And the Winner Is...
If you purchased raffle tickets for the Gabbs quilt fundraiser, the winner is Leila Horn, who is a long time resident of Gabbs. Her family puchased several tickets for her because of her long history with the community and school.
Leila rasied four children in Gabbs, and all are graduates of Gabbs High school. In 1978 her family also hosted an exchange student from Mexico who also graduated. She worked at the first cafeteria in the school and then at the local magnesium mine, which is among the oldest operating mines in the world.
She finished her work years as a Nye County Municipal Judge and retired.
She always says, "Learn something everyday and it will be a good day!!!"
With her community history, she'll cherish her new quilt from the students of Gabbs.
If you purchased raffle tickets for the Gabbs quilt fundraiser, the winner is Leila Horn, who is a long time resident of Gabbs. Her family puchased several tickets for her because of her long history with the community and school.
Leila rasied four children in Gabbs, and all are graduates of Gabbs High school. In 1978 her family also hosted an exchange student from Mexico who also graduated. She worked at the first cafeteria in the school and then at the local magnesium mine, which is among the oldest operating mines in the world.
She finished her work years as a Nye County Municipal Judge and retired.
She always says, "Learn something everyday and it will be a good day!!!"
With her community history, she'll cherish her new quilt from the students of Gabbs.
Pahrump Kindergarten Round Up
May 1st, 11:00-1:00
Mt. Charleston Elementary
May 1st, 11:00-1:00
Mt. Charleston Elementary
Subject: UPDATE: Round Mountain MHS Safety Inspection Complete
Dear Round Mountain Families,
The safety and well-being of our students remain our highest priority. I am pleased to follow up on my earlier message and inform you that the Middle/High School building has been cleared for re-entry.
All students are safe. Following a comprehensive inspection by our supplier and maintenance personnel, no propane leak was detected. As an added measure of safety, all propane sources have been disabled, and a district HVAC specialist is arriving to perform a secondary inspection.
Parents were notified of the initial building clearance earlier today. During the inspection, students were kept safely under constant supervision in the gym and on the elementary playground, where they were provided lunch.
Students are now returning to their classrooms, and we will continue with the remainder of the school day as scheduled. Thank you for your patience and for your trust in our safety protocols.
Thad Wind, Principal
Round Mountain Schools
Subject: UPDATE: Amargosa Schools Safety Protocol Lifted
Dear Amargosa Families,
I am writing to provide an update regarding the Stay-Put protocol at Amargosa Schools. Working closely with the Sheriff’s Office, we have been informed that the protocol can now be lifted.
All students and staff are safe. Parents and guardians were previously notified of the Stay-Put, and we want to assure you that there is no danger to our school facilities. Law enforcement is aware of the individual's location, which is far from our school site.
We are returning to our normal school operations and will allow known visitors on campus. As an added measure of caution for the remainder of the afternoon, we will have adults accompany students to the restroom.
Thank you for your patience and for trusting us with the safety of your children.
Amanda Arceo
Principal, Amargosa Schools
Dear Amargosa Families,
I am writing to provide an update regarding the Stay-Put protocol at Amargosa Schools. Working closely with the Sheriff’s Office, we have been informed that the protocol can now be lifted.
All students and staff are safe. Parents and guardians were previously notified of the Stay-Put, and we want to assure you that there is no danger to our school facilities. Law enforcement is aware of the individual's location, which is far from our school site.
We are returning to our normal school operations and will allow known visitors on campus. As an added measure of caution for the remainder of the afternoon, we will have adults accompany students to the restroom.
Thank you for your patience and for trusting us with the safety of your children.
Amanda Arceo
Principal, Amargosa Schools
Subject: Important Safety Update regarding Amargosa Schools
Dear Amargosa Families,
The safety of our students and staff is our absolute priority. I am writing to inform you that, at the request of the Nye County Sheriff’s Office, Amargosa Schools has initiated a Stay-Put protocol.
All students and staff are safe and accounted for. Parents and guardians are being notified that this protocol is currently in effect to ensure the campus remains secure.
