2020 – 2021 School Year Enrollment Online Registration Directions for Parents & Guardians New Students & Returning Students Current NCSD Students/Parents These directions are for parents who already have at least one child already enrolled in the Nye County School District. Nye County School District (NCSD) has opened Online Registration (OLR) for the... READ MORE >
Earthquake Aftershock Damage at Tonopah Elementary School June 1, 2020 Due to the 6.5 magnitude Earthquake 35 miles west of Tonopah, Nevada on May 15, 2020, a series of aftershocks have occurred in the area. Following a 3.3 magnitude aftershock on May 27th, staff at Tonopah Elementary School noticed a door in the administrative building would not close properly.... READ MORE >
Congratulations to the Pahrump Valley High School class of 2020! These graduates were celebrated throughout the week of May 26th with an online ceremony culminating the festivities on Friday, May 28th. Click here for the congratulations messages from the teachers. A link will be added when KPVM makes the streamed video public. Additional photos can be added to... READ MORE >
Links to the Superintendent candidate interviews are listed below. Interview #1: Dr. Warren ShilingburgZoom VideoAudio OnlyInterview #2: Dr. Susan SchmidtZoom VideoAudio OnlyInterview #3: Ms. Stacey L. CooperZoom VideoAudio OnlyInterview #4: Dr. Keith TomesZoom VideoAudio Only READ MORE >
Congratulations to the Round Mountain High School class of 2020! These graduates were celebrated on May 23, 2020. The graduates chose different color gowns to represent their individuality and make the point that they all accept and support each other for who they are, differences and all. READ MORE >
Food Distribution for the Children of Nye County (June 2020) May 26, 2020 Click here for a PDF of this press release. Nye County School District will continue to offer food to the students/children of Nye County through June 30th. Both breakfast and lunch will be provided to every student/child 18 years of age and under. Food will be distributed... READ MORE >
Congratulations to the Beatty High School class of 2020! These graduates were celebrated on May 21, 2020 with a community in-car, socially distant ceremony. Great job to all involved.Click here for the Pahrump Valley Times video of the event. READ MORE >
Floyd Elementary School ended their year with heartfelt goodbyes this week. READ MORE >
Congratulations to the Tonopah High School class of 2020!These 28 graduates were celebrated on May 21, 2020 with a community in-car, socially distant ceremony. Great job to all involved. READ MORE >
Click HERE to watch the video. Today would have been the day that 8th graders would have walked through the school for the 8th grade clap out. We know that this video does not even come close to that experience. We took the pictures that we had from the school photographer and used them with this video. We did not have pictures of every 8th-grade student, and... READ MORE >
Happy Mother's Day!from the Nye County School District and the Nevada CensusMay 9, 2020Celebrate #Mother'sDay Every Day! @NVCensus2020 is critical for the health and well-being of women and girls. A state undercount will drastically impact federal funding for WIC, Child Care, Head Start, and more. Be counted for them at census.nv.gov.33 million women and girls... READ MORE >
Position VacancyPayroll & Benefits TechnicianMay 5, 2020The Nye County School District is searching for a Payroll & Benefits Technician.Click here to go to the job posting.Links to the application process are at the bottom of the posting. READ MORE >
Please note...The Nye County School District appreciates the efforts of our community members to support the class of 2020 with the “Adopt a Senior” programs. It is incumbent on us to notify our stakeholders and community that neither the Nye County School District nor any specific schools endorse, sponsor, or control these efforts. The “Adopt a Senior” programs... READ MORE >
Nye County School District School Closure Update May 1, 2020 Nye County School District buildings and facilities will remain closed through May 15, 2020. This decision is in compliance with Governor Sisolak’s most recent Stay at Home directive issued April 29, 2020. NCSD will continue to remain closed through May 15, 2020. The closures apply to all NCSD... READ MORE >
Nye County School DistrictSchool Closure Update April 22, 2020 On April 21, 2020, Governor Sisolak announced that all Nevada schools will remain closed through the end of the 2019-2020 school year. Learning at a Distance for our students will continue as will district processes that can be completed remotely and/or electronically. The district food distribution... READ MORE >
