Dear ECSD Families,

Can you believe it? By the end of this week, we’ll officially wrap up the third quarter of the 2024-25 school year! Along with the excitement of Spring Break, this time of year also brings a wave of competitions and recognitions at the district, league, county, and state levels. Even if your child isn’t participating yet, I encourage you to support their classmates and school. Attending these events can spark new interests, highlight the power of teamwork, and strengthen our sense of community. Plus, showing up to cheer on peers helps build school spirit—something that benefits all of us!

Speaking of staying engaged, I want to share a couple of important updates. For the first time, all students will need to be registered for the upcoming school year. You’ll find details about this process below. We’re also awaiting final state approval on our 2025-26 school year calendar, which includes a big change: The first day of school is set for Monday, August 18, a week earlier than usual. Planning ahead will help ensure a smooth transition for everyone.

As we move into the final quarter of the school year, I hope you and your family take this time to relax and recharge. We’ll see you back in class on Monday, April 7!

Enjoy your break!

-CJ Anderson, Superintendent

Elko County School District (ECSD) is introducing a new annual registration process for all students, beginning with the 2025-2026 school year. This change ensures accurate student information, updates essential records, and complies with state and district policies.

In previous years, students were automatically re-enrolled unless parents or guardians took action to unenroll their children. The new process requires families to complete yearly registration using the district’s secure online Parent Portal in Infinite Campus beginning no sooner than April 14. Schools will communicate this change with parents and guardians in the upcoming weeks and throughout the remainder of the spring semester.

To complete the annual registration, parents must have an Infinite Campus Parent Portal account.

Parents and guardians without an account must contact their child’s school.

In-Person Registration Assistance

To support families who need help with online registration, ECSD will host in-person registration

assistance sessions on Thursday, April 17, and Friday, April 18, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at

the district offices located at 850 Elm Street, Elko.

These sessions have traditionally been offered for incoming pre-k and kindergarten students,

but this year, all parents who need help registering their child are welcome and encouraged to

attend.

For new student registration, parents and guardians should bring the following documents:

• Child’s original birth certificate
• Immunization records
• Proof of residency

Students registering for kindergarten must be five (5) years of age on or before August 1, 2025,

and students registering for Pre-k must be four (4) years of age on or before August 1, 2025.

Additionally, ECSD will participate in the Head Start of Northeastern Nevada Kindergarten

Summit on April 12, from 10 AM to 12 PM, at the Elko Igloo and will have staff on-site to answer

any questions.

For more information, please visit the ECSD Student Registration Information webpage:

https://www.ecsdnv.net/page/registration or contact your child’s school.

The proposed 2025-26 school year calendar is now available online! While we are still awaiting final approval from the state, we anticipate receiving confirmation sometime in April. In the meantime, families can review the draft calendar to start planning for the upcoming year.

Now that parent-teacher conferences have wrapped up, you might be wondering: How can I help my child succeed?

With Paper, students have 24/7 access to free, unlimited tutoring in multiple subjects. Whether they need help with homework, test prep, or extra practice, expert tutors are available anytime to guide them.

Keep the momentum going! Encourage your student to log in and start getting the support they need today.

Elko County students showcased their innovation at the Elko County STEM Fair, with three Elko High School students earning top honors. Avery Sholty, a freshman, won first place for her project on biodegradable algae plastic. Max Fraley, also a freshman, secured second place with his "Milk to Plastic" experiment. Junior Erika Lopez took third place for her study on the reliability of AI detectors.

Additionally, the STEM Fair’s poster contest winners were Katie Joggerst (Spring Creek Elementary), Taya Besendorfer (Spring Creek Middle School), Sariah Knotts (Elko Institute of Academic Achievement), and Makayla Benavides (Spring Creek High School).

The Elko County School District extends its gratitude to all judges and sponsors, including:

• Nevada Gold Mines

• Picture This

• Knight Piesold

• Canyon Construction

• Nevada Bank and Trust

• Richard and Lisa Perry

• Jesse and Denise Lopategui

• LP Insurance

• Total Eye Care

• Wells Rural Electric Co.

