![Panthers Pass the Torch at the Pau-Wa-Lympics!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1761756952/lqi3haxssc2drp9cerd3/BE8A4608.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1761756952/lqi3haxssc2drp9cerd3/BE8A4608.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1761756952/lqi3haxssc2drp9cerd3/BE8A4608.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1761756952/lqi3haxssc2drp9cerd3/BE8A4608.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1761756952/lqi3haxssc2drp9cerd3/BE8A4608.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1761756952/lqi3haxssc2drp9cerd3/BE8A4608.jpg","width":2200}])
Pau-Wa-Lympics wrapped up with an exciting Closing Ceremony, complete with podiums, medals, and cheers last Friday! 
District Website
custom-calendar
custom-join-team-owl
custom-athletics
custom-bus
custom-infinite-campus
custom-enroll
Happening Now In DCSD
News & Events
![GWHS Girls Soccer Earns Academic and Athletic Honors]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1761600504/dcsdk12nvus/ohlrfmomkzerqdotw4io/SecondRound_Soccer_Portraits-39.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1761600504/dcsdk12nvus/ohlrfmomkzerqdotw4io/SecondRound_Soccer_Portraits-39.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1761600504/dcsdk12nvus/ohlrfmomkzerqdotw4io/SecondRound_Soccer_Portraits-39.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1761600504/dcsdk12nvus/ohlrfmomkzerqdotw4io/SecondRound_Soccer_Portraits-39.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1761600504/dcsdk12nvus/ohlrfmomkzerqdotw4io/SecondRound_Soccer_Portraits-39.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1761600504/dcsdk12nvus/ohlrfmomkzerqdotw4io/SecondRound_Soccer_Portraits-39.jpg","width":2200}])
The Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association (NIAA) and Ingraham Trophies have announced the Academic Team Champions for Fall 2025, celebrating student-athletes who excel both in the classroom and in competition.
![MES Kindness Club Collects 556 Pairs of Socks for Families in Need]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1761333377/dcsdk12nvus/x1bx7masyvws9zouck7s/IMG_0404.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1761333377/dcsdk12nvus/x1bx7masyvws9zouck7s/IMG_0404.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1761333377/dcsdk12nvus/x1bx7masyvws9zouck7s/IMG_0404.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1761333377/dcsdk12nvus/x1bx7masyvws9zouck7s/IMG_0404.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1761333377/dcsdk12nvus/x1bx7masyvws9zouck7s/IMG_0404.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1761333377/dcsdk12nvus/x1bx7masyvws9zouck7s/IMG_0404.jpg","width":2200}])
Third graders in the MES Kindness Club organized a sock drive this month to donate to FISH, which supports families experiencing homelessness in our community.
![DCSD Students Explore the World of Construction Careers]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1761144792/dcsdk12nvus/x5hwlkcavqonwj6lti39/thumbconstruction.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1761144792/dcsdk12nvus/x5hwlkcavqonwj6lti39/thumbconstruction.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1761144792/dcsdk12nvus/x5hwlkcavqonwj6lti39/thumbconstruction.jpg","width":545}])
Last month, 35 students from PWLMS, CVMS, DHS, and ASPIRE had the chance to take part in a Work-Based Learning experience at the 8th Annual Construction Career Day in Reno.
![PWL News Crew Visits KOLO 8 News!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1761068472/dcsdk12nvus/zpj7kj6hump1pm3ghbck/IMG_6876.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1761068472/dcsdk12nvus/zpj7kj6hump1pm3ghbck/IMG_6876.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1761068472/dcsdk12nvus/zpj7kj6hump1pm3ghbck/IMG_6876.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1761068472/dcsdk12nvus/zpj7kj6hump1pm3ghbck/IMG_6876.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1761068472/dcsdk12nvus/zpj7kj6hump1pm3ghbck/IMG_6876.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1761068472/dcsdk12nvus/zpj7kj6hump1pm3ghbck/IMG_6876.jpg","width":2200}])
The PWL News Crew took a field trip to KOLO 8 News, where students got a firsthand look at how a live news broadcast comes together.