Nye County School District 4th Quarter Grading Information April 22, 2020 Dear NCSD Families, During this uncertain time, we know our students, families, and educators are facing tremendous stressors. Therefore, we must approach each student’s circumstances with positive presumptions and a do-no-harm perspective. We know this has been a tremendously difficult... READ MORE >
Staying Home: Buildings Closed April 17, 2020 For the past several weeks, Nye County School District has monitored the number of positive COVID-19 cases in the county and evaluated the need to continue closures of schools, district offices, and facilities. The difficult, yet necessary, decision was made to remain closed through at least April 30, 2020. This... READ MORE >
Food Distribution Begins Again for the Children of Nye County Nye County School District will offer food to the students/children of Nye County beginning Monday, April 20, 2020. Both breakfast and lunch will be provided to every student/child 18 years of age and under. Food will be distributed Monday, Wednesday, and Friday each week during closure at centralized... READ MORE >
NCSD Board Meeting Live Stream UpdateDue to the COVID-19 mandates, this meeting is being streamed live on the Nye County School District Facebook page for public viewing. Only comments made pursuant to the Public Input items listed on the Agenda will be considered public comment and included in the record of the meeting. Any comments left on the Facebook page are... READ MORE >
Special Board Meeting - April 14, 2020 The Board of Trustees Nye County School District A Special Board Meeting of the Board of Trustees of Nye County School District will be held Tuesday, April 14, 2020, beginning at 5:30 PM in the Southern District Office, 484 S. West Street, Pahrump, Nevada and electronically streamed. Disabled members of the public who... READ MORE >
Nye County School District - Test Result April 2, 2020 Nye County School District has been notified of an employee testing positive for the coronavirus. This employee participated in the food distribution program. All Pahrump attendance area employees have been notified of possible exposure. To protect the privacy rights of the individual no further details will... READ MORE >
COVID-19 NYE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT UPDATEApril 1, 2020 For the past several weeks, Nye County School District has worked hard to provide food and instructional materials to our students. We have been very proud of our employees and families for making this partnership a model for districts in our state and across the country. As the number of coronavirus cases... READ MORE >
Nye County School District Governor Sisolak extends school closure date to April 30, 2020 April 1, 2020 Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak announced today he is extending school closures in Nevada to April 30, 2020. He declared a state of emergency on March 12 to protect Nevadans and encouraged them to stay home to help flatten the curve to prevent the spread of... READ MORE >
Agenda of Special Board MeetingThe Board of TrusteesNye County School DistrictA Special Board Meeting of the Board of Trustees of Nye County School District will be held Friday, April 3, 2020, beginning at 5:30 PM in the Southern District Office, 484 S. West Street, Pahrump, Nevada. Disabled members of the public who require reasonable accommodations in order to... READ MORE >
Nye County School DistrictA Message to Our FamiliesDear Families, First, we apologize for the attendance messages about tardies. Please disregard any messages you may have received about them from Infinite Campus. We are currently using T to record two-way communication. We are working to get notifications turned off. The T now stands for two-way communication,... READ MORE >
Nye County School District School Closure Update March 22, 2020 Governor Sisolak recently announced an extension of the school building site closures. School buildings will reopen no earlier than April 16, 2020, and only upon the approval of the Chief Medical Officers of the State of Nevada after a review of the risk of transmission within the geographic... READ MORE >
Nevada Department of Education Interim SafeVoice Guidance March 18, 2020 Mental health resources listed on the bottom of this article.SafeVoice will continue to operate 24/7 and has plans in place to operate without interruption throughout the school building closures due to COVID-19, also known as the Coronavirus. Thanks to the consistent response of Nevada’s... READ MORE >
Nevada Department of Education Nevada requests U.S. Department of Education waiver on state accountability and testing requirements amidst COVID-19 crisis March 20, 2020Carson City, Nev. – Jhone Ebert, Superintendent of Public Instruction, announced today that Nevada has submitted a waiver request to the U.S. Department of Education for assessments,... READ MORE >
