News

What a beautiful week of warm weather we had last week! It was wonderful to see our students outside enjoying the sunshine. However, in true Nevada fashion, the forecast is bringing us a mix of rain and even the possibility of snow showers this week. Please make sure your students come to school prepared with their coats and warm clothing to stay comfortable throughout the day.

Testing Continues This Week 🌟
Our middle school students will begin SBAC testing, and our high school students will be taking their science assessments. We know they have been working hard all year, and this is their opportunity to showcase their learning! Please encourage your students to get plenty of rest, eat a good breakfast, and give their best effort. We believe in them and know they will do great! 💪

Looking Ahead: Spring Break & Year-End Countdown 😎🌞
We are now entering April, and Spring Break is just two weeks away! It’s hard to believe we have only eight weeks left until the last week of school. The 2024-2025 school year is quickly winding down, and we are already looking ahead to what next year will bring.

2025-2026 School Calendar Approved 🗓
The ChurchillCSD Board of Trustees has officially approved the school calendar for the 2025-2026 school year.

Key Dates:

• Staff Start Date: August 19, 2025

• First Day of School (1st-12th Grade): August 25, 2025

• First Day of School (Pre-K & Kindergarten): September 2, 2025

• Last Day of School: June 5, 2026
  
  

⚠️ Please note: The calendar is pending state approval and is subject to change. We will send out an updated version once it is officially approved. The daily schedule for each school is still being finalized and will be shared once confirmed.

As always, thank you for your continued support of our students, staff, and schools. Here is to another fantastic week!

On Friday, May 28 it was a great honor to attend the Change of Command ceremony at NAS Fallon. One of the best parts was seeing Churchill County High School’s NJROTC program in attendance. NAS Fallon is an important and significant part of our community and our military connected students and families are a very important part of our school district. We will greatly miss Captain Tanner and we welcome Captain Hayman and look forward to his positive impact at NAS Fallon and in our community.

Regards,

Derild Parsons

Friday, April 11th - No School for Students & Staff

We'd like to emphasize our attendance policies and procedures.

ATTENDANCE GUIDELINES

EXCUSED does not equal EXEMPT! (State Law NRS 392.130)

Please note that any absence not excused by a medical/mental health professional or a school administrator will be counted against the student's attendance as per Nevada state attendance law.

Any absence that goes unreported by the parent will default to a truancy after three days.

Excused = NOT EXEMPT (counted against student's attendance).

Exempt = Medical Professional note provided or School Admin Excused (not counted against student attendance).

Notification: Schools may notify families of any concerning patterns associated with excessive absences; including but not limited to notes home, School Attendance Review Board (SARB) warnings, pre-SARB notices, and SARB attendance contracts.

Please remember to call your child’s school every day that they miss school due to an illness so the office staff can excuse them.

As stated above - EXCUSED does not equal EXEMPT (State Law NRS 392.130). Any absence not excused by a medical professional will count against the student's attendance as per Nevada state attendance law.

Excused = NOT EXEMPT (counted against student's attendance).

Exempt = Medical Professional note provided (not counted against student attendance).

If you or a family member are looking for help with mental health or substance use, Care Solace can help you quickly find treatment options matched to your needs regardless of the circumstance. Care Solace is a complimentary and confidential service provided to students, staff, and their families by Churchill County School District. Care Solace’s team is available 24/7/365 and can support you in any language.

If you would like to use Care Solace to help you find a provider:

• Call 888-515-0595 available 24/7/365
• Visit www.caresolace.com/churchillcsd and either search on your own OR click “Book Appointment” for assistance by video chat, email, or phone.

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!

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.

In recognition of our military-connected students and their families, we will be hosting various dress-up days from April 7-10!

The CCHS Track & Field Team is hosting a Track & Field Day for athletes ages 5 and up - no experience necessary! Come out, compete, and have fun!