The Sheriff’s Office is currently pursuing a fugitive following an incident in Beatty. While there have been no sightings of concern at our school, we have implemented this protocol as a precaution. A "Stay-Put" means that students remain in their classrooms and movement around the campus is limited to keep everyone secure.
At this time, no one is permitted to enter or exit the school building. We ask that you please do not come to the school to pick up your child, as this could interfere with safety procedures and law enforcement activity.
We will provide a follow-up notification as soon as the situation is resolved and the protocol is lifted.
Amanda Arceo
Principal, Amargosa Schools
Dear Amargosa Families,
The safety of our students and staff is our absolute priority. I am writing to inform you that, at the request of the Nye County Sheriff’s Office, Amargosa Schools has initiated a Stay-Put protocol.
All students and staff are safe and accounted for. Parents and guardians are being notified that this protocol is currently in effect to ensure the campus remains secure.
The Sheriff’s Office is currently pursuing a fugitive following an incident in Beatty. While there have been no sightings of concern at our school, we have implemented this protocol as a precaution. A "Stay-Put" means that students remain in their classrooms and movement around the campus is limited to keep everyone secure.
At this time, no one is permitted to enter or exit the school building. We ask that you please do not come to the school to pick up your child, as this could interfere with safety procedures and law enforcement activity.
We will provide a follow-up notification as soon as the situation is resolved and the protocol is lifted.
Amanda Arceo
Principal, Amargosa Schools
Subject: Important Safety Notification from Round Mountain Schools
Dear Round Mountain Families,
The safety of our students is our highest priority. I am writing to inform you that the Middle/High School building was cleared this morning due to a possible propane leak.
Please be assured that all students are safe and accounted for. Parents and guardians are currently being notified of this incident.
Our staff acted immediately to ensure student safety. The propane supplier and maintenance personnel were notified, and the propane tanks have been shut off. During practice drills, your student learned that a building clearance or evacuation means students follow instructions to exit to a designated safe area for attendance.
We are monitoring the situation closely and will send another notification as soon as the building is cleared for re-entry. We ask that you please monitor the Nye County School District website or Facebook page for additional updates rather than calling the school, so that our phone lines remain open for emergency coordination.
Thank you for your patience and support.
Thad Wind
Principal, Round Mountain Schools
Dear Round Mountain Families,
The safety of our students is our highest priority. I am writing to inform you that the Middle/High School building was cleared this morning due to a possible propane leak.
Please be assured that all students are safe and accounted for. Parents and guardians are currently being notified of this incident.
Our staff acted immediately to ensure student safety. The propane supplier and maintenance personnel were notified, and the propane tanks have been shut off. During practice drills, your student learned that a building clearance or evacuation means students follow instructions to exit to a designated safe area for attendance.
We are monitoring the situation closely and will send another notification as soon as the building is cleared for re-entry. We ask that you please monitor the Nye County School District website or Facebook page for additional updates rather than calling the school, so that our phone lines remain open for emergency coordination.
Thank you for your patience and support.
Thad Wind
Principal, Round Mountain Schools
Own a unique piece of artistry and support a great cause with the Gabbs Tarantulas Handmade Quilt Raffle! The drawing is April 23rd, 2026, so scan the code or buy your online tickets today at https://snap.nyeschools.org/gabbsquilt — just $5 for one, or 5 for $20! Money will go into the school's activity fund for student activities.
NCSD is also participating! NCSD will be in attendance to provide information and answer questions!
Dear J.G. Johnson Families,
The safety and well-being of our school community is always our top priority. I am writing to provide you with accurate information regarding the presence of emergency vehicles on our campus during dismissal today.
A staff member experienced a medical concern during the dismissal process. Emergency responders were called to campus to provide assistance to our colleague.
I want to clarify that no students were involved or in any danger, and our dismissal process was completed safely and on schedule. No emergency safety protocols were required for this situation.
We thank you for your support and for respecting the privacy of our staff member.