• Wilson, Barrows, Salyer and Jones

• Print N Copy

• Elko Tool and Fastener

• ECSD Administrators Association

• McConnell Law Office

• Carlin Trend Mining Services

• Dr. Sergio Guzman OD

• Boss Tanks

• Julian Tomera Ranches

• Elko County Cattlewomen

• Friends of the STEM Fair

• Maggie Creek Ranch

• Family Dental Care

• Glaser Land and Livestock

• The Star Hotel

• Accelerated Medical

Thanks to their generous support, students and families had the opportunity to engage in STEM-related hands-on experiences while celebrating student achievements.

The ECSD District Spelling Bee, held on February 14, 2025, showcased incredible talent and dedication from students across the district. Congratulations to our grade-level champions, who will now advance to the state competition in Las Vegas on March 29!

5th Grade: Gavin Anderson, Flag View Intermediate School
6th Grade: Andrew Garcia, Flag View Intermediate School
7th Grade: Maximos Carrafield, Wells Combined School
8th Grade: Arianna Anderson, Adobe Middle School

We also recognize our runner-ups for their outstanding performances:

5th Grade: Arianna Benavides, Flag View Intermediate School
6th Grade: Spencer Dickson, Spring Creek Middle School
7th Grade: Brantley Stowell, Spring Creek Middle School
8th Grade: Carter Carroll, Adobe Middle School

If our champions excel at state, they could move on to the National Spelling Bee! Best of luck to these incredible students—we are cheering you on! 🎉👏

Kyara won the Nevada State Poetry Out Loud Contest after securing first place in the Elko County competition. She competed against six other finalists from across the state and will now represent Elko High School, Elko County, and the entire state of Nevada at the national competition in Washington, D.C.

We also want to recognize EHS juniors Natasha Tervort and Kamille Bonafide, who placed second and third at the district level.

Way to go, Kyara, Natasha, and Kamille! Your hard work and talent inspire us all. 🎉📖

📢 Ask a Therapist- LIVE:

Don’t miss Ask a Therapist - LIVE on Wednesday, April 16 at 5 PM (PST)! This interactive session is a great chance to ask questions and get expert advice for supporting your child’s mental health.

📅 April's Calendar is Here!

Elko County families, April’s Mental Health Series calendar is now available! The Mental Health Series Platform offers parents unlimited access to DAILY live sessions, recordings, and key takeaways on topics relevant to issues facing today’s youth. Expert facilitators lead every session and provide ongoing support as needed.

Tune in Monday through Thursday at 4 PM or 6 PM Pacific Time.

✅ Get Your Calendar:

Download it here!

💻 Sign Up for Webinars:

Register at https://lnkd.in/gVqa75-W or scan the QR code on your printed calendar for quick access. Don’t forget, once you’re registered, you’ll have access to recorded sessions!

Reminder: All the resources mentioned here, including one-on-one parent coaching, are available by navigating to any ECSD school website and looking for the "Mental Health Resources" section in the top right corner.

Looking for something to do over the Elko County School District Spring Break? Join NDOW and Partners for WILD Week 2025! Ages 8 and up will embark on an adventure through Nevada’s habitats, where you’ll uncover the secrets of some of our native wildlife, dive into the world of conservation, and even take your first shot at archery! Exact locations and activities will vary by day.

To find out more or to register: https://www.register-ed.com/programs/nevada.

Find Monday – Thursday’s events under Wildlife Education and Friday’s event under Archery Education. See you there!

Questions? Contact nicole.stjohn@ndow.org or 775-777-2391.

Calling all young performers! Join us for an exciting Spring Break Theatre Camp at the Elko Performing Arts Building from March 31 to April 4!

Open to students in grades 2-8
Times: 12 PM - 5 PM daily
Final Performance: Friday at 6 PM

www.elkotheatre.com/spring