If you hang out around schools for even a few minutes you will likely hear something about community. We often use phrases like building community, sense of community and educational community. One of the main functions of schools is to build a sense of community and teach our students how to participate in and strengthen our sense of community. Fortunately, we are not alone in this. Our fantastic parents and community members assist in this important concept.

This past Saturday, April 27, the LoveFallon event occurred. It was a day designated to show our love for Fallon and participants volunteered to participate in community service projects. Churchill County School District is grateful we were able to be one of the sponsors and look forward to continuing this in the future. Community volunteers spruced up the Churchill County High School campus, EC Best, and the ball fields behind EC Best.

I want to thank everyone who put this amazing event together and the wonderful people who gave their time to beautify our community. There is lasting impact when we do things like this. This is how we build community. I look forward to the future as we continue on this path of developing community - together.

Derild Parsons

Spring is definitely in the air when it comes to sports, activities, and community engagements. This week was full of exciting opportunities and/or celebrations for our schools, including Baylor Sandberg (CCHS) signing with Sacramento State for Baseball, Pinwheels for Prevention Carnival at the William Pennington Life Center, CCHS Prom and our Parent Information Night at Northside Early Learning Center. It was truly a week chocked full of exciting events and celebrations. With every event I attend, I recognize the unique support and passion we have here in Fallon for our students. Thank you, teachers, staff, and partners for such a great community of support!

Northside Early Learning Center hosted a parent night on Tuesday evening, from 5:30 until 7:30pm. Families had the opportunity to come for dinner, and actively engage with other families. ChurchillCSD Transition Coordinator, Sara McGowan, and Early Learning Special Education Teacher, Laura Lee Christensen led parents through a comprehensive understanding of navigating public education. The best part of the evening involved our own parents finding connection and community amongst the common foundations of their children.

As we approach the end of this school year, I am proud to say I am a part of this community. Each day. I am inspired by the experiences and connections of our people and schools. Many more events to come for May with graduations, celebrations, and events! Let’s enjoy this phenomenal end to the school year.

Friday, May 10th - No School for Students & Staff

Friday, May 24th - LAST DAY OF SCHOOL

TOMORROW, Monday, April 29th we will continue to operate a rolling blackout schedule. This week will be the Yellow Zone (Bus Numbers 8, 16 & 24). They will NOT RUN in the morning or afternoon Monday, April 29th - May 3rd.

For questions or concerns, please email stopfinder@churchillcsd.com

Transportation Blackout Schedule for April & May is Below

We want to thank the parents who came to our Annual Family Engagement & Consultation Meeting on April 24th! If you were unable to attend please view the following for all the information provided at the meeting.

Churchill County School District is committed to protecting the health and safety of students and staff. Students and staff will spend time in the sun before, during school hours, and after school in recreation and sports programs. Nevada weather and environmental conditions can oftentimes be at intensities that may result in negative health consequences, including sunburns. Too much sun exposure can be dangerous. Overexposure to the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) radiation seriously threatens one's health. Children are especially susceptible to harmful UV radiation and childhood exposure and sunburns in childhood are a primary indicator for developing skin cancer later in life. About 1 in 5 Americans will develop skin cancer during their lifetime, despite the preventable nature of the disease (Safe exposure to the sun). This is why I encourage you & your families to attend this FREE SKIN CARE CLINIC on May 7, 2024, from 4-7 pm in Reno at Greater Nevada Field (Aces BallPark). The address is: 250 Evans Ave, Reno, NV 89501.

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).

Looking to catch up on some missing assignments so you can come back and finish the year strong? ChurchillCSD is thrilled to announce 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!

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).

Exciting news is buzzing in the air! We're shaking things up a bit and bringing you April's edition of the Students in Transition (SIT) Newsletter a week earlier to kick off the spring break during the first week of April! Get ready to dive into a burst of color and positivity with this month's newsletter, shining the spotlight on our amazing community.

What you will find in this month's newsletter:
Community Resources Galore: Discover a treasure trove of local resources designed to uplift and support our students.

Know Your Rights: Explore McKinney-Vento rights and empower yourself with knowledge to better serve our students.
Facts and Figures: Dive into the latest Nevada statistics on homeless education because knowledge is power!

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

Tuesday, April 30th at 6:15pm

Fallon Paiute Shoshone Tribe Community Learning Center

8955 Mission Road - Fallon, Nevada

DINNER WILL BE SERVED AT 5:30PM (Provided by the Fallon Paiute Shoshone Tribe)

Consultation will begin at 6:15pm

Friday, May 3rd at Rafter 3C Arena

Doors open at 6:00pm

Fights begin at 7:00pm

Monday, May 6th at 7:00pm

CCHS Auditorium

Tuesday, May 7th at 6:00pm

CCHS Auditorium

Wednesday, May 8th at 6:00pm

CCHS Auditorium

Monday, May 13th at 6:00pm

CCHS Auditorium

Tuesday, May 14th at 6:00pm

CCHS Auditorium

Thursday, May 16th - Saturday May 18th

CCHS Baseball & Softball Fields

Friday, May 17th at 7:00pm

CCHS Auditorium

Edward Arciniega Athletic Complex

Friday, May 24th at 7:00pm

Please join us on Wednesday, May 1 for our annual 6th grade family showcase night! Time: 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm. Student projects will be on display! Location: CCMS 300 building!

Come and listen to our 7th graders' book club projects!

Tuesday, April 30th
5:30-6:30PM
CCMS Library

Informational videos provide parents and guardians with the tools and information that will allow them to support the academic success of their students.

Every student that has a parent or guardian successfully complete the questionnaire with 8 or more correct answers will receive 5 Gerka Bucks that will not expire until the end of the year. Students can have a total of 2 parents or guardians that are identified on Infinite Campus complete the questionnaire for a total of 10 Gerka Bucks.

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

May 24 - Difference Makers Assembly

Both Grades together at 9:00 a.m.

What's Happening in April:

April 26........................................No School ~ Modified Calendar

May 1...........................................Spring Fling 5:30pm-7:00pm

May 8...........................................Ready, Set, Kindergarten Event 5:30-7:00pm

Join us on May Day for our Spring Fling Art Fair! We will be showcasing unique kindergarten & first grade art drawings curated by retired art teacher, Eileen Haugen. The artwork will be available to purchase as notecards, and there will be several class art projects on display. We cannot wait for you to see what your students have been working on!

It is that time of the year again! Come register for kindergarten, tour the school, participate in one of two informational sessions (5:30 & 6:15), and join us for DINNER at 5:45! We hope to see all of you there!!

NOTE: If your student is ALREADY REGISTERED we still invite you to come to this event! This is an opportunity for students and their families to get information and become familiar with Lahontan!

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