https://www.thefallonpost.org/author/10,compiled-by-kaitlin-ritchie en Sat, 11 Apr 2026 01:00:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/9143,ccsd-cool-school-newsDistrictApril is recognized as National Child Abuse Prevention Month, and Fallon joined the “Pinwheels of Possibility” campaign, a national initiative that emphasizes prevention through community supp...]]> Sat, 11 Apr 2026 01:00:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/9143,ccsd-cool-school-news https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/9098,ccsd-cool-school-newsDistrictChurchill County School District staff gathered for a full day of professional development at Churchill County High School for a “Greenwave PD Day.” The day kicked off in the auditorium with a...]]> Sat, 04 Apr 2026 01:00:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/9098,ccsd-cool-school-news https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/9059,ccsd-cool-school-newsCCHSCulinary 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 pre...]]> Sat, 28 Mar 2026 01:00:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/9059,ccsd-cool-school-news https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/9019,ccsd-cool-school-newsCCHSSophomore Melody Garcia-Bishop is making a meaningful impact through service and leadership as the school’s first official high-school puppy raiser for the nonprofit organization Liberty Dogs. She...]]> Sat, 21 Mar 2026 13:00:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/9019,ccsd-cool-school-news https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8979,ccsd-cool-school-newsCCHSLast week, CCHS hosted a CTE Fair to highlight its Career and Technical Education programs and career pathways. The fair featured 30 booths set up throughout the main building, vocational building...]]> Sat, 14 Mar 2026 01:00:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8979,ccsd-cool-school-news https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8935,ccsd-cool-school-newsCCHSThis last month, students have been developing employability skills, the habits and behaviors that prepare them for trades, college, careers, and life. In classrooms across the school, students ha...]]> Sat, 07 Mar 2026 01:00:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8935,ccsd-cool-school-news https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8898,ccsd-cool-school-newsCCHSMembers of the CCHS Hope Squad met with CCMS Hope Squad members to plan a Districtwide Hope Week, set for March 30-April 3. During their meeting, students collaborated on dress-up days that would...]]> Sat, 28 Feb 2026 01:00:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8898,ccsd-cool-school-news https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8857,ccsd-cool-school-newsCCHSOn 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...]]> Sat, 21 Feb 2026 01:01:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8857,ccsd-cool-school-news https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8826,ccsd-cool-school-newsCCHSStudents in Aaron Holt’s Game Development and Jaime Sammons’ Plant Sciences classes have been collaborating on an exciting cross-curricular project. Together, they created a 3D digital rendering o...]]> Sat, 14 Feb 2026 01:00:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8826,ccsd-cool-school-news https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8741,ccsd-cool-school-newsCCHSStudents in Jaime Sammons' Plant Science program are taking the lead in transforming the campus front entrance into an interactive, welcoming green space that reflects Greenwave pride and Fallon r...]]> Sat, 31 Jan 2026 01:00:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8741,ccsd-cool-school-news https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8708,cool-school-newsCCHSSenior economics students recently wrapped up a semester-long online stock market simulation with a celebratory pizza party hosted by their teacher, Jeremy Sivers. The top 25 finishers enjoyed piz...]]> Sat, 24 Jan 2026 13:00:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8708,cool-school-news https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8676,ccsd-cool-school-newsDistrictOn Monday, January 5, educators across the Churchill County School District returned from winter break to participate in a full-day professional development session focused on innovation, coll...]]> Sat, 17 Jan 2026 01:00:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8676,ccsd-cool-school-news https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8584,ccsd-cool-school-newsCCHSThis Christmas season, CCHS added a festive twist to a beloved holiday tradition with Sean on the Shelf, a lighthearted activity that brought smiles, laughter, and a sense of fun to campus each da...]]