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![WCSD Board of Trustees Selects Tiffany McMaster to Serve as Superintendent]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1778636733/washoeschoolsnet/rpaxlad6ub3ns4qyobnt/04242026McMasterHeadshot1finalcrop_1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1778636733/washoeschoolsnet/rpaxlad6ub3ns4qyobnt/04242026McMasterHeadshot1finalcrop_1.png","width":481}])
Victoria Campbell
Deputy Superintendent Tiffany McMaster M.Ed. has been selected to serve as superintendent of schools for the Washoe County School District (WCSD).
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Victoria Campbell
The Washoe County School District is celebrating its annual Countdown to Graduation.
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Victoria Campbell
The Washoe County School District (WCSD) is expanding its Pre-Kindergarten programming, thanks to funding from the Nevada Department of Education.
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Victoria Campbell
Students from Florence Drake Elementary School joined city leaders, fellow students, and school staff members today in the Ride for Reading event.
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Victoria Campbell
Students at Bernice Mathews Elementary School marked Earth Day by hanging birdhouses they created as part of a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) project they’ve been working on since September.
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Victoria Campbell
Amber Bass, a longtime WCSD Nutrition Services employee, was recently honored with the Nevada “Recognizing Inspiring School Employees” (RISE) Award by the Nevada Department of Education and Governor Joe Lombardo’s office.
- Nutrition Services
- WCSD Nutrition
![Three WCSD Schools Honored for Excellence in Parent Teacher Home Visits]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1758210889/washoeschoolsnet/zs4zgabs06dcphn4e0hp/09152025_PTHV_LVES17.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1758210889/washoeschoolsnet/zs4zgabs06dcphn4e0hp/09152025_PTHV_LVES17.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1758210889/washoeschoolsnet/zs4zgabs06dcphn4e0hp/09152025_PTHV_LVES17.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1758210889/washoeschoolsnet/zs4zgabs06dcphn4e0hp/09152025_PTHV_LVES17.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1758210889/washoeschoolsnet/zs4zgabs06dcphn4e0hp/09152025_PTHV_LVES17.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1758210889/washoeschoolsnet/zs4zgabs06dcphn4e0hp/09152025_PTHV_LVES17.jpg","width":2200}])
Andi Cassinari
- #PTHV
- #WeAreWCSD
- Family School Partnerships
- Parent Teacher Home Visits
- WCSD
![WCSD Celebrating Impressive Gains in English and Math Proficiency, Decrease in Chronic Absenteeism]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1756403725/washoeschoolsnet/k6icfbbfrpqkkmuetyh6/SSSHSClassroom.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1756403725/washoeschoolsnet/k6icfbbfrpqkkmuetyh6/SSSHSClassroom.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1756403725/washoeschoolsnet/k6icfbbfrpqkkmuetyh6/SSSHSClassroom.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1756403725/washoeschoolsnet/k6icfbbfrpqkkmuetyh6/SSSHSClassroom.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1756403725/washoeschoolsnet/k6icfbbfrpqkkmuetyh6/SSSHSClassroom.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1756403725/washoeschoolsnet/k6icfbbfrpqkkmuetyh6/SSSHSClassroom.jpg","width":2200}])
Victoria Campbell
- Academics
- Achievement
- WCSD Success
![wcsdprncipalsacademy2]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1754674024/washoeschoolsnet/x9deq8yf5vt5cvtyahbb/WCSDPrincipalAcademy-2.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1754674024/washoeschoolsnet/x9deq8yf5vt5cvtyahbb/WCSDPrincipalAcademy-2.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1754674024/washoeschoolsnet/x9deq8yf5vt5cvtyahbb/WCSDPrincipalAcademy-2.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1754674024/washoeschoolsnet/x9deq8yf5vt5cvtyahbb/WCSDPrincipalAcademy-2.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1754674024/washoeschoolsnet/x9deq8yf5vt5cvtyahbb/WCSDPrincipalAcademy-2.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1754674024/washoeschoolsnet/x9deq8yf5vt5cvtyahbb/WCSDPrincipalAcademy-2.jpg","width":2200}])
Amber Seifert
Victoria Campbell
WCSD welcomes students back to school, with plenty of supports and resources available to make 2025-26 the best year yet!
- 2025-26 School Year
- Back to School
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Amber Seifert
![youth ride free image]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1750115734/washoeschoolsnet/kgr7fzxmtjl3gu6x2rw5/youthridefree.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1750115734/washoeschoolsnet/kgr7fzxmtjl3gu6x2rw5/youthridefree.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1750115734/washoeschoolsnet/kgr7fzxmtjl3gu6x2rw5/youthridefree.png","width":640}])
Admin Michael Morris
All WCSD students may now ride RTC buses for free! The Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) Youth Pass program provides free, year-round public transportation to WCSD students.
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ion bosoi
Phone Away and Learn Today
- Campaign
![Graduation hats and gowns]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1749591909/washoeschoolsnet/lu5ayvdgs5hmlvdzfm84/gradslider.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1749591909/washoeschoolsnet/lu5ayvdgs5hmlvdzfm84/gradslider.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1749591909/washoeschoolsnet/lu5ayvdgs5hmlvdzfm84/gradslider.jpg","width":640}])
ion bosoi
The Washoe County School District celebrates the class of 2025
- graduation