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Jan
31
2012
During the second annual State of Education address, Superintendent Heath Morrison provided an in-depth update on the progress of the Washoe County School District's efforts to improve the quality of education for all children. He discussed the st...
Jan
30
2012
Questions, answers and dialogue will be the order of the day as Superintendent Heath Morrison hosts one of his monthly "Brown Bag Lunch" discussions on Wednesday, February 1. Wednesday's event will be held from noon until 1 p.m. at the McKinley Ar...
Jan
27
2012
Almost one hundred parents, students, school administrators, and chamber board members attended the Leadership Reno Sparks Youth Orientation meeting on Thursday, Jan.12, at Damonte Ranch High School.
Jan
26
2012
The Washoe County School District's Parent University will be holding an information and registration fair this Friday, Jan. 27. The event will be held at Sparks Middle School at 2275 18th Street in Sparks from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Jan
25
2012
Healthy Lifestyles is the Focus at Family Fun Night
Jan
18
2012
In its quest to prepare students for college and the careers and industries of the future, the Washoe County School District is providing high school students with more academic choices that will give them a jumpstart on the knowledge they will ne...
Jan
18
2012
The Washoe County School District, in collaboration with Northern Nevada's Hamilton Solar, recently installed a collective 1.5-megawatt solar power system at Reed High School and North Valleys High School. With no out-of-pocket expenditures for th...
Jan
13
2012
After more than 40 community meetings on the proposed changes to the school calendar beginning with the 2013-2014 school year, the Washoe County School District is taking the next step to gather input from parents, community members and school dis...
Jan
13
2012
As of Jan. 1, 2012, TMCC's noncredit personal enrichment classes have moved under WCSD Community Education allowing area residents to access these fun courses from one source. By combining these programs under one umbrella, Community Education wil...
Jan
11
2012
For the third year in a row, students at six Washoe County School District schools that are involved with the Arts Infusion Project will receive additional classroom instruction in arts integration by teachers who have participated in special trai...
Jan
11
2012
The Washoe County School District Board of Trustees passed the gavel as members elected new officers at Tuesday's regular meeting. Trustee Ken Grein was unanimously voted as the Board's new president for 2012. Members elected Trustee John Mayer to...
Jan
4
2012
Washoe County School District Superintendent Heath Morrison has been named a finalist for the 2012 National Superintendent of the Year. The American Association of School Administrators (AASA) selected Morrison and three other superintendents as t...
Dec
20
2011
Several of the nation's top educational and school communications organizations have named the Washoe County School District as the recipient of the 2012 Leadership Through Communication Award. The District's Communications Department, under the l...
Dec
15
2011
An anti-bullying film created by Washoe County high school students will be shown for the first time in public at a special event Friday, Dec. 16 at Comm Row in downtown Reno. With the help of musical artist Parker Roads and the band Rigorous Proo...
Dec
14
2011
The holiday spirit is going strong at Chester's Reno Harley-Davidson in Reno this year after donating more than $9,000 in gift cards to students throughout the Washoe County School District. For ten years the Klothes to Kids program has been organ...
Dec
13
2011
The Washoe County School District initiated a community-wide conversation Tuesday about bullying and the serious impact it has on children with the launch of an awareness campaign called A New Era of Safe Schools.
Dec
12
2011
Nearly a month after the flames have been extinguished from the November 18 fire that broke out in Caughlin Ranch, the devastation felt by the community continues to smolder. Students from across the District are showing their support with fundrai...
Dec
9
2011
The Nevada State Educational Technology Commission awarded Washoe County School District $688,232. The District will use these funds to support three projects over the next two years. These projects include:
Dec
7
2011
As Vaughn Middle School celebrates its 55th anniversary on Thursday evening with a concert, the school's music students will thank the community by playing the instruments donated to the music program during the last month.
Dec
5
2011
The time that students go to school and return home may be changing for the 2012-2013 school year for all schools in the Washoe County School District. The District has been reviewing the start and end times at the elementary, middle and high scho...
Dec
5
2011
Schools and classrooms throughout Washoe County School District will celebrate diversity December 5-9 as WCSD participates in the 11th Annual Inclusive Schools Week. Inclusive Schools Week (ISW) highlights and celebrates the progress schools have ...
