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Students in Amanda Hammond's art class unveiled their latest exhibition, Whisperings of the Nevada Desert, now on display at Western Nevada College's Fallon campus. Students spent the semester creating original pieces reflecting the beauty of Nevada's desert landscape in various media styles. "My advanced art students worked hard to create this exhibition at WNC's Fallon campus," Hammond said. "Their commitment to capturing our local landscape and bringing this show to life has been inspiring to witness and be a part of. The show will be in the WNC gallery for a month.

CCMS

Last week, LaResa Darrington's class fell for a well-executed April Fool's prank. With help from the front office, a mock phone call was made to Darrington's class calling for a flood drill exercise. Without hesitation, students followed instructions, began climbing onto their desks, removed their shoes and socks, and waited patiently for further instructions. "Not one of them caught on," Darrington said. The prank left the class laughing, and it was a memorable experience for her middle school students. 

Numa

Last week, Numa recognized third-quarter SOAR students. These students participated in a flash challenge while their classmates cheered them on. Each quarter, teachers select students who consistently demonstrate the Numa SOAR motto by helping keep the school safe, showing outstanding character, striving for academic excellence, and treating others respectfully. 

E.C. Best 

E.C. Best celebrated their paraprofessionals who make a lasting impact on the school community. Paraprofessionals assist with classroom instruction, providing individual support and helping teachers and staff manage daily classroom activities. "We could not survive without these caring, patient, and loving women," teacher Christine Mori said. "We are so grateful for them and wanted them to know just how much we value all that they do." The staff at ECB would like to express their appreciation to these ladies for all they do. 

Lahontan 

Students at LES came together to celebrate the strength and resilience of military children through a school-wide art project. Each class received a large dandelion to decorate, expressing the idea that military children, like dandelion seeds, can bloom wherever they land. Teacher Lindsey Bacallo planned the project with the Purple Star Committee at LES. To take this project a step further, the school librarian will read the book "I'm a Dandelion" and lead a lesson with each class so they can further explore the meaning behind the dandelion for military children.