Nevada Department of Education Additional Questions and Answers March 20, 2020 New Questions and Answers Question (Q): The 30-day non-essential business closure announced by Governor Sisolak goes beyond the announced end of the school building and district office site closure on April 6. Based on the recent announcement, will school buildings and district... READ MORE >
Nevada Department of EducationFamily Resource Guide to COVID-19 March 18, 2020 Dear Nevada Families: We know that school closures and the stress of COVID-19, also known as the Coronavirus, affects parents, guardians, and students. This document was created to share tips and resources for Nevada’s families to support working together to keep our communities safe... READ MORE >
UPDATED - Food Distribution for the Children of Nye County March 19, 2020Nye County School District began offering food to students/children of Nye County Wednesday, March 18th. We are providing both breakfast and lunch to every student/child 18 years of age and under. We are using existing bus stops and also offering centralized distribution, see chart below.... READ MORE >
Click here for the NCSD COVID-19 Response PageServices to Special Education Students During School Closures March 19, 2020 Nye County School District is committed to meeting the mandates of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. With the outbreak of coronavirus, our schools have been closed... READ MORE >
NYE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES CANCELED March 17, 2020 Due to the cancellation of all schools within the state of Nevada, Nye County School District has canceled all Parent/Teacher conferences scheduled to occur March 24th, 25th, and 26th, 2020. By avoiding the gathering of large groups of people in public spaces, the District continues... READ MORE >
Haga clic aquí para ver este documento en español Food Distribution for the Children of Nye County March 19, 2020 Nye County School District will offer food to students/children of Nye County beginning Wednesday, March 18th. We will provide both breakfast and lunch to every student/child 18 years of age and under. We are using existing bus stops and will also... READ MORE >
Click here for the NCSD COVID-19 Response Page Food Distribution During School Closure March 16, 2020 The Nye County School District will continue to feed students and their younger siblings breakfast and lunch during the school closures. The need for school closures is to prevent people from congregating, so the plan currently being developed is to utilize... READ MORE >
COVID-19 Position StatementMarch 15, 2020Many of you have heard Governor Sisolak’s press conference this afternoon closing all Nevada schools. After deliberate analysis, reviewing community concerns, consulting with local health authorities and the Nevada Superintendents on Sunday, March 15. As the Governor stated, Nye County schools will be closed for at... READ MORE >
There is no higher priority to us than the safety of our students and staff. This is why the Nye County School District is restricting all out-of-state and international district-sponsored employee and student travel effective March 13th, 2020 and until further notice. We will continue monitoring the developments of coronavirus COVID-19 and assess the restriction... READ MORE >
Albertsons has generously donated $15,000 to the Nye County School District to benefit staff and students district-wide. Nye County School District representatives from the south will be attending a ribbon cutting ceremony at Albertsons in Pahrump to accept the checks on behalf of their schools.The donation is divided into $1,000 amounts for the schools in our... READ MORE >
Click here to view the Bid Documents. The Nye County School District, Pahrump Nevada will receive sealed bids at the Office of the Nye County Superintendent, Southern District Office. Bid items are Paper Supplies Lot 1, Frozen/Refrigerated Food Lot 2, Canned/Dry Goods Lot 3. READ MORE >
Click here to view the video of Mr. Norton celebrating National Reading Week by reading My Teacher is a Monster! by Peter Brown. READ MORE >
The Nye County School District Technology Department has created a page with links to the various online resources students use in school and can access from home. Click here to access the site here. The images below show where to find a link on the district and school websites. It’s in the same place on all of the school menu pages.School Menu PageDistrict Menu Page READ MORE >
Click here to view this information as a PDF.Click here for a PDF with educational resource information.A kindergartner counted in the 2020 Census this spring will be starting high school when the next census comes around in 2030: That’s 10 years of school supplies, teachers, school lunches, and so much more. This is your opportunity to help ensure they have a ... READ MORE >