![Welcome Back! The 2025–26 School Year Is Here]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1756312108/dcsdk12nvus/jnfggrnbck7dsdbpwgbm/InspiringHope.pdf","width":173}])
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.
![August 21,2025 Update: District Office Closure and Relocation]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1754418492/dcsdk12nvus/ynqljj99su6zcwymdepw/newsreleasethumbbat.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1754418492/dcsdk12nvus/ynqljj99su6zcwymdepw/newsreleasethumbbat.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1754418492/dcsdk12nvus/ynqljj99su6zcwymdepw/newsreleasethumbbat.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1754418492/dcsdk12nvus/ynqljj99su6zcwymdepw/newsreleasethumbbat.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1754418492/dcsdk12nvus/ynqljj99su6zcwymdepw/newsreleasethumbbat.jpg","width":1393}])
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.
![Renee Bidart Named Executive Secretary to Superintendent and Board of Trustees]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1752773555/dcsdk12nvus/jzo9jzrw6egbrtycsguv/Renee_Thuymb.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1752773555/dcsdk12nvus/jzo9jzrw6egbrtycsguv/Renee_Thuymb.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1752773555/dcsdk12nvus/jzo9jzrw6egbrtycsguv/Renee_Thuymb.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1752773555/dcsdk12nvus/jzo9jzrw6egbrtycsguv/Renee_Thuymb.jpg","width":1171}])
We’re excited to announce that Renee Bidart has been selected as the new Executive Secretary to the Superintendent and Board of Trustees. Read the News Release
![We are excited to welcome Jared Rex as our new Director of Information Technology!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1752685628/dcsdk12nvus/snyo0rtuygvwtsugfi33/Jaredthumb.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1752685628/dcsdk12nvus/snyo0rtuygvwtsugfi33/Jaredthumb.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1752685628/dcsdk12nvus/snyo0rtuygvwtsugfi33/Jaredthumb.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1752685628/dcsdk12nvus/snyo0rtuygvwtsugfi33/Jaredthumb.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1752685628/dcsdk12nvus/snyo0rtuygvwtsugfi33/Jaredthumb.jpg","width":1383}])
Jared brings nearly two decades of experience in educational technology leadership, with a strong background in 1-to-1 computing programs, cybersecurity, and student-centered technology improvements.
![Joe Andrews Named Assistant Principal at Douglas High]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1750973300/dcsdk12nvus/h0ckzgkpfrb5dv6qhayn/joea.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1750973300/dcsdk12nvus/h0ckzgkpfrb5dv6qhayn/joea.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1750973300/dcsdk12nvus/h0ckzgkpfrb5dv6qhayn/joea.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1750973300/dcsdk12nvus/h0ckzgkpfrb5dv6qhayn/joea.jpg","width":1066}])
Please join us in congratulating Joe Andrews—a DHS graduate, longtime math teacher, and 17-season football coach—on his new role as Assistant Principal at Douglas High School for 2025-26! Read the News Release
![Young Minds, Big Stories]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1750790044/dcsdk12nvus/gxqbrvggikwtrjbjoptz/BE8A2214_edited.webp","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1750790044/dcsdk12nvus/gxqbrvggikwtrjbjoptz/BE8A2214_edited.webp","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1750790044/dcsdk12nvus/gxqbrvggikwtrjbjoptz/BE8A2214_edited.webp","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1750790044/dcsdk12nvus/gxqbrvggikwtrjbjoptz/BE8A2214_edited.webp","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1750790044/dcsdk12nvus/gxqbrvggikwtrjbjoptz/BE8A2214_edited.webp","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1750790044/dcsdk12nvus/gxqbrvggikwtrjbjoptz/BE8A2214_edited.webp","width":2200}])
DCSD students participating in the Young Author program are being celebrated for their creativity and storytelling—so much so that the program was recently featured on the front page of The Record-Courier! Read the Article.
