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Welcome Back! The 2025–26 School Year Is Here
  • LEADERSHIP

Dear DCSD Staff & Families,

As summer comes to a close and we prepare for the first day of school, I want to welcome you back. Whether you’re returning or new to the district, we’re thankful to have you with us.

  • LEADERSHIP
August 21,2025 Update: District Office Closure and Relocation

We want to provide an important update regarding the closure of our District Office.

Since our initial announcement, we’ve learned that the bats inside the District Office building have been identified as Mexican Freetail bats, a protected species.

Rotary Club of Minden gives Reading Pillows for Summer
  • CONNECT
  • GES
  • MES

Second graders at Gardnerville Elementary School and Minden Elementary School received special reading pillows a few weeks ago, thanks to a generous partnership between the Rotary Club of Minden, the Carson Valley Quilt Guild, and the Douglas County Public Library. View the photos on Facebook.

  • CONNECT
  • GES
  • MES
GES Read-a-Thon Wrap-Up!
  • GES

Cougars logged an amazing 108,561 minutes of reading and raised over $17,800 for their Library and Literacy Programs!

  • GES
Recognizing Nationally Certified Educators Across DCSD

At DCSD, we are proud to recognize and celebrate the educators and specialists who have earned national certification—an accomplishment that reflects exceptional expertise, dedication to students, and a commitment to professional growth.

Nevada Reading Week 2025

Join us in celebrating the joy and importance of reading across Nevada! From exciting virtual author events to engaging professional learning opportunities, there's something for everyone!

Happy Winter Break!

Wishing our entire DCSD community a winter break filled with peace, joy, love, and hope! Thank you for an incredible year – we’ll see you in 2025!

Board Trustee Spotlight: Linda Gilkerson
  • BOARD

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

  • BOARD
WE'RE HIRING!

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!

APPLY HERE

DCSD needs substitute bus drivers

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

Superintendent’s Introduction and Welcome Message
  • BOARD
  • LEADERSHIP

​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.

  • BOARD
  • LEADERSHIP
Honoring Our Retirees

The Douglas County School District is proud to recognize the dedicated employees who are retiring at the end of this school year.

Download the NEW DCSD App!

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.

GES: Read Across America Door Decorating Contest
  • GES

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.

  • GES
Happy Presidents' Day!

Please note that the District Office will be closed from February 19th to 20th, 2024, in observance of the holiday.

Welcome Yvonne Wagstaff

The Douglas County School District is pleased to announce the appointment of Yvonne Wagstaff as the newest member of its Board of Trustees.

  • BOARD
Spreading Holiday Cheer at GES!

GES's talented 5th graders visited the Douglas County Senior Center, filling the air with joyous carols and genuine smiles.

  • GES
Partnership with Care Solace

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.

Happy Summer Break!

Happy summer break and congratulations on reaching the last day of school!