> Sat, 27 Dec 2025 01:00:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8584,ccsd-cool-school-news https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8552,ccsd-cool-school-newsCCHSChurchill County High School is embracing the season with festive flair as students bring holiday cheer to every corner of campus. From colorful displays to creative classroom themes, the Greenwav...]]> Sat, 20 Dec 2025 01:00:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8552,ccsd-cool-school-news https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8523,ccsd-cool-school-newsCCHSStudents in the CCHS Warhammer Club completed their first miniatures. Warhammer is a tabletop game where players collect, assemble, and paint fantasy miniatures for strategic battles. Club members...]]> Sat, 13 Dec 2025 01:00:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8523,ccsd-cool-school-news https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8435,ccsd-cool-school-newsCCHSChurchill County High School’s Navy Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (NJROTC) held their Annual Navy Inspection (AMI) on November 13, showcasing the students’ dedication and precision durin...]]> Sat, 22 Nov 2025 01:00:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8435,ccsd-cool-school-news https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8398,ccsd-cool-school-newsCCHSLast week, members of the Hope Squad were challenged to write articles for the November edition of the Hope Squad Newsletter. Their task: choose a topic that promotes mental health, self-care, pos...]]> Sat, 15 Nov 2025 01:00:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8398,ccsd-cool-school-news https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8337,ccsd-cool-school-newsCCHSLast week, 19 senior Greenwave football players recognized the teacher, staff member, or coach who has made a lasting impact on their lives by presenting their honoree with a personalized t-shirt...]]> Thu, 30 Oct 2025 01:00:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8337,ccsd-cool-school-news https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8307,ccsd-cool-school-newsDistrict - Last week, Churchill County School District joined schools nationwide in celebrating National School Lunch Week, highlighting the vital role nutritious meals play in student health and...]]> Thu, 23 Oct 2025 01:01:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8307,ccsd-cool-school-news https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8276,ccsd-cool-school-newsCCHS - Last week, Churchill County High School hosted its first Churchill Champions Breakfast of the 2025-26 school year, recognizing Emerie Wallace, Laci Peterson, Carter McBee, Scarlett Richards, An...]]> Thu, 16 Oct 2025 01:13:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8276,ccsd-cool-school-news https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8245,ccsd-cool-school-newsCCHSChurchill 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 a...]]> Thu, 09 Oct 2025 15:30:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8245,ccsd-cool-school-news https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8218,ccsd-cool-school-newsCCHSGeometry students brought their learning outside by creating chalk coordinate planes to explore distances. They measured how far they could jump forward and backward, calculated their total distan...]]> Thu, 02 Oct 2025 10:25:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8218,ccsd-cool-school-news https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8164,ccsd-cool-school-newsCCHSChurchill County High School’s Hope Squad students shared their training, protocols, and vision for the future with Superintendent Derild Parsons, Assistant Superintendent Mike Walker, Director of...]]> Thu, 18 Sep 2025 01:31:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8164,ccsd-cool-school-news https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8129,ccsd-cool-school-newsCCHSAs Churchill County High School finished the second week of the year, students, families, and staff were already learning about the Greenwave Experience mission to promote safety, leadership, coll...]]> Sat, 13 Sep 2025 01:45:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8129,ccsd-cool-school-news https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7580,ccsd-cool-school-newsCCHS - On April 19, CCHS Track and Field hosted a youth and open track meet, offering the community a chance to learn about and participate in the sport. After receiving numerous inquiries from p...]]> Sat, 03 May 2025 03:06:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7580,ccsd-cool-school-news https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7508,ccsd-cool-school-newsCCHSStudents in Amanda Hammond's art class unveiled their latest exhibition, Whisperings of the Nevada Desert, now on display at Western Nevada College's Fallon campus. Students spent the semester cre...]]