News

As we approach the winter season, we want to ensure that everyone is informed about our inclement weather protocols. The safety of our students, staff, and community is our top priority. Visit our Closings & Delays page.

DCSD is proud to announce Amy Kidman-Delaney as the new Assistant Director of Inclusive Education. Read the News Release

DCSD has appointed Dr. Cheryl Mayfield as the new Executive Director of Inclusive Education. Read the News Release

As we reflect upon Veterans Day, Minden Elementary School students are sharing their appreciation in a unique way. Watch the Video.

On November 6th, Gardnerville Elementary School hosted a memorable Veterans Day assembly to honor and thank those who have served our country. View the Photos on Facebook

Minden Elementary School's Halloween costume parade was full of adorable and creative costumes! View the photos on Facebook.

Congratulations to Whittell High School's Logan Robertson! Read the SouthTahoeNow.com Article

Our 3rd graders from Minden Elementary had a fantastic Halloween field trip to ASPIRE High School's Fall Fest! View the photos on Facebook.

Students had just one week to rehearse, putting in nearly 30 hours of practice, and their hard work paid off with two great performances on October 11.

Our Jacks Valley Elementary students kicked off the 2024-25 school year with a vibrant art project titled "Unity in Diversity," led by art teacher Elizabeth Hastings.

Well into its second year, Gardnerville Elementary School's Student Ambassadors Leadership Team (SALT) empowers 4th and 5th graders to lead and create a welcoming school community.

Sixth graders collaborate with the Nevada State Museum to develop innovative strategies for connecting with their generation. Watch the Video

This month’s Board Trustee Spotlight shines on Carey Kangas! Read the Spotlight

If you’re interested in shaping the future of Douglas High School's basketball program, apply today!

As a 12th grader at Douglas High School, Ender is passionate about giving back to the community that shaped him. Read his Q&A

We’re proud to announce that Coach Mays, in his 4th season as head coach, has been named the Las Vegas Raiders Tom Flores High School Coach of the Week!

Douglas High School Earns Best High Schools Award and AP School Honor Roll Recognition!

Olive's strong academic achievements have placed her among the top 1% of students nationwide.

The 5th graders at CCMES recently participated in their highly anticipated annual Egg Drop Challenge, testing their engineering skills and creativity. View more photos on Facebook.

This month’s Board Trustee Spotlight features Linda Gilkerson, Vice President of the Douglas County School District Board of Trustees. With 30 years of dedicated service to our schools and community, Linda reflects on her journey from a PTO volunteer to a Trustee. Read the Spotlight

ZCES Maker Space Transforms Learning with Hands-On Fun
G. Pedro “Cubby” Kinner has been a beloved figure at Zephyr Cove Elementary School for nearly 30 years, starting as a parent volunteer and now evolving into the heart of the school’s Maker Space. Read the Record Courier Article

Last week, ZCES's 1st graders enjoyed the fruits of their labor by making delicious roasted garlic mashed potatoes with the potatoes and garlic they planted last year as kindergarteners! View the photos on Facebook

We're proud to recognize our talented culinary arts teachers, Sarah Crofton at Douglas High School and Katie Martin at W, who were featured for their outstanding work.
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DCSD is excited to announce our new Fire Science program, offered as part of our Career and Technical Education (CTE) offerings at Whittell High School. Watch the Video.

We're excited to honor the outstanding achievements of our past DHS graduates and staff members who have made a significant impact in our community and beyond. Download the Form.

We are excited to invite you to an Informational/Enrollment Night for Douglas County’s online middle school, Douglas Nevada Online.

​Dear DCSD Students, Families, and Staff,

My name is Frankie Alvarado, and I am honored to join Douglas County School District as your new Superintendent. As we embark on this new school year, I extend a heartfelt welcome to each member of our school community.

DCSD is pleased to announce the appointment of Jeannie Dwyer as the new Executive Director of Human Resources, pending board approval.

DCSD is excited to announce the appointment of Amy Carter as the new Principal of Pau-Wa-Lu Middle School, effective for the 2024-2025 school year, pending board approval.

Douglas County School District is pleased to announce the appointment of Andrew Fromdahl as the new Principal of Minden Elementary School, starting with the 2024-2025 school year, pending board approval. Read the news release.

DCSD is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Alvarado as the new Superintendent, effective July 10, 2024.
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 Watch the highlights from our graduation ceremony!
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This past spring, Carson Valley Middle School had an unexpected and delightful guest—a charming Swedish Blue Duck named Miss Quackerton! She decided to nest right outside the office with fourteen eggs.

Celebrating Washoe Culture at C.C. Meneley Elementary School!

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Congratulations to all the GWHS graduates—see you at the graduation ceremony tonight at 6pm!

DHS Leadership students surprised Transportation Department DCSD-Nevada bus drivers with coffee and donuts early Tuesday morning.

This fall, ZCES Kinders embarked on a kale adventure! They planted kale in grow domes and conducted a classroom experiment with old and new seeds, where the new seeds thrived!

Way to go, Cougars! Gardnerville Elementary School raised $21,896 at their EPIC Walk-a-thon last Friday!

Join Minden Elementary's 3rd graders as they unveil their latest creation: "Healthy Snacks for Kids to Make" — a cookbook designed by kids, for kids! View the Video

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They call themselves Farmprenuers!

They excelled with a strong 7-0 win over Spanish Springs and are now set to compete in the state championship.

Today's the Day! Join us at Fuji Park from 10 AM to 12 PM for the Giant Student Farmers Market, hosted by Green Our Planet.

