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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
The Douglas County School District is proud to recognize the dedicated employees who are retiring at the end of this school year.
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Way to go, Cougars! Gardnerville Elementary School raised $21,896 at their EPIC Walk-a-thon last Friday!
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As we approach the end of the school year, let's keep up the momentum!
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
When: Monday, April 8th
Time: 4-6pm
Where: DHS Media Center
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
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Gardnerville Elementary School 4th and 5th graders from the Student Ambassador Leadership Team (SALT), led by the EL Teacher, Michelle Baugh, organized a school-wide door decorating competition.
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Please note that the District Office will be closed from February 19th to 20th, 2024, in observance of the holiday.
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DCSD is celebrating a notable expansion of its Gifted and Talented Services, which has impressively grown from 47 to 113 students.
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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
GES's talented 5th graders visited the Douglas County Senior Center, filling the air with joyous carols and genuine smiles.
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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.
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!
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