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Dear ChurchillCSD Families and Staff,

This week marks the end of another incredible school year. I find myself reflecting not only on the many moments that made this year special, but also on the incredible journey I have shared with the Churchill County School District as an employee for nearly three decades.

This is not only the final message of the school year, but also my final message as Superintendent before retiring. It is difficult to put into words what this district and this community have meant to me throughout the years. Churchill County School District has been more than just a workplace. It has been home.

Over the course of my career, I have had the privilege of serving this district in many roles, from teacher to administrator to superintendent. In every position, the heart of this work has always remained the same: supporting students and helping create opportunities for them to learn, grow, and succeed.

One of the greatest blessings of my career has been the relationships built along the way. I have had the honor of working alongside extraordinary educators and staff members whose dedication to children continues to inspire me to this day. I have watched students grow into graduates, and graduates go on to build successful careers, serve their communities, raise families, and make meaningful impacts in the world around them. That is something I will never take for granted.

This district is filled with people who care deeply about one another, and I am proud of what we have accomplished together. We have experienced moments of great success and moments of heartbreak. Through it all, our path has always been defined by resilience, growth, and a community that comes together to support each other during both the best of times and the hardest of times. This year has been a beautiful reminder of why public education matters so much.

As we head into the final week of school, there is much to celebrate. Graduation for the Churchill County High School Class of 2026 will take place on Friday, June 5, at 7 p.m. at the Edward Arciniega Athletic Complex. It will also be livestreamed on the ChurchillCSD Facebook page for those who are unable to attend in person. Graduation is always one of the most meaningful events of the year, representing not only achievement but also hope, perseverance, and the bright futures ahead for our students.

It feels especially fitting that such an incredible school year will also mark the conclusion of my career in education. I could not have asked for a better way to end this chapter.

To our students: thank you for being the reason we do this work.

To our staff: thank you for your commitment, compassion, and tireless dedication to children.

To our families and community: thank you for your trust, partnership, and support throughout the years.

Thank you for the opportunity to do this great work that truly matters. Education is about far more than academics. It is about relationships, service, growth, and making a difference in the lives of others every single day.

My biggest hope is that everyone will take some time to reflect upon their own impact, evaluate it, and ensure it is what you want it to be. I can guarantee that each of us makes a difference every single day. Our influence as parents and educators shapes our children and our community. I know without question that ChurchillCSD will continue making a meaningful impact for generations to come.

Thank you for being part of this journey with me. I hope everyone has a safe, restful, and wonderful summer.

With sincere gratitude,

Derild Parsons

ChurchillCSD Superintendent