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Jun
14
2013
The media are invited to attend the memorial service for Judge Edward C. Reed, who recently passed away.
Jun
13
2013
The Fifth Annual 'Fit for Perfect Attendance' event will take place on Saturday, June 15, at Bill Pearce Courtesy Honda in Reno. John and Sandy Raffealli have donated a brand new Honda Fit for each of the last five years to a graduating senior wi...
Jun
12
2013
At a public meeting last night, the Washoe County School District Board of Trustees praised the leadership of Superintendent Pedro Martinez during his first evaluation since becoming superintendent 10 months ago.
Jun
12
2013
There will be a ceremony to acknowledge and thank employees of Microsoft Corp. who donated tools, plants, and time to construct the garden at Glenn Duncan S.T.E.M. Academy.
Jun
7
2013
There will be a groundbreaking ceremony for a new all-weather track at Incline High School next Monday, June 10, at 11 a.m.
Jun
7
2013
The Nevada Department of Education has released its first Nevada School Performance Framework (NSPF), a system of analyzing school performance that is closely aligned with the Performance Framework unveiled by Washoe County School District Superin...
Jun
6
2013
For the twelfth consecutive year, the Washoe County School District (WCSD) has been recognized for its fiscally responsible practices by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA). The group awarded its Certification of Achievement fo...
Jun
4
2013
- Following the conclusion of the 2013 Nevada Legislative Session, Washoe County School District leaders spoke about the various education proposals that passed the state Senate and Assembly.
"Governor Brian Sandoval and state legislators made...
Jun
3
2013
On the final day of the 2013 legislative session, the Nevada Senate passed Assembly Bill 46, the Washoe County School District's bill that seeks to provide sustainable funding for critical school capital projects. The Senate voted 16-4 in support ...
May
31
2013
A few weeks ago, members of the Reno Rodeo learned there was a need for a new therapeutic playground project to benefit preschool-aged children. Thanks to the outstanding support the Reno Rodeo has received from the community over the past five ye...
May
30
2013
Reno, NV (May 30, 2013) - Two Washoe County School District (WCSD) music teachers, whose research has led to new ways of using music to help students learn to speak English, have been asked to present information about their program at the 2013 Na...
May
28
2013
With an enabling amendment included, members of the Nevada Assembly today voted in support of the Washoe County School District's (WCSD) capital funding proposal, Assembly Bill 46. The amendment will allow the Washoe County Commission to determin...
May
24
2013
After hearing previous testimony from Superintendent Pedro Martinez and several community and business leaders, members of the Assembly Ways and Means Committee passed Assembly Bill 46, the capital projects funding bill sponsored by the Washoe Co...
May
20
2013
Fifteen of the Washoe County School District's (WCSD) most outstanding and inspiring graduates are the focus of this year's "2013 Countdown to Graduation" campaign, which launches today and runs through June 7. The campaign features a new student ...
May
9
2013
Reno, NV (May 9, 2013) - The Washoe County Health District is launching the Keep It Clean and Rack 'Em Up campaign for National Bike Month this month. During National Bike to School Week, Washoe County students are encouraged to gear up and celebr...
May
2
2013
The Education Alliance of Washoe County, in partnership with the Washoe County School District (WCSD), is planning to educate local community and business leaders with a job shadowing event at WCSD elementary, middle, and high schools. The communi...
Apr
30
2013
The Washoe County School District (WCSD) will showcase its Signature and Career/Technical Education (CTE) programs at a gala event, "Salute to Signatures & CTE," on Wednesday, May 1, at the Academy of Arts, Careers & Technology (AACT). Students fr...
Apr
23
2013
Students at 24 schools in the Washoe County School District (WCSD) will celebrate the benefits of exercise and an active lifestyle during the Fourth Annual Nevada Moves Day on Wednesday, April 24.
Apr
18
2013
The Keyser Foundation's Annual WCSD Principal of the Year Program has announced its three selections for Principal of the Year: Richard Swanberg, principal at Kate Smith Elementary School; Ginny Knowles, principal at Vaughn Middle School; and Tash...
