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Dear ChurchillCSD Families & Staff,

It is exciting to see the learning that is going on across the school district. The second week is the time when routines are in place and classes really get down to the business of learning. With the start of the year, there are a few key items I would like to remind us about:

Attendance and Punctuality: It is important that your child attend and be punctual at school. There is lots of learning that takes place every day and it’s important your children are in attendance. When they can’t be there, please notify your child’s school. Information about attendance is on each school’s webpage.
Transportation: We still encourage parents to drop off and pick up their children whenever possible. We have increased staffing in our transportation department, but we also have about 270 more students we are transporting after school, so as you can imagine the buses are very full!
Communication: We want to make sure everyone has the opportunity to communicate feedback, concerns, and all the awesome things they see happening. You can find contact information on our website or by inquiring at your child’s school.
Parental Involvement: We welcome your involvement in your child’s education. Talk to your child’s teacher about opportunities at their school. Volunteer applications are available at every school.

I look forward to seeing you this school year. Whether it be at your child’s school, an extracurricular activity, or at a community event, I want you to know we are all part of an educational community. During the course of this year, there will be opportunities for families to provide input on various topics as we work on a variety of topics affecting education. I hope you will consider having your voice heard and share your opinions with us.

I hope everyone has a great week!

Derild Parsons

Superintendent

📅 NO SCHOOL DAY REMINDERS❗

Friday, August 30th - No Students & Staff

Monday, September 2nd - No School in Observance of Labor Day

CLICK HERE TO VIEW SCHOOL YEAR CALENDAR

Message from our Partners at Care Solace 💜

Dear Parents and Guardians of the Churchill County School District School Community,

As the new school year begins, supporting our youth's mental health is more important than ever. The new school year can bring feelings of both anxiety and excitement as students transition into a new grade, perhaps a new school, and are all in turn learning and growing into who they are.

We have provided a Back to School resource packet for parents and teachers who are navigating through this time. Click here to access the flyer.

By working together, we can create an environment where our children thrive. Remember, Care Solace offers valuable mental health care coordination services to connect you with community-based providers for counseling, therapy, and more.

To access Care Solace:

Call 888-515-0595: Their multilingual helpline is staffed 24/7/365.
Visit www.caresolace.com/churchillcsd: Explore mental health providers independently or click "Book Appointment" for personalized assistance.

By joining hands as a community, we can provide a nurturing environment that supports the mental health and well-being of our youth. Let's prioritize their emotional growth and create a brighter future together.

Thank you for being dedicated parents in the Churchill County School District community. Your commitment to our youth is truly commendable.

IMPORTANT Health Services Information

Respiratory Illness

With the beginning of a new school year, and the close contact we have with one another, brings respiratory illnesses; Influenza (Flu), Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), and COVID-19.

Symptoms of all three are very similar, which makes it hard to distinguish between these illnesses. Therefore, if you think your child may have one of these respiratory illnesses, please get them tested by a healthcare provider so we can prevent the spread in our schools and community.

CLICK HERE for NEW COVID-19 requirements per the CDC for 2024

Medical Plan of Care for Special Diets

If your child(ren) has/have any food allergies or needs to be on a special diet, this form MUST be filled out and returned to the health staff at your child(ren's) school. You can download the form below.

Medical Special Diet Request Form

Med Request Forms

Please print off the appropriate form, take it to your child's doctor to get it filled out & signed, and then turn the completed form in to the health staff at your child's school. These forms must be completed EVERY SCHOOL YEAR!

Please read Regulation 5150.0 for Churchill County School District's procedure for the administration and recording of medication.

Request to Carry & Self Administer Inhaler op Epipen

Request for Medication During School Day

Paper Tutor 📝

Are you worried about getting behind in school or need help with certain assignments/subjects? Do not let yourself get behind! Get tutoring and extra help NOW!

ChurchillCSD is thrilled to continue our partnership with Paper to provide free, 24/7 access to 1-on-1 tutoring and writing support for 4th-12th grade students. There’s a lot to be excited about with Paper’s Educational Support System, including 1:1 live-chat tutoring sessions with subject-matter experts in over 200 subjects and four different languages,

Engaging educational videos and math games to expand student learning in and out of the classroom,
Expert review on any written work (essays, creative writing, poetry, lab reports, etc.),
Reading fluency and comprehension practice, and so much more!
Students can access this incredible resource today through their CLEVER account! They can also go to app.paper.co, search for their school, and login to start a tutoring session, OR you and your student can download the Paper mobile app for additional access anytime, anywhere. Not sure where to start? Learn more about Paper and sign up for a free live webinar here! We can’t wait to see all of the student growth that occurs with Paper!

