Carson City School District

Students and educators at Carson City’s Empire Elementary School were treated once more to inspirational coaching sessions in the art of storytelling and writing throughout the entire week. Children’s Author Gary Hogg will visit all classrooms K-5 to model a 45-minute writing lesson for teachers and students alike.

The Carson City School District and Board of Trustees recognized Greg Hoeger, bus driver with the Carson City School District, with a Certificate of Merit last night for his immediate attention and awareness that helped save the life of a student passenger.

Four CHS students were recognized as being named candidates as U.S. Presidential Scholars. There were two categories for the recognition: academic and Career and Technical Education (CTE) Presidential Scholars. CHS Senior Sophia Peterson was selected for the academic category and the CTE candidates announced were CHS students Maritza Filson, Briana Sanchez and Crystal Vargas.

The Carson City School District was a point of highlight in the Nevada Association of School Boards (NASB) Annual Conference this past Saturday, Nov. 17. Once a year, NASB recognizes the achievements and contributions of school boards, school trustees, teachers, administrators, educational advocates and others from across the state of Nevada. Additionally, the association elected new officers for 2018-2019. The Carson City School District hauled in nearly a quarter of the awards (5 out of 19) among the 17 districts statewide. Additionally, two Carson City School Board trustees were recognized for their service and achievements in their roles as NASB elected officers.