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Carson City students participate in nationwide walkout to address school safety
Submitted by Jim Gustafson on Wed, 03/14/2018 - 11:31amStudents across the country, including those in Carson City, walked out of class Wednesday, marking one month since a mass shooting in Parkland, Fla., left 17 dead at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.
Carson High School student wins $1,000 Edible Pedal 100 Scholarship
Submitted by editor on Mon, 03/12/2018 - 4:23pmMikeala Asby, a Carson High School culinary arts student will receive a $1,000 college scholarship from the Rotary Club of Reno Sunrise for working at the Club’s 7th annual “Edible Pedal 100” bicycle ride.
Senator Square: Ben Nelson is Mr. Carson High 2018
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 03/10/2018 - 8:51pmHigh school students in times past might remember the sports they played and the clubs in which they participated, but how many of them had the fun and excitement of seeing a group of strangely dressed senior boys vying for the title Mr. Carson High?
Senator Square: CHS takes another step to protect its students
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 03/03/2018 - 7:41pm(Editor’s Note: Shelley is a CHS Safe Schools Professional, School Social Worker III)
In an effort to address social and emotional needs of students, CHS is presenting the SOS (Signs of Suicide) Prevention Program.
Freshman health classes were the first reached in February. The JROTC students and health science classes are next.
Carson City landmark restaurant Café at Adele’s up for sale
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Mon, 02/26/2018 - 6:23pmAfter 40 years of business, the historic Café at Adele’s restaurant is up for sale.
Owners Charlie and Karen Abowd are looking toward retirement and have put the restaurant and the real estate — an historic Comstock-era Mansard-roofed Victorian home built in 1864 — up for sale.
Resident Artist Program hosts artist’s reception for Allison Rasmussen
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 02/25/2018 - 1:13pmA public reception for emerging artist Allison Rasmussen is being hosted by the Resident Artist Program in Silver City on Saturday, March 3 from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the McCormick House, 142 High Street, the residence for visiting artists with the Resident Artist Program.
Soroptimist presents Human Trafficking Program and Art Exhibit
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 02/23/2018 - 5:03pmCarson City Soroptimist will wrap-up its month-long Human Trafficking and Living Violence Free Awareness Program with a panel discussion and art exhibit on Wednesday, Feb. 28, in the north room at Glen Eagles Restaurant.
Senator Square: Carson High School senior on her way to a career in law enforcement
Submitted by editor on Sun, 02/18/2018 - 4:50amCarson High School senior Cesia Enriquez is working to complete her Senior Project graduation requirement with the Carson City Sheriff’s Office 2018 CHS Seniors Academy, specifically designed for those seniors interested in making law enforcement their future career.
Spinone Italiano of Carson City makes it to Westminster Dog Show final, bichon frise Flynn wins top honors
Submitted by Jim Gustafson on Wed, 02/14/2018 - 10:10amA Spinone Italiano, Adele, owned by Carson City Deputy Director of Emergency Management Stacey Belt, made the cut to the final sporting dogs at the 142nd Westminster Dog Show in New York City on Tuesday. Ultimately, a bichon frise named Flynn was picked “best in show.”
Senator Square: Carson High School Digital Media Class launches new webpage
Submitted by editor on Sun, 02/11/2018 - 5:25amThe Community of Carson City, and anyone in the world with access to the internet, now has an opportunity to visit CHS. Carson High School’s new Digital Media class launched their Senators Now webpage Feb. 1.
Soroptimist of Carson City seeks Ruby Award nominees
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 02/07/2018 - 3:19pmSoroptimist International of Carson City is currently seeking nominations for the Soroptimist Ruby Award: For Women Helping Women, formerly the Making a Difference for Women Award. This program honors women who use their personal or professional influence to improve the lives of other women.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Nevada honors Youth of the Year, kicks off 25th anniversary
Submitted by editor on Mon, 02/05/2018 - 12:12pmCARSON CITY — The Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Nevada named Mia Liao the 2018 Youth of the Year at its annual awards banquet and kicked off a year of celebration in honor of its 25th anniversary.
Senator Square: Into the 'Depps' of Winterfest at Carson High School
Submitted by editor on Sun, 02/04/2018 - 5:10amWinterfest 2018 is here, and the theme is “Into the Depps of Winterfest"— as in Johnny Depp — with a week stuffed full of fun activities. Depp says, “I think the thing to do is to enjoy the ride while you’re on it” and this is what Carson High School students intend to do all week long.
Senator Square: Senior Lyric Untereiner starts new support group at CHS
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 01/27/2018 - 6:46pmA new club, and possibly a lifelong career for senior Lyric Untereiner, is starting at Carson High School.
Senator Square: Carson High School varsity basketball team moves audience to tears
Submitted by editor on Sun, 01/21/2018 - 6:20amWhat happened at the Jan. 4 Carson High School Varsity Basketball game was so amazing that it moved many people to tears and filled them with love for their country and for each other. It all began in the usual fashion.
Carson City confection Ganesha Enterprises is latest NNDA economic development partner
Submitted by editor on Thu, 01/18/2018 - 12:36pmNorthern Nevada Development Authority announced Thursday that Carson City-based Ganesha Enterprises LLC has become its newest economic development partner.
