CCHS
Churchill County High School Jobs for Nevada Graduates (J4NG), led by program specialist Jenny Rios, mentors and supports students, helping them create a powerful and positive future. This year, J4NG students had the opportunity to volunteer at the Cantaloupe Festival, which graciously awarded them a check for their time. They also went on a college tour at UNR Tahoe. Rios strives to offer her J4NG seniors as many college tour trips as possible, allowing them to meet the current students and faculty, which can be very valuable in answering any student's questions. It also helps students decide what college they want to attend. "I am very proud of what the J4NG students are accomplishing this year and look forward to sharing more of their stories and accomplishments with the community," said Rios.
CCMS
This year, the Purple Star Committee has created a Purple Star Student Committee to help them strengthen the work they already do for their military students and families. "Last year we had a lot of Purple Star activities and we asked the students for their input, but we felt like it was important to include them in the decision-making process of what we do," said Purple Star Committee member Kailyn Mann. CCMS has been a proud Purple Star School since the 2021-2022 school year. "We have several staff members that have a strong connection to the military who make up our Purple Star Committee from those that have served, are married to a service member, or have a family member in the service," said Vice Principal Dr. Deana Porretta. CCMS has worked closely with the NAS Fallon Military Liaison for several years, ensuring their military-connected students have a smooth transition when starting at CCMS.
The student committee aims to further this work and create a positive, safe, and welcoming environment for military kids new to the school. The student committee comprises students affiliated with the military through their immediate family members who are Active Duty, Reserves, National Guard, Veterans, or Retirees. During lunchtime last week, the Purple Star Committee had its first meeting with the Purple Star Student Committee. Students were able to meet others with family in the service, enjoy pizza, and create friendship bracelets. The group also discussed events they would like to do to uplift the Military Child, like Veterans Day Breakfast, a Field Day in April, obstacle course events, and celebrating where they have lived around the world.
Numa
Students enjoyed a NED school assembly last week where they learned the NED mindset mission message of "Never Give Up, Encourage Others, and Do Your Best." According to school counselor Noreen Swenson, the last time NED was at Numa was in 2013. "The students really enjoyed the presentation, so I asked the staff this year, and we decided to go ahead and bring them back," said Swenson. "We promote that message every day at Numa, but sometimes it helps to have it come from another source, especially when they bring in yo-yos and give a fun presentation."
E.C. Best
Students in Moncia Mayfield's and Stacy Stults' classes had "Flashlight Friday," where they got to turn the lights out and read using their flashlights. It also happened to be P'jammin for Kids with Cancer Day. So, students who donated got to wear their pajamas, which only added to the fun of Flashlight Friday.
Lahontan
Lahontan had their first Family Night of the year. Their Camp Read S'more event was a huge success. They had tents set up where families could read books together, there were firepits with s'more fixings, and each family received a flashlight to take home.
Northside Early Learning Center
Last Thursday, Octavia Merritt and Montana Koplin's students were P'jammin for Kids with Cancer. Students and staff members brought in a donation to wear their pajamas to school. All money raised will benefit Northern Nevada children battling cancer. CCHS teacher Tiffany Wright organizes P'jammin for Kids with Cancer every year and coordinates with the schools to help get the word out about this worthy cause. "During my own daughter's battle with cancer, we found out about the Northern Nevada Children's Cancer Foundation (NNCCF), which helps local families with children fighting cancer. Their support and guidance was more than we could have ever imagined," said Wright. Not only is P'jammin meant to help raise funds for NNCCF, but it is also meant to honor those battling, who will battle, or those who have fought this horrific disease. "No parent ever wants to hear the words' your child has cancer', but if those words are ever spoken, organizations like NNCCF are there to help in any way they can," said Wright.
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