MISSION STATEMENT
The mission and purpose of extracurricular and athletic programs in the Washoe County School District is to promote the physical, mental, moral, social and emotional growth of its participants. The Student Activity and Athletic Department ensures a positive force in the preparation of our youth for an enriching extra-curricular experience. The Student Activity & Athletic Department is an integral part of the total school program. We are strongly connected to the academic success of every student, regardless of individual differences. The student gives their time, energy, loyalty and commitment by participating in the programs offered by the Student Activities & Athletics Department.

Clinical information for our students! 

Student Outreach Clinic

Student Outreach Clinic - Spanish

Changes to Coach's Fingerprint Process.

• Step 1 – School is to hire the coach, school secretary or person doing the hiring will email Paula Edmonds, notifying Paula of the hire, please include the coach in the email.  Please include in the coach’s position and sport, if the coach is paid or non-paid, or a volunteer coach.

You will no longer need to print the coach’s application; you will no longer need the half sheet. 

• Step 2 – School will submit the athletic UHR to position control and cc Paula Edmonds on the email.
• Step 3 - Coach will begin at Paula’s office – 5450 Riggins Ct. Suite 3
• Step 4 – I-9 processing. Please be sure you have two forms of ID with you. (driver’s license, passport, or social security card)
• Step 5 – Paula will give the coach the Fingerprint Express form.  You can walk in or make an appointment with them. 

Fingerprint Express

5000 Smithridge Dr. #A9

Reno, NV  89502

775-322-5587

• Step 6 – Paula will make an appointment for you with the district background office online.
• Step 7 - Fingerprint Express will give you a receipt. Please be sure and take this receipt along with the coach information sheet and W4, when you go to the district Background office. From there, the backgroud office will run the wants/warrants and take your photo for your coach’s badge.
• Step 8 – should take around 4 weeks to get your badge.

DoCRC (OCR) Training Sessions for the 24-25 School Year

All 2024-2025 WCSD NEW coaches are required to take this course prior to the start of their athletic season. The dates of the trainings are listed below. This course is only a 1hr training session in person. Please click on the link for the date you can attend.  Be sure to include your email, cell number, school, sport and position you are coaching! This training is now good for 3 years.

• November 04, 2024–6:00pm - 7:00pm - North Valleys HS Theater 
• https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0C4EAEAA2AA2FD0-50348889-docrc
• November 13, 2024–6:00pm - 7:00pm - Reed HS Cafeteria
• https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0C4EAEAA2AA2FD0-50348959-docrcorc
• January 29, 2025–6:00pm -7:00pm - McQueen HS Theater 
• https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0C4EAEAA2AA2FD0-50349032-docrc
• February 11, 2025–6:00pm - 7:00pm - North Valleys HS Theater 
• https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0C4EAEAA2AA2FD0-50349100-docrcocr 

• Look. Listen. Let Someone Know!-PSA                                      
  
• Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association (NIAA)
• National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
• National Collegiate Athletic Association Eligibility Center 

                 

 

The Reno Orthopaedic Clinic is proud to serve as the team physician for Damonte Ranch High School. The Tahoe Forest Therapy Services and the Incline Village Community Hospital are proud to serve as the team physician for Incline High School. 

The District prohibits bullying, cyber-bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, discrimination and/or retaliation in any of its educational programs/activities, employment, and employment opportunities.  For the District's full Notice of Non-Discrimination statement as well as methods to address questions and concerns please visit our Notice of Non-Discrimination and Web Accessibility page.