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Churchill County High School celebrated Homecoming last week with a full lineup of student-led events. The week kicked off on Maine Street, where student council members joined Mayor Ken Tedford and the City Council to dye the fountain green. Festivities included the annual parade, the Powderpuff game where the juniors claimed a rare win over the seniors, and an all-classes Lip Sync battle that ended with the juniors taking the win over the seniors by just one point.

Throughout the week, students enjoyed themed dress-up days, a schoolwide assembly, and, in keeping with tradition, Block F members sold and delivered Homecoming mums, a long-cherished part of the week. There was plenty of Greenwave pride leading up to Friday night’s football game, where homecoming royalty was crowned at halftime. The celebration wrapped up with a Rio-themed dance on Saturday.

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This week, Isabel Martinez-Gomez’s sixth graders at Churchill County Middle School received their first official introduction to the middle school library. Students navigated the library independently, and learned how to locate books, check out materials, and use resources to support their reading and research. “They are very excited to take the lead on their reading journey and for a more independent library experience,” Martinez-Gomez said.

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During PE class at Numa, students in Kevin Wickware’s class practiced and explored a variety of playground games. Activities included Wall Ball, Tetherball, 4 Square, 9 Square, and Handball, giving students opportunities to develop coordination, strategy, and teamwork. Beyond just playing, students focused on applying the school’s Standards Operating Procedures (S.O.P.s) during each game, reinforcing rules, sportsmanship, and safe play. 

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Third-grade music students in Tina Koenig’s class explored the work of composer John Philip Sousa. They practiced bouncing tennis balls along to his famous march, The Stars and Stripes Forever, matching the rhythm of whole notes, half notes, and quarter notes. The activity helped students connect movement to music, develop a sense of timing, and have fun while learning about rhythm and musical notation.

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Students in Jenny Young’s first grade class explored key life science concepts, focusing on the life cycle of plants. Through hands-on activities, they discovered how plants grow and adapt to their environments. The unit began with an up-close look at a sunflower head, where students investigated the unique patterns and structures of the plant. Afterward, they enjoyed tasting sunflower seeds, connecting science to a real-world experience. Next, students expressed their creativity by designing bright and cheerful sunflower artwork, blending artistic expression with scientific learning. To wrap up the unit, each student recorded their observations and reflections about sunflowers, demonstrating how plants use their external features to survive and thrive. Students also compared young plants and animals to their parents, noticing both similarities and differences. By the end of the unit, students showcased their curiosity, critical thinking, and creativity, gaining a deeper understanding of the natural world and the life cycles of living things.