Dec
2
2011
With financial assistance through a grant, 30 high school students who are considering whether college is for them will participate in College for a Day. The activity will take the students on an all-day visit to the University of Nevada, Reno and...
Dec
2
2011
High school football will take center stage on Saturday as the North battles the South for the 4A high school football championship. The Reed Raiders will face Bishop Gorman on Saturday, Dec. 3 at 12:15 p.m. at Damonte Ranch High School.
Dec
2
2011
Raley's Family of Fine Stores presented the students and faculty of Van Gorder Elementary School with a $5,000 grant to use toward much needed technology upgrades in the classroom at a school-wide assembly held Friday, Dec. 2. Earlier this year, 1...
Dec
1
2011
For its courage to challenge the status quo through an ambitious reform agenda that has led to improved student achievement, the Nevada Association of School Boards (NASB) named the Washoe County School District Board of Trustees as the 2011 Nevad...
Nov
30
2011
Once again, the results of the most recent external audit of the Washoe County School District's business and financial operations has proven its leadership remains accountable with its resources despite a troubled economy. The District was given ...
Nov
29
2011
Washoe County School District's youngest learners will sharpen their argumentative skills Tuesday evening as they get together for a meeting of the Washoe County Elementary School Debate Club, an extracurricular activity designed to build a child'...
Nov
23
2011
The Washoe County School District Police Department is sad to announce that K-9 Yoshi has passed away due to health problems. Yoshi was the first K-9 that the department had and along with Officer Palacios, started the K-9 program for our departme...
Nov
22
2011
The Washoe County School District is introducing the Washoe Academy of School Leaders (WASL), a brand new academy for the development of future school leaders. The District has partnered with SUPES Academy, a national non-profit organization dedic...
Nov
22
2011
KNPB-TV public television, in cooperation with Gustin Sports Productions and the NIAA (Nevada Interscholastic Athletic Association) will broadcast the Northern Nevada Division 4A regional high school football playoff game Saturday November 26.
Nov
18
2011
Nearly all Washoe County School District schools are closed on Friday, Nov. 18 as the region's emergency agencies respond to the Caughlin Fire and WCSD continues to provide support to those agencies. Schools in Incline, Natchez and Gerlach are the...
Nov
17
2011
Sparks Middle School, in partnership with the 21st Century TEAM UP Program, will be hosting a Family Literacy Night on November 17th, 2011 from 5:30 - 7:00pm for the students and families of Sparks Middle School.
Nov
15
2011
The Pack the Truck book drive will help support Echo Loder Elementary School's Just One Campaign, a unique program to encourage students to read and increase literacy at the school. The school's goal is to collect 15,000 books this year. The donat...
Nov
15
2011
The mild weather in Northern Nevada this fall makes the wintery headaches of last year seem far away but snow, wind and ice will be back sooner than later and preparedness is essential for the safety of students throughout the region. While most f...
Nov
10
2011
The Education Alliance of Washoe County, in partnership with the Washoe County School District (WCSD), is planning to educate local business leaders with a job-shadowing event at local elementary, middle, and high schools. The business leaders wil...
Nov
9
2011
Thousands of students in classrooms around the Washoe County School District will honor and remember the millions of men and women who have served in the nation's armed forces with assemblies, flag-raising ceremonies and other school activities.
Nov
4
2011
Washoe County School District students will get an inside look at the college admission process and meet with college representatives from around the country during the 2011 Reno College Fair. Attendees will also have the opportunity to attend sem...
Nov
1
2011
It's a subject that every parent and student has an opinion about and it affects every single family in the Washoe County School District -- proposed changes to the 2013-2014 school calendar. During the next two months the project manager for the ...
Oct
31
2011
Students and their parents who wonder what life will look like after graduation can see a glimpse of a number of local careers available in the area at the sixth annual Career Planning Family Learning Night.
Oct
27
2011
Enhancements to the Washoe County School District's Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) Program are increasing learning opportunities for more than 2,800 students through the District.
Oct
27
2011
Questions, answers and dialogue will be the order of the day as Superintendent Heath Morrison hosts one of his monthly "Brown Bag Lunch" discussions on Wednesday, November 2. Wednesday's event will be held from noon until 1 p.m. at the Parasol Tah...
Oct
26
2011
Washoe County School District made Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) for the 2010-2011 school year and has been removed from the watch list, according to official notification from the Nevada Department of Education.
