CCSD cool School News

CCHS & CCMS  
On Tuesday, Feb. 4, eighth-grade students walked to Churchill County High School with their principal, Victor Schoenfeldt, and a group of CCMS teachers. The visit aimed to ease the transition into high school by giving students a tour of the school and an overview of available courses and programs. Above photo of students touring the Plant Sciences program.

During the tour, students explored a variety of elective and career pathway courses, including Spanish, Teaching in Training, ROTC, Plant Science, FFA/AG, Multimedia, Band/Choir, Theatre, and Game Design—where they played student-created games. Eighth graders also heard from high school teachers and students, who shared insights about classes and high school life.

“Based on previous years, we decided to shorten the length of the tour to make it a more meaningful visit for the eighth graders. However, we took this experience to the next level by inviting them and their families back for our open house event,” CCHS Principal Tim Spencer said.

Eighth-grade students and their families could return on the evening of Feb. 4 to explore additional classes, meet staff, and gain a better understanding of what to expect next year.

“Building a strong relationship between CCMS and CCHS is key to making the transition to high school seamless not only for our students but their families as well,” Schoenfeldt said. “I love working with the CCHS admin. We are a great team working together to develop and improve transition opportunities in order to help our students thrive.”

The partnership between CCMS and CCHS ensures that students feel prepared, confident, and excited for their next academic step in the Churchill County School District.

Numa 

Students in Dominique Johnson’s fourth-grade class used fraction tiles to learn how to compare fractions. These tiles are a visual tool that allows students to move and stack fraction pieces, helping them see the different parts of the fractions they are comparing more clearly. Instead of working with numbers on paper, students can physically see and work with the fractions, making it easier for them to understand the problems they are working to solve. Using fraction tiles helps students build a strong foundation of skills, giving them the confidence to solve and compare fractions without the tiles. Left: Saul Castillo-Apolinar and Fernanda  Diaz Villalobos work through comparing fractions using fraction tiles to help them solve the problems.

E.C. Best

Last Friday, Lynnel Campos’ strategies class students celebrated the 100th day of school with fun-filled learning. They discovered that 10, 10-frames equal 100, created patterns with Froot Loops, and even got to make necklaces using 100 Froot Loops. Students also wrote three things they have learned this year to celebrate how far they have come in the 100 days they have been in school and learning this school year.   

Lahontan 

Over the past two weeks, Stacey Manning’s first-grade class has been learning all about penguins. First, students read both fiction and nonfiction books about penguins. Then, they got to showcase what they learned by writing informative reports. As part of this unit, students also learned how to create a Google document, search for images online, and type up their reports using their Chromebooks. Then, they practiced speaking in front of their peers and presented their reports to the class. “They did such a great job and I am so proud of them,” Manning said. 

Northside Early Learning Center

The Fallon Hearts of Gold Quilters generously donated handmade quilts to the students at NELC. “These quilts are beautiful and were made especially for our students, making this gift even more meaningful. We’re so grateful for this special and kind donation,” teacher Janeen Malkovich said.  Below: Fallon Hearts of Gold Quilters pictured with Janeen Malkovich and her class and the blankets they made for them.