The information below is from the Nevada Department of Education Superintendent of Public Instruction Jhone Ebert. Please follow the links for additional information.---------------------The Nevada Department of Health and Human Services has developed a school administrator resource for the novel coronavirus. It can be found near the bottom on the main novel... READ MORE >
We’ve made it easier for you to view your student’s school menus! Nye County School District parents will now be able to view school menus with MealViewer. View what is being served each day Let students favorite and rate meals ensuring we are serving meals they enjoy Get notified when your student’s favorite meal is being served View the nutritional... READ MORE >
The following article was published on December 15th by The Nevada Independent. Jackie Valley and Joey Lovato have traveled to the state's remote rural areas to create a wonderful picture of our smallest schools. Click here to read this article and watch the video with information about the Nye County's Warm Springs School.excerpt..."... When a handbell rings, the... READ MORE >
This article is from Fox 5, KVVU-TV in Las Vegas. Click here to view the article and see the video.By: Alexandra de LeonPAHRUMP (FOX5) -- Rosemary Clarke Middle School eighth-graders are learning what its like to be a doctor and EMT through their Medical Detectives program. The exploratory class follows a similar curriculum from Purdue University in... READ MORE >
The original mural, currently located on the south wall of the Nye County School District Southern Office (Pahrump) will be affected due to required maintenance of the wall.Pieces of stucco are coming off of the wall requiring the need for necessary repairs in order to maintain the building. Unfortunately, the required level of repair will destroy the original... READ MORE >
The Nevada Association of School Boards (NASB) holds an annual conference every year in late November. During each conference they honor staff, organizations, or people associated with Nevada School Districts across the state in approximately fifteen miscellaneous categories. This year, Pahrump Valley High School (PVHS) teacher Andrew Norton was selected as the... READ MORE >
The Nevada Superintendent of Public Instruction, Jhone Ebert, visited Pahrump classrooms and met with parents and administrators about educational needs on her continuing #ListeningTour. Superintendent Ebert can be followed on twitter @NVSupt. This link will take you to the tweet with the PreK visit video: https://twitter.com/NVSupt/status/1204526390499893249?s=20 READ MORE >
NOTICE OF SALE #19-01 Ends: December 17, 2019 The Nye County School District, through the process of “Sealed Bid”, is offering these vehicles and miscellaneous items for sale. The vehicles and miscellaneous items are being offered “AS-IS” “WHERE IS” with no warranties stated, offered or implied “BUYER BEWARE”. Mail or deliver sealed bid(s) to: NCSD... READ MORE >
The Nevada Superintendent of Public Instruction, Jhone Ebert, visited Tonopah classrooms today on her continuing #ListeningTour.Superintendent Ebert can be followed on twitter @NVSupt, and she will be visiting with schools in Pahrump next week.This link will take you to the video tweet in the header of this article: https://twitter.com/NVSupt/sta... READ MORE >
Pathways Elementary, Middle and High Schools celebrated a record number of students who have achieved perfect attendance for the entire first quarter of the 2019-20 school year. A total of 26 students at Pathways accomplished this feat, an all-time high in the school’s history. Parents and students were invited to attend an awards ceremony where students were... READ MORE >
NBC News: "In rural Nevada, a one-room schoolhouse has educated generations of residents.""We become a family,?" said Lyn Huston, the sole teacher at the Duckwater School for the past 20 years."By Anita Hassan of NBC NewsThe following text and images are from the NBC online article.Please view the original with the video here: https://nbcnews.to/2MzsyQrDUCKWATER,... READ MORE >
“WestEd is committed to the belief that all students should succeed in our schools and that all learners — from infants to adults — should thrive in our communities, despite the circumstances they were born into.” ‐ Glen Harvey, WestEd Chief Executive OfficerNye County School District Superintendent of Schools Dale A. Norton was recently... READ MORE >
A total of 150 Nye County School District (NCSD) students at Pahrump Valley High School, (year 4) Round Mountain High School (year 1) and Tonopah High School (year 3) successfully participated in the JAG Nevada program during the 2018-19 school year. The high school graduation rate for Nye County School District’s JAG students reached 100 percent in 2018, 100... READ MORE >