> Sat, 12 Apr 2025 02:19:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7508,ccsd-cool-school-news https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7468,ccsd-cool-school-news-compiled-by-kaitlin-ritchie-photos-courtesy-of-ccsdCCHSThe CCHS Esports team had a strong showing at a recent tournament in Reno and achieved impressive results. The Marvel Rivals placed third, Mario Kart took first, and Super Smash Bros finished nint...]]> Sat, 05 Apr 2025 02:32:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7468,ccsd-cool-school-news-compiled-by-kaitlin-ritchie-photos-courtesy-of-ccsd https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7439,ccsd-cool-school-news-compiled-by-kaitlin-ritchie-photos-courtesy-of-ccsdCCHSThe Churchill County High School Academic Olympic team wrapped up an impressive season, holding strong in third place overall. They finished the season at Hug High School in a tough single-elimina...]]> Sat, 29 Mar 2025 02:38:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7439,ccsd-cool-school-news-compiled-by-kaitlin-ritchie-photos-courtesy-of-ccsd https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7409,ccsd-cool-school-newsCCHS On March 12, Churchill County High School hosted the 2025 Northern Zone Nevada Music Educators Association (NZNMEA) Choir Festival in the CCHS auditorium. "This is the only choir festival in...]]> Sat, 22 Mar 2025 01:44:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7409,ccsd-cool-school-news https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7359,ccsd-cool-school-newsCCHSChurchill County High School students helped ChurchillCSD kick off the Modern Learning Conference 2025 (MLC25) on Monday, Feb. 24. Educators from across the county received a warm welcome at CCHS...]]> Sat, 08 Mar 2025 15:10:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7359,ccsd-cool-school-news https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7332,ccsd-cool-school-newsCCHS: NJROTC students presented at the Fallon Chamber of Commerce monthly luncheon, sharing about their program with local business and community leaders. Cadet Lieutenant Commander Keileen Kato, NJRO...]]> Sat, 01 Mar 2025 02:08:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7332,ccsd-cool-school-news https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7307,ccsd-cool-school-newsCCHSOn Saturday, Feb. 8, the JROTC Color Guard and Unarmed Drill Teams competed in the All-Navy Area 22 Drill Competition at Carson City High School. It had been years since the CCHS JROTC program las...]]> Sat, 22 Feb 2025 01:48:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7307,ccsd-cool-school-news https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7278,ccsd-cool-school-newsCCHS & CCMS  On Tuesday, Feb. 4, eighth-grade students walked to Churchill County High School with their principal, Victor Schoenfeldt, and a group of CCMS teachers. The visit aimed to e...]]> Sat, 15 Feb 2025 01:32:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7278,ccsd-cool-school-news https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7240,ccsd-cool-school-news Sat, 08 Feb 2025 01:49:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7240,ccsd-cool-school-news https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7182,cool-school-newsCCHS ACT prep sessions are in full swing at CCHS, with 59 students attending last week’s math sessions led by teacher Jake Lewis. Vice Principal Reema Pulifser noted the high turnout. Each week,...]]> Sun, 26 Jan 2025 01:23:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7182,cool-school-news https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7161,cool-school-newsCCHSChurchill County High School students gathered in the gym last Thursday to kick off the second semester and celebrate achievements. During the assembly, 41 students were recognized for perfect att...]]> Sat, 18 Jan 2025 01:57:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7161,cool-school-news https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7063,cool-school-newsCCHSAshley Adams' Greenwave Drama students wrapped up their "The Wizard of Oz" production on Saturday, December 14. The cast featured grades 6-12 students from CCHS, CCMS, Oasis Academy, Veritas,...]]> Sat, 21 Dec 2024 01:55:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7063,cool-school-news https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7002,cchs-library-study-podIf you have yet to discover the many advantages of the CCHS library's new sound-proof study pod, check it out. The pod is perfect for many things.Stop by and try it out when you have to:  •...]]