Senator Square: Beyond Carson High School, CHS grad returns with experience to share
Submitted by editor on Sun, 01/14/2018 - 3:06amKrysta Scripter, a 2011 CHS graduate, answered the Facebook message of her former Freshman Honors English teacher by returning to her alma mater as a guest speaker to share about how she went from wanting a career as a writer and photographer to being published in The Fresno Bee, Verily women’s magazine, Reno.com, and Babeswhohustle.com just to name a few.
Emerging Artist Allison Rasmussen Wins Artist Residency in Silver City
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 01/11/2018 - 11:29amSILVER CITY — The Resident Artist Program in Silver City is delighted to announce that our winter visiting artist, Allison Rasmussen, is creating a permanent artwork for the Program, using Pulitzer Prize-nominated poet David Lee's poem "Silver City Dawn Psalm" as its focus.
Senator Square: CHS Library transformation has begun
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sun, 01/07/2018 - 9:56amGreat news for Carson High School students as Librarian Ananda Campbell is making sure her library stays cutting edge.
Campbell was awarded both the Library Services and Technology Act Community Enrichment Grant from the Nevada State Library and Archives and the Carson City School District Schools Foundation Mini Grant Teacher Award to help fund Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Projects and to assist in facilitating an ever-changing CHS Senators Library Collaborative Learning area.
Seniors sought for National Youth Science Camp honors
Submitted by editor on Tue, 12/19/2017 - 10:00amCARSON CITY, Nev. – A Nevada Department of Education Committee will select two Nevada high school seniors to participate in the National Youth Science Camp that will include hands-on research projects presented by scientists from across the nation, overnight camping trips into the Monongahela National Forest and a visit to Washington D.C.
Entrepreneurs' group honors member in memory of Reno activist
Submitted by admin on Mon, 12/18/2017 - 7:56am... computer programming, 3D modeling and other STEM subjects. EA Chapter of the Year: The Carson City chapter, which meets at the Adams Hub for Innovation in downtown Carson, for its management and dedication to the Carson community, from kids' entrepreneurial programs to art collaboratives.
Carson City Sheriff's Office presents 2017 member recognition awards
Submitted by Jim Gustafson on Thu, 12/14/2017 - 4:15amThe Carson City Sheriff’s Office held its 2017 member recognition awards Wednesday honoring sworn employees, volunteers and civilians. Nominations were put forth by members of Carson City Sheriff’s Office and the selection committee was made up of last years winners.
Senator Square: Carson High School honors biology students interact with nature
Submitted by editor on Sun, 12/10/2017 - 12:07amEditor's Note: The following item was written by Emma Doty, Christian Garcia-Perez, and Edwin Vasquez who are Honors Biology students at Carson High School.
Carson High School's honors biology class students recently shared their thoughts on the school's three native habitat gardens that help attract wildlife, expand learning, and benefit the environment.
Compassionate Friends Annual Candle Lighting Remembrance this Sunday
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 12/09/2017 - 3:15pmPlease join us for our annual Worldwide Candlelight Vigil on Sunday, Dec. 10, 7 p.m. Time zones across the world will light their candles, creating a continuing wave of light to show our children that we will never forget them.
Senator Square: Carson High School senior project aims to abolish modern slavery
Submitted by editor on Sat, 12/02/2017 - 4:50pmSenior Projects, a Carson High School graduation requirement, are in full swing, and every year a host of new topics are set into motion by students who take it very seriously, students who take it upon themselves to make a difference in the lives of others. One such senior, Sarah Sever, is motivated to create awareness about a wide-ranging and ever growing atrocity affecting young women in America.
Senator Square: Carson City School District writing contest produces many winners
Submitted by editor on Sat, 11/25/2017 - 7:30pmA momentous congratulations goes out to the students who voluntarily and competitively placed in the 2017 Carson City School Board Sponsored American Citizen Essay Contest with first place at the high school level going to CHS 9th grade Honors English student Marissa Messmann, second place to CHS 12th grade College Readiness Senior English student Jessica Preston, and third place going to 9th grade Honors English student Matteas Klatt.
Senator Square: Carson High School vs Douglas was a basketball rivalry with a purpose
Submitted by editor on Sun, 11/19/2017 - 4:46amAnd the winners are, everyone. The third annual Carson High School vs. Douglas High School Charity Basketball Game lit up CHS Wednesday, Nov. 15 and, as rivalry was put aside, it turned out to be the most successful basketball game fundraiser in CHS history with $10,000 raised for the seven students injured in the Nov. 9 vehicle accident on Kings Canyon Road.
Two from Carson City recognized in Las Vegas for contributions to statewide recycled art contest
Submitted by Jim Gustafson on Wed, 11/15/2017 - 12:58pmTwo from Carson City were recognized recently in Las Vegas for their contributions to a statewide art contest to raise recycling awareness.
Senator Square: Carson High School tutoring program helps all students
Submitted by editor on Sat, 11/11/2017 - 10:55pmRemember the days when it seemed like there was no one available to help with homework? Well that excuse will not work anymore, at least not at Carson High School.
Senator Square: Annual Holiday Craft Fair returns to Carson High School
Submitted by editor on Sat, 11/04/2017 - 10:43pmWomen love to shop, and guys walk around carrying their purchases, right? Well, maybe. It sure sounds like a stereotypical shopping experience, but it is not. The Carson High School Holiday Craft Fair, the area's best Christmas holiday shopping experience, is coming Nov. 17-18, and it is a time for ladies to purchase physical items and men to enjoy kinds of available food groups.