News & Flyers

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.

Thanks to our incredible community and business vendors, we raised $4,260.91 to support students in need.

At DCSD, we are proud to recognize and celebrate the educators and specialists who have earned national certification—an accomplishment that reflects exceptional expertise, dedication to students, and a commitment to professional growth.

Douglas County School District is proud to co-host the annual Modern Learning Conference on February 24-25, 2025, alongside Churchill County School District. Learn More

Join us in celebrating the joy and importance of reading across Nevada! From exciting virtual author events to engaging professional learning opportunities, there's something for everyone!

Wishing our entire DCSD community a winter break filled with peace, joy, love, and hope! Thank you for an incredible year – we’ll see you in 2025!

Join us for Steered Straight Parent Night on December 2, 2024, at 6:30 PM at the Douglas County Community & Senior Center (Grandview Dining Room). View the Flyer

DCSD is excited to welcome Valerie Leuchtmann as our new Assistant Director of Information Technology! Read the full news release.

We are pleased to inform you that a step-by-step guide on how to apply online for meal benefits is now available!

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DCSD has Angel Meal Accounts set up at every school to help students who might need assistance with meals this year. View the Flyer

DCSD is proud to have one of the lowest chronic absenteeism rates in Nevada, with a rate of 20.5% for the 2023-2024 school year. Read the Record Courier Article.

View our special edition newsletter to see the full list of employee awards, videos and highlights from the event!

Staff Award Newsletter

Students who miss more than three days of school each month can fall behind by up to 1-2 years compared to their peers.

Do you have a passion for helping students? We're urgently seeking para-educators to support our students with special needs at our lake schools!

APPLY HERE

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

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

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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!

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

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.

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

Please note that the District Office will be closed from February 19th to 20th, 2024, in observance of the holiday.

Read the The Record-Courier article HERE 

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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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.

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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!