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CCHS
Culinary Arts students debuted Wave on Wheels, their student-run food truck, on Friday, March 13, during the Spring Fling Dance, giving them the chance to put classroom skills into practice by preparing and serving food to their peers. Led by culinary arts teacher Alisha White, the program provides meaningful, career-connected experiences that develop teamwork, professionalism, and real-world skills. The project also highlighted collaboration across programs, with the truck’s exterior wrap designed by a student in Aaron Holt’s class, blending creativity with career-focused learning. Following its successful debut, Wave on Wheels will serve all ChurchillCSD staff with snacks and lunch during the professional development day on March 27 and is expected to appear at future school and community events.

CCMS
Families joined students on March 16 for Family Night at CCMS, highlighted by an ELA Scavenger Hunt. Students and their families worked together to solve literacy clues while exploring different areas of the school, including the science lab, the volleyball court, and the scratch art station. Families also voted for the most creative Leprechaun Traps and took on the challenge of reciting the digits of Pi in order. The event drew a strong turnout, with families actively engaged in the activities and exploring their students’ learning. “I am incredibly proud of our staff and their dedication to making our family night such a success. They created a warm, welcoming, and memorable experience that brought our entire school community together,” said Dr. Deana Porretta, principal.  Photo: Families cast their votes for the most creative Leprechaun traps during the ELA Family Scavenger Hunt Night at CCMS.

Numa
To celebrate Music in Our Schools Month, Numa held a fourth-grade concert and a Music Trivia Night, called Lyrics and Literacy, during the week of the book fair. Fourth-grade classes sang songs related to the joy of music in our lives.  Students who answered music trivia questions earned points for their tribe and were entered into a drawing to win a family game to take home. “We want to thank the Nevada Kids Foundation for their generous donation. 32 families were able to take home a new game for family game night,” music teacher Tina Koenig said.  

E.C. Best 
Students put their measuring skills to the test last week during a friendly frog-jumping competition inspired by an article they read in Scholastic News Magazine. Jenna McElhanon’s class, along with other classes, read about a frog jump contest, discussed the article's main idea, and then experienced the excitement firsthand by holding frog jumps. Each class held its own competition, and then the top students from McElhanon, Amy Bell, Marla Wood, Juliann Lambson, and Kirsten Perez’s classes faced off to determine the overall winners. The event combined reading, math, and teamwork, leaving students “jumping for joy” and demonstrating how collaborative, hands-on activities can make learning fun and engaging.  Photo: Jenna McElhanon’s class holds up the Scholastic News Magazine that sparked a friendly, schoolwide frog-jumping contest.

Lahontan
The Circus-themed Book Fair ran from Monday, March 16, through Friday, March 20, giving students the opportunity to explore a wide selection of books during school hours. Librarian Megan Smith transformed the library to match the circus theme, creating a festive and engaging environment for readers. The week’s highlight was Wednesday, March 18, when families attended a circus-themed Family Night to shop the Book Fair and enjoy literacy activities, games, crafts, face painting, and balloon animals. The evening brought in so many families and offered them the opportunity to see their students’ creativity in action and participate in activities alongside them. Family nights are truly a highlight of the school year. They reinforced connections between home and school and celebrated the joy of reading and students' growth in literacy.