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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.

Gifted and Talented students from across DCSD recently participated in the Math Olympiads for Elementary and Middle Schools (MOEMS)—an international competition that challenges students with complex, non-routine math problems designed to build creativity, logic, and perseverance. View the photos on Facebook.

As part of their Green Architecture class, a group of 7th and 8th grade students at Pau-Wa-Lu Middle School spent the last few months of school designing and constructing a functioning greenhouse that will be ready for use when students return in the fall. View the photos on Facebook.

Students from the MES and CCMES News Crew had the chance to step into the world of broadcast journalism during a special news crew field trip to PWL middle school. View the photos on Facebook.

Students from Pau-Wa-Lu Middle School made a special delivery to Scarselli Elementary School—handmade clay monsters, each one inspired by the drawings and stories of Mrs. Hinojosa’s 1st grade class. View photos on Facebook.

We’re excited to announce that Jennifer Worthington has been named the Vice Principal of Pau-Wa-Lu Middle School for the 2025–26 school year.

Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) is a framework used across DCSD to encourage students to be safe, respectful, and responsible. At both Pau-Wa-Lu Middle School and Minden Elementary School, PBIS has become deeply embedded in school culture—with each school putting its own spin on how they recognize and reward students for positive behavior.

Meet Olive Hamner-Jillson, a 12th grader at Whittell High School and National Merit Finalist, who is excited to shine a spotlight on the lake schools and foster a stronger connection across the district as the new Student Representative on the Board of Trustees. Read Olive's Q&A