Apr
16
2013
The Washoe County School District (WCSD) will wrap up its series of 10 townhall meetings to discuss its budget and needs this week, and the community is encouraged to attend. The final three meetings will be held Wednesday, Thursday, and on Saturd...
Apr
16
2013
In its continuing commitment to ensuring that all students find academic success, the Washoe County School District has identified 11 schools that will receive targeted support and leadership as part of the newly-created Acceleration Zone. These s...
Apr
9
2013
The Assembly Taxation Committee today voted to pass Assembly Bill 46, the capital projects funding bill sponsored by the Washoe County School District (WCSD). The committee's action was the first of several required votes to enact the legislation.
Apr
8
2013
Reno, NV (April 8, 2013) - Canine units from across Nevada and Northern California will gather at North Valleys High School on Wednesday, April 10, for an all-day skills training. The training is hosted by the Washoe County School District Police ...
Apr
1
2013
Questions, answers, and dialogue will be the order of the day as Superintendent Pedro Martinez hosts one of his monthly "Brown Bag Lunch" discussions on Wednesday, April 3. The event will be held from noon until 1 p.m. at the Sun Valley Neighborho...
Apr
1
2013
In a record-breaking year for school participation, the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) designated 307 school districts, including Washoe County, across the country as "Best Communities for Music Education." Washoe County School Dis...
Mar
29
2013
As part of its continuing commitment to an open dialogue with the community, Washoe County School District (WCSD) leaders have scheduled a series of townhall meetings to discuss District budget challenges and needs. The Washoe County School Distri...
Mar
29
2013
Reno, NV (March () 2013) - On Sunday, March 31, Washoe County School District Superintendent Pedro Martinez will join other educational, religious, political, and community leaders in Nevada at a multi-faith service celebrating "Nevada Cesar Chave...
Mar
22
2013
There was a lot of excitement last weekend at the Nevada Thespian State Conference in Las Vegas as more than 600 drama students from across the state came together to share their love of the stage and compete in a variety of theater events.
Mar
13
2013
Students and coaches from schools across Washoe County are celebrating successful winter sports seasons in basketball, wrestling, and skiing this month, now that the winter sports season has come to an end.
Mar
11
2013
The Washoe County School District (WCSD) is registering kindergarten students for the 2013-2014 school year.
Mar
6
2013
The Education Alliance of Washoe County is formally endorsing Assembly Bill 46, joining numerous community and business groups in support of the bill that would provide funding for repairs and maintenance at schools in the Washoe County School Dis...
Feb
27
2013
After hearing comments from the community during a public meeting, the Washoe County School District (WCSD) Board of Trustees voted unanimously to support an amendment to Assembly Bill 46. The amendment, which was introduced by a bipartisan delega...
Feb
25
2013
The Washoe County School District (WCSD) Board of Trustees invites members of the community to discuss Assembly Bill 46, the District's capital funding bill, at a public meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 26.
Feb
21
2013
As Washoe County schools and families prepare for the 2013-2014 school year, the District is again using a convenient online system where parents can register each of their children for school. This is the second year the online registration syste...
Feb
20
2013
As part of an ongoing dialogue with the community about crucial issues facing students in the Washoe County School District (WCSD), the WCSD Board of Trustees and the District are inviting the community to ask questions and learn more about schoo...
Feb
19
2013
The Nevada Association of REALTORS, Nevada Association of School Boards (NASB), Nevada State Education Association (NSEA), and the northern Nevada chapter of the National Association of Industrial and Office Properties (NAIOP) are formally endorsi...
Feb
13
2013
More than 100 music students from the Washoe County School District (WCSD) will receive free tickets to hear acclaimed violinist Itzhak Perlman in concert on Feb. 14, thanks to a donation from Christine Kelly, owner of Sundance Books and Music. Th...
Feb
7
2013
The Washoe County School District Council on Family Engagement is seeking new parent, community, and business members for the 2013-2014 school year. The Council on Family Engagement develops activities and recommends policies to the WCSD Board of ...
Feb
6
2013
A student-led campaign to increase the use of seatbelts and decrease distracted driving has created safer driving practices among students at Spanish Springs High School. Students at the C3Media Academy gathered preliminary data, created a public ...