📅 Date: April 19th, 2025
📍 Location: CCHS Track & Field (Ed Arciniega Field)
🕘 Check-in: 9:00-10:00 AM
🏅 Events Start: 10:00 AM

💥 Events:
🏃‍♂️ Sprints & Distance: 100m, 400m, 800m, 1600m, 4x1 Relay (must have 4 athletes in the same division)
💪 Field Events: Long Jump, High Jump, Shot Put, Discus

👥 Divisions: Separate boys & girls divisions for ages 8 & under (D1) to 19+ (Open Division)

💲 Cost:
➡️ $25 per athlete (up to 3 events)
➡️ $10 for each additional event

🏆 Ribbons awarded to the top 3 finishers in each event & division!

🍧 Concessions & Kona Ice will be available!

📲 Register by scanning the QR code on the flyer, visiting https://bit.ly/CCHSYouthTrackandFieldDay25, or on the day of the event!

📩 Questions? Contact Tiffany Wright at 423-2181 x 4143.

Don’t miss this fun-filled day of competition! Spread the word and bring your friends! 🏆💚

🗓 March 24-27 (During school)
🕖 March 24 & 26 (After school until 7 PM – open to the community!)

Come test out exciting new games, give feedback, and be part of game development! Sign up here: 🔗 https://bit.ly/GreenwaveGamesBetaParty25

Big shoutout to Dakotah Bowman for the amazing artwork you see below!🔥

The Community Closet is a student-run initiative, providing essential resources to those in need. Located at Churchill County High School, it offers food, warm clothing, shoes, and snacks to help ensure all students have the support they need to succeed. It is run by mentorship teacher Heather Benjamin and her dedicated mentorship program students, the closet is open to any student facing challenges, offering a helping hand in times of need.

Monday, March 31st

April 10 | 6-8pm
CCMS Cafeteria

Mini-field day for military kids and 2 friends of their choice!

Outdoor celebration will feature food, drinks, music, and games as a reward for students who meet the following criteria: no testing disruptions, no suspensions from March 24 onward, and a commitment to the CCMS school-wide expectations, including mutual respect, attentive listening, and kindness.

Please join us for a celebration in honor of our eighth graders

May 22 | 6pm
CCMS Gym

Spring Book Fair 3/31 - 4/4

Family Night - 4/3

Join us for an evening of creativity, music, and fun from 4:30-6:30 PM!

Art Show – Visit Room 40 to see amazing student artwork!

4th Grade Music Performances – Enjoy wonderful performances in the cafeteria

Performance Schedule:

5:00 PM – Mrs. Nall, Mrs. McFadden, Mrs. Bailey, and Mrs. Hooper-Howe

6:00 PM – Mrs. D. Johnson, Ms. G. Lee, and Mrs. Matheson

6:30 PM – Mrs. Purrell, Mrs. Emke, and Ms. Tutty

Book Fair in the Library! Don’t miss the chance to find a great read!

Bring your family and friends for a night to remember! See you there!

Come to our Book Fair and Family Night on April 3rd from 4:30-6:30 PM!

We will have a “Meet the Author” event with local author Sean Lacow! It’s a great opportunity to hear from a talented author and explore some amazing books!

The Book Fair will also be open to students from March 31st to April 4th! Students can shop for books during school hours or visit the online Book Fair here: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/numaelementary2

Dear Parents,

New Frontier Behavioral Health Center is offering an after school social emotional learning program this year. This program will run from November 12th, 2024 every Tuesday after school from 3pm – 4pm until April 29, 2024.

If you are interested in having your child participate, please download the file below, fill out the bottom section, and return it to the school as soon as possible.

Get your high-quality Yearbook at purchaseyearbook.com and remember this year forever!
Numa Prepay Code: NumaYB25

Click the file below for more information and a clickable link!