Infinite Campus Parent Portal 💻

Infinite Campus is the account you use to check your child’s grades, check student schedules, pay student fees, check attendance, and get other information about your student. If you already have an account, please ensure your current contact information is correct, as this is the District's primary communication tool.

For assistance with Infinite Campus email parentinfo@churchillcsd.com OR visit our Infinite Campus Resource Page.

FREE MEALS for ALL STUDENTS for 24-25 School Year 🥪🍎

BREAKFAST & LUNCH FREE FOR ALL STUDENTS!

Churchill County School District’s application to participate in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) has been APPROVED for the 2024-2025 school year (July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025).

CLICK HERE for more information!

CLICK HERE to view the Breakfast & Lunch Menus for the week!

📣 Announcements & Upcoming Events

🌊💚🤍 Churchill County High School

📸 Picture Day - THIS TUESDAY - August 27th

💚🤍🌊 Churchill County Middle School

🏀 Girls Basketball TRYOUTS (6th, 7th & 8th Grade) - THIS Monday, August 26th 3:30 – 5:00pm

👟 Cross County FIRST PRACTICE (6th, 7th & 8th Grade) - After School Thursday, August 29

💙🐺 Lahontan Elementary School

📸 Picture Day - THIS TUESDAY, August 27th!
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Classroom Highlight - Assistant Superintendent Stacey Cooper

SCIENCE IN ACTION AT CCMS!

When people ask me how the first few weeks of school are going, I find myself saying; “We are rocking and rolling!” This expression is, by no means, meant to be negative in nature. We are TRULY rocking and rolling in every positive way at Churchill County School District! Our staff are engaged in student-led, student-active learning! This week, I had the opportunity to observe Ms. Stephanie Knight’s Flight Science class. The students were actively learning, assessing, and measuring various physical activities. These activities ranged from hopping, throwing, and skipping; and these action-packed experiments allowed the student to log their own results.

Student-led learning is important, as it empowers students to take ownership of their education. This approach to learning enables a sense of independence for our students, fostering opportunities for problem-solving skills, creativity, and a deeper understanding of the content. By giving students the opportunity to guide their learning journey, they become intrinsically motivated and invested in their success.

I want to recognize Ms. Stephanie Knight for her creative lesson planning. Her ability to facilitate such a great example of learning is to be commended. Churchill County School District is setting high goals for our kids! I am proud of our community, schools, teachers, and students!

School Highlights 🎉

💚🌊 Churchill County High School

Friday, August 23, the Varsity girls' soccer team took to the new turf for the first time, ready to take on Lovelock. With exceptional athleticism, the Greenwave defeated Lovelock 13-0.

💚🌊 Churchill County Middle School

Students in Amy Nichols’ Practical Assessment Exploration Systems (PAES) lab classes have spent the last several weeks helping Churchill County School District assemble and update safety buckets that are distributed district-wide.

💚🦆 Numa Elementary School

Students in Alissa Bailey's class explored physical maps by creating a 3D map of Nevada

💓🐶 E.C. Best Elementary School

Mrs. Koenig, Mrs. Solomon, and Miss Knapp are running the Bulldog Store this year! Every Friday students can head to the gym to spend their bucks! Popcorn Friday continues too, all at the Bulldog Store!!

💙🐺 Lahontan Elementary School

One of the ways the Kindergarten teachers help teach students their colors is by focusing on one color each week. Last week the color was red. Students in Rachel Gonzalez’s class learned to spell the word red, sing about it, and find it in their environment. Students concluded their first week by creating red tear art hearts as their art project. The red hearts are now displayed in the hallway.

💛 🐻 Northside Early Learning Center

Pre-Kindergarten students had their first week of school last week. Students in Octavia Merritt and Montana Koplin’s class had lots of fun exploring all the different centers they will have access to this year. Students also enjoyed breakfast in the lunch room and played outside on the playground

👍 Want to see more school highlights? Like us on Facebook! 👍

Did you know that every school has a Facebook page? That’s right, you can follow each school's Facebook page and receive daily/weekly updates on important dates, times, events & information! Schools also post fun activities/events that your learners are participating in.

Follow our Facebook pages below:

Churchill County School District Facebook Page

Northside Early Learning Facebook Page

Lahontan Elementary School Facebook Page

E.C. Best Elementary School Facebook Page

Numa Elementary School Facebook Page

CCMS Facebook Page

CCHS Facebook Page