Students across the state are gearing up for their return to school as registration dates, orientation and screenings are looming. Below, readers will find a list of important upcoming dates for each county’s school district.
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Humboldt County
First day of school is Monday, Aug. 22. Early release days are every Wednesday. Check with your student’s school for those specific release times.
Lowry High School
Registration for the 2022-23 school year:
(All parents are encouraged to attend with your children)
• Monday, Aug. 8 - Seniors 9 a.m. to noon
• Tuesday, Aug. 9 - Juniors 9 a.m. to noon
• Wednesday, Aug. 10 - Sophomores 9 a.m. to noon
• Thursday, Aug. 11 - Freshmen 9 a.m. to noon
• Friday, Aug. 12 - Makeup/New Students 9 a.m. to noon
Winnemucca Junior High School
Open House: Aug. 16, 17 from 6 p.m. – 7 p.m.
McDermitt Combined School
Barbecue, Back to School Meet & Greet: Aug. 18, 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
French Ford Middle School
Meet the Teacher: Aug. 18, 4 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Open House (fifth grade): Sept. 30, 6 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Open House (sixth grade): Sept. 31, 6 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Grass Valley
Elementary School
Open House: Aug. 18, 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Kindergarten Registration: Must be 5 years old before on or before Aug. 21; registration can be done online or in person at the school. Child will need birth certificate, immunization record and proof of address (utility bill).
Kindergarten screening will be on Aug. 10 & 11 where state assessments will be administered and will determine placement. Call the school at (775) 623-8150 for more information or to schedule an appointment.
Sonoma Heights
Elementary School
Open House: Aug. 18, 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Winnemucca
Grammar School
Open House: Aug. 18, 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Paradise Valley School
Open House: Sept. 7, 6 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Denio School
Open House: Sept. 6, 6 p.m. – 7 p.m.
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Lander County
First day of school is Aug. 24
School hours will be 8 a.m.- 3 p.m. Monday-Thursday
Registration is open for the entire district.
Battle Mountain
Elementary School
Kinder Round up: Aug. 15 -18 from 8 a.m.— 11:45 a.m.
Open House: Aug. 22, 5:30 p.m.
Eleanor Lemaire Junior High
Open House: Aug. 22-TBD
Battle Mountain High School
Fee Night: Aug. 15- Freshmen and families with multiple students
Fee Night: Aug. 16- all other grades
Open House: Aug. 30, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
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Pershing County
Pershing County School District officials did not respond to requests for information.