A passion for hard work, commitment, and a lifelong learning mentality leads to a fulfilling career and after 40-plus years of being in the education system, John Mayer is ready to relax. The Washoe County School District board member recently announced that he will not seek reelection this November, ending his 8-year term. However, he isn’t really “going” … [Read more...]
District Hopes New Middle School in Spanish Springs Will Help Alleviate Overcrowding
On Dec. 14, Washoe County School District officials gathered at the site of where the new Sky Ranch Middle School will be in Spanish Springs to mark the beginning of construction. Located near the developing Kiley Ranch neighborhood on David Allen Parkway, the new school is expected to hold at least 1,400 students in grades 6-8 and open by the 2019-20 school … [Read more...]
High school Graduation Rates Rise Throughout Sparks
This year’s high school graduation numbers were released by the Washoe County School District last week and I could not be more proud of our students. District-wide, 84 percent of our students graduated last year. That’s five consecutive years of a steady increase and the highest graduation rate we’ve ever experienced! And right here in Sparks, all of our schools exceeded … [Read more...]
Superintendent, students excited for start of new school year
There is no more sleeping in on the weekdays in Sparks as Monday marked the beginning of the 2017-18 school year. Kids were all smiles as they were reunited with their friends and ready to learn. School officials got an early start as well, with Washoe County School District Superintendent Traci Davis and trustees welcoming students back. “I’m always excited for the first … [Read more...]
Public School Meeting On Tap
The Washoe County School District will hold a public town hall meeting on Monday, Aug. 29, to share information about overcrowding and repair needs in district schools. The community is invited to attend and ask questions. The meeting will take place beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the Wooster High School Theatre, 1331 E. Plumb Lane. … [Read more...]
Sprint through spring break with kids camps, activities
The countdown to spring break for students in the Washoe County School District is rapidly ticking down. Are you ready? If not, it could be a loooong two weeks ahead for you and your children. Fortunately, it’s not too late to sign up for a variety of camps and activities in Sparks and Reno before vacation time blasts off. Seize the opportunities for the two-week break that … [Read more...]
Details of proposed tax hike for school projects ironed out
A committee has put the finishing touches on a ballot question that will ask Washoe County voters at the November general election to approve a permanent increase in the sale tax to finance school construction and repairs to meet student growth. The committee, which is independent of the Washoe County School District, approved the ballot question details at a brief meeting … [Read more...]
Proposed sales-tax increase for school construction heading to voters
Washoe County voters will be asked at the November general election to approve the highest sales-tax rate in the state to generate $781 million for school construction and repairs. A question on the election ballot will seek voter approval of a 0.54 percent increase in the county’s sales-tax rate to fund a variety of construction projects to relieve overcrowding in Washoe … [Read more...]