Feb
5
2013
The four R's - right diploma, right classes, right test scores, and right skills and attitudes - are what Washoe County School District high school students need to graduate ready for college and highly-skilled careers. The Education Alliance of W...
Feb
5
2013
The Builders Association of Northern Nevada (BANN) and the Council for Excellence in Education (CEE) are endorsing Assembly Bill 46, which would provide funding for repairs and maintenance at schools in the Washoe County School District. BANN and ...
Feb
4
2013
The Builders Association of Northern Nevada (BANN) and the Council for Excellence in Education (CEE) are endorsing Assembly Bill 46, which would provide funding for repairs and maintenance at schools in the Washoe County School District.
Feb
4
2013
Questions, answers, and dialogue will be the order of the day as Superintendent Pedro Martinez hosts one of his monthly "Brown Bag Lunch" discussions on Wednesday, Feb. 6.
Jan
30
2013
Led by the Washoe County School District Board of Trustees and Superintendent Pedro Martinez, the Washoe County School District (WCSD) is launching a new method of monitoring school performance and student progress.
The WCSD Performance Framew...
Jan
29
2013
In the 2013 State of Education address, the Washoe County School District (WCSD) Board of Trustees and Superintendent Pedro Martinez unveiled new initiatives designed to help students to realize their educational goals and set the stage for succes...
Jan
23
2013
Superintendent Pedro Martinez will deliver the 2013 State of Education address, updating short and long-term academic initiatives and District efforts to improve graduation rates, college preparedness, and early intervention programs for students....
Jan
18
2013
Citing the critical need for funding to pay for necessary repairs and maintenance at more than 100 buildings-including 93 schools- the Washoe County School District has submitted Assembly Bill 46 (AB 46) to the Nevada State Legislature for conside...
Jan
17
2013
Saying it is clear Gov. Brian Sandoval has made education a top priority, Washoe County School District Superintendent Pedro Martinez is commending the governor's support of students across Nevada following the State of the State address.
Jan
9
2013
The Washoe County School District (WCSD) welcomed three new members of the Board of Trustees at the meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 8. Dave Aiazzi, Howard Rosenberg, and Lisa Ruggerio took their places on the board after a swearing-in ceremony. Trustee D...
Jan
7
2013
The Education Alliance of Washoe County, in partnership with The Chamber and Washoe County School District, are proud to announce the 2013 Reno Youth Leadership Class. Twenty students from seven local high schools have been selected to participate...
Jan
4
2013
Teachers, principals, and staff members are ready to welcome Washoe County School District (WCSD) students who are scheduled to return to school on Monday, Jan. 7 following the two-week winter break. Students began their break just days after the ...
Jan
3
2013
The 2012 Run for Education, held on Oct. 21 at Legends at Sparks Marina, attracted a record 3,899 runners, the largest number of participants since the event began in 2005. The event raised $106,464.44 for Washoe County School District (WCSD), bri...
Jan
2
2013
In order to combat increased numbers of norovirus cases in the community which have impacted many local elementary schools since the beginning of the school year, the Washoe County School District (WCSD) has conducted intensive cleaning during the...
Dec
19
2012
Student athletes in the Washoe County School District (WCSD) are celebrating a successful fall season with state titles in cross country, soccer, volleyball, and golf.
Dec
18
2012
People with developmental disabilities and their families are invited to attend a Disability Awareness and Resource Fair on Wednesday, Dec. 19, at Sparks Middle School. The event will be held from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Sparks Middle School, in partn...
Dec
17
2012
School counselors are available to help students and staff members across the Washoe County School District (WCSD) in the wake of the tragedy at a Connecticut elementary school last week. School police officers are also available to answer questio...
Dec
14
2012
Washoe County School District Superintendent Pedro Martinez released the following statement regarding the tragic incident on Dec. 14 in Newtown, Connecticut: Here in the Washoe County School District, we are deeply saddened to hear about the trag...
Dec
11
2012
Three members of the Washoe County School District (WCSD) Board of Trustees will attend their final meeting as board members on Tuesday, Dec. 11. Together, President Ken Grein and trustees Scott Kelley and Dan Carne served for 20 years in a variet...
