Education

“All children are artists. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up.” (Pablo Picasso)

Pioneer Academy art students recently experienced a return to normalcy with an excursion to the Nevada Museum of Art in Reno.

Innovation spurs recognition for Pioneer Academy’s Rebecca Allen. Mrs. Allen is being honored by her peers as the 2022, Certified Employee of the Year from Pioneer Academy in Carson City.

In the inaugural year of Project Lead The Way, also known as PLTW, Principles of Engineering at Carson City's Pioneer Academy, students are putting principles learned in class to practical use.

Staff members at Pioneer Academy are always looking for the best ways to meet student needs and help students explore new interests. One of the more recently organized clubs at Pioneer is a perfect example of that.

In addition to Volleyball Club, Speech and Debate, Ski Team, and Leadership, Pioneer now has its very own Roller Skating Club.

Occasionally, all that is needed to create a bit of success is a change in the setting. This was the case for Pioneer Academy senior, James Mason. Three years ago James joined the Pioneer family in search of a program that would help him feel more connected as an individual. He wasn’t doing poorly in his previous school, but he recognized he was not reaching his potential.

For ages 10-14, join us virtually via Zoom. Do you enjoy coding? Then join us for one hour of computer programming each month! No prior experience needed. This month, join Alex and Lonnie as they learn about coding by creating fun, interactive pictures. Learn about sequence, loops, events, and actions as you create wild creatures in this exciting adventure!

For middle school students: Learn how animals inherit traits and became so well adapted to living in Nevada with Project WILD! Register by visiting https://carsoncitylibrary.libcal.com/event/7561876

Registration is required. This program is part of the Carson City Library's 2021 Summer Learning Challenge; Tails & Tales, and participants can earn a Grand Prize Raffle ticket for participating. Sign up for our Summer Learning Challenge, and don't hesitate to contact us if you have any questions!

Chautauqua 101, a course on presenting living history in first-person, will be held on Sunday, July 11, 2021 from 10 am until 2 pm at Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park. Pre-registration is required.

Eleanor Roosevelt said, “A good leader inspires people to have confidence in the leader. A great leader inspires people to have confidence in themselves.” Jhone Ebert, Nevada’s State Superintendent of Public Instruction, exhibited the traits of a great leader during her April 16 visit to Carson City School District’s Pioneer High School.

Senior student, Angelina Marino has been enrolled at Pioneer High School for nearly four years as a full time online student. The online format has given Angelina the opportunity to complete her classes on her schedule which helped give her greater motivation to be successful.

Greetings, future Nevada educators. There is no better time like the present to become a teacher. If we have learned anything from this pandemic, it's that education is such a vital necessity to our livelihood. And now is the time to rethink education.

Join us for weekly themed stories and crafts. We're celebrating Community Science Month all through April, starting with this storytime about bugs!

Three students from Bethlehem Lutheran School in Carson City were able to participate in the State Spelling Bee March 20, 2021.

Pioneer High School Junior Lilly Mottram is still thinking through her options for life after high school. While some might be intimidated with the unknown, Lilly simply decided to graduate early, experience life, then narrow down what to do and make a plan for the future.

Students from Bethlehem Lutheran School in Carson City helped raise more than $6,500 for the Northern Nevada Children's Cancer Foundation. Through the School's Penny Wars, and with a match by the Pennington Foundation, they were able to help children and families in need with over $13,000. Go Crusaders!

Connor Trease is just a few months away from achieving a lifelong goal - to graduate from high school. In kindergarten Connor set his eyes on graduation day.

Yet when he finally entered high school there was a time that successful completion appeared elusive, and he realized that if he didn’t choose to focus and work hard he might be in jeopardy of not obtaining his childhood ambition.

As a result of the impending snowstorm, all schools in the Carson City School District will be closed for the entire day Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021. The National Weather Service is predicting one of the most impactful winter storms in recent years to hit our area. Periods of heavy snow and strong winds are expected tonight. The storm threatens to be disruptive to travel throughout the region.

The Carson City School District is pleased to announce Empire Elementary School, a designated Governor’s STEM School, has received 550 Thermometer Watches from local Scientist Ron Newton. The wearable technology, costing less than $10, is designed to monitor the temperature of the wearer and indicate if they are running a fever.

Al Roker of NBC’s "Today Show" fame will discuss his passion, interest and concerns about climate change, as well as his storied career as keynote speaker at Operation Sierra Storm, the annual television meteorologists’ conference at Lake Tahoe. The public is invited to tune in via Facebook to watch Roker on Monday, Jan. 25.

INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. — It’s a banner year for Bald Eagles in Lake Tahoe. The Tahoe Institute of Natural Science reports that a record number of 42 Bald Eagles were spotted during its annual survey. The previous high was 27 set in 2017.

As part of a series of profiles, Soroptimist International of Carson City is pleased to introduce Tiffany Kenison as one of our 2021 “Women Helping Women” honorees, who will be recognized at our Feb. 18 virtual recognition event.

Students from all four classes recently nominated Carson High School Winterfest candidates for 2021 Winterfest week, Feb. 1-5, where both a King and Queen will be crowned. The theme, Destination Unknown, was decided upon; since students are not allowed to experience the vacations they love, they are bringing their vacation destinations to CHS.

The Capital City Arts Initiative (CCAI) announces its exhibition, "Photo Finished 2021", at the Community Development Building (the Brick), 108 E Proctor Street, Carson City through March 25, 2021.

Thirteen seniors from Carson High School’s Advanced Photography program have work in the exhibit which is available online at ccainv.org.

Hello fellow anglers, I have to tell you that some boaters still have not taken a boater's safety course, by the actions I witnessed two weeks ago.

The Carson City Chapter of Citizens' Climate Lobby is a community organization affiliated with Citizens’ Climate Lobby and Citizens’ Climate Education (https://citizensclimatelobby.org/).

Featured speaker at Monday's Democratic tele-luncheon will be Carson High School librarian Ananda Campbell, who will describe how she and other district librarians, in collaboration with city and state library staffs, transitioned Carson City's students to remote learning during the COVID-19 pandemic.

LAKE TAHOE, Nev. — Spooner Lake is one of Nevada’s most popular places to hike, mountain bike, ride horses or simply enjoy nature, and welcomes more than 150,000 visitors every year. On Thursday, the Nevada Division of State Parks is pleased to launch the bidding process for the park’s much-anticipated Spooner Lake Improvement Project, which involves a complete redesign and update of the facilities, including construction of a visitor center and amphitheater.

With the start of the new semester, the Carson City Schools Foundation (CCSF) is rolling out a new video with more detailed information about how it uses the money donated to the organization and how contributions are made.

Don’t miss the upcoming spring semester at Western Nevada College. The college has something for everyone, whether you’re looking for a class “just for fun” or looking to spark an interest to pursue something new.

For many, the knowledge that their own COVID-19 vaccinations are just around the corner has been hopeful. For others, however, the process of reserving a spot has been more than a little confusing.