Elko County School District

This week, Superintendent CJ Anderson, along with Superintendents from Humboldt, Lander, and White Pine counties, are in Washington, D.C. to discuss education funding, student and staff mental health, and other key national initiatives with our Nevada legislators. Superintendent Anderson's attendance highlights ECSD's dedication to these issues. Thank you for working on behalf of rural Nevada students!

Star Academy provides a turnkey, customizable STEM-inspired, #project-based learning curriculum targeting disengaged middle school students. The District can implement the program at Adobe Middle School thanks to a sub-grant from Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation. During the week of June 17, the newly selected teachers for the Star Academy underwent training and were introduced to the core curriculum. The educators are social studies teacher Kenny Maderis, English language arts teacher Savannah Flores, science teacher Tai Costa, and math teacher James Brawley.

From Elko County School District Jackpot Combined School teacher Katie Estrada drove the seven students to Verdi and Carson City for a two day field trip that included a backyard barbecue at the home of GOED's Tammy Westergard, MLS and friends who were on hand to talk about their journeys into a work life over time. Heather Steel Elko County School District's Workbased Learning Coordinator (and son Carson) joined the Carson City leg which included a tour of the Capitol complex and a special presentation from Governor Lombardo's Education Director Isabel Gross. The presentation took place at the Mansion, and included a fantastic tour. Thank you Kristen Dillard! Before making it back to Jackpot students toured the University of Nevada, Reno's Knowledge Center @One digital media wing and took a deep dive into virtual reality production. Luca Starmar led the tour and GOED's Michelle Rebaleati (formerly with @One) joined Luca l, both thrilled to share the virtual reality collections with students. These students earned their National Career Readiness Credential from studying through first of its kind test prep tools in virtual reality from Lifeliqe's "Math for Tech" simulation. This proved to be powerful and led to a 100% pass rate! Lifeliqe's President and Co-founder Mark Andersen also helped guide the tour.

Elko County Students Achieve 100% Pass Rate on National Career Readiness Credential: https://ow.ly/ZNM250RZaoh.

We're #hiring a new Districtwide -Speech and Language Pathologist (2024-2025 SY) in Elko, Nevada. Apply today or share this post with your network.

Congratulations to Jackpot Combined School who was recently rated as a Developing STEM School by the Governor's Office of Science & Technology. Last Tuesday, Governor Lombardo, OSIT, Superintendent Ebert, State and school districts officials, and community members came together to honor this year's awardees in Las Vegas. There are now 40 Designated Schools across Nevada representing the best in STEM education! https://lnkd.in/dskHtpsG

Elko County School District is thrilled to announce the recipients of the 2024 District Teacher of the Year awards. Heather Niman, a second-grade teacher at Spring Creek Elementary School has been named District Teacher of the Year. Additionally, Renee Lesbo, a third-grade teacher at Mountain View Elementary School and James Brawley, a math and career technical education teacher at Adobe Middle School, have been honored as the Elementary and Secondary STEM Teachers of the Year, respectively. These distinguished educators were selected from a pool of outstanding school teachers of the year, each nominated by their school's administrative teams in recognition of their exceptional dedication and exemplary teaching skills. The announcements were made during surprise school assemblies held as part of Teacher Appreciation Week, celebrated from May 6-10. Heather Niman, who has been an educator within the district for 11 years, was awarded $250 for classroom supplies and a $500 Visa gift card, generously sponsored by Family Dental Care - Dr. Barry Sorenson and Total Eyecare. Renee Lesbo, with 19 years of service, and James Brawley, with 7 years, both received $250 for classroom supplies and a $500 Visa gift card, sponsored by Nevada Gold Mines. Additional support for the awards came from Everything Elko and LeeAnne's Floral Designs. "We are incredibly proud of Heather, Renee, and James for their outstanding contributions to our students and schools," said CJ Anderson, Superintendent of Elko County School District. "Their passion for teaching and dedication to fostering a love of learning in their students is truly inspiring. These awards are a small token of our immense gratitude for their commitment to excellence in education."

At Elko County School District, we're transforming educational access across one of America's largest rural school districts, spanning over 17,000 square miles. From one-room schoolhouses to comprehensive K-12 schools, our commitment ensures that every one of our 10,000 students and teachers feels valued and supported, no matter their location. Navigating our unique challenges, we've embraced innovative solutions like virtual classrooms and robust CTE programs to guarantee that all students have the opportunities they deserve. Dive into the #LeadershipVoices series with Superintendent CJ Anderson to discover the extraordinary spirit of our district. Watch now: https://lnkd.in/gaGhv8tW

Hello Parents and Students of the graduated Class of 2023! We are reaching out because per federal law (Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act), ECSD is required to administer a ‘Follow-Up Survey’ of all graduates to gather data related to their post-graduation successes! Our data is due by April 1, 2024, so please respond promptly. Please complete the following quick four-question Google Form https://lnkd.in/gEftNNpW. Parents/Guardians or students from the Class of 2023 can fill it out. The survey only needs to be filled out once per graduate.We are required by law to reach out at least 3 times, so even if you fill it out, you may receive several requests. If you have any questions regarding this survey, please contact Heather Steel, ECSD CTE Facilitator at 775-753-5575 x 1554 or [email protected] for assistance. 

Heather Steel with Elko County School District cordially invites you to join us for a virtual meeting on Thursday February 29th at 12:00pm PT. Elko County School District leverages SchooLinks to bridge the gap between students and businesses. We help raise awareness for your business and recruit early career talent. #ctemonth2024 Benefits of Partnering with Elko County Schools through SchooLinks: Access to a talented pool of students Cost-effective recruitment with extended interviews Workforce development and skilled future employees Community engagement and corporate social responsibility SchooLinks profile free of charge Fresh perspectives and innovative ideas Networking opportunities with other businesses and educators Register here: https://lnkd.in/gFjmAXhz