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April is recognized as National Child Abuse Prevention Month, and Fallon joined the “Pinwheels of Possibility” campaign, a national initiative that emphasizes prevention through community support and strengthening families. Superintendent Derild Parsons, City of Fallon Council members, and County Commissioners came together with the community for the Pinwheels event on Friday, April 3, where bright blue pinwheels were displayed on the lawn of Millennium Park to symbolize the joyful, safe childhood every child deserves. The event highlighted the importance of coming together as a community to support children and families and served as a reminder that child abuse is preventable when neighbors, schools, and local leaders work together to provide care and resources.

CCHS and CCMS 
From March 30 to April 3, students across the district celebrated Hope Week, a week dedicated to kindness, encouragement, and support for one another. Hope Week was planned and organized by the Churchill County Middle School and Churchill County High School Hope Squads, with the help of their advisors and school counselor Baylee Barton, making it a district-wide initiative. These student groups are trained to listen, support, and connect with peers who may be struggling. Their mission is students helping students and spreading a culture of kindness and hope throughout the schools and community. CCMS students kicked off the week by dyeing the fountain on Maine Street, bringing a splash of color and a message of positivity to the community, and Mayor Ken Tedford proclaimed the day as Day of Hope in recognition of the importance of peer support and mental health awareness. Later in the week, CCHS Hope Squad students visited Lahontan Elementary School, reading “Hope is a Rainbow” aloud in all 23 classrooms and leading an activity tied to the book that encouraged students to share what they are hopeful for on butterfly, bug, and flower cutouts. The students’ messages were then displayed on a window for the entire school to see.  Photo below: Hope Squad students dyed the Maine Street fountain blue to mark the start of Hope Week.

• Numa
  At Numa Elementary, each quarter, the tribe that earns the most points is rewarded with a special celebration. This quarter, the Green Tribe tallied just over 2,000 points and earned a fun-filled reward with donuts and a special assembly with Ryan Malady, who works at NAS Fallon and is also an accomplished illusionist. He amazed students with his illusions and even invited some to participate in his tricks, making the celebration both memorable and interactive.   Photo: Ryan Malady, an illusionist and NAS Fallon employee, entertains Numa Elementary students during a special assembly celebrating the Green Tribe’s quarterly reward.

E.C. Best 
On Thursday, April 2, students celebrated Ag Day, a hands-on event that highlighted the community’s strong agricultural roots. Organized each year by ECB teacher Melissa Humphrey, the event included participation from Churchill County High School FFA and Churchill County 4-H members, who shared their knowledge and excitement about farming and agricultural careers. Students got to pet and learn about different animals, plant seeds, try their hand at roping, participate in stick horse barrel racing, enjoy a read-aloud, and explore the equipment used in farming. Ag Day gave students the chance to connect classroom learning to real-world experiences and to gain an appreciation for the heritage that continues to shape Fallon today.

Lahontan 
Kindergarten students in Melissa Davis’ class learned all about plants, including the life cycle, parts of a plant, and what plants need to grow. To wrap up the unit, students got to grow their own seeds with the help of Ag In the Classroom. They created a “Farm in a Glove,” growing alfalfa, wheat, oats, corn, and soybeans all without soil. Students were excited to watch the seeds sprout and grow, bringing their classroom lessons to life.