![PWL Students Witness State Government in Action]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1750789921/dcsdk12nvus/vj7ze7sdrmlzhkz71vgt/PWLL.webp","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1750789921/dcsdk12nvus/vj7ze7sdrmlzhkz71vgt/PWLL.webp","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1750789921/dcsdk12nvus/vj7ze7sdrmlzhkz71vgt/PWLL.webp","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1750789921/dcsdk12nvus/vj7ze7sdrmlzhkz71vgt/PWLL.webp","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1750789921/dcsdk12nvus/vj7ze7sdrmlzhkz71vgt/PWLL.webp","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1750789921/dcsdk12nvus/vj7ze7sdrmlzhkz71vgt/PWLL.webp","width":1765}])
On Monday, May 5, 24 National Junior Honor Society students from Pau-Wa-Lu Middle School had the opportunity to visit the 82nd Nevada State Legislature. As part of the trip, students toured the historic building, met with State Senator Robin Titus, and were formally introduced on the Assembly floor by Assemblyman Ken Gray.
![SES Crafts Ornaments for U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1748619844/dcsdk12nvus/rfb5mbmh8zhmnq4cv7nw/BE8A1356_edited.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1748619844/dcsdk12nvus/rfb5mbmh8zhmnq4cv7nw/BE8A1356_edited.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1748619844/dcsdk12nvus/rfb5mbmh8zhmnq4cv7nw/BE8A1356_edited.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1748619844/dcsdk12nvus/rfb5mbmh8zhmnq4cv7nw/BE8A1356_edited.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1748619844/dcsdk12nvus/rfb5mbmh8zhmnq4cv7nw/BE8A1356_edited.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1748619844/dcsdk12nvus/rfb5mbmh8zhmnq4cv7nw/BE8A1356_edited.jpg","width":2200}])
For the first time ever, Nevada has been selected to provide the 2025 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree—and SES students are helping decorate it.
![Celebrating Our DCSD Retirees!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1750789752/dcsdk12nvus/ql5kocjzskip6fywfun2/Retirees_2025.webp","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1750789752/dcsdk12nvus/ql5kocjzskip6fywfun2/Retirees_2025.webp","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1750789752/dcsdk12nvus/ql5kocjzskip6fywfun2/Retirees_2025.webp","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1750789752/dcsdk12nvus/ql5kocjzskip6fywfun2/Retirees_2025.webp","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1750789752/dcsdk12nvus/ql5kocjzskip6fywfun2/Retirees_2025.webp","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1750789752/dcsdk12nvus/ql5kocjzskip6fywfun2/Retirees_2025.webp","width":2200}])
This month, we took a moment to celebrate an amazing group of staff members who are heading into retirement.
![Step into French at Douglas High]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1750789681/dcsdk12nvus/bjuiwuionzvwbhvzutmu/lilythumb.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1750789681/dcsdk12nvus/bjuiwuionzvwbhvzutmu/lilythumb.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1750789681/dcsdk12nvus/bjuiwuionzvwbhvzutmu/lilythumb.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1750789681/dcsdk12nvus/bjuiwuionzvwbhvzutmu/lilythumb.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1750789681/dcsdk12nvus/bjuiwuionzvwbhvzutmu/lilythumb.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1750789681/dcsdk12nvus/bjuiwuionzvwbhvzutmu/lilythumb.jpg","width":2200}])
Watch the video and see why French at DHS is more than just a class—it’s culture in action.
