LES (above in main photo): In one of the school's annual fundraisers, students at Lahontan raised money for Churchill Animal Protection Society last week during their yearly Caps for CAPS fundraiser. Students got to wear their hats to school and were encouraged to bring in a donation for CAPS. Together, families and staff raised $643.05, which was directly donated to CAPS. “When the teachers begin to tally up the total amount, these young students get to see the results of just bringing in a dollar or even a couple of cents. They also get to experience a feeling of fulfillment for coming together as a class for a good cause,” Principal Kimi Melendy said.
NELC (below): Octavia Merritt’s class made an indoor skating rink using waxed paper. This work ties into developing the students' hand-eye coordination as well as having them learn how to balance themselves. “The students have been talking about how much they missed having the ice skating rink in town, so I thought this would be a great activity,” Merritt said. The class also got to pretend to be bakers for a day. They made sugar cookies and then decorated them with icing and sprinkles. “Baking in preschool helps with language, development, and following directions. It also helps them learn patience as they wait for the cookies to bake as well as their listening skills,” Merritt said.
E.C. Best (below): Jenny Mitchell and Kari Lister's classes learned that engineers solve problems using math and science. Students designed, tested, and built candy structures that were strong enough to hold up books.
“This was a great lesson for students because it forced them to hone their problem-solving skills, and they knew to be successful, they had to work together as a team,” Lister said. Students discovered that they needed to adjust or redesign if their plans didn't work the first time. “We were very impressed to see how they all communicated and worked together. It was awesome,” Mitchell said.
Numa (below): Students in Travis Ryness' 4th-grade class used Sphero robots to reenact the pioneers' journey through the 40-mile desert. Students use perseverance, teamwork, and problem-solving skills like the Pioneers did to survive their journey through the treacherous desert. “This activity tied into our current Social Studies unit about the 40-mile desert, which was the trek from about Lovelock to Reno. It was tough because there wasn't much water, and it was really hot or really cold. The students enjoy learning about history, especially when it is related to Nevada, and love it even more when they get to use the Sphero robots in their learning,” Ryness said.
CCMS: By Melody Garcia-Bishop, 8th grade, CCMS Student Council Historian.
In a thrilling display of skill and determination, the CCMS volleyball team took to the court in an intense showdown against rival Dayton MS. With lightning-fast serves, precision passes, and powerful spikes, these young athletes left spectators breathless. Both teams showcased their unwavering commitment to the game, demonstrating the true spirit of sportsmanship. While both teams performed well, they know there is room for improvement. As a spectator, it was clear that coaches Lynnaday Mort and Nicole Rogne have done an excellent job with their teams, and it is going to be an exciting season for the CCMS 7th and 8th-grade volleyball teams.
CCHS (not pictured): Some students are signing up for Banner Community Hospital job shadowing opportunities. As part of the CCHS Work Based Learning program, the students will job shadow before attending college or a trade school after graduation. The job shadowing opportunities will enable them to go into the different aspects of the medical field they are interested in. “The medical field is our county's highest demand in the workforce, and 25% of our senior class has aspirations of going into different aspects of the medical field, so I knew we had to make this happen for them,” said School to Careers Coordinator Sue Segura. CCHS admin and Segura have one common goal - to provide opportunities for students to set them up for life after graduation.
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