Oct
25
2011
Schools across Washoe County are experiencing a shift in school climate and culture with the growth of a program that is part of the District's anti-bullying and respectful learning environments initiatives. More schools are implementing Positi...
Oct
20
2011
The U.S. Army Cadet Command is recognizing one the leaders of the Washoe County School District's Junior Reserves Officer Training Corps (JROTC) program with an award that honors the nation's top instructors. Command Sergeant Major (CSM) Del Lepl...
Oct
18
2011
All Nevada residents, businesses, schools and organizations are urged to register now to be part of the world's largest public earthquake drill - "The Great ShakeOut" held on Oct. 20 at 10:20 a.m. It only takes about a minute to register at www.sh...
Oct
13
2011
The Washoe County School District's Board of Trustees is currently involved in the redistricting process and will be gathering public input during the next two weeks. This is the process by which the boundaries of elective districts are periodical...
Oct
10
2011
The Chamber, Washoe County School District and the Education Alliance of Washoe County are accepting applications from Washoe County School District high school juniors for the 18th annual Youth Leadership Program.
Oct
6
2011
More than 250 classrooms in the Washoe County School District on Thursday, Oct. 6 will join other students from around the country to read the same book for Read for the Record Day, a national campaign dedicated to raising awareness about early ch...
Oct
4
2011
Fourteen Washoe County elementary schools along with Safe Kids Washoe County and Safe Routes to School will participate in International Walk To School Day on Wednesday, Oct. 5 to help promote safe behavior for child pedestrians walking to and fro...
Oct
3
2011
Questions, answers and dialogue will be the order of the day as Superintendent Heath Morrison hosts one of his monthly "Brown Bag Lunch" discussions on Wednesday, October 5th. Wednesday's event will be held from noon until 1 p.m. at the National A...
Sep
30
2011
In celebration of Mount Rose Elementary School's centennial anniversary, alumni, students, families and neighbors will travel back in time this weekend for an old fashioned themed picnic and an afternoon commemorating the school's legacy in Reno. ...
Sep
29
2011
The Washoe County School District is opening its doors to a new group of
students for a brand new venture that will enable the District to better connect with its most valuable
partners - parents. The classes for Parent University officially sta...
Sep
19
2011
Eighteen students from seven Washoe County School District high schools are being recognized as semifinalists in the competitive National Merit Scholarship Program.
Sep
14
2011
After a dramatic increase in 2010, the Washoe County School District's efforts have paid off again with significant improvement for the second year in a row with the Class of 2011 driving the District's graduation rate to 70 percent, seven percent...
Sep
13
2011
The 2011 Nevada Legislature enacted numerous measures impacting education and Washoe County School District operations. WCSD has created a brief summary of these measures to keep parents, District employees and the community informed about the cha...
Sep
12
2011
Washoe County School District is one of three finalists in the nation for the 2011 Council of Urban Boards of Education (CUBE) Annual Award for Urban School Board Excellence, an award that recognizes one school district a year that demonstrates ex...
Sep
7
2011
Principal Mischelle Bain will welcome Westergard students to school from a hot air balloon. Brann Smith, pilot of The Bonanza Casino Balloon, will bring his high-flying aircraft to Westergard Elementary School for a demonstration. A question and a...
Sep
2
2011
For the first time in nearly 50 years, football players at Wooster High School will be playing at night under stadium lights. The high school opened in the fall of 1962, which is the same year the first varsity football team was fielded. During th...
Sep
2
2011
Questions, answers and dialogue will be the order of the day as Superintendent Heath Morrison hosts one of his monthly "Brown Bag Lunch" discussions on Wednesday, Sept. 7. Wednesday's event will be held from noon until 1 p.m. at the Washoe County ...
Aug
29
2011
The Washoe County School District welcomed more than 45,000 students back into the classroom Monday as 67 schools opened to start the 2011-2012 traditional school year.
Aug
26
2011
Two moms whose children are making a difference in the world by serving in the military are hosting the book drive to make a difference in the lives of local students. The books will support the literacy efforts at Echo Loder Elementary School. Th...
Aug
24
2011
The final hours of the 2011 Legislative session saw passage of AB-376, a jobs bill that freed up additional bonding capacity for the Washoe County School District. As a result, the Capital Projects division of the WCSD is announcing a $92 million ...