April 4....................................................National School Librarian Day
April 7....................................................Camo Dress Up Day

April 8....................................................Stars and Stripes Dress Up Day

April 8....................................................Family Night for English Learners 6:00pm-7:00pm

April 9.....................................................Red, White and Blue Dress Up Day

April 10...................................................Purple Up Dress Up Day

April 11...................................................No School ~ Modified Calendar

April 14-April 18.....................................Spring Break

April 24..................................................Kindergarten Field Trip to Discovery Museum in Reno

May 1.....................................................Kindergarten Registration Night

May 2.....................................................No School ~ Modified Calendar

This past Friday, our staff dedicated their full day to comprehensive professional development opportunities. Teachers were able to participate in such sessions as Paper Tutor Online, Gang & Drug Awareness, SIOP, TRIBES, as well as ELA support K-12.

Our Churchill County High School math department engaged in a morning full of math curriculum presentations. The math department will be adopting a math curriculum for the coming school year, completing a two year initiative to place state- approved, research based ELA and Math curriculum K-12. This had been a long- overdue initiative, providing up to date resources and support for our students.

What a phenomenal day of learning for our professionals. This was a great way to end the week!

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

We are all excited to be back at school! As we encourage children to learn and share, they also share things we don't want them to: Head Lice! We start seeing a lot of lice outbreaks at our schools this time of year. Please click the link below to learn how to identify lice and for information on what you can do if lice hits your home.

Winter seasonal changes bring about infestations and household inconveniences.

Bed bugs are a nuisance, but they are not known to cause or spread disease. They are usually

active at night and can irritate the human skin. The bite is initially painless, but it may become

swollen and itch, much like a mosquito bite.

The source of bed bugs often cannot be determined, as they may be found in many places,

including hotels, hospitals, theaters and schools. Finding a bed bug does not mean that the

building is infested. Adults & children can unknowingly bring bed bugs into buildings,

including schools. In response to this seasonal concern, Churchill County School District

continually works to identify pests, provide inspections of schools and have licensed pest

control specialists treat classrooms and schools as appropriate.

If you have experienced bedbugs in your home, we strongly recommend seeking professional

assistance from a qualified pest control company. If your child has any bites, you should contact your health care provider.

Further information on preventing bed bugs are available on the following website.

• U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) bed bug information

website: http://www.epa.gov/bedbugs/

• Center of Disease Control (CDC) bed bug information

websites:

http://www.cdc.gov/parasites/bedbugs/faqs.html

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.

If you are having any issues logging in, please contact your child’s school front office:

Churchill County High School: 775-423-2181
Churchill County Middle School: 775-423-7701
Numa Elementary School: 775-428-1996
E.C. Best Elementary School: 775-423-3159
Lahontan Elementary School: 775-423-1999
Northside Early Learning Center: 775-423-3463

If you are unable to reach your child's school, please contact the District Office at 775-423-5184 or email parentinfo@churchillcsd.com with your questions. You can also visit our Infinite Campus Resource Page.

It may be the begging of the semester, but it is never to early to set goals and make a plan on how you will be successful. One great way to stay ahead is by taking advantage of the resources available to you - Paper Tutor being one of those!

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!

Attention Educators! 📣

ChurchillCSD is hiring for the 2025-2026 school year & offering BIG incentives❗

Looking for a rewarding career in education? ChurchillCSD is the place to be! We’re offering amazing hiring bonuses and the highest base salaries for school counselors, psychologists, and special education staff! 🎉

💰$7,000 Hiring Bonus for Licensed Teaching Staff

💰$12,000 Hiring Bonus for Special Education Teachers

💰$2,500 Relocation Incentive for Teachers Moving to the Area

Join a district that values YOU and your dedication to students! 🌟

📱775-428-7240

📨 sorensenc@churchillcsd.com

🔗bit.ly/ChurchillCSDApplyToday

Start your next chapter with ChurchillCSD - where educators and students thrive! ✨

Email: parentinfo@churchillcsd.com
Website: https://www.churchillcsd.com/en-US
Location: 690 South Maine Street, Fallon, NV, USA
Phone: 775-423-5184
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/churchillcsd