Dec
10
2012
Four student artists from high schools in the Washoe County School District (WCSD) are sharing their talents at the bedsides of patients at Renown Skilled Nursing Facility as part of the 2012-2013 WCSD arts4healing program. These students work wit...
Dec
3
2012
The William N. Pennington Foundation has funded a $400,000 grant to the Washoe County School District (WCSD) in support of the High School Signature Academies. The Reno High School Red House Project and Proctor R. Hug High School's Health Science ...
Nov
30
2012
Reno, Nevada. Authorities in Reno, Sparks, and Washoe County have declared a state of emergency due to expected local flooding and wind events in our area.
"This morning, the National Weather Service issued a flood warning for the Truckee River a...
Nov
29
2012
Students in the Washoe County School District (WCSD) will observe World AIDS Day during a video presentation and youth panel discussion entitled "Facing AIDS in Our Young Community." The events will be held on Thursday, Nov. 29 from 6:30 p.m. to 8...
Nov
28
2012
After receiving extensive input from parents at a series of public meetings, the Washoe County School Board of Trustees is considering proposals to realign zoning at several elementary schools in Spanish Springs and Pleasant Valley. If approved by...
Nov
26
2012
More than 200 children received nutritious, free dinners at Greenbrae Elementary School in less than a week after the Food Bank of Northern Nevada expanded its Kids Café program to include the school beginning Nov. 13. Kids Cafe is now offer...
Nov
19
2012
The Nevada Association of School Boards (NASB) has recognized a member of the Washoe County School District Board of Trustees, a high school principal, and a Reno television anchor-reporter with awards for their service to the District.
Nov
16
2012
More than 400 Washoe County School District (WCSD) parents and students, pre-kindergarten through high school, are expected at the first Family Access Day at the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) on Saturday, Nov. 17. Family Access Day is focused o...
Nov
15
2012
Senior student athlete Tyler Meidell of Damonte Ranch High School has been named one of 12 national finalists for the 2012 Wendy's High School Heisman Award, which honors exceptional students who excel in academics, athletics, and community service.
Nov
15
2012
Teachers from across the Washoe County School District (WCSD) will now have the opportunity to learn about integrating arts into their classroom curriculum as part of an expanding collaboration with the Sierra Arts Foundation. The foundation and W...
Nov
14
2012
Students and their parents who wonder what life will look like after graduation can learn about a number of careers by attending the sixth annual Career Planning Family Learning Night.
Set for Thursday, Nov. 15, the free session is designed to...
Nov
13
2012
Dozens of school counselors from the Washoe County School District (WCSD) will have the opportunity to meet with the president of the American School Counseling Association (ASCA), Dr. Sylinda Gilchrist Banks, on Wednesday, Nov. 14.
Nov
13
2012
Reno, NV (Nov. 13, 2012) - Kate Smith Elementary School in Sparks has been named a National Title I Distinguished School, one of only two schools in Nevada to be so honored this year. This national recognition is based upon exceptional student per...
Nov
13
2012
Music programs in schools can provide positive contributions to the overall learning environment and encourage students to stay in school. Schools with music programs have significantly higher graduation rates than do those without programs (90.2%...
Nov
9
2012
Calling his first 90 days in the Washoe County School District "truly insightful and meaningful," WCSD Superintendent Pedro Martinez has established an action plan that includes a number of areas upon which the District will deepen ongoing efforts...
Nov
8
2012
In honor of Veterans Day, Washoe County School District (WCSD) students will acknowledge the heroic contributions of military veterans with a variety of activities at their schools.
"We're really excited and proud that our students will recogn...
Nov
5
2012
Questions, answers and dialogue will be the order of the day as Superintendent Pedro Martinez hosts one of his monthly "Brown Bag Lunch" discussions on Wednesday, Nov. 7. The event will be held from 12 p.m. until 1 p.m. at the Parasol Tahoe Commun...
Oct
31
2012
As the winter season approaches, the Washoe County School District (WCSD) is issuing a reminder to parents and students about District transportation and safety procedures during cold weather and snowy conditions. This is an ongoing effort by WCSD...
