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Superintendent Richard Stokes: State Education Agencies to Provide Waivers for Assessments and Reporting Requirements
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 03/21/2020 - 10:01amAmid the COVID-19 pandemic and at the close of the first week since Nevada Gov. Sisolak ordered school sites and non-essential businesses to close, what may not be known to the general public is the governor has identified public schools as an essential service.
School districts across the state have been working feverishly to develop a system of remote teaching and learning. This new method of holding school begins Monday, March 23.
How to access remote learning for Carson City School District students
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 03/19/2020 - 8:06pmAs part of the Remote Learning or at-home lesson plans set to launch Monday, March 23, the Carson City School District has made a number of resources available on the carsoncityschools.com website. A Remote Learning page has been created to provide parents and students with weekly materials for elementary students.
Transgender Woman, Sherrie Scaffidi Announces Her Candidacy for State Assembly District 40
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 03/19/2020 - 2:26pmSherrie Paulie Scaffidi is running for the Nevada Assembly Seat in District 40. Sherrie is a US Navy Seabee, veteran. She is a widower who lost her wife of 42 years to cancer in 2012. Sherrie is the father of three grown children. She lived in Carson City from 1991 to 2005 and happily moved back in 2018.
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.
Carson City Schools address at-home lessons, student meal measures during closure period
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 03/16/2020 - 6:14pmThe Carson City School District recognizes the situation regarding COVID-19 is very fluid, with conditions changing rapidly. Therefore, the following actions are being taken to best meet Governor Sisolak’s expectations in unprecedented circumstances.
Senator Square: Maker Monday at CHS library, students create Damonte Ranch support banner
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 03/15/2020 - 9:21amEditor's Note: The following Senator Square column was submitted before the Carson City School District's announcement regarding school activities. All school, district, and non-district sponsored athletics, extra-curricular activities, assemblies, concerts, practices, and events are suspended effective Monday, March 16, 2020 until further notice. Activities and events scheduled later in the school year, including graduation ceremonies will be evaluated closer to the date. Go here to read the notice.
A letter to our Carson City community from the Brewery Arts Center
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 03/13/2020 - 10:24amDear Brewery Arts Center family,
The Brewery Arts Center is committed to the safety and well being of the citizens of Carson City and with the rapid spread of Covid-19, we are taking certain precautions. Please note the following changes in schedule:
The Artisan Shop will be closed this weekend and we will be sanitizing the art and surfaces, making them safe for when we re-open.
Carson City residents pack school board meeting in protest of budget proposals
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 03/12/2020 - 1:08pmIt was standing room only earlier this week at Tuesday evening's Carson City School Board meeting thanks to a budget proposal that ruffled more than a few feathers.
Carson City Yoga Annual Open House
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 03/11/2020 - 12:45pmJoin us on March 21st for Carson City Yoga's Annual Open House! Please come celebrate with us on Saturday, March 21st at 305 N Carson St #202. We will have Free Yoga throughout the day, great refreshments, and raffle prize drawings.
Local dignitaries visit Carson City elementary classrooms, guest-read for reading week
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 02/26/2020 - 10:35amEach year, National Read Across America Day is observed on March 2, the birthday of children’s book author Ted Geisel, also known as Dr. Seuss. In celebration, many schools often dedicate an entire week as “Reading Week.” In Carson City, grade-schoolers at Fremont Elementary School got to celebrate a week prior to the observance with several community partners and local dignitaries, who visited classrooms to read to students.
Nearly 22,000 homebuyers since 2014 get help through Nevada Housing Division program
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 02/24/2020 - 11:07amCARSON CITY — The Nevada Housing Division’s Home Is Possible programs have helped 21,970 homebuyers realize the dream of homeownership in Nevada since the program launched in September 2014 through calendar year 2019. This number includes 1,497 veterans and active military personnel served by the HIP for Heroes program and 796 Nevada teachers through the HIP for Teachers program.
Senator Square: CHS senior works with Nevada Women’s Suffrage Celebration
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 02/23/2020 - 8:02amEditor’s Note: Walt is Management Analyst for the Nevada Commission for Women.
Nevada Commission for Women and the Nevada Women’s Suffrage Celebration Committee formed to help facilitate collaboration among organizations in Nevada to celebrate and commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the 19th Amendment. As part of her Carson High School Senior Project graduation requirement, student, and committee member, Chloe Walt is working to educate Nevadans on the suffrage movement and the historic importance of the ratification of the 19th Amendment.
Senator Square: Carson City community makes Carson High School events possible
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 02/16/2020 - 12:19amEver spend some time watching high school students having fun? They do it so naturally. There is no lack of excitement happening at Carson High School, and one of the more amazing aspects of this high school is everyone is invited to attend every event.
Carson City Schools awarded $712,250 from Tesla for STEM, sustainability education
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 02/10/2020 - 8:58amAs part of Tesla’s K-12 Investment Fund, the Carson City School District is pleased to announce it is the most recent recipient of nearly a million dollars in grant funding. The money will help fund a district-wide sustainability initiative for the next three years.
Senator Square: Carson FFA competes, FBLA speaks and writing class launches online magazine
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 02/09/2020 - 8:44amCapitol FFA traveled to North Valleys High School Feb. 1 in order to compete in the Northern FFA Zone Competition. CHS Agriculture Mechanics, Welding, and FFA Adviser and teacher Rebecca Glocknitzer said, "I know all of our students worked hard to prepare for Zone, and Mr. Mann and I are so proud of their efforts."
