http://www.washoe.k12.nv.us/community/press-releases/ Wed, 22 May 2013 18:57:44 +0100 WebGen + FeedCreator 1.7.2-ppt http://www.washoe.k12.nv.us/community/press-releases//?22[command]=view&22[id]=1154 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 profile posted each weekday for three weeks on the WCSD website. Communications Office Mon, 20 May 2013 19:31:38 +0100 61d839ad92f5f6177bd0008c0da41890 http://www.washoe.k12.nv.us/community/press-releases//?22[command]=view&22[id]=1153 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 celebrate bicycling safely to and from school. This is the Second Annual National Bike to School celebration. Victoria Campbell Thu, 09 May 2013 16:32:04 +0100 6010ff04b900cadc203d3aeba0fafe1f http://www.washoe.k12.nv.us/community/press-releases//?22[command]=view&22[id]=1152 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 community and business leaders will work with school principals on Wednesday, May 8th as part of this year's 'Principal for a Day' event. Victoria Campbell Thu, 02 May 2013 18:20:20 +0100 b9e5c00871c31cdee212f7427156f173 http://www.washoe.k12.nv.us/community/press-releases//?22[command]=view&22[id]=1151 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 from each of the District's Signature and CTE programs will show off their work and talk about their experiences at the celebration. Communications Office Tue, 30 Apr 2013 20:41:13 +0100 538fa8adfc5d287e7f58faafbc173a94 http://www.washoe.k12.nv.us/community/press-releases//?22[command]=view&22[id]=1150 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. Victoria Campbell Tue, 23 Apr 2013 18:19:47 +0100 148b96aecf6b71b1acdf8becbf8b9551 http://www.washoe.k12.nv.us/community/press-releases//?22[command]=view&22[id]=1149 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 Tasha Fuson, principal at Spanish Springs High School. Victoria Campbell Thu, 18 Apr 2013 16:09:26 +0100 2e716205b4a02020a6fcf90c0917f4e3 http://www.washoe.k12.nv.us/community/press-releases//?22[command]=view&22[id]=1147 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 Saturday, April 20. Communications Office Tue, 16 Apr 2013 16:01:32 +0100 cf0e771e2943d8e300f690f67fd5934c http://www.washoe.k12.nv.us/community/press-releases//?22[command]=view&22[id]=1148 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 schools-including 10 elementary schools and one high school- received one star and two stars on the WCSD performance framework (WCSD-PF). This is part of an ongoing effort to use data to identify specific needs and challenges, and to provide targeted resources designed to meet those challenges. Communications Office Tue, 16 Apr 2013 22:47:27 +0100 154ac7393615258c54d0f3d2e8ccc0d6 http://www.washoe.k12.nv.us/community/press-releases//?22[command]=view&22[id]=1146 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. Communications Office Tue, 09 Apr 2013 21:26:43 +0100 80277a9d22262724c5b874d81b193b1c http://www.washoe.k12.nv.us/community/press-releases//?22[command]=view&22[id]=1145 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 Department and local community sponsors. Victoria Campbell Mon, 08 Apr 2013 17:06:40 +0100 b1dc7da2efa53303ec4e38e0f6a6893a