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This will be the last weekly newsletter until we gear up for the first day of school. We will start sending out Back to School information in July! We hope you have an excellent Summer Break!

Last week was a busy week for ChurchillCSD staff, students, and families. Everywhere I went I saw staff, students, and parents anxiously engaged in the work of learning. Learning is something enhanced by a community, and all that has gone on this past week caused me to smile inside with the realization of how strong our community is.

I spent some time reflecting upon this past year. For me, this was a year of firsts. It was my first year as your superintendent and through that, I spent time learning things I had never learned before. There were many firsts. I liken that to what our students and their families will soon be facing. As this school year ends on Friday, our students, families, and staff will prepare for a new set of firsts to happen during the next school year. A first day in class with a new teacher, a first day in a class you’ve never taken before, possibly the first time at a new school, and a whole slew of first opportunities for those graduating seniors who are moving forward into the next stage of their life. One of the things I love about education is this excitement that happens every year as one year is ushered out and exciting plans are implemented for the next year.

This will be the last newsletter of the 23-24 school year, but keep on the lookout throughout the break for updates on the things happening during the summer (including pictures and information about the events of the last week of school). Staff will be hard at work preparing for the next school year and we will send out highlights to keep you informed of what is happening across the School District. In addition to deep cleaning and some painting, we will be doing some other projects, including turfing of the football field at CCHS and some other upgrades at some of our campuses.

When I think of what to say to everyone at this point in the year, I keep returning to the same thing – THANK YOU!

First, thank you to the students. Everything we do is to support and teach you the skills necessary in life. Your efforts in school are amazing and I challenge you to keep it going!

Second, thank you to the families, guardians, and community members who support our students and their learning. The schools alone cannot teach our children everything they need to know. Working together in a partnership with you, I am confident we can teach them the skills they need to know in preparation for the next phase of their journey when they finish school.

Third, thank you to the rest of our community that partners with our schools and district to provide a huge variety of experiences to our children. This includes the City of Fallon, Churchill County, NAS Fallon, Fallon Paiute-Shoshone Tribe, numerous private businesses and individuals, and other community agencies. The strength and dedication to the students in our community is amazing!

Fourth, thank you to the staff of ChurchillCSD. Each and every school day (and other days) hundreds of staff members join together to teach and protect the children enrolled in ChurchillCSD. They are a wonderful group of people and I am very fortunate for the opportunity to work with them.

I consider it a great privilege to serve as your superintendent and I look forward to continuing our journey together. Be safe this week, finish strong, and then enjoy your well-deserved summer break!

Derild Parsons

It's hard to believe the school year is coming to a close. The past few weeks have truly been enjoyable, exciting, and bittersweet. Just this week alone, I had the opportunity to watch the send-off of the CCHS athletes as they took on the state playoffs. Lahontan Elementary joined the assembly, with our future athletes donning spirit fliers and smiles of excitement! To see our youngest little ones joining in with the high schoolers to celebrate and cheer on our students was absolutely the best!

As I write this blurb to the close of the school year, I sit behind the CCHS home plate, cheering our kids, embracing the community, and taking in the sunshine. May we all take time to embrace the sunshine, enjoy one another, and do some self-care over the summer break.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

Graduation will be held FRIDAY, May 24th at the Edward Arciniega Athletic Complex at 7pm -

Gates will open at 5:30 PM

PARKING:

Graduate Parking: Churchill County High School front staff parking (Parking Passes Required)

Family/Guest Parking: CCHS Back Parking Lot (Parking Passes ONLY)

Overflow Parking: 3C Arena Parking Lot (OPEN TO ALL)

LIVE STREAM:

Graduation will be streamed live on Churchill County School District's Facebook page.

During summer break, the District Office will be open Monday-Friday from 7 am until 4 pm.

If you have any questions or need assistance, please call 775-423-5184 or email parentinfo@churchillcsd.com.

ChurchillCSD Families,

I would like to inform you of some exciting news. The ChurchillCSD Transportation Department has announced that there will be NO blackout on the last week of school. All buses and routes will run the week of May 20-24.

I would like to express my gratitude to our transportation department staff for their hard work and dedication. They stepped up during these hard times and I cannot express how grateful I am to all of them. Their efforts to hire and train more drivers and improve district transportation services have paid off. At this point in time, it looks like we will start the next school year fully staffed with bus drivers.

I want to thank you for your understanding and support during the blackout schedules. We appreciate your patience and cooperation as we continuously work to improve our transportation service for our students and families.

Best Regards,

Derild Parsons
Superintendent

NEW THIS YEAR

Meal Kit Pick-Up EVERY THURSDAY at CCMS from 12-1pm. Families can pick up a meal kit box every Thursday with food items to be assembled. Recipe cards are included.

See the flyer below for more information!

It is that time of the year again! Kindergarten registration for the 24-25 school year is now open!

𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗜𝗠𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗔𝗡𝗧 𝗡𝗢𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗘 Per AB 65, your child must be 5 on or before 08/01/2024. Children enrolled in Northside Early Learning Center’s Pre-K program until the end of the year will automatically be enrolled in Kindergarten at Churchill County School District.

𝗣𝗿𝗲-𝗞𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 for 24-25 at Northside Early Learning Center are now being accepted!

***𝗣𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗲***

Completing and submitting a Pre-Kindergarten application 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗴𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲 that a child will be accepted to the Pre-Kindergarten program. The number of Pre-K student seats available is dependent upon grant funding awarded. Letters of acceptance into Pre-K will be sent after July 1st.

𝟯 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗼𝗹𝗱𝘀: Child must be at least 3 years old by August 1, 2024 (AB 65). The 3-year-old program is designed for students who are English Language Learners. Non-English Language Learners will be placed on a waiting list and filled with space available after the school year starts.

𝟰 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗼𝗹𝗱𝘀: Child must be 4 years old by August 1, 2023 (AB 65).

Churchill County School District’s application to participate in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) has been approved for (July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024).

As we wrap up this school year, we're thrilled to roll out the grand finale of our Students in Transition (SIT) newsletter!

Get ready to be inspired, informed, and empowered as we take a deep dive into the incredible stories and resources that make a real difference in the lives of our homeless and foster youth.

📝 Impact Essay Extravaganza: Prepare to be moved by the powerful essay from our scholarship winner! Their journey is not just a story; it's a testament to resilience and triumph against all odds.

🎓 Fact Flash: Did you know that homeless and foster youth face unique challenges in achieving graduation? Our newsletter sheds light on these important statistics and emphasizes why our support is more critical than ever.

💡 Community Connection Corner: Explore the vibrant array of community resources available to not only our students in transition but also our whole community.

🙌 Heartfelt Thanks: Margaret and Carol want to send a massive shoutout to each of you! Your dedication to learning, supporting, and advocating for our students in transition has been nothing short of incredible. Let's celebrate the impact we've made together!

Ready to dive in? See below for the newsletter!

In 2020 Nevada Legislature passed a law that requires students who will be an incoming senior, to have the meningococcal vaccine (MCV4) BEFORE they can start school in the fall. This means that every single current 11th grader has to have this vaccine before they can start 12th grade. This does not apply to any other grade.

Parents can get this vaccine (MCV4) at their doctor's office, pharmacy, or if you don't have insurance or if you have Medicaid, you can get the vaccine from The Central Nevada Health District - call 775-867-8181 for an appointment.

Once your child receives the vaccine, please notify CCHS school nurse Adonna Crowley at crowleya@churchillcsd.com or call her at 775-423-2181 ext. 4124 with the date the vaccine was given. For more information please contact Adonna, or Chief Health Nurse Chassity Mills at 775-423-3463 x 2003.

Click HERE to view the letter with more information.

Dear Parents/Guardians of 6th graders,

All 6th graders must receive the MCV4 (meningococcal) immunization and the Tdap immunization before the start of 7th grade on 12 August 2024. Children will not be allowed to begin 7th grade until there is proof of the immunization being completed.

Parents are encouraged to review their child's shot record and make arrangements with their health care provider for vaccination prior to the busy 'Back to School' season.

Because of the volume of students requiring immunization appointments, you may find it difficult to get an appointment for immunizations over the summer. For those who are uninsured, underinsured, on Medicaid or American Indian/Alaskan Native, you can make an appointment with the Central Nevada Health District community health nurse at (775) 867-8181. You can also get these vaccines from a local pharmacy – just make sure they take your insurance and that they administer the correct vaccines. Listen for announcements about vaccine clinics and ‘back to school’ vaccine clinics.

If you have any questions please contact:

Corey Plumb, RN

CCMS School Nurse

(775) 423-7701

District Office

690 S. Maine Street

Starting June 3rd, the start of summer workouts for cross country begin. ALL AGES WELCOME!

For more information email Sean Lacow at lacows@churchillcsd.com

Cross Country Informational Meeting on May 20th

CCHS Library at 5:30pm

Release party dates are:

May 23 from 8AM - 7PM

May 24 from 8AM - 3PM

Edward Arciniega Athletic Complex

Friday, May 24th at 7:00pm

Join us for Dev & ESports Camp in July!

Tues-Thurs May 21-23

May 20 - 3rd grade visits Numa, 1st grade visits the BEST

May 21 - Spelling Bee in Gym

3rd-Grade - 8:45 a.m.

2nd-Grade - 12:30 p.m.

May 22 - Principal’s Picnic at Oats Park

2nd grade - 9:30 - 11:30

3rd grade - 11:45 - 1:45

2nd & 3rd Grade

May 24 - Difference Makers Assembly

Both Grades together at 9:00 a.m.

Wednesday, May 22nd

Thursday, May 23rd

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

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