Washoe County coroner: High school student deaths investigated as possibly drug related
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 02/04/2020 - 2:35pmThe Washoe County Regional Medical Examiner’s Office is currently investigating the deaths of two Damonte Ranch High School students. While the cause of death has not been determined for either student, the Office says the deaths are being investigated as possibly drug-related.
Lyon County Schools host own 2020 High School International Economic Summit
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 02/04/2020 - 1:23pmSILVER SPRINGS, Nev. — Economics, finance, technology, creativity, teamwork, problem solving, writing, speaking, debate and design: This only begins to explain the plethora of activities Lyon County School District’s economic students had been exploring in the semester leading up to and on the day of the International Economic Summit.
Senator Square: Carson High School's NJROTC Orienteers compete; music, art students thrive
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 02/02/2020 - 8:22amEditor’s Note: The following is from Chief Dan Ingram, who is is head of the Naval Science Department at Carson High School.
The CHS, NJROTC Orienteers competed in a weekend long orienteering festival in Anza Borrego State Park, Calif., Jan. 17-18. During the festival, team members competed in three different races over the two days.
Local Schools Celebrate National Lutheran Schools Week
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 01/29/2020 - 10:10amSierra Lutheran High School and Bethlehem Lutheran School are taking part this week in a countrywide celebration of National Lutheran Schools Week.
Two Carson City school teachers earn national board certification, one renews
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 01/28/2020 - 11:40amThe Carson City School District is celebrating two new National Board Certified Teachers from the National Board of Professional Teaching Standards. Recognition will come at Tuesday’s school board meeting. NBCT is widely considered to be the highest professional recognition for educators and includes a five percent pay increase in acknowledgement of accomplished teaching.
Events around Carson City for Tuesday, Jan. 28
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 01/27/2020 - 8:36pmHeading into Tuesday, activities around the capital city area include a meeting of the Carson City School Board, a gathering of the Carson City Toastmasters at Max Casino, a free presentation in Gardnerville that focuses on understanding Alzheimer's and dementia, plus a showing of the documentary about social media, "Like" in Reno, art exhibitions, and more.
Senator Square: Carson High School's Winterfest 2020 played out nicely
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 01/26/2020 - 1:38amBenjamin Franklin, one of the best gamers of all time said, “We do not stop playing because we grow old, we grow old because we stop playing.” The adults sure could learn a thing or two from the students at CHS because Winterfest 2020 played out, pun intended, just like it was supposed to with Carson's Got Game being the theme.
Fremont Elementary Students being rezoned to Eagle Valley Middle to be discussed at upcoming School Board Meeting
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 01/24/2020 - 2:07pmThe last Carson City School Board meeting of January will be held Tuesday, Jan. 28 in the Sierra Room of the Community Center, located at 851 E. William Street beginning at 7 p.m.
On the docket for discussion will be the rezoning of Fremont Elementary-zoned students for Eagle Valley, recognition of teachers, an update on the elementary reading program, and more.
Senator Square: Carson’s got game is the theme of 2020 Winterfest
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 01/19/2020 - 9:47amWinterfest is here, and the theme, Carson's Got Game, is more than just a nice motto, it is a series of multiple physical board games, playground games, and video games. According to CHS physical education teacher and Leadership adviser Ann Britt, “the class color teachers will be playing a game of life-size Hungry Hippo during the assembly Jan. 17, and we will be doing a door decorating competition with judging taking place Jan. 21; the top three winners will receive a gift card to Starbucks.”
Derek Morgan announces candidacy for Nevada Assembly District 40
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 01/14/2020 - 6:34pmDerek Morgan, a lifelong independent who is caucusing with the Democrats, declares candidacy for Nevada Assembly District 40. Morgan, pledges to never blindly side with either party and refuses to take corporate donations. His platform focuses on education, healthcare, childcare and using technology to increase two-way communication between voters and representatives.
Senator Square: Reflections art contest winners, Carson's Got Game, senior projects and more
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 01/12/2020 - 9:28amHow many students ever apply to participate in a contest, let alone actually do it and win 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, or even 5th place? For that matter, how many adults say they are going to write a book one day, paint like Michelangelo, or seek discomfort, my own personal new year’s resolution, by learning something new, performing selfless endeavors, or fulfilling an item on their bucket list?
Senator Square: Fellowship of Christian Athletes thanks Carson City community for support
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 01/05/2020 - 8:58amNot only did the nonprofit organization Fellowship of Christian Athletes open their Christmas tree lot Nov. 24 to raise funds for their organization’s events and outreaches, they also supported other organizations and individuals by giving away 350 Angel Tree Christmas stockings and Christmas trees to Carson City children and families in need, and they also partnered with Sierra Lutheran High School to donate 75 trees to the US Marines at the Warfare Training Center in Coleville, Calif.
Senator Square: Capital City Arts Initiative announces Carson High students’ exhibit
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 12/29/2019 - 10:13amThe Capital City Arts Initiative announces its Photo Finished 2020 exhibition at the Community Development Building, also known as the Brick, 108 East Proctor Street in Carson City.
Carson City School District hires Director of Student Support Services
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 12/24/2019 - 12:12pmChristine Lenox, Ed.D., has been appointed as director of Student Support Services for the Carson City School District. She will begin her role with the district after it is announced at the next school board meeting Jan. 14, 2020.
Three Carson City students awarded Rosemary Nebesky Memorial Scholarships
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 12/23/2019 - 1:45pmDiana Bañuelos, Nathan Parsons, and Viviana Castro were awarded the fourth annual Rosemary Nebesky Memorial Scholarships by the Carson City Symphony Association this month.