Sincerely,
Kerri Lynch
Assistant Principal, J.G. Johnson Elementary School
The safety and well-being of our school community is always our top priority. I am writing to provide you with accurate information regarding the presence of emergency vehicles on our campus during dismissal today.
A staff member experienced a medical concern during the dismissal process. Emergency responders were called to campus to provide assistance to our colleague.
I want to clarify that no students were involved or in any danger, and our dismissal process was completed safely and on schedule. No emergency safety protocols were required for this situation.
We thank you for your support and for respecting the privacy of our staff member.
Sincerely,
Kerri Lynch
Assistant Principal, J.G. Johnson Elementary School
Dear Johnson Elementary Families,
We are writing to inform you that J.G. Johnson Elementary School is currently experiencing a power outage. Please be assured that all students and staff are safe, and our maintenance and operations teams are working diligently to resolve the issue as quickly as possible with VEA.
Important Communication and Dismissal Information:
Phone Lines: Due to the outage, the school’s phone lines are currently down. All incoming calls to Johnson Elementary are being rerouted to the District Office.
Dismissal: School dismissal will proceed as scheduled. We appreciate your patience and cooperation as we manage this situation just prior to the end of the school day.
We understand that unexpected disruptions like this can be concerning, especially so close to dismissal, and we thank you for your continued support of our J.G. Johnson community.
Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
Sincerely,
Sylvia DeMasi
Johnson Elementary, Principal.
We are writing to inform you that J.G. Johnson Elementary School is currently experiencing a power outage. Please be assured that all students and staff are safe, and our maintenance and operations teams are working diligently to resolve the issue as quickly as possible with VEA.
Important Communication and Dismissal Information:
Phone Lines: Due to the outage, the school’s phone lines are currently down. All incoming calls to Johnson Elementary are being rerouted to the District Office.
Dismissal: School dismissal will proceed as scheduled. We appreciate your patience and cooperation as we manage this situation just prior to the end of the school day.
We understand that unexpected disruptions like this can be concerning, especially so close to dismissal, and we thank you for your continued support of our J.G. Johnson community.
Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
Sincerely,
Sylvia DeMasi
Johnson Elementary, Principal.
Dear Families,
The safety of our students is our highest priority. We are writing to provide accurate information regarding a safety report investigated by school and district leadership in coordination with the Sheriff’s Department.
Recently, a report was made through SafeVoice regarding a potential threat. We immediately partnered with the Nye County Sheriff’s Office and the Nevada Office of Emergency Management to investigate. Experts have determined that this was a "swatting" attempt, a hoax designed to cause disruption, which has affected numerous schools in Nevada today with identical messages.
The situation is resolved, and our campus is safe for school to proceed normally. There will be an increased law enforcement presence on campus throughout the day to provide extra support and peace of mind for our students and staff.
We are grateful for the systems that allow for quick reporting and for the swift action of our local law enforcement.
Sincerely,
Desiree Veloz, Principal
Robert Williams, Communications Officer
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The safety of our students is our highest priority. We are writing to provide accurate information regarding a safety report investigated by school and district leadership in coordination with the Sheriff’s Department.
Recently, a report was made through SafeVoice regarding a potential threat. We immediately partnered with the Nye County Sheriff’s Office and the Nevada Office of Emergency Management to investigate. Experts have determined that this was a "swatting" attempt, a hoax designed to cause disruption, which has affected numerous schools in Nevada today with identical messages.
The situation is resolved, and our campus is safe for school to proceed normally. There will be an increased law enforcement presence on campus throughout the day to provide extra support and peace of mind for our students and staff.
We are grateful for the systems that allow for quick reporting and for the swift action of our local law enforcement.
Sincerely,
Desiree Veloz, Principal
Robert Williams, Communications Officer
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Parents, Guardians, and the RCMS Community
We would like to provide you with a quick update regarding a noticeable odor on the Rosemary Clarke Middle School campus this morning.
