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The Washoe County School District (WCSD) is focused on creating an education system where all students achieve academic success, develop personal and civic responsibility, and achieve career and college readiness for the 21st century.

The Washoe County School District Board of Trustees is an elected board of seven members. Five members are elected from geographical districts. Two members are elected as at-large. All members are elected to serve four-year terms. There is also a non-voting student representative who provides student perspective. More...

Latest News

Principals Named for New WCSD Schools

Two veteran school principals have been named to lead the Washoe County School District’s (WCSD) newest schools when they open in August 2020: Brandon Bringhurst will serve as principal of the new middle school at Arrowcreek, and Heidi Gavrilles will serve as principal at John Bohach Elementary School in Spanish Springs.

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WCSD Kindergartners and Their Families Invited to Register for 2019-2020 School Year: The road to graduation begins in kindergarten

The Washoe County School District (WCSD) is registering kindergartners for the 2019-2020 school year.

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Sparks High School Teacher Wins National Award for Exceptional English Language Instruction

A Sparks High School teacher who immigrated from Hungary has won the TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) and National Geographic Learning 2019 TESOL Teacher of the Year award.

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WCSD Board of Trustees Awards Final Contract for Construction of John Bohach Elementary School

The Washoe County School District (WCSD) Board of Trustees voted today to award the final construction contract for the new John Bohach Elementary School in Spanish Springs to Q&D Construction, paving the way for construction to begin in the coming months.

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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.

For more information, visit the Civil Rights Compliance Department page.