Is it a snow day? We will post weather-related delays or closures here by 6AM.
We will inspire, empower, and prepare each learner to achieve his/her life aspirations
Online Registration is now open for all Kindergarten and New Student registration for the 2022-2023 school year.
Nevada Law states that a child must be 5 years old on or before the first day of school. The first day of the 2022-2023 school year is August 22, 2022. Some exceptions for the 2022-2023 school year may apply to students who have completed a Pre-Kindergarten program and who will be 5 years old by September 30, 2022.
Click here to begin a new student registration
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Douglas County School District is a public education system nestled among 751 beautiful square miles of western Nevada. Our county includes both the Carson Valley and portions of Lake Tahoe.
The Valley is bordered on the west by the Carson Range of the Sierra Nevada with peaks reaching 11,000 feet above sea level, and by the Pinenut Mountains on the east rising to 9,400 feet.
Our district serves the communities of Gardnerville, Minden, Genoa and parts of Lake Tahoe (from Glenbrook to Stateline.)
Our schools provide over 5,400 students with a nurturing and rigorous learning environment. Douglas County students are successful because our employees, parents, and community work together to provide a quality education.
Our mission is to ensure that all students achieve excellence in education, character and citizenship, in partnership with parents and community.
The six goals that guide our efforts include:
- Implement a Rigorous & Relevant Curriculum
- Ensure Excellence in Instruction
- Utilize Assessments & Data to Monitor & Measure Growth and Achievement
- Maintain Positive Climate & Culture for Safe & Nurturing Learning Environments
- Incorporate Parent & Community Partnerships
- Create and Implement Effective & Efficient Systems
Click HERE for Enrollment Information
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When necessary for the safety of our families, we may call school closures or delays. Be sure to visit our Snow Day Transportation page to become familiar with our procedures.
We will post announcements to this website, Facebook, and an auto-dialer message will be sent by 6:00am.
ClickSpecial Message to Students from SafeVoice
In partnership with the Nevada Department of Public Safety, the SafeVoice program provides students a safe place to submit tips concerning their own safety or that of others. A fully trained professional team of experts responds in an appropriate manner 24/7/365. Tips always stay anonymous.
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