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Get help applying and paying for college!
In this video, we review November's College Fair and hear from admissions experts at TMCC and UNR about navigating what can be an intimidating and confusing topic. WCSD students seeking to go to college have many resources to help them understand and navigate this process, from annual college fairs, WCSD high school college & career centers, and college-level admissions advisors.
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New Family Resource Centers serving everyone
A Family Resource Center is a safe and friendly place to go for many different types of resources when families need help. The Washoe County School District has recently added two FRC locations., and all locations are open year-round.
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Our School District Supporting Families in Challenging Times
The Coronavirus pandemic has been difficult for many of our students and their families. A team of staff across School District Departments has worked hard to adapt and find new ways to support education during school closures, distance learning, and with physical distancing.
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Become an educator in Gerlach!
A remarkable teaching and learning environment awaits at Gerlach K-12 School!
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Partner in Education Spotlight: Charles River Laboratories
We thank our community partners who support education! This episode features Charles River Laboratories, Reno, Nevada facility, and their partnership with Reed High School’s Biomedical CTE Academy.
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Thank you for joining in the fun and impacting the top underfunded needs in WCSD schools!
Proceeds benefit Caring for Classrooms,
a fund impacting the needs of all WCSD
schools, including student engagement,
teacher/staff recognition, educational
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Caring for Classrooms has been busy in 2023!
For the Education Alliance of Washoe County's fundraiser "An Evening of Pure Imagination", November 4th, 2023, we shared this quick review of some great donations to schools. Bernice Mathews Elementary School will be building a new playground space for their smallest learners, and their 5th grade Student Council involved the rest of the students in voting for their favorite playground equipment!
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Thank you for donating to Teacher’s Warehouse!
Thank you to the generous donors who provide classroom supplies to the Teachers’ Warehouse! Because of their donations, WCSD teachers are able to stock their classrooms and enrich learning for students!
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The Student Advisory Council needs your participation and your voice!
The Student Advisory Council is the voice for 62,000 students! They listen to fellow students to identify school challenges and work on related projects to improve the school experiences and outcomes for all students in WCSD.
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Astro, WCSD K-9 Officer
We welcome Astro to the Washoe County School District Police Department as the region's first firearms detection K-9!
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Milken Educator Award at Florence Drake Elementary School
Third and Fourth Grade Teacher Jason Murray received the prestigious Milken Educator Award
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Milken Educator Award at Katherine Dunn Elementary School
Third Grade Teacher Liz Barnum received the prestigious Milken Educator Award
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Mount Rose K-8 Purple Star
This Purple Star school emphasizes supporting and honoring military families and veterans.
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Learning Construction at the Site of our Newest School
The design and building of the new Debbie Smith CTE Academy gives us an opportunity to show students interested in construction trades a close-up look at the process.
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Groundbreaking Ceremony at E. Otis Vaughn Middle School
Groundbreaking ceremony for the rebuilding of E. Otis Vaughn Middle School in Reno, May 24th, 2024.
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Spring Break Capital Repairs and Upgrades in Our Schools, 2024
Washoe County School District is proud to continue our work investing in our future. We have invested over $282 million in the WCSD capital renewal program to date. The Capital Projects team is working on dozens of projects at our school sites and will be especially busy this summer.
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Countdown to Graduation, 2024
🎓 The Washoe County School District celebrates the Class of 2024 with our annual Countdown to Graduation! 🎉
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Celebrating CTE in WCSD!
Career and Technical Education programs are available in every WCSD high school, giving students skills and inspiration to prepare them for a bright future.
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A new student-operated food truck in Washoe County School District
Intuit, Inc. is providing the Washoe County School District with a fully operational food truck, equipped with a commercial-grade kitchen, allowing Career & Technical Education students to develop technical, financial and entrepreneurial skills.
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TMCC High School is accepting applications now!
Are you ready to kickstart your college experience? TMCC High School is opening its doors to passionate students who are eager to embark on a journey of academic excellence and personal growth.
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Construction Career Day
Construction Career Day provides students the opportunity to explore different careers and interact with many industry representatives and experts.
