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On February 12, 2026, Churchill County High School honored student achievement by recognizing 35 students for Perfect Attendance, 198 students for earning a 3.5 GPA or higher, and 125 students for achieving an impressive 4.0 GPA or higher. The celebration highlighted the commitment, discipline, and focus required to reach these milestones, emphasizing that success is built through late nights, challenging coursework, and the determination to keep striving. “These achievements are not the luck of the draw. They are built through grit, perseverance, and the decision to keep showing up, even when it is hard,” Vice Principal Reema Pulsifer said. CCHS is proud of its Greenwave students for modeling the values of dedication, resilience, and hard work that define the Greenwave Experience.  Photo: CCHS students recognized for Honor Roll and Perfect Attendance fill the hallway during a celebration on February 12, 2026.

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Students in Kristina Langguth’s class have been crafting argumentative essays on the question, “Do mobile devices improve our lives?” They have completed their introductions and body paragraphs, using evidence and reasoning to support their claims. Next, students will focus on writing counterclaims and conclusions to further develop well-rounded arguments. This assignment requires students to build their focus, critical thinking skills, and efforts as they continue developing essential writing skills.  Photo: Marissa Aguillera works intently on her argumentative essay in Kristina Langguth’s class at Churchill County Middle School.

Numa
Numa is celebrating kindness in a big way thanks to its 4th-grade student-to-student (S2S) leadership team and 5th-grade student council. Students and staff are participating in Random Acts of Kindness by sharing notes of appreciation on a special board or delivering them directly to people who make a difference in their lives. At the suggestion of 5th grader Raegan Amerine, a small “duck pond” was added to Principal Shawn Purrell’s office, where students bring toy ducks to “paddle with purpose” while expressing gratitude for his example of SOARing with Perseverance. “This initiative helps our students recognize the impact they can have on others and encourages a culture of appreciation throughout our school,” counselor Noreen Swenson said. 

E.C. Best 
Kirsten Perez’s class is diving into hands-on learning after receiving all the DonorsChoose STEM materials from a project she submitted for funding for her classroom. DonorsChoose is a nonprofit organization that helps teachers request funding for classroom projects, allowing students to access resources they might not otherwise have. Students have been exploring the properties of magnets, experimenting with construction projects, and learning how to stabilize structures using a variety of materials. This project allows students to apply science and engineering concepts in creative ways while building problem-solving and critical thinking skills. Through these activities, Perez’s students are discovering the fun and challenge of STEM right in their classroom.  

Lahontan

Last week in Heather Sorensen’s music class, Kindergarten and first graders were busy moving, grooving, and making joyful music together. Students twirled colorful ribbon sticks to show the beat and express the music with big, creative movements, while also exploring the keyboards to play simple patterns and melodies like true young musicians. These activities help students develop rhythm, coordination, and early music skills in a fun and engaging way. “My classroom was filled with smiles, focus, and the excitement of making music as a community of young learners,” Sorensen said.