By Carla O’Day Marc Burks graduated from Damonte Ranch High School a little more than a week ago and perfect attendance during his senior year paid off—literally. Burks was awarded a new 2017 Honda Fit […]
High school graduations at Lawlor Events Center at the University of Nevada, Reno are scheduled to get underway today and continue until early next week. Those planning to attend ceremonies are asked to travel northbound […]
By Carla O’Day An annual performance audit of Washoe County School District-sponsored charter schools showed each was compliant in most areas but finances, teacher licensure, and special education at some sites were among things that […]
The Washoe County School District (WCSD) is continuing to blame the state of Nevada for an alleged change to the state’s education budget. Days before the 2017 legislative session ended, the district encouraged parents and […]
By Carla O’Day During a whirlwind tour Friday, Wooster High School’s graduating seniors visited Vaughn Middle School and several area elementary schools in their caps and gowns. There were no speeches from the graduating […]
UPDATE (June 3, 2017): Governor Sandoval issued a statement today calling for more funding to the school district. “Yesterday, my office and state fiscal experts worked with the legislative counsel bureau and WCSD to review […]
By Carla O’Day A letter of intent among several public entities for a high school at the Wildcreek Golf Course in west Sparks was approved Thursday by the Reno-Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority board. […]
By Carla O’Day Students in Washoe County with past-due meal accounts can continue to eat lunches off the regular menu, school district trustees decided Tuesday when adjusting a policy on alternative meals. School district staff […]
By Carla O’Day “Bike to Work, School, and Fun Week” is underway, along with contests, competitions, and activities at schools that draw attention to the health benefits of riding bicycles. During National Bike Month, […]
By Carla O’Day Class sizes this fall will increase by two students in fourth through 12th grades and cuts will be made to Washoe County School District central services, trustees decided Tuesday when voting to […]
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