Compiled by Kaitlin Ritchie
CCHS
The Churchill County High School Academic Olympic team wrapped up an impressive season, holding strong in third place overall. They finished the season at Hug High School in a tough single-elimination bracket. They gave it their all but came up short, with a final score of 220-115. Despite the loss, their hard work and perseverance earned them a well-deserved third-place finish.
The team consisted of Humphrey Arata, Melody Garcia-Bishop, Dallin West (team captain), Oaklee McKnight, Caleb West, Lucas Chappell, Craig Soules, James Heines, Ren Thompson, and Ethan Murray.
The team is already looking forward to next season. “We are already excited for next season and are motivated to see if we can do even better,” advisor Laruel Topken said.
CCMS
Churchill County Middle School students gathered on March 20 for a pep assembly before state testing. To encourage strong effort during the Smarter Balanced Assessments (SBAC), students can earn raffle tickets by being on time, staying focused, and maintaining a positive testing environment. Prizes include AirPods, gift cards, blankets, Nintendo Switches, and electric scooters—one for each grade level.
Students who demonstrate “Gerka Greatness” during testing will also be invited to an SBAC Completion Party on May 9. The outdoor event will feature food, music, and games. To attend, students must avoid disruptions and suspensions after March 24 and meet schoolwide behavior expectations. The celebration aims to reward students for staying engaged and giving their best effort during the exam period.
Numa
Students in Shannon Matheson’s class began their energy unit by exploring concepts such as terminal velocity, centripetal force, and friction. Last week, students put their knowledge to the test by making and racing rubber band cars to examine friction. The activity was a hit, with students testing their designs and offering ideas for improvements.
“The activity went really well, and the students provided great ideas for car design modifications that will help next year’s students,” Matheson said.
EC Best
Last week, the E.C. Best Spring Jamboree Family Night brought together students and their families for an evening of games, food, and fun. The event featured a book fair, a carnival hosted by the CCHS Volunteer Club, and free hot dogs, popcorn, and caramel apples.
Students from CCHS played a major role in the evening’s success. “We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to the CCHS Volunteer Club, the CCHS Mentor Club and CCHS ROTC students, along with Sara McGowan and Heather Benjamin for all their help,” teacher Christine Mori said. “It was wonderful to see our high school students giving their time and energy to make this event a success. Their dedication to serving our young students was truly inspiring.” Photo: Students and families gather in ECB gym at the Spring Jamboree Family Night.
Lahontan
Students in Amy Hawkins’ class celebrated St. Patrick’s Day last week with a day full of surprises. The morning began with students discovering a mess left by a sneaky leprechaun. After cleaning up what they could, they created colorful rainbows and wrote poems inspired by their artwork.
For math, students graphed Lucky Charms marshmallows while enjoying a sweet treat, and ended the day with shamrock-shaped cookies. It was a festive day of learning, laughter, and leprechaun mischief. Photo: LES - Jace and Dominic Hawkins surprised by the mess the leprechaun made in their classroom.
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