During scheduled maintenance on the school’s propane tanks, contractors vented a non-toxic gas. While this process is part of their technical work, the resulting smell has permeated the campus and was temporarily pulled into several buildings via the HVAC units.
Upon identifying the odor, school administration took these actions:
Halt the Work: The contractor was instructed to stop the venting process immediately to prevent further odors from entering the school.
Monitor Air Quality: We want to reassure families that the gas is non-toxic. There is no safety risk to students or staff, and no emergency protocols have been necessary.
Teaching and learning are continuing as scheduled. While the smell may linger for a short time as the HVAC systems cycle fresh air into the buildings, the source of the odor has been addressed.
We are working closely with the maintenance team to ensure the buildings are cleared of the odor as quickly as possible.
We appreciate your patience and understanding as we resolve this matter. Our goal is to keep our students focused on learning at the highest level in a comfortable and safe environment.
We would like to provide you with a quick update regarding a noticeable odor on the Rosemary Clarke Middle School campus this morning.
During scheduled maintenance on the school’s propane tanks, contractors vented a non-toxic gas. While this process is part of their technical work, the resulting smell has permeated the campus and was temporarily pulled into several buildings via the HVAC units.
Upon identifying the odor, school administration took these actions:
Halt the Work: The contractor was instructed to stop the venting process immediately to prevent further odors from entering the school.
Monitor Air Quality: We want to reassure families that the gas is non-toxic. There is no safety risk to students or staff, and no emergency protocols have been necessary.
Teaching and learning are continuing as scheduled. While the smell may linger for a short time as the HVAC systems cycle fresh air into the buildings, the source of the odor has been addressed.
We are working closely with the maintenance team to ensure the buildings are cleared of the odor as quickly as possible.
We appreciate your patience and understanding as we resolve this matter. Our goal is to keep our students focused on learning at the highest level in a comfortable and safe environment.
Power has returned to Hafen and Floyd. School will go on normally.
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We were one click away from a very different message when the power was restored, and we really appreciate all of the parents who called asking about the situation.
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We were one click away from a very different message when the power was restored, and we really appreciate all of the parents who called asking about the situation.
If you see emergency lights at PVHS this morning, please know this is a positive moment!
Our Cross Contry Team is getting a send off as they leave for the state competition. Please wave and honk your encouragement!
Our Cross Contry Team is getting a send off as they leave for the state competition. Please wave and honk your encouragement!
School Transportation News, a national industry magazine, has recognized one of our own as a rising star!
Congratulations to Robin Lumos, on of our Transportation Supervisors on her recognitions! Great work!
Read the article here: https://snap.nyeschools.org/stn-RobinLumos
#schooltransportation @STNMagazine #nye
Parents & Guardians,
Ensuring the safety and well-being of our students is our top priority. I am writing to inform you about a medical response that occurred on our campus this morning in case you saw the ambulance lights at Pathways.
A PVHS student experienced a medical emergency near the Pathways building. Students and staff responded quickly, and emergency medical services were called to the scene. The student’s family has been notified.
To ensure the privacy of the student and to allow emergency responders clear access, we initiated a brief "Stay-Put" protocol at the Pathways building. A Stay-Put is a precautionary measure where students and staff in a specific area remain in their classrooms to keep hallways clear.
This Stay-Put has been lifted, and the situation is resolved. The student is in the care of medical professionals.
We are very proud of our students who quickly reported the incident, allowing our team to respond immediately. Please be assured that all other students are safe, and the school day is proceeding as normal.
Thank you for your understanding and support.
Ensuring the safety and well-being of our students is our top priority. I am writing to inform you about a medical response that occurred on our campus this morning in case you saw the ambulance lights at Pathways.
A PVHS student experienced a medical emergency near the Pathways building. Students and staff responded quickly, and emergency medical services were called to the scene. The student’s family has been notified.
To ensure the privacy of the student and to allow emergency responders clear access, we initiated a brief "Stay-Put" protocol at the Pathways building. A Stay-Put is a precautionary measure where students and staff in a specific area remain in their classrooms to keep hallways clear.
