Carson City School District

The Carson City School District is pleased to announce three more National Board Certified Teachers (NBCT) who have earned recognition from the National Board of Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS). The teachers were recognized in Tuesday’s school board meeting. NBCT is widely considered to be the highest professional recognition for educators and includes a five percent state pay increase in acknowledgement of accomplished teaching.

Steve West, has been appointed as Director of Operations for the Carson City School District. He began his role with the district February 13, 2023. "We welcome Mr. West in his new role,” said Mr. Andrew Feuling, superintendent for the Carson City School District. “This is a big job that encompasses much of the behind the scenes work of the district. We look forward to continued excellence in these areas with Mr. West's leadership and experience.”

Elizeth Acuna, this week’s Senior in the Spotlight, may be speaking for all seniors when she says what she is not going to miss about high school. “I won’t miss coming in early every morning.” She is also not going to miss studying and taking tests, but that won’t last long. She’ll be heading to Western Nevada College in the fall to pursue a degree in Criminal Justice. “I have been dreaming of working in law enforcement since I was a child,” she said.

Carson City School District hosted Band-O-Rama, an admission-free music event, Thursday, March 23 at Carson High School. The concert celebrated instrumental and music education throughout the district and featured bands from all age levels, including elementary, middle and high school.

Carson High School students Gabriel Brackin, 17-year-old senior, Wyatt Johnson,16-year-old freshman, Dameon Lister, 15-year-old freshman, and Daniel Novoa, 18-year-old senior were recently recognized with “Outstanding Citizen Awards” for the aide and unsolicited assistance they provided to a stranded community member on a snowy day last month. Additional aid came from Carson High alumni John Campbell, 19, who was traveling with the high school students.