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Cougars logged an amazing 108,561 minutes of reading and raised over $17,800 for their Library and Literacy Programs!

WHS's 7th grade volleyball team finished second overall this season—but came out on top when it counted.

Congratulations to Whittell sophomore Alyssa Edie! Alyssa represented Douglas County at the 20th annual Poetry Out Loud Nevada State Finals at UNR, taking the stage alongside students from across the state.

On March 7, the curtain rose at CVIC Hall for one of Douglas High School’s most anticipated events—Mr. DHS 2025. This year’s “Men in Black” theme brought together 13 senior boys for a night of talent, humor, and heartfelt moments, all in support of a great cause. Read the Record Courier Article

Meet Olive Hamner-Jillson, a 12th grader at Whittell High School and National Merit Finalist, who is excited to shine a spotlight on the lake schools and foster a stronger connection across the district as the new Student Representative on the Board of Trustees. Read Olive's Q&A

CCMES 5th graders had an unforgettable day learning about avalanche safety at Spooner Lake with the Kirkwood Rescue and Avalanche Dogs Foundation. View the photos on Facebook.

Congratulations to Lewis S. (6th grade) and Nathan G. (8th grade) from PWL, and Jack J. (7th grade) from CVMS for winning the 24-25 district spelling bee!

Douglas High School Girls’ Ski Team delivered an impressive performance at the state championships at Kirkwood, taking 2nd place in points overall across both days of competition.

The DHS Drama Department recently attended the Northern Nevada Regional Thespian Festival, and for the second year in a row, they have qualified to bring their One-Act Play to State.

Congratulations to the DHS Boys Basketball team for earning the title of 4A Basketball Academic State Champions.

Steve Jobs, Michael Phelps, Albert Einstein, and Abraham Lincoln all made an appearance at PHES — thanks to the creativity and hard work of 3rd graders.