Welcome to Reno, Lake Tahoe and Truckee
It's “America's Adventure Place,” and then some! The Reno/Lake Tahoe
area is known for more than just exciting casinos, excellent dining,
and exceptional weather. It's also famous for being one of the nation's
most desirable places to reside. With a tax and business climate as
agreeable as the weather itself, it's no wonder so many individuals and
companies are moving to the area. The region also touts a strong
educational record, with the best SAT and ACT scores in the state, and
a national test ranking that is above-average.
Lake Tahoe is ranked by Rand McNally as the nation's #1 location for
outdoor recreation, including skiing, water sports, hunting, fishing,
hiking, camping, golf, and tennis. Reno holds several of its own
notable rankings as #2 as the “Best Place for Business” (Chief
Executive Magazine) and #3 as “Best Place to Live” (Men's Journal) in
the United States.
Reno/Tahoe is the cultural center of the Sierra with an
internationally acclaimed opera company, a symphony orchestra, chamber
orchestra, ballet, chorale, several repertory theatre companies, art
galleries, museums and an active Young Audience program.
Carson City (Municipality)
The city
Carson
City, the State's capital is located at the base of the eastern Sierra
Nevada mountain range in west Nevada. It is situated near many
significant landmarks, such as Lake Tahoe 20 minutes to the west,
historic Virginia City 20 minutes to the northeast and Reno 30 minutes
north. The State of California borders Carson City to the west and the
Nevada counties of Douglas, Lyon, Storey and Washoe border the south,
east and north, respectively. Carson City was created on November 25,
1861 and named for the famous western Explorer Christopher “Kit”
Carson. Carson City is the smallest county in Nevada, covering
approximately 153 square miles (396 square kilometers) and accounting
for only 0.14 percent of Nevada's total surface area of 110,540 square
miles (286,297 square kilometers).
The schools
The
mission of the Carson City School District is to contribute to the
development of successful young adults who will make healthy
contributions to themselves, their families, the State of Nevada, our
great nation and the world. This District operates five elementary
schools, three middle schools and two high schools. For complete school
information, visit: www.carsoncityschools.com
Douglas County
The county
Douglas County is
located at the base of the eastern Sierra Nevada mountain range in west
Nevada. A majority of the county lies in a lush green valley bounded by
monolithic mountain peaks and Lake Tahoe to the west and the vast Great
Basin Desert to the east. Adjoining Douglas are the counties of Carson
City and Lyon to the east and north. Douglas County was established on
November 25, 1861 and named after the fiery Senator Stephen Douglas,
who opposed Abraham Lincoln in the 1860 election for President of the
United States. Douglas County covers some 751 square miles (1,945
square kilometers) and accounts for approximately 0.7 percent of
Nevada's total surface area of 110,540 square miles (286,297 square
kilometers).
The schools
The
mission of the Carson City School District is to contribute to the
development of successful young adults who The Douglas County School
District is committed to working in partnership with parents and
community to ensure that all students are competent in the basic skill
areas, demonstrate continuous achievement toward educational
excellence, and reach their highest potential as productive,
responsible citizens. Douglas County School District serves the
communities of Gardnerville, Minden, and South Lake Tahoe, Nevada in
the beautiful Carson Valley and Lake Tahoe regions. Nestled among the
Sierra Nevada Mountains and the high desert sagebrush, our seven
elementary schools, three middle schools, and three high schools
provide over 7,000 students with a high quality education based upon
District Competency Objectives and Nevada Academic Performance
Standards. For complete school information, visit: dcsd.k12.nv.us
El Dorado County
The county
Any visitor
traveling Highway 50 from El Dorado Hills to South Lake Tahoe will be
charmed by the scenic variety this land has to offer. As you leave
high-tech businesses, upscale residences and an ever-growing variety of
leisure activities and continue up the hill, you will discover
magnificent landscapes and panoramic views of vineyards, orchards and
the Crystal Mountain Range. You will be inspired by an endless array of
recreational opportunities. The people are friendly and the weather is
mild.
The schools
This Lake Tahoe Unified School
District is located in El Dorado County on Lake Tahoe's South Shore in
California. The District works collaboratively with parents and the
community to provide a quality learning environment in which all
students develop competence in basic skill areas and be prepared to be
responsible, contributing citizens. The District oversees eight schools
in the area that provide education from elementary level through high
school. For complete school information, visit: dcsd.k12.nv.us
Placer County
The county
Placer County serves
over 300,000 residents from its border with Sacramento County to the
Nevada state line. County communities include Roseville, Lincoln,
Rocklin, Loomis, Auburn, Foresthill, Colfax, Tahoe City, and Kings
Beach. There's a lot to do in Placer County, whether you're into
extreme sports, fine dining, antique shopping, hiking and biking, or
simply enjoying the beautiful scenery in and out of the High Sierra.
The schools
The
Tahoe Truckee Unified School District is located in the Sierra Nevada
Mountains, 100 miles northeast of Sacramento, and 35 miles west of
Reno, Nevada. The district serves more than 5000 students in
California's Nevada, Placer and El Dorado Counties (on the north end of
Lake Tahoe). District offices are located in Truckee, California with
boundaries that stretch from Hobart Mills, eight miles North of Truckee
to Emerald Bay, near South Lake Tahoe; and from Cisco Grove, twenty
miles to the west, to Floriston, fifteen miles to the east. The
district encompasses more than 720 square miles. For complete school
information, visit: www.ttusd.k12.ca.us
Washoe County
The county
Washoe County,
nestled on the eastern slopes of the Sierra Nevada Mountains in western
Nevada, holds a varied landscape, ranging from high Sierra peaks, to
the beaches of Lake Tahoe and Pyramid Lake to the alkali flats of the
Black Rock Desert. The county also boasts a diverse economy and
cultural identity. Washoe County borders the states of California and
Oregon to the west and north, respectively. Adjoining Nevada counties
include Carson, Churchill, Humboldt, Lyon, Pershing and Storey. Named
“Washoe,” after the Washoe Indians in the area, the county was created
on April 25, 1861. Washoe County is the seventh largest county in
Nevada, covering approximately 6,608 square miles (17,115 square
kilometers) and accounting for approximately 6.0 percent of Nevada's
total surface area of 110,540 square miles (286,297 square kilometers).
The schools
Like
most large school districts, Washoe County's schools include elementary
(grades K-6), middle schools (grades 7 and 8), and high schools (grades
9-12). In addition, the Regional Technical Institute offers a wide
range of advanced level occupational classes for juniors and seniors.
The Marvin Picollo School serves students from all grade levels with
severe or multiple disabilities. Currently there are 61 elementary
schools, 15 middle schools and 12 comprehensive high schools plus
Washoe High School (an alternative school), Truckee Meadows Community
College High School (for juniors and seniors) and the Regional
Technical Institute. Nineteen elementary schools operate on a
non-traditional calendar. Eight of those schools follow a multi-track
schedule and nine operate on a single-track, year-round schedule. Two
operate on a 45/15, year-round schedule. All Incline Village schools
and Natchez Elementary School are on a modified schedule. All other
schools have a traditional nine-month calendar. For complete
information, visit: www.washoe.k12.nv.us/schools