Aug
19
2011
Books, pencils, papers and computers are all necessary tools for the classroom used by students every day. But how do they get to the classroom? The process starts with the Purchasing staff at WCSD. The Purchasing Department is responsible for buy...
Aug
16
2011
More than 70 graduating seniors from Washoe County School District will walk across the stage to receive their high school diploma. Superintendent Heath Morrison and members of the Board of Trustees will be there to celebrate with the Class of 2011.
Aug
15
2011
Washoe County School District students showed marked improvement in achievement in 2011 based on statewide standardized test scores. For the second year in a row, the District demonstrated significant gains in mathematics at the elementary and mid...
Aug
5
2011
Students in nine Washoe County School District schools will be greeted by a new principal during the 2011-12 school year. New principals have already started at Libby Booth and Van Gorder Elementary as more than two dozen elementary schools that o...
Aug
4
2011
As a part of its continued emphasis on ensuring all children in Washoe County graduate ready for college and/or highly-skilled careers, the Washoe County School District is taking an innovative approach to getting students back in school. Through ...
Jul
29
2011
Monday is "Back to School" day at Anderson Elementary School, which has undergone a complete school revitalization using voter-approved funds from the 2002 Rollover Bond. Children will be entering brand new classrooms featuring interactive white b...
Jul
28
2011
The leader of Washoe County School District's Junior Reserves Officer Training Corps (JROTC) program is being recognized on a national level. Each year the US Army Cadet Command chooses outstanding individuals either teaching JROTC or supporting t...
Jul
25
2011
For his persistence and commitment to improving the lives of Nevada's children through education, the Nevada Association of School Superintendents (NASS) named Washoe County School District Superintendent Heath Morrison as the Nevada Superintenden...
Jul
12
2011
Book Drive To Help Support Literacy Efforts at Echo Loder Elementary School
Jul
6
2011
Hundreds of students in the Washoe County School District will be back at schools this summer thanks to a federal grant being used to offer summer after-school programs. The District received a grant for more than $200,000 to offer the 21st Centur...
Jul
5
2011
Even though the traditional school year has recently ended, school officials are taking this opportunity to remind parents that students who will be entering 7th grade next school year are required to have a tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis (Tdap...
Jun
30
2011
The Washoe County School District Board of Trustees on June 30 approved an amended final budget for fiscal year 2011-2012, which includes $50.6 million in budget reductions and cost-savings measures. The final budget also reflects potential conces...
Jun
28
2011
With its ongoing focus to improve student academic performance, the Washoe County School District Board of Trustees tonight will consider preliminary approval of the District's new accountability policy, which will guide decisions for rewarding sc...
Jun
21
2011
When classes commence in the fall for the 2011-2012 school year, students at Hug High School will be welcomed by a new principal. Lauren Ford, who is the Washoe County School District 2011 Middle School Principal of the Year, has been named the ne...
Jun
20
2011
Washoe County School District Superintendent Heath Morrison received an outstanding evaluation from the Board of Trustees this week, being commended for his leadership in executing and achieving the goals set forth in the District's strategic plan...
Jun
15
2011
The Capital Projects Department of the Washoe County School District received approval last night on a final group of projects that now comprise an aggressive roster of summer/fall repair, improvement projects and school revitalizations. The Distr...
Jun
14
2011
The Washoe County School District Board of Trustees recently welcomed a new face to the table for its regular Board meetings. Student Advisory Council member Nathaniel Haas will now sit among the Trustees to provide student input on agenda items. ...
Jun
13
2011
For the efforts to provide essential services to thousands of the community's children and families, the Washoe County School District's five Family Resource Center (FRC) sites are being honored by Truckee Meadows Tomorrow with a Silver Star award...
Jun
10
2011
To provide students with a competitive advantage in the job market, Sparks High School will host the second annual Job Readiness Summer Camp from June 13 to 17 for students with disabilities. These students will receive classroom instruction and ...
Jun
10
2011
Sparks High Hosts Second Job Camp to Help Put Students to Work
Reno, NV (June 10, 2011) - To provide students with a competitive advantage in the job market, Sparks High School will host the second annual Job Readiness Summer Camp from June 13...