Mrs. Karen Holley, Nye County School District’s Coordinator of Federal and State Programs, has been elected to serve as a representative for the state of Nevada on the National Association of Federal Education Program Administrators (NAFEPA) Board of Directors. NAFEPA has a rich history of advocating for federal education programs in support of America's youth. ... READ MORE >
Moose Lodge 808 & Chapter 1141 Sponsor Dinner to Raise Money for Homeless Student's Activity FundClick here to view the flyer for this event.Our local Moose Lodge is sponsoring a spaghetti dinner to raise money to for our homeless student's activity fund. Date: Sunday, November 10, 2019Time: 3:00 pm to 6:00 pmLocation: Moose Lodge 8081100 E. 2nd StreetPahrump, NV... READ MORE >
A Nye County School District (NCSD) activity bus transporting the Pahrump Valley High School JV football team was involved in an accident last night on Hwy 160. The accident involved a piece of construction equipment in the work zone on Highway 160 at approximately mile marker 26 Clark County (near the Tecopa turnoff). Nevada Highway Patrol troopers... READ MORE >
2020 Nevada Teacher of the Year FinalistNye County School District teacher Patricia Martin was announced by the Nevada Department of Education as one of five outstanding finalists for the 2020 Nevada Teacher of the Year. Mrs. Martin is the first teacher ever from Nye County School District to be selected as a finalist. “We are very proud to have Mrs. Martin on... READ MORE >
State Pre-Kindergarten Funding Awarded to Nye County School District Nye County School District has been awarded $1,248,362 to continue to provide high quality PreKindergarten to our students. Pre-Kindergarten classrooms will be located in the communities of Tonopah, Amargosa and Pahrump, providing services to students who qualify under new state guidelines.... READ MORE >
There's an App for That...Nye County School District has a brand new app that will notify you of new events and news from the schools of your choice. Search the Apple App Store or Google Play for "Nye County School District" to find the app. Watch this one minute video to see how it works: Click here to see the video. READ MORE >
Returning Student Registration For students who will be new to the Nye County School District or changing schools as a result of moving addresses, not promotion to middle or high school, please look at this: New Student Registration. All students returning to NCSD must go through a process of verifying the information in the student information system, which is... READ MORE >
Free School Meals for All NCSD Students Important Notice National School Lunch Program / School Breakfast Program The Nye County School District is proud to announce the participation in the Community Eligibility Provision program (CEP) for the entire district of Nye, except for Warm Springs and Duckwater schools in Northern Nye. The CEP program allows ALL... READ MORE >
If you child attends one of the elementary schools in Pahrump, they may be eligible for the before and after school SAFE program to keep them engaged during those times. This year's coordinator is Mr. Hammar, and he can be reached at safedirector@nyeschools.org. Registration can be completed here: https://forms.gle/j6Pfs3EWEqdbmqnT7 The SAFE program is run... READ MORE >
Registration and Enrollment Information Pahrump Valley High School Students who did not attend RCMS at the end of last year, are between 9th and 12th grades, AND are planning to attend Pahrump Valley High School for the 2019-2020 school year, need to schedule an enrollment appointment with their parents or guardians. Those 9th graders that attended Rosemary... READ MORE >
RCMS Football TryoutsFootball tryouts are coming up! Any 6th, 7th, or 8th grade RCMS student interested in trying out for the Sharks football team will need the following items:bring a completed physicalcompleted registration on "Register My Athlete"https://www.registermyathlete.com/login/Tryouts will take place on Friday, August 9thMonday, August 12thTuesday,... READ MORE >
Pahrump Valley High SchoolClass Schedule Pick-upSchedule pick-up is ONLY for returning PVHS students that were enrolled at PVHS or RCMS (as an 8th grader) at the end of last year.If you were not enrolled at either PVHS or RCMS at the end of last school year, you will need to set-up an enrollment appointment to be able to get a schedule created. Please contact... READ MORE >
ATTENTION NYE COUNTY RESIDENTSEARLY CHILDHOOD SPECIAL EDUCATION SCREENING The Nye County School District has a responsibility to locate, assess, and identify children ages 3-5 who are not enrolled in any school program and who may have some kind of developmental delay(s). If your child is currently being served through Nevada Early Intervention, please... READ MORE >
