Washoe County School District

📣 The Kindergarten Countdown is on! If your child turns 5 on or before August 1st, it’s time to get them enrolled for the upcoming school year! ✨ Beat the rush – Register early and head into summer with peace of mind. ✨ Set them up for success – Early enrollment helps us prepare the best classroom experience for your child. ✨ Stay connected – Be sure your contact info is current so you don’t miss any important updates. 🎉 Get it done now so you can kick back and enjoy the rest of your summer! Click here - washoeschools.net/kinder to get started. Start Strong. Enroll Today.

🎉 A big thank you to the Nevada Cancer Coalition for being on site today with valuable health resources and information — and to everyone who stopped by to learn more and connect with Lily! We also had a fantastic turnout for the Mammovan, which was fully booked almost immediately! We’re so glad to see such strong interest and will share the next visit date as soon as it’s scheduled. Thank you for helping keep our WCSD community informed and healthy! 💙 #WCSDcares #NevadaCancerCoalition #Mammovan #CommunitySupport #HealthEducation #ThankYou #WeAreWCSD

🎶 WCSD is hiring music teachers! 🎶 If you’re passionate about helping students explore, create, and connect through music, we want you on our team. Open positions available now — start your career in a district that values the arts and supports educators. #WeAreWCSD #MusicEducation #WCSDHiring #JoinOurTeam #TeachMusic #ArtsInEducation 📲 Learn more and apply: washoeschools.net/careers

Check out the professional learning and collegiality opportunities happening over the summer! #WeAreWCSD #WCSDProud

📍 We’re at Dilworth Middle School today for our WCSD Middle School's Hiring Event — and we’d love to meet you! 🕐 We’ll be here until 1:00 p.m. 📍 255 Prater Way, Sparks, NV Our Human Resources team is on hand to talk through open positions, signing bonuses, and the Alternate Route to Licensure (ARL) program — a great opportunity for anyone with a bachelor’s degree who’s ready to start teaching while earning their certification. ✨ Whether you're beginning your career or looking to make a meaningful change, this is your chance to begin, build, and sustain your journey in education. Stop by, say hi, and let’s talk about your future in WCSD! 👋💙 #WCSDProud #NowHiring #EducationCareers #JoinOurTeam #WCSDHR #ElementaryEducation #TeacherJobs #CareerFair #RenoJobs #SparksNevada #BeginBuildSustain

We are excited to see everybody TODAY! Join us for the WCSD Hiring Event: Middle School Positions on Wednesday, July 16 from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at Dilworth Middle School (255 Prater Way, Sparks) We’re hiring for middle school positions across the district, and this is your opportunity to: ✅ Explore open roles in WCSD middle schools ✅ Learn about signing bonuses and benefits ✅ Discover the Alternate Route to Licensure (ARL) program — ideal for those with a bachelor’s degree looking to begin a teaching career while earning certification Begin, build, and sustain your future at WCSD. We can’t wait to connect with you! 🌟 #WCSDHiring #MiddleSchoolJobs #NevadaEducation #NowHiring #TeachWCSD

Did you know all WCSD students can ride RTC buses for FREE? Take advantage of the Youth Ride Free program and make the most of your summer! ✅ Easy access to parks, libraries, jobs, and fun with friends ✅ Reliable rides to camps, sports, and activities ✅ Independence and freedom to explore our community Don’t miss out—get out, get active, and enjoy everything our area has to offer! Click here https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.ploom.ly/MF4bD68 to learn more. 🚍💙 #YouthRideFree #WeAreWCSD

Today, the Washoe County District Attorney’s Office, Washoe County School District, and WCSD School Police held a press conference to address the charges stemming from the vandalism at Reno High School. 🎥 Watch the full press conference here: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.ploom.ly/p0JYT4Y WCSD Board President Beth Smith and Superintendent Joe Ernst have also released official statements in response to today’s announcement. Their messages reflect the seriousness of the event, the value of accountability, and the district’s ongoing commitment to maintaining safe, respectful learning environments. Statement from Beth Smith, President of the WCSD Board of Trustees: “Today’s announcement brings a sense of closure to a deeply upsetting event that affected Reno High School, the Washoe County School District and the entire community. The crimes that that occurred weren’t just property damage—they were an attack on a place that means so much to students, staff, families, and alumni. We are grateful to our WCSD School Police and District leadership for working quickly and thoroughly to identify those responsible. At the Washoe County School District, we believe strongly in accountability—but we also believe in growth and learning. Our hope is that those involved will use this as an opportunity to reflect, take responsibility, and ultimately make better choices in the future.” Statement from Superintendent Joe Ernst: “Today’s announcement from the District Attorney is an important step. We are glad to see those involved in the incident at Reno High School being held accountable through the legal system. The school district also took disciplinary action based on each individual’s level of involvement, and together, we’re making it clear: this kind of behavior has real consequences. What happened was disturbing and deeply disappointing. It’s been hard on students, families, and staff—especially at Reno High. But I want to be clear: this does not represent who we are as a school district, or what we stand for. I am grateful to our WCSD School Police and to DA Chris Hicks and his office for the time and care they put into this investigation and the pursuit of justice. It was not easy work, and it was done right. We will continue doing everything we can to make sure our schools are safe, respectful places where all students can learn and feel safe, supported, and respected.”

We’re honored to share that WCSD’s research team has received the “Informing Progress in Urban Education” award at the Council of the Great City Schools national meeting in Detroit, sponsored by NWEA. This recognition celebrates our homegrown Insight early warning system—designed to support students through predictive, research-based analytics. Congratulations to Dr. JT Stark, Dr. Laura Davidson, Brandon Barela, and Irene Ngo for leading this important work! 👏 Proud to see innovation and impact in action. #WCSDproud #EducationInnovation #StudentSuccess #UrbanEducation

📊 Big news! Washoe County School District has been honored with the Informing Progress in Urban Education award by the Council of the Great City Schools! Our incredible research team was recognized for Insight — a homegrown, predictive early warning system that helps identify and support students at risk of not graduating, with 96% accuracy as early as 9th grade. 👏 Congratulations to Dr. JT Stark, Dr. Laura Davidson, Brandon Barela, and Irene Ngo for their innovative, student-centered work! #WCSDProud #EdData #StudentSuccess #UrbanEducation #InsightWCSD #PredictiveAnalytics #CGCS #WashoeInnovates 🔗 Read the full press release: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.ploom.ly/vCYocdk