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CCHS
As Churchill County High School finished the second week of the year, students, families, and staff were already learning about the Greenwave Experience mission to promote safety, leadership, college and workforce readiness, school spirit, community partnerships, and meaningful learning.

Back to School Night gave families the opportunity to tour classrooms, meet with school clubs and community partners, and explore college and career resources. That sense of community continued at the Welcome Back Assembly which featured the cheer team, marching band, JROTC color presentation, and fall sports introductions. These events showcased the school’s dedication to its mission. 

“Our commitment as a High Reliability School is to ensure every student can depend on consistent, high-quality teaching and learning experiences. Our goal is to model reliability in everything we do. From our lesson design and feedback to classroom culture and professional collaboration,” Principal Tim Spencer said. 

CCMS
Students in Courtney Aguilera’s sixth-grade English Language Arts class participated in goal-setting conferences during their Measures of Academic Progress (MAPS) testing. Each student set a personalized, attainable goal for growth and identified two strategies to help achieve it. These goals will be recorded and revisited with each MAPS assessment to track progress and celebrate growth. Students in Randalyn Orong’s STEAM class explored the creative side of learning. They were introduced to the fundamentals of game design, and collaborated to create and program their first game. This hands-on project allowed students to apply problem-solving, teamwork, and creativity as they brought their game ideas to life. Together, these activities highlight the diverse learning experiences at CCMS where students are setting goals, embracing challenges, and developing skills that will serve them well beyond the classroom.

Numa
Students in Alissa Bailey’s fourth-grade class got hands-on and a little messy this week while creating a three-dimensional map of Nevada. Students learned how to analyze and interpret data from maps and used this activity to recognize the state’s mountains, rivers, and lakes in a tactile way. “I loved creating the textured part of the map,” student Ammy Fordham said, while her classmates Carlos Robles and Eri Honea added, “Our favorite part was painting it.” The project combined creativity with learning, giving students a memorable way to explore Nevada’s geography.

E.C. Best 
E.C. Best Elementary kicked off the year with a well-attended open house, giving parents the chance to meet teachers and explore classrooms. Among the highlights so far has been the “Kind Kid Club,” an initiative in Ashley Youles’ class. Students proudly wore their Kind Kid Club shirts, showing their commitment to kindness both inside and outside the classroom. “There’s a special vibe at E.C. Best this year,” Principal Brad Barton said. “We can’t wait to see all the great things our kids will accomplish.” 

Lahontan 
Students in Lindsey Bacallo’s first-grade class read Our Class is a Family and discussed what makes a classroom community strong. They identified the qualities that help create their own “Class Family,” wrote about it, and colored pictures based on the book cover. This activity encouraged students to reflect on teamwork, kindness, and the supportive environment they build together each day.  Photo: Back row Takoah Heaverne, Alexander Evans, Adan Reynaga Vicencio, Riggin Cushing-Colyer Front row Ellie Cameron, James Horsley, Scarlett Hood.

Northside Early Learning Center

NELC welcomed back their 4-year-old Pre-Kindergarten students on Sept. 2. In Treasa Pursley’s class, students received a special surprise visit from Assistant Superintendent Mike Walker, who read the story Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes. The visit brought excitement and smiles as students started their school year with a fun and engaging reading experience.