Craig Gustavson saw a tattered American flag flying at Sparks High School and inadvertently started a tradition. Now the Sparks High School JROTC and others want to make sure everyone sees the flag flying proudly at the school. “It all started when I was walking my dog in Paradise Park (off of Oddie Boulevard) and I saw a faded, torn flag at the Sparks High School,” says … [Read more...]
Sandoval announces ‘Year of STEM’ during Sparks High School visit
Gov. Brian Sandoval visited Sparks High School Monday to proclaim the 2016-17 school session the “Year of STEM,” promoting science, technology, engineering and mathematics education. The statewide initiative spearheaded by the Governor’s Office of Science, Innovation and Technology (OSIT) aims to introduce ways for students, families and educators to actively … [Read more...]
Sparks Schools Greet Early Start to Year With Enthusiasm
“At Agnes Risley (Elementary School) they opened the doors at 8:30 a.m. and you would think they were opening the doors to a rock concert,” Washoe County School District Public Information Officer Victoria Campbell said. “The kids streamed in, ran to their teachers with hugs and welcome backs; they were just so happy and excited to be back.” Beginning at 5:45 a.m., WCSD … [Read more...]
Sparks schools graduate more than 1,100
The words came from Amy Marable, the interim principal at Sparks High School. They could have also applied to graduates of Reed and Spanish Springs High Schools in ceremonies over the weekend. “You are a class that can,’’ Marable said. The venue for all three graduations was the Lawlor Events Center, though each school put its distinctive touches on ceremonies. When it … [Read more...]
Graduation rate reaches high mark
The Washoe County School District achieved its highest high school graduation rate ever with 75 percent of students in the class of 2015 earning diplomas, district officials said. That rate is 2 percentage points better than the class of 2014. Sparks High School contributed significantly to the higher graduation rate, attracting specific attention from district officials for … [Read more...]