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Student Recognition October

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Student Recognition September

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  • BOARD

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

  • BOARD
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  • EMPOWER
  • ZCES

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

  • EMPOWER
  • ZCES
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Do you have a passion for helping students? We're urgently seeking para-educators to support our students with special needs at our lake schools!

APPLY HERE

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  • INSPIRE
  • WHS
  • ZCES

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

  • INSPIRE
  • WHS
  • ZCES
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Looking for a Flexible and Rewarding Job? DCSD needs substitute bus drivers! Make a difference in your community by helping us ensure our students get to and from school safely. APPLY HERE

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  • BOARD
  • LEADERSHIP

​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.

  • BOARD
  • LEADERSHIP
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  • CVMS

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.

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  • PREPARE
  • WHS

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

  • PREPARE
  • WHS
Honoring Our Retirees

The Douglas County School District is proud to recognize the dedicated employees who are retiring at the end of this school year.

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  • EMPOWER
  • WHS
  • ZCES

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!

  • EMPOWER
  • WHS
  • ZCES
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  • CONNECT
  • EMPOWER
  • MES

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

  • EMPOWER
  • MES
Garden to Table: WHS and ZCES Students' Mushroom Cooking Class
  • CONNECT
  • PREPARE
  • WHS
  • ZCES

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

  • CONNECT
  • PREPARE
  • WHS
  • ZCES
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  • CONNECT
  • DHS
  • PREPARE

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.

  • CONNECT
  • DHS
  • PREPARE
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  • CCMES

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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Exciting News for Our DCSD Community! View the app launch details.

We're excited to unveil our NEW DCSD App — your one-stop shop for everything DCSD. Designed to keep you connected and informed, this app is an essential tool for our school community.

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  • CONNECT
  • MES
  • PREPARE

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.

  • CONNECT
  • MES
  • PREPARE
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  • DHS
  • WHS

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

  • DHS
  • WHS
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New Exciting Episode! We Can Do EPIC Things Podcast

27. The One With Catlin Tucker!!!

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  • PWL

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

  • PWL
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  • GES

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.

  • GES
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  • DHS

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.

  • DHS
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Please note that the District Office will be closed from February 19th to 20th, 2024, in observance of the holiday.

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  • CCMES
  • DHS
  • JVES
  • PWL

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.

  • DHS
  • JVES
  • PWL
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CCMES Art Show: A Fusion of Creativity and STEM!
  • CCMES

The recent art show at CCMES Elementary School was a wonderful showcase of young talent, blending art with science. The event featured an array of student artworks, including ceramic pieces by 2nd, 4th, and 5th graders.

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The Douglas County School District is pleased to announce the appointment of Yvonne Wagstaff as the newest member of its Board of Trustees.

  • BOARD
MES's First Graders Raise $1,425.75
  • MES

First-grade students at Minden Elementary School, guided by teachers Madison Hukkanen and Stacia Almeida, recently organized a fundraiser for Renown Children's Hospital.

  • MES
Spreading Holiday Cheer at GES!

GES's talented 5th graders visited the Douglas County Senior Center, filling the air with joyous carols and genuine smiles.

  • GES
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Ms. Meyer's ceramic 8th graders from PWL collaborated with Ms. McCue's Kindergarteners from CCMES to create stunning ceramic artworks.

WATCH THE VIDEO

  • PWL
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  • CONNECT

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.

  • CONNECT
DHS Interact Club - Good News!
  • DHS

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!

  • DHS
GWHS Silver AP Award

Congratulations to George Whittell High School which was named to the 2023 AP School Honor Roll! The AP School Honor Roll recognizes schools whose AP program are delivering results and broadening access for students.

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No school today due to Parent-Teacher Conferences and Professional Development day.

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  • CCMES

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

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  • WHS

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!

  • ATHLETICS
  • WHS
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The Tahoe/Douglas Elks Lodge and DHS Admin came together to honor and award the Student of the Month title to eight exceptional students at DHS.

  • DHS
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  • ASPIRE

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.

  • ASPIRE
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When you or your child needs help, it’s hard to know where to turn. In an effort to ease the burden of finding the mental health and substance use services you need, we’ve partnered with Care Solace, your central hub of care.

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DHS's Computer Science and Digital Game Development Programs have been granted a CTE Competitive Grant, leading to significant upgrades.

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The PAC Program (Partners Across Our Community) recently recognized Shannon Harris, Director of the Carson Valley Swim Center, with a well-deserved plaque.

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DCSD's Summer School Program for grades 7-12 has come to an end, and what a successful journey it has been!

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Happy summer break and congratulations on reaching the last day of school!