Jun
10
2011
Graduation ceremonies for Washoe, McQueen and Reno high schools
Jun
9
2011
Graduation ceremonies for Wooster and North Valleys high schools
Jun
8
2011
Hug, TMCC and Galena High School Graduations
Jun
7
2011
10 students will be graduating from Gerlach High School from the class of 2011
Jun
7
2011
When former Sierra Vista Elementary School Principal Krissy Brown, now at Mount Rose Elementary, sought to find extra assistance for kindergarten students in need of learning English for the first time, Lifestyle Homes Foundation founder Bob Lissn...
Jun
6
2011
From the baseball and track fields to indoor pools and fairways across Northern Nevada, student athletes from the District's high schools were well represented in the post-season this spring.
Jun
1
2011
: The Washoe County School District's Gifted and Talented Education program will be providing a series of informational sessions for families of gifted and talented students in the fifth, sixth and seventh grades. The four informational sessions f...
Jun
1
2011
Four Washoe County students are the recipients of the prestigious college-sponsored National Merit Scholarship for 2011. These exceptional scholars represent the top 1 percent of students in Nevada and were chosen from 16,000 semifinalists in the ...
May
24
2011
The Washoe County School District will be hosting five townhall meetings during the month of May to provide an update on and to discuss the District's budget situation. The final meeting in the series is tomorrow evening.
May
24
2011
Eleven Washoe County high schools, including one charter school, earned a ranking on the 2011 Jay Mathews Challenge Index of the nation's best high schools.
May
23
2011
The Washoe County School District Board of Trustees on Tuesday will weigh in on important initiatives and programs that will have an impact on the District's offering of education for all grade levels if approved.
May
23
2011
The Washoe County School District is expanding its tuition-based full-day kindergarten, giving more students an opportunity to get into the program. Currently, there are nearly a dozen schools in the district that offer a tuition-based full-day k...
May
18
2011
What: The Washoe County School District will be hosting five townhall meetings during the month of May to provide an update on and to discuss the District's budget situation. The next meeting in the series is tomorrow evening.
May
18
2011
The Principal at Wooster High School has been named the 2011 MetLife/NASSP Nevada High School Principal of the Year. Debra Biersdorff will be representing the State of Nevada this fall in the nation's capital, along with other principals who won t...
May
17
2011
Washoe County School District students interested in learning about entrepreneurship and the global market have the opportunity this summer to explore their interests in a college setting.
May
16
2011
The Washoe County School District will reap the benefit of countless hours of community service and investment into student achievement from two federal organizations this summer starting today.
Young adults from the National Civilian Com...
May
13
2011
Washoe County School District schools have shown they have heart when it comes to soles. The District recently won the first "15 Days of Kindness" nationwide challenge among 21,000 youth in the United States to inspire their community to donate sh...
May
13
2011
Two Washoe County School District teachers seeking to make a difference in the lives of future scientists have been recognized for their efforts.
May
12
2011
Keeping students healthy is a school nurse's most important and favorite part of his or her job. Washoe County School District's school nurses and others around the nation were honored earlier this week for National School Nurse Day to recognize t...
May
10
2011
The clock is running! The Washoe County School District prepares for celebration today with exactly four weeks left until the first high school graduation ceremony takes place on June 7. In anticipation of marking the achievements of the Class of ...
May
10
2011
The Washoe County School District will be hosting five townhall meetings during the month of May to provide an update on and to discuss the District's budget situation. The next meeting in the series is tomorrow evening.
May
6
2011
When Lenz Elementary School teacher Cheryl Raybourn received the Nevada PTA Teacher of the Year award at the organization's annual convention this past week, it was no surprise to her colleagues, who call her one of the most positive educators the...
May
4
2011
The Washoe County School District has been named one of the "Best Communities for Music Education in America" (BCME) for the fourth consecutive year. The National Association of Music Merchants Foundation has recognized a number of districts acros...
May
3
2011
The Washoe County School District will be hosting five townhall meetings during the month of May to provide an update on and to discuss the District's budget situation. The first townhall in the series is tomorrow evening.
May
3
2011
Questions, answers and dialogue will be the order of the day as Superintendent Heath Morrison hosts one of his monthly "Brown Bag Lunch" discussions on Wednesday, May 4. Wednesday's event will be held from noon until 1 p.m. at the Sun Valley
Neig...