Oct
29
2012
Students of all ages from the Washoe County School District will have the opportunity to meet college representatives from across the country at the 2012 College Fair on Sunday, Nov. 4 at the University of Nevada, Reno. The students will also atte...
Oct
23
2012
Thousands of Washoe County School District (WCSD) students will have the opportunity to read and exchange a large supply of books, thanks to the efforts of the WCSD Volunteer Services Department and Americorps VISTA (Volunteers in Service to Ameri...
Oct
17
2012
Students in the Washoe County School District will join a half million other Nevadans when they take part in the 2012 Great Nevada ShakeOut on Thursday, Oct. 18. This is part of an ongoing effort to teach students and staff members about how to pr...
Oct
16
2012
The Washoe County School District (WCSD), Robert and Dorothy Keyser Foundation, and the Washoe Education Association (WEA) are honoring longtime teacher Barbara Barker with the 2012 Keyser Foundation WCSD Teacher of the Year award. Barker, who has...
Oct
10
2012
The Education Alliance of Washoe County, in partnership with the Washoe County School District (WCSD), is planning to educate local community and business leaders with a job shadowing event at WCSD elementary, middle, and high schools. The communi...
Oct
9
2012
The number of students enrolled in the Washoe County School District's mariachi pilot program has far surpassed expectations for the 2012-2013 school year, with 60 students participating in the program at four schools. Thanks to generous donations...
Oct
8
2012
The National School Boards Association (NSBA) has awarded the Washoe County School District the Council of Urban Boards of Education (CUBE) Annual Award for Urban School Board Excellence for 2012.
Oct
2
2012
Eighteen schools in Washoe County will welcome fall by participating in International Walk To School Day on Wednesday, Oct. 3. Students and their families, along with teachers and community leaders, will be joining schools from around the nation a...
Oct
1
2012
Questions, answers, and dialogue will be the order of the day as Superintendent Pedro Martinez hosts one of his monthly "Brown Bag Lunch" discussions on Wednesday, Oct. 3. The event will be held from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. at the National Automobile Mu...
Sep
25
2012
A JROTC instructor at Reno High School has been selected from among 1,700 candidates nationwide as Senior Army Instructor of the Year by Cadet Command. LTC (Ret) Scott Maryott has taught at Reno High School for four years.
Sep
24
2012
The Washoe County School District is launching a new section of its website where parents and students can receive current information about health issues affecting schools in Washoe County. "Healthy Students, Healthy Schools" contains basic healt...
Sep
20
2012
Eighteen high school students in the Washoe County School District have been named semifinalists in the 2013 National Merit Scholarship Program. They are among approximately 16,000 scholars nationwide who now have the opportunity to continue compe...
Sep
18
2012
The Washoe County School District will launch Parent University with a registration fair on Thursday, Sept. 20 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Dilworth Middle School in Sparks. Free childcare and interpretation in Spanish will be available to famil...
Sep
17
2012
Reno, NV (September 17, 2012) - Following two years of significant increases in graduation rates for students in the Washoe County School District, the rate leveled out in 2012. The District's graduation rate dipped slightly to 69 percent in 2012,...
Sep
14
2012
Washoe County School District is one of three finalists in the nation for the National School Boards Association's (NSBA) 2012 Council of Urban Boards of Education (CUBE) Annual Award for Urban School Board Excellence. The award recognizes one sch...
Sep
13
2012
Superintendent Pedro Martinez was honored with the first Somos Nevada 2012 Award at the annual Governor's Hispanic Heritage Celebration on September 7. Martinez was selected by a hosting committee to receive the award, which showcases the work of ...
Sep
12
2012
As part of the Washoe County School District's ongoing efforts to reach out to students who are in need of extra help to graduate from high school, the District is recruiting volunteers to participate in its fourth annual "Door to Door for Student...
Sep
10
2012
Following two years of significant growth in proficiency rates, Washoe County School District students in third, fourth, and fifth grades posted their highest ever scores in reading and math, according to the latest results of standardized state t...