Calendar
-
Airport Training Center, 1126 Airport Rd., Building G-1, Minden, NV 89423, ATC-Small Conference Room, ATC-Conference Room
-
Airport Training Center, 1126 Airport Rd., Building G-1, Minden, NV 89423, ATC-Small Conference Room, ATC-Conference Room
-
Airport Training Center, 1126 Airport Rd., Building G-1, Minden, NV 89423, ATC-Small Conference Room, ATC-Conference Room
-
Airport Training Center, 1126 Airport Rd., Building G-1, Minden, NV 89423, ATC-Small Conference Room, ATC-Conference Room
-
Airport Training Center, 1126 Airport Rd., Building G-1, Minden, NV 89423, ATC-Small Conference Room, ATC-Conference Room
-
Airport Training Center, 1126 Airport Rd., Building G-1, Minden, NV 89423, ATC-Small Conference Room, ATC-Conference Room
-
Airport Training Center, 1126 Airport Rd., Building G-1, Minden, NV 89423, ATC-Small Conference Room, ATC-Conference Room
-
Airport Training Center, 1126 Airport Rd., Building G-1, Minden, NV 89423, ATC-Small Conference Room, ATC-Conference Room
-
Airport Training Center, 1126 Airport Rd., Building G-1, Minden, NV 89423, ATC-Small Conference Room, ATC-Conference Room
-
Airport Training Center, 1126 Airport Rd., Building G-1, Minden, NV 89423, ATC-Small Conference Room, ATC-Conference Room
Maps Container
Epic Location
autumn
Campus Map 1
Custom Class: map-container-2
Legend
Schools
Events & Activities
District
Map Points 2
Zephyr Cove Elementary School
George Whittell High School
Jacks Valley Elementary School
Piñon Hills Elementary School
Minden Elementary School
ASPIRE Academy | Douglas Nevada Online | Adult Education
Douglas High School
Carson Valley Middle School
Gardnerville Elementary School
Gene L. Scarselli Elementary School
C.C. Meneley Elementary School
Pau-Wa-Lu Middle School
Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course
Genoa Hiking Trails
Candy Dance Festival
Aviation Roundup
Douglas High Football Games
Corley Ranch Harvest Festival
Douglas County Rodeo
DCSD District Office
Winter
Campus Map 2
Custom Class: map-container-2
Legend
Schools
Events & Activities
District
Map Points 2
Zephyr Cove Elementary School
George Whittell High School
Jacks Valley Elementary School
Piñon Hills Elementary School
Minden Elementary School
ASPIRE Academy | Douglas Nevada Online | Adult Education
Douglas High School
Carson Valley Middle School
Gardnerville Elementary School
Gene L. Scarselli Elementary School
C.C. Meneley Elementary School
Pau-Wa-Lu Middle School
Northstar Village Ice Skating Rink
Zephyr Cove Snowmobiling Tours
Heavenly Ski Resort
David Walley's Hot Springs
Bald Eagle Bird Watching
Parade of Lights
DCSD District Office
spring
Campus Map 3
Custom Class: map-container-2
Legend
Schools
Events & Activities
District
Map Points 2
Zephyr Cove Elementary School
George Whittell High School
Jacks Valley Elementary School
Piñon Hills Elementary School
Minden Elementary School
ASPIRE Academy | Douglas Nevada Online | Adult Education
Douglas High School
Carson Valley Middle School
Gardnerville Elementary School
Gene L. Scarselli Elementary School
C.C. Meneley Elementary School
Pau-Wa-Lu Middle School
Fallen Leaf Lake
Tahoe Rim Hiking Trail
Genoa Mountain Bike Trails
ATV and Off Road Trails
Wild Horse Watching
TJ's Corral Concert Series
Sheridan Creek Equestrian Center- Horseback Riding
Fishing at Topaz Lake
DCSD District Office
summer
Campus Map 4
Custom Class: map-container-2
Legend
Schools
Events & Activities
District
Map Points 2
Zephyr Cove Elementary School
George Whittell High School
Jacks Valley Elementary School
Piñon Hills Elementary School
Minden Elementary School
ASPIRE Academy | Douglas Nevada Online | Adult Education
Douglas High School
Carson Valley Middle School
Gardnerville Elementary School
Gene L. Scarselli Elementary School
C.C. Meneley Elementary School
Pau-Wa-Lu Middle School
Chimney Beach
Marlette Lake
Tahoe Boat Tours
South Lake Tahoe
The Shops at Heavenly Village
Genoa Lakes Golf Course
Skydive & Glider Tours
Concerts in the Park
Carson Valley Days Festival
Hot Air Ballon Rides
Topaz Lake Beach & Campground
DCSD District Office
Our mission is to ensure that all students achieve excellence in education, character and citizenship, in partnership with parents and community.
94%
Average Attendance
#1
District Ranking in Nevada
6,360
Lake School Elevation
12
Career & Technical Education Programs Offered
1908
The year our District’s Office was built
95%
Teacher Retention Rate
80,000
Nutritious Meals Served a Month