Apr
29
2011
Glenn Duncan Elementary School teacher Janda Lannigan-Piekarz has been named one of 85 educators in the nation to receive the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching.
Apr
29
2011
Wooster High School successfully has raised the necessary funds to purchase and install stadium lights for its football field.
Apr
26
2011
Washoe County School District employees, parents and students are invited to take a survey to help the District determine how each group views its school environment.
Apr
25
2011
Facing some of the most severe budget cuts in Washoe County School District history, Superintendent Dr. Heath Morrison today announced his preliminary recommendations to begin addressing the budget gap. Morrison's proposals, which total about $35 ...
Apr
21
2011
The Washoe County School District is collaborating with several community agencies in a "one-stop shopping" event for families on Saturday, April 23 at the Sun Valley Family Resource Center's annual Give Kids a Boost: Health and Safety Fair.
Apr
20
2011
The Education Alliance of Washoe County, in partnership with the Washoe County School District (WCSD), is planning to educate local business leaders with a job-shadowing event at local high, middle and elementary schools. The business leaders will...
Apr
19
2011
Two reading assemblies on Wednesday, April 20 will focus on motivating students from Mariposa Dual Language Academy and Smithridge Elementary School to foster a love for reading at an early age.
Apr
15
2011
The Washoe County School District announced today Deputy Superintendent Pedro Martinez has accepted a position with the Clark County School District as Deputy Superintendent of Instruction. Martinez will continue his duties with WCSD until May 10,...
Apr
15
2011
The Washoe County School District School Police will host five visitors from Ukraine to explore American social services practices to young people on Monday, April 18.
Apr
15
2011
The Washoe County School District School Police will host five visitors from Ukraine to explore American social services practices to young people on Monday, April 18.
Apr
15
2011
The Washoe County School District School Police will host five visitors from Ukraine to explore American social services practices to young people on Monday, April 18.
Apr
15
2011
The Washoe County School District School Police will host five visitors from Ukraine to explore American social services practices to young people on Monday, April 18.
Apr
14
2011
Students from the Academy of Arts, Careers and Technology (AACT) might have been among the newest schools to enter the NASA Moonbuggy Race this year, but they showed absolute determination in giving their best, taking home the 10th place prize and...
Apr
12
2011
The Washoe County School District marks a decade of surpassing minimum financial reporting requirements from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA). The District's Business and Finance Department once again has received a Certificate o...
Apr
7
2011
It began as a metaphor to motivate eighth graders for their writing exam. Now, middle school English teacher Jenny Hoy is less than a month away from running a marathon for the first time in her life.
Apr
6
2011
The harrowing scene of a staged car crash on Tuesday followed by a mock funeral service today left the campus' juniors and seniors in tears, helping them to think twice about drinking and driving. The school's two-day, student-organized Every 15 M...
Apr
5
2011
With prom season in full bloom and graduation drawing close, the eyes of Damonte Ranch High School's juniors and seniors were opened to the devastating impact of drunken driving today on their own campus.
Apr
1
2011
As part of the Washoe County School District's efforts to inform and involve parents, school district staff and the community in the budget process, the District is launching a survey to gather input and budget-savings suggestions.
Mar
31
2011
The community is seeing a ripple effect from the service of Washoe County School District students who are learning about the life and work of community organizer César Chávez, whose birthday is today. The life and work of Chávez as an American fa...
Mar
31
2011
Having educated generations of children since opening in 1912, Mount Rose Elementary School continues to thrive as a mainstay in its Reno community that has seen 100 years of change.
Mar
29
2011
Eleven-year-old Isabela Reyes-Klein wants to be a lawyer when she grows up. She already knows what she needs to do to achieve that goal - learn how to give an argument. The precocious Hunsberger Elementary School girl said she was already a natur...
Mar
24
2011
Friends, family and teachers of Maison T. Ortiz, a Galena High School student who passed away in January following a snowboarding accident, will be a holding The Maison T. Ortiz Celebration of Life Walk/Run on Sunday, March 27 at 2 p.m. at Bartle...
Mar
23
2011
Four Washoe County School District administrators and teachers went to China in 2010 taking their knowledge of the American Advanced Placement program with them. They returned with opened eyes and a breadth of strategies and ideas to help local st...