Date: Wednesday, May 22, 2024
Time: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Location: CVMS Auditorium

May 15 | 10AM-12PM | Fuji Park, 601 Old Clear Creek Rd.

Culinary arts teacher Katie Martin from Whittell High School and third-grade teacher Hannah Marks from Zephyr Cove Elementary School guided their students through a cooking class where third graders used mushrooms they grew from kits to prepare stuffed button mushrooms. #DCSDisEPIC

After winning the Northern Nevada Academic Olympics Championships, the DHS Academic Team is invited to compete in Nationals. Donate Here!

Last Wednesday, DHS Culinary Arts Room 106 was transformed into a culinary battleground as the Argentina Team (Liam M, Brinley G, Ethan M, Brent F.) introduced their Chimichurri Grill, setting the bar high for the start of the "Best DHS Restaurant 2024" competition.

All smiles at the annual C.C. Meneley Elementary School Friendship dinner! And Monty's friend, the Easter Bunny, hopped in for a surprise appearance!

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Piñon Hills Elementary School second graders tracking the solar eclipse!

When: Wednesday, April 3rd, 2024 at 5:30 pm

Congratulations to Logan R. for representing George Whittell High School at the Western US High School Championships in Mammoth Mountain, CA!

Congratulations to the Carson Valley Middle School's Girls Volleyball Team on their TahNeva Championship victory!

Yesterday, the Douglas Animal Welfare Group (DAWG) alongside Douglas County Animal Services visited Carson Valley Middle School, inspiring our community about ways they can contribute to animal welfare.

On February 29th, Minden Elementary School was abuzz with excitement and innovation as their students showcased their math-focused Project-Based Learning experiences at the MES Family Math Showcase.

For the last 6 weeks kindergarten through 5th grade Minden Elementary School students have been working hard on math-focused Project Based Learning experiences during our Growing Mathematicians PBL time.

The Carson Valley Middle School music department is in full swing with honor groups and preparing for festivals that will be happening in the next couple of weeks.

Dive into the diverse range of CTE classes offered at DHS through our new brochures.

Minden Elementary School 4th Graders’ Hot Chocolate Sale Raises $871 for Northern Nevada Children’s Cancer Foundation.

Over the weekend, five DHS Metalworking students took part in an intensive two-day, 16-hour American Welding Society (AWS) Weld Qualification Seminar at Reed High School.

The Douglas County Backpack Buddies Program is dedicated to providing weekend food to families in need.

Join WHS for the 36th Annual South Shore Boosters Golf Tournament on May 4th & 5th at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course!

Gardnerville Elementary School 4th and 5th graders from the Student Ambassador Leadership Team (SALT), led by the EL Teacher, Michelle Baugh, organized a school-wide door decorating competition.

Jacks Valley Elementary School has launched the second semester of its Explorations program, a hands-on, student-centered

Congratulations to our DHS Agriculture students (FFA) who recently competed in Fallon at the Churchill County 4-H Horse Judging and Livestock Judging on Feb. 9-10th.

Last night, Douglas High School's very own Kellan Pendola and Jordan Hoffman stood in the spotlight

At Whittell High School, Dr. Amy Hope's 6th graders have just wrapped up a semester filled with hands-on projects

Congratulations to the Whittell 8th grade girls' volleyball team for winning the Small School Tournament last night!

DHS Career & Technical Education Students are actively involved in SkillsUSA conferences and competitions.

The Minden Rotary Club has awarded grants to five Douglas County School District staff members: Angela Goff of PWL, Alicia Hill of CCMES, Pam Gilmartin of JVES, and Ethan Petite and Kelly Yost of DHS.

Our Carson Valley Middle School 6th graders have cooked up a winning sandwich - the "CVMS Crispy Chicken Sandwich"!

DCSD is celebrating a notable expansion of its Gifted and Talented Services, which has impressively grown from 47 to 113 students.

Our kindergarteners at Minden Elementary School have shown what little hearts can do in a big way!

Watch the dude. be nice video HERE

PHES's 3rd graders recently took their biography reports to a whole new level by dressing up as the famous individuals they researched.

We wanted to share the success of our recent DHS CTE Open House, where 8th graders explored DHS's CTE programs, including Automotive Technology, Welding-Metalworking, Agriculture, Military Science-JROTC, Culinary Arts, Engineering Design, Computer Science, and Digital Game Development.

One of our favorite yearly events is on the horizon! Best of all, every penny goes towards supporting PWL's elective classes! Hope to see you there!

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Pinon Hills Elementary School's Family Reading Night was a huge success!

On October 21, 2023 the Douglas High School’s Interact Club participated in a volunteer tree planting project to help restore Turtle Rock Park following the Tamarack Fire. Students were taught about reforestation by certified arborists and planted over 45 trees!

Read the Record Courier Article Here.

On October 11th, an initiation and installation ceremony took place, signifying a significant moment in the ongoing partnership with the J4NG.

Check out the awesome moments captured during our CCMES elementary school walk-a-thon in these pictures!

At Zephyr Cove Elementary School, a thriving school garden cultivates a sense of connection for young learners.

C.C. Meneley Elementary School's fifth graders just finished their science unit on gravity.

Congratulations, Olive Hamner Jillson, on your impressive performance at the 2023 NIAA Girls Golf Regionals and best of luck at the NIAA 2A state's next week!

Last week Aspire Academy High School had the privilege of hosting a College and Career Fair organized by Alicia Main, Executive Director at the Carson Valley Chamber of Commerce.

The Pipkin Foundation's generous $25,000 donation has breathed new life into the PAC Program