News & Flyers
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
Mark your calendars for Wednesday, September 25th, and join us for an evening of fun, community, and celebration! Everyone is invited! View the Flyer
Snapshots from the first day of school across our district! View the Moments
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We are excited to invite you to an Informational/Enrollment Night for Douglas County’s online middle school, Douglas Nevada Online.
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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.
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DCSD is pleased to announce the appointment of Jeannie Dwyer as the new Executive Director of Human Resources, pending board approval.
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DCSD is excited to announce the appointment of Amy Carter as the new Principal of Pau-Wa-Lu Middle School, effective for the 2024-2025 school year, pending board approval.
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Douglas County School District is pleased to announce the appointment of Andrew Fromdahl as the new Principal of Minden Elementary School, starting with the 2024-2025 school year, pending board approval. Read the news release.
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DCSD is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Alvarado as the new Superintendent, effective July 10, 2024.
View the News Release
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This month's focus is on "Digital Detox: Navigating Mental Wellness in the Digital Age." View the Newsletter
Congratulations to the 26 DCSD staff members who retired this year, totaling 518 years of service. View the Photos
The Douglas County School District is proud to recognize the dedicated employees who are retiring at the end of this school year.
As we approach the end of the school year, let's keep up the momentum!
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Today's the Day! Join us at Fuji Park from 10 AM to 12 PM for the Giant Student Farmers Market, hosted by Green Our Planet.
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You are the heartbeat of our district, and we couldn't be more grateful. Thank you for lighting the way for our students every day! #DCSDisEPIC
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Date: Wednesday, May 22, 2024
Time: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Location: CVMS Auditorium
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May 15 | 10AM-12PM | Fuji Park, 601 Old Clear Creek Rd.
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When: Monday, April 8th
Time: 4-6pm
Where: DHS Media Center
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.
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Important information regarding school breakfast and lunches. View Information
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Attention all families in our district! Remember, our free Parent Coaching service is here for you, connecting you with a coach and content created by therapists. Register: https://cookcenter.info/coaching
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The Douglas County Backpack Buddies Program is dedicated to providing weekend food to families in need.
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Please note that the District Office will be closed from February 19th to 20th, 2024, in observance of the holiday.
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The Minden Rotary Club has awarded grants to five Douglas County School District staff members: Angela Goff of PWL, Alicia Hill of CCMES, Pam Gilmartin of JVES, and Ethan Petite and Kelly Yost of DHS.
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The Douglas County School District is pleased to announce the appointment of Yvonne Wagstaff as the newest member of its Board of Trustees.
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Read the The Record-Courier article HERE
Ms. Meyer's ceramic 8th graders from PWL collaborated with Ms. McCue's Kindergarteners from CCMES to create stunning ceramic artworks.
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As we approach the season of uncertain weather conditions, we wanted to make sure that people are familiar with our notification process.
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One of our favorite yearly events is on the horizon! Best of all, every penny goes towards supporting PWL's elective classes! Hope to see you there!
Flyer | Pre-order Food & Donate
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In the latest 2024 Niche rankings, Douglas County School District is ranked #1 in Best School Districts in Nevada.
If you DO NOT want your child to participate in the NV-SCSEL survey, please return this “opt out” form to your child’s school by Friday, October 20, 2023.
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.
NEW episodes available!
We are excited to announce the appointment of Mr. Adam Dedmon as the new Executive Director of Human Resources for the Douglas County School District.
Pau Wa Lu received a grant from the Smallwood Foundation for PBIS Rewards- a positive behavior reward system and prizes.
The Douglas County Safe Routes to School Action Plan draft is now available for public review and comment.
We're on a mission to honor our remarkable alumni and staff by nominating them for the DHS Hall of Fame.
April 21 ‐ April 26, 2025
Call Thrive 24/7 | 365 days a year (833) 240-9017 or the Suicide Prevention Hotline 988
We hope you enjoy listening as we get to know Shannon Brown and Leslie Peters. You’ll never believe their 2 truths and a lie! Happy listening.
Check out our first full length episode where we learn more about our Superintendent Keith Lewis.
To find your Bus Route / Stop your student will ride:
As we welcome families back to school, we hope you were able to take some time over the summer to enjoy moments with your family and friends.
DCSD's Summer School Program for grades 7-12 has come to an end, and what a successful journey it has been!
Here’s some important info you’ll need to know…
We would like to welcome you to Summer School. There are a few important things to know:
Congrats Grads!!
Summer is in full swing, and many children have a little more time on their hands now they are not in school.
Happy summer break and congratulations on reaching the last day of school!