Sep
6
2012
Hundreds of high school students from the Washoe County School District will attend the Town Hall on College Affordability and the Hispanic Community, featuring U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan, on September 12 at the University of Nevada, ...
Sep
4
2012
Depoali Middle School teacher Freeman Holbrook will be awarded a $5,000 scholarship from Sierra Nevada College to continue researching an action plan for implementing site-based spending (SBS) in Washoe County
Aug
29
2012
Two national organizations have commended the Washoe County School District for its fiscal responsibility during tight financial times. For the eleventh consecutive year, WCSD has received the Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting from ...
Aug
28
2012
A senior honors student from Galena High School will attend her first Board meeting today as the student representative to the WCSD Board of Trustees. As the student representative for the 2012-2013 school year, Maria Toca-Ruiz will make recommend...
Aug
27
2012
More than 45,000 students headed back to their classes Monday as 65 Washoe County schools opened their doors to begin the traditional 2012-2013 school year. These schools join more than two dozen schools already in session, and bring a majority of...
Aug
23
2012
The Washoe County School Police Department has hired its first victim advocate as part of its ongoing effort to identify, support, and assist students who have fallen victim to bullying and other crimes at school. Megan Long served as a volunteer ...
Aug
22
2012
Three students from Truckee Meadows Community College High School have received national recognition at an Awards of Excellence celebration sponsored by Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda (FBLA-PBL) in San Antonio, Texas. Team memb...
Aug
20
2012
Stuff-A-Bus returns on Friday, August 24 in the Wal-mart parking lot on Kietzke Lane from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Stuff-A-Bus drive is an effort by KRNV News 4, Umpqua Bank, and Wal-mart to assist the Education Alliance of Washoe County in collecting...
Aug
8
2012
The following is a statement from Superintendent Pedro Martinez regarding the U.S. Department of Education's decision to approve Nevada's request for a waiver from the Elementary and Secondary Education Act:
Jul
31
2012
Washoe County School Superintendent Pedro Martinez will spend his first day at WCSD meeting with staff members, parents, and community members as he introduces his entry plan that emphasizes listening, learning, and collaborating on ways to improv...
Jul
25
2012
Beginning August 1, his first day at the Washoe County School District, Superintendent Pedro Martinez will host a series of 11 public meetings at schools and community centers to discuss the next steps for the District. The meetings, entitled Conn...
Jul
23
2012
At the annual Board of Directors meeting, the Education Alliance of Washoe County elected new officers and members of the Board. The new Executive Committee for the 2012-2013 year is Jim Pfrommer, Pfrommer McCune Ltd, President; David Dehls, Chart...
Jul
23
2012
The Washoe County School District is reminding parents that all incoming seventh-graders must be immunized against pertussis (whooping cough) before they will be allowed to attend school this fall. Under state law, seventh-graders are required to ...
Jul
19
2012
The number of students eating school meals, including breakfasts and lunches, from the Washoe County School District has risen dramatically in the past three years, and District officials credit a number of reasons for the results.
Jul
16
2012
Two high school seniors from the Washoe County School District will receive college-sponsored merit scholarships through the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. Both students plan to attend the University of Nevada, Reno this fall.
Jul
12
2012
Sixteen WCSD students who are taking a video game design class this summer will receive professional guidance from an expert game designer during their class on Thursday, July 12. The students range from fourth- to seventh-grades and are attending...
Jul
6
2012
Students at five elementary schools in the Washoe County School District are preparing to go back to class beginning Monday, July 9. These students attend Brown, Double Diamond, Mathews, Spanish Springs, and Van Gorder elementary schools, which ob...
Jun
29
2012
At a public meeting this morning, members of the Board of Trustees voted unanimously to select Pedro Martinez to serve as superintendent of the Washoe County School District pending successful contract negotiations.
Jun
27
2012
The Board of Trustees honored Dr. Heath Morrison at his last Board meeting with Washoe County School District (WCSD), giving him a standing ovation and a unified 'exemplary' status on his end-of-year superintendent evaluation.
Out of the areas...
Jun
20
2012
Members of the Board of Trustees for the Washoe County School District have identified five final candidates for consideration as they continue their search for a new superintendent to lead the District.