> Fri, 06 Dec 2024 01:10:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7002,cchs-library-study-pod https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/6972,ccsd-cool-school-news-compiled-by-kaitlin-ritchie-photos-courtesy-of-ccsd Fri, 29 Nov 2024 01:25:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/6972,ccsd-cool-school-news-compiled-by-kaitlin-ritchie-photos-courtesy-of-ccsd https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/6947,ccsd-cool-school-newsCCHS On November 13, CCHS Navy Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (NJROTC) had its Annual Navy Inspection, led by Master Chief Ken Ballard, the NJROTC Citizenship Development Manager for the...]]> Sat, 23 Nov 2024 01:03:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/6947,ccsd-cool-school-news https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/6920,ccsd-cool-school-newsCCHS U.S. Army Sgt. Garrett Archuleta, a proud CCHS graduate from the Class of 2015, spoke with Brooke Hill’s and Jeremy Sivers' Government and Economics classes last week. Sgt. Archuleta shared...]]> Fri, 15 Nov 2024 00:27:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/6920,ccsd-cool-school-news https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/6883,cchs-cool-school-news-compiled-by-kaitlin-ritchie-photos-courtesy-of-ccsdCCHS CCHS student Tieris Williams is coordinating a fundraiser for the Churchill Animal Protection Society (CAPS). The event will be held November 16, from 1 - 4 p.m., at The Fallon Theatre...]]> Fri, 08 Nov 2024 01:13:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/6883,cchs-cool-school-news-compiled-by-kaitlin-ritchie-photos-courtesy-of-ccsd https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/6835,ccsd-cool-school-newsCCHS Students in Anne Smith’s Outdoor Adventure class went on an exciting field trip to Sand Harbor State Park. During their visit, the students gained valuable knowledge about the five methods o...]]> Sat, 26 Oct 2024 02:30:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/6835,ccsd-cool-school-news https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/6811,cool-school-newsCCHS In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, the CCSD food service program, Chartwells, brought in Celebrity Chef Jonathan Zaragoza. The chef began his visit with culinary art students at CCHS...]]> Wed, 16 Oct 2024 11:34:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/6811,cool-school-news https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/6778,ccsd-cool-school-newsCCHS First-year game development students in Aaron Holt’s class proudly presented their debut projects in Unreal Engine during a special showcase event for students and staff. After weeks of hard...]]> Sat, 12 Oct 2024 01:36:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/6778,ccsd-cool-school-news https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/6750,ccsd-cool-school-newsCCHS  The CCHS Auto Shop is open for business. Students in Todd Wright’s Automotive Technology and Diesel Technology classes are ready to begin hands-on learning by providing various service...]]> Sat, 05 Oct 2024 01:58:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/6750,ccsd-cool-school-news https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/6695,ccsd-cool-school-newsCCHS - Staff members are doing their part in "Changing the Narrative on Suicide" by proudly wearing suicide awareness pins in honor of Suicide Prevention Month to show their support and raise awarenes...]]> Sat, 21 Sep 2024 01:58:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/6695,ccsd-cool-school-news https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/6656,cool-school-news Sat, 14 Sep 2024 01:20:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/6656,cool-school-news https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/6633,ccsd-cool-school-newsCCMS – Students in Frank Whitten’s garden club learned about local produce and then sampled a variety of salsas. “I have to give credit to Amy Word; she did all the work,” Whitten said. Word made...]]> Sat, 07 Sep 2024 01:36:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/6633,ccsd-cool-school-news https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/6608,cool-school-news Sat, 31 Aug 2024 01:19:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/6608,cool-school-news https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/6576,ccsd-school-news CCHSStudents and staff gathered in the gym on August 15 to kick off the 2024-2025 school year. The fall sports teams were announced and introduced to the school. The cheer team performed and led...]]> Sat, 24 Aug 2024 01:06:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/6576,ccsd-school-news https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/6249,ccsd-cool-school-newsCCHS: Last week in Steve Johnson’s class, Honors Biochem students Manny Karaway and Even Giovanetti genetically engineered E. coli bacteria. They inserted DNA from a glow-in-the-dark jellyfish (green)...]]> Sun, 26 May 2024 03:10:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/6249,ccsd-cool-school-news