the Community Center located at 851 E. William Street beginning at 7 p.m.
School Safety First: NDOT offers back-to-school walking, bicycling and motorist reminder
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 08/18/2019 - 10:45amAs schoolchildren across Carson City prepare to return to classes Monday, the Nevada Department of Transportation has provided a number of tips for motorists and children who will be walking and bicycling to school.
Bluegrass and Punk and Celtic: oh my! Three music festivals highlight Saturday’s events in Carson City
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 08/16/2019 - 10:03pmGood morning Carson City and happy Saturday! Today we’ve got a ton of great events, including three separate music festivals at Shoe Tree Brewing Co., Bowers Mansion, and the Brewery Arts Center!
Check out below to see what’s going on this weekend.
Jazz, Celtic and bluegrass, train rides and more: Carson City region in store for jam-packed weekend
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 08/15/2019 - 9:32pmHeading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region over the next three days, including the Jazz and Beyond Carson City Music Festival, a bluegrass festival at Bowers Mansion, Celtic favorites at the BAC, tours at the Nevada State Museum, train rides, standup comedy at the Carson Nugget, a block party at Silver Oak Golf Course, a Boy Scouts car show at Fuji Park, "'Kutz for Kids' and more.
Carson Street Roundabout to be discussed at Thursday Board of Supervisors Meeting
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 08/14/2019 - 3:52pmThe Carson City Board of Supervisors will convene for their next meeting on Thursday, Aug. 15 in the Sierra Room at the Carson City Community Center beginning at 8:30 a.m.
Local nonprofit, Carson City Schools to provide students with back to school 'makeover'
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 08/13/2019 - 4:24pmOn Saturday, 10 children from low-income Carson City families will receive back-to-school makeovers as part of the "Cool School Renewal" event put on by Capital City CIRCLES Initiative.
Music, hikes, and Hot August Nights: Events for Carson City on Saturday, Aug. 10
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 08/09/2019 - 11:37pmGood morning Carson City! It's going to be a beautiful day with the high in the mid 70s, and we have a ton of great activities and events in our wonderful capitol city today! Check below to see what's happening through the weekend.
Saturday, August 10
Jazz festival, history talks, music and more: Carson City region lined up for eventful weekend
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 08/08/2019 - 7:20pmHeading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region to help the next three days breeze by, including the Jazz and Beyond Music Festival, Carson City Library’s End of Summer Learning Challenge, history talks at Mormon Station Park, train rides in Virginia City, a sushi cooking class at Sierra Chef on Sunday and more!