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The 5th graders at CCMES recently participated in their highly anticipated annual Egg Drop Challenge, testing their engineering skills and creativity. View more photos on Facebook.
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This month’s Board Trustee Spotlight features Linda Gilkerson, Vice President of the Douglas County School District Board of Trustees. With 30 years of dedicated service to our schools and community, Linda reflects on her journey from a PTO volunteer to a Trustee. Read the Spotlight
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View our special edition newsletter to see the full list of employee awards, videos and highlights from the event!
Students who miss more than three days of school each month can fall behind by up to 1-2 years compared to their peers.
Do you have a passion for helping students? We're urgently seeking para-educators to support our students with special needs at our lake schools!
Looking for a Flexible and Rewarding Job? DCSD needs substitute bus drivers! Make a difference in your community by helping us ensure our students get to and from school safely. APPLY HERE
Mark your calendars for Wednesday, September 25th, and join us for an evening of fun, community, and celebration! Everyone is invited! View the Flyer
Snapshots from the first day of school across our district! View the Moments
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Dear DCSD Students, Families, and Staff,
My name is Frankie Alvarado, and I am honored to join Douglas County School District as your new Superintendent. As we embark on this new school year, I extend a heartfelt welcome to each member of our school community.
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DCSD is pleased to announce the appointment of Jeannie Dwyer as the new Executive Director of Human Resources, pending board approval.
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Douglas County School District is pleased to announce the appointment of Andrew Fromdahl as the new Principal of Minden Elementary School, starting with the 2024-2025 school year, pending board approval. Read the news release.
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DCSD is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Alvarado as the new Superintendent, effective July 10, 2024.
View the News Release
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This month's focus is on "Digital Detox: Navigating Mental Wellness in the Digital Age." View the Newsletter
Congratulations to the 26 DCSD staff members who retired this year, totaling 518 years of service. View the Photos
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Celebrating Washoe Culture at C.C. Meneley Elementary School!
View the photos.
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The Douglas County School District is proud to recognize the dedicated employees who are retiring at the end of this school year.
As we approach the end of the school year, let's keep up the momentum!
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Today's the Day! Join us at Fuji Park from 10 AM to 12 PM for the Giant Student Farmers Market, hosted by Green Our Planet.
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You are the heartbeat of our district, and we couldn't be more grateful. Thank you for lighting the way for our students every day! #DCSDisEPIC
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May 15 | 10AM-12PM | Fuji Park, 601 Old Clear Creek Rd.
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When: Monday, April 8th
Time: 4-6pm
Where: DHS Media Center
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All smiles at the annual C.C. Meneley Elementary School Friendship dinner! And Monty's friend, the Easter Bunny, hopped in for a surprise appearance!
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Exciting News for Our DCSD Community! View the app launch details.
We're excited to unveil our NEW DCSD App — your one-stop shop for everything DCSD. Designed to keep you connected and informed, this app is an essential tool for our school community.
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Important information regarding school breakfast and lunches. View Information
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Attention all families in our district! Remember, our free Parent Coaching service is here for you, connecting you with a coach and content created by therapists. Register: https://cookcenter.info/coaching
Please note that the District Office will be closed from February 19th to 20th, 2024, in observance of the holiday.
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The Minden Rotary Club has awarded grants to five Douglas County School District staff members: Angela Goff of PWL, Alicia Hill of CCMES, Pam Gilmartin of JVES, and Ethan Petite and Kelly Yost of DHS.
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The Douglas County School District is pleased to announce the appointment of Yvonne Wagstaff as the newest member of its Board of Trustees.
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Read the The Record-Courier article HERE
Ms. Meyer's ceramic 8th graders from PWL collaborated with Ms. McCue's Kindergarteners from CCMES to create stunning ceramic artworks.
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As we approach the season of uncertain weather conditions, we wanted to make sure that people are familiar with our notification process.
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Check out the awesome moments captured during our CCMES elementary school walk-a-thon in these pictures!
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C.C. Meneley Elementary School's fifth graders just finished their science unit on gravity.
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Proud of our 9 C.C. Meneley Elementary School staff who hiked Jobs Peak on October 7th, embracing their 23-24 school year's theme, 'Climb The Mountain.'
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In the latest 2024 Niche rankings, Douglas County School District is ranked #1 in Best School Districts in Nevada.
If you DO NOT want your child to participate in the NV-SCSEL survey, please return this “opt out” form to your child’s school by Friday, October 20, 2023.
When you or your child needs help, it’s hard to know where to turn. In an effort to ease the burden of finding the mental health and substance use services you need, we’ve partnered with Care Solace, your central hub of care.
NEW episodes available!
We are excited to announce the appointment of Mr. Adam Dedmon as the new Executive Director of Human Resources for the Douglas County School District.
The Douglas County Safe Routes to School Action Plan draft is now available for public review and comment.
We're on a mission to honor our remarkable alumni and staff by nominating them for the DHS Hall of Fame.
Call Thrive 24/7 | 365 days a year (833) 240-9017 or the Suicide Prevention Hotline 988
We hope you enjoy listening as we get to know Shannon Brown and Leslie Peters. You’ll never believe their 2 truths and a lie! Happy listening.
Check out our first full length episode where we learn more about our Superintendent Keith Lewis.
To find your Bus Route / Stop your student will ride:
As we welcome families back to school, we hope you were able to take some time over the summer to enjoy moments with your family and friends.
Here’s some important info you’ll need to know…
We would like to welcome you to Summer School. There are a few important things to know:
Congrats Grads!!
Summer is in full swing, and many children have a little more time on their hands now they are not in school.
Happy summer break and congratulations on reaching the last day of school!
Guess who's ready to conquer the world? Our amazing kindergarten graduates!
C.C. Meneley Elementary School Friendship Dinner included 400 burgers and hotdogs, raffle prizes, silent auction, and performances from Northwest Martial Arts.