HELP US FILL THE BUCKET WITH SCHOOL SUPPLIES: Valley Electric Association (VEA) is partnering with Nye County School District to collect supplies for needy school kids. The event will be held Saturday, August 3rd from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Walmart, Albertsons, and Smith Food and Drug. The VEA Office is collecting supplies at this time in their lobby 8:00 AM -... READ MORE >
The Nye County School District begins classes on August 12, 2019 in all schools.Everyone is welcome to subscribe to our Google calendar here: http://bit.ly/nyeschoolsGenCalParents, Guardians, and Students can also stay up to date on school activities with our new website and apps.Welcome Back! READ MORE >
We are thrilled to announce Nye County School District's new website and app! You can still find us at http://www.nye.k12.nv.us/. It’s everything NCSD, in your pocket. Download the app on Android: http://bit.ly/2G4X1S7 or iPhone: https://apple.co/2G6rL4Y.The new website and app make accessing information quick. The app contains news articles, event calendars,... READ MORE >
Pahrump Valley High School's largest graduating class ever commenced into the "real world" on Friday, May 31st, 2019.Maughan Photography provides free copies of the graduation photos from their site. Be aware that it appears that a purchase is required, but the price of each photo is $0.00.The free photos can be found here:... READ MORE >
Please view the full article here on the Pahrump Valley Times Website.----- Quoted from the article ----The Pahrump Valley United Methodist Men made a donation in support of Pahrump’s future generations. The United Methodist Men’s group, during its monthly breakfast meeting, donated $300 to a Pahrump robotics team, the Circuit Breakers of Pahrump Valley High... READ MORE >
The Knights held their graduation on May 25, 2019. READ MORE >
Mr. Norton, Mr. Lindberg, Mr. Martin, Koby Lindberg, and Jacob Cipollini installed the sign at the new Trojan Park on Saturday, May 25, 2019. The park is the project of Pahrump Valley High School's National Honor Society and has a Disk Golf course and a one mile walking trail. READ MORE >
These are photos of the Pathways High School graduation on Friday, May 24, 2019. READ MORE >
The Pahrump Starbucks on 160 sponsored our first #coffeeEDU before school on the last day for teachers. Teachers and staff were given free coffee and shared their stories of the year and summer plans. Most are returning for professional development with some planned vacations here and there during the summer. Thank you, Starbucks. And, a big THANK YOU to the NCSD... READ MORE >
May 23, 2019, Tonopah High School seniors graduate as the official class of 2019!Congratulations! READ MORE >
Tonopah Elementary school graduated several students into first grade this Spring!Congratulations to the happy parents, kids, and teachers. READ MORE >
Nye County School District has opened pre-registration for the 2019-2020 school year for all current PK-11th grade students through the parent portal. This is the process of making sure all of the information for current students is correct as we roll them into schools and classes for the 19/20 school year. If you do not have a parent portal account, please... READ MORE >
Mr. Isaak's students created several beautiful pieces of furniture this year. READ MORE >
Amargosa students had a great time during their field day this year. The bouncy houses were a big hit! READ MORE >
Amargosa's 2019 PreK graduating class. They are kindergarteners now! READ MORE >
This spring Manse held it's first annual "Take your parents to lunch day," where they served a picnic lunch of hot dogs, chips, and fruit.Sean Hastings, NCSD Board of Trustees member, sat with a group of students and dared them to try mustard or ketchup on their apples. Of course, the kids made sure he set the example first. READ MORE >
Mrs. Norton’s 4th Graders partake in her annual “Book Tasting,” consuming finely aged vintage books and delectable treats with the company of Principal Carle. The intellectual & edible feast is a highlight of the Johnson school year. READ MORE >
Both the PVHS Robotics and Softball Teams took the state championships this year! Congratulations! READ MORE >
Round Mountain's Future Farmers of America held their annual awards banquet last week. READ MORE >
On May 20, 2019, Mr. McKenzie's Round Mountain science students conducted an experiment with rockets. READ MORE >
The Nye County School District is governed by seven Trustees who are elected from specific areas for four-year terms. For a description of these areas, follow this link. This is the link for the map. The duties of the Board are to: Establish policies that direct the school district;Employ and evaluate the Superintendent;Negotiate with employee groups to... READ MORE >