This Stay-Put has been lifted, and the situation is resolved. The student is in the care of medical professionals.
We are very proud of our students who quickly reported the incident, allowing our team to respond immediately. Please be assured that all other students are safe, and the school day is proceeding as normal.
Thank you for your understanding and support.
Congratulations to 4 of our classrooms that have recently won rewards for the best classroom attendance chosen by our NCSD Attendance Incentives Program! The date selected was September 26, 2025. The winners are:
Mr. Pape's 2nd Period Class - PVHS - they chose a breakfast burrito party.
Mrs. Odegard's Advisory Class - RCMS - they chose a pizza party.
Ms. Jegge's Class & Mrs. Hastings' Class (tie) - Manse ES - they both chose pizza parties.
Thank you to all parents/guardians for making sure your students are attending school daily. Also a big thank you to all of our donors this year so far: JonAire, Saddle West Hotel Casino RV Resort, Marine Corps League Pahrump, CoreCivic, Pahrump Family Dental, Realty Executives, Ganda Concrete, Alamo Fireworks, Tonopah Mini Storage & Mobile Home Park, Tonopah Station, Spring Mountain Motor Resort, Pahrump Land (Strategic Growth), Meadows Bank, D&J Electrical Services, LLC, Manuel Martinez, Pahrump Family Medical, and D&P Mini Storage.
Mr. Pape's 2nd Period Class - PVHS - they chose a breakfast burrito party.
Mrs. Odegard's Advisory Class - RCMS - they chose a pizza party.
Ms. Jegge's Class & Mrs. Hastings' Class (tie) - Manse ES - they both chose pizza parties.
Thank you to all parents/guardians for making sure your students are attending school daily. Also a big thank you to all of our donors this year so far: JonAire, Saddle West Hotel Casino RV Resort, Marine Corps League Pahrump, CoreCivic, Pahrump Family Dental, Realty Executives, Ganda Concrete, Alamo Fireworks, Tonopah Mini Storage & Mobile Home Park, Tonopah Station, Spring Mountain Motor Resort, Pahrump Land (Strategic Growth), Meadows Bank, D&J Electrical Services, LLC, Manuel Martinez, Pahrump Family Medical, and D&P Mini Storage.
Dear Rosemary Clarke Middle School Families,
The safety and security of our students is our highest priority. I am writing to inform you of a situation that we addressed at school today and to assure you that all students are safe.
This morning, we received a report of a possible weapon on campus. We took this report very seriously and, in partnership with our School Resource Officer, immediately launched an investigation. A thorough search was conducted, and I can confirm that no weapon was found.
The situation has been fully resolved. We are addressing the matter with the student or students involved, and appropriate disciplinary action will be taken in accordance with district policy and the law.
This incident is a valuable reminder of the importance of "see something, say something." We are grateful to the individuals who came forward with their concerns. It is this sense of shared responsibility that helps keep our school community safe.
Thank you for your continued trust and partnership.
Sincerely,
Zach Butt
RCMS, Assistant Principal
P.S. This information is also being sent via text and email to parents and has already been sent in Rooms. Text and email messaging takes longer.
The safety and security of our students is our highest priority. I am writing to inform you of a situation that we addressed at school today and to assure you that all students are safe.
This morning, we received a report of a possible weapon on campus. We took this report very seriously and, in partnership with our School Resource Officer, immediately launched an investigation. A thorough search was conducted, and I can confirm that no weapon was found.
The situation has been fully resolved. We are addressing the matter with the student or students involved, and appropriate disciplinary action will be taken in accordance with district policy and the law.
This incident is a valuable reminder of the importance of "see something, say something." We are grateful to the individuals who came forward with their concerns. It is this sense of shared responsibility that helps keep our school community safe.
Thank you for your continued trust and partnership.
Sincerely,
Zach Butt
RCMS, Assistant Principal
P.S. This information is also being sent via text and email to parents and has already been sent in Rooms. Text and email messaging takes longer.