Mar
22
2011
In an effort to build stronger partnerships and encourage collaboration among community groups, the Washoe County School District, the Education Alliance of Washoe County and Ready for Life are hosting a summit to bring together nonprofit groups a...
Mar
22
2011
The Washoe County School District's efforts to keep students in school are receiving national recognition through a prestigious program that honors the best practices of school boards and districts for their innovative solutions to the challenges ...
Mar
21
2011
Tracy Wolf is on a fitness mission to teach students the importance of developing healthy lifestyle habits. The Shaw Middle School physical education (PE) teacher instructs more than 150 students daily in her PE classes and is also the chairperson...
Mar
18
2011
Eight Washoe County high school students are in the running to become National Merit Scholar Program winners this spring, competing for a chance to earn one of more than 8,000 scholarships worth more than $36 million combined.
Mar
14
2011
On a recent Friday right before lunch, Westergard Elementary fifth grade teacher Monica Ehlen was solving a math problem for her students on the ActiveBoard. When she turned back to face the classroom, it was clear one of her students was in dist...
Mar
11
2011
As graduation season nears and seniors contemplate their celebrations, the Safe and Sober Foundation is seeking to raise money to keep those activities safe and fun.
Mar
10
2011
Wooster High School's mounting International Baccalaureate (IB) program consistently climbs to new heights every year, which is an ongoing achievement that incoming IB coordinator Josh Rosenbloom intends to continue now that he has been hired for ...
Mar
7
2011
Sierra Vista Elementary School parent Marisol Arellano is ready to receive a general education diploma (GED) that counts in the United States after having already received a degree in Mexico that is not recognized in this country. The school's pri...
Mar
3
2011
Pulling from his vast experience on stage and in the recording studio, guitar legend Craig Chaquico will take audiences on a musical journey Friday night at John Ascuaga's Nugget during a special performance that will benefit music and arts progra...
Mar
3
2011
Winter sports proved to be extremely successful for many Washoe County School District student athletes as they made a great showing at state tournaments.
Mar
2
2011
Questions, answers and dialogue will be the order of the day as Superintendent Heath Morrison hosts one of his monthly "Brown Bag Lunch" discussions on Friday, March 4. Friday's event will be held from noon until 1 p.m. at the McKinley Arts & Cult...
Mar
1
2011
A repertoire of talents from eight Washoe County high schools and middle schools will be on display on PBS on Thursday, March 3 after being selected among America's finest young musicians for the televised series Celebrate America!
Feb
28
2011
When Marietta Shaw claimed guardianship of her two grandchildren, she needed access to resources to assist them and herself in the difficult process toward achieving stability. Through the Washoe County School District's Family Resource Center pro...
Feb
24
2011
March madness is starting early for three Washoe County School District high schools this week as the state basketball finals get underway in Las Vegas. The Reed High School Lady Raiders are heading to the 4A state semi-finals tonight playing Cent...
Feb
24
2011
Sierra Vista, Alice Maxwell and Esther Bennett elementary schools will be re cognized by the Northern Nevada Immunization Coalition at its 13th annual Silver Syringe Awards on Friday, Feb. 25.
Feb
22
2011
Every month, Esther Bennett Elementary School students are lacing up their running shoes this year with the goal of completing 7,000 miles in its monthly Buffalo Stampede. On Thursday, they do so again from 1:30 to 2 p.m. on campus.
Feb
10
2011
Wooster High School will have a new football coach for the upcoming season. Vince Johnson, who is a teacher and coach at Spanish Springs High School, was named earlier this week as the varsity football coach for the Wooster Colts.
Feb
8
2011
Washoe County students are finding ways of motivating their community to respect each other in spite of race or creed, to change the status quo and to make a difference. During Black History Month in February, they are reflecting on the contributi...
Feb
8
2011
Ten fifth grade representatives of Duncan Elementary School will make a presentation to the Assembly Committee on Education with the use of data from keynote speeches about education within the past few years.
Feb
7
2011
Pine Middle School students can now long jump to new lengths after a few local volunteers donated their time and resources to extend two existing sand pits and install a new pit on campus.
Feb
4
2011
Nearly 1,500 students, school faculty and family members received free flu vaccinations thanks to the partnership between the Washoe County School District, Northern Nevada Immunization Coalition (NNIC), the Washoe County Health District and the N...
