As the next school year looms, school districts notify of important dates

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.