Thursday, May 14, 2026
Dear Parents and Guardians and the Elko County Community,
Two of our middle schools have recently been affected by threats of violence within the past week. We want to thank the students, families, and staff at those schools for their patience, cooperation, and support during these stressful situations.
We understand that situations involving school safety threats are alarming and emotional for students, families, staff, and our broader community. Our priority will always be the safety and well-being of those in our schools.
When incidents like these occur, our practice is to communicate directly with parents and staff as information is confirmed and shared with us by the incident command. During active situations, schools and first responders follow established emergency operations procedures and response protocols closely. These are not public-facing plans for the safety of our students, staff, and responders.
Following these events, agencies and district personnel participate in debriefings to review the response and identify areas for continued improvement. Schools also bring in additional supports on the following school day and provide students with unified messaging focused on safety, emotional support, and avoiding the spread of rumors or misinformation.
The incidents themselves remain under active investigation by law enforcement agencies. Any information related to potential suspects or criminal findings will come from the agencies leading those investigations. The district will continue to communicate directly with families about information that affects school safety or operations.
We are grateful for the swift and professional response from our law enforcement and emergency response partners, and we appreciate the continued trust and partnership of our families and community. Working together to protect students and staff remains our highest priority.
Sincerely,
Elko County School District
We are reaching out because, per federal law (Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act), ECSD is required to administer a ‘Follow-Up Survey’ of all graduates to gather data related to their post-graduation successes! Our data is due by April 1, 2026, so please respond promptly.
Please complete the following quick four-question Google Form: https://forms.gle/ydrVjYT9KFwCaA5Y6
Parents/Guardians or students from the Class of 2025 can fill it out. The survey only needs to be filled out once per graduate. We are required by law to reach out at least 3 times, so even if you fill it out, you may receive several requests.
If you have any questions regarding this survey, please contact Heather Steel, ECSD CTE Facilitator at 775-753-5575 x 1554 or hsteel@ecsdnv.net for assistance.

Spring Creek High School invites students and families to the Success Summit tomorrow, March 18 from 3–6 PM. You can stop by before or after Parent Teacher Conferences.
Students and families can:
• Preview classes for the 2026–27 school year
• Learn about clubs and student activities
• Explore career and college opportunities
• Connect with health, wellness and family support resources
• Meet community organizations that support students and families
Who should attend: Incoming 8th–12th grade students and families.
Start in the Multipurpose Room, then explore classrooms and booths across campus.
📍 View the flyer and map:
https://aptg.co/q5RykL

View previous updates on our Budget & Funding Overview webpage: https://www.ecsdnv.net/page/ecsd-budget
Elko County School District families will soon be able to complete annual student registration for the 2026–2027 school year through the Infinite Campus Parent Portal.
Annual registration allows families to review and update important student information, including contact details, emergency contacts, health information, and required district forms. Keeping this information current helps schools communicate effectively with families and plan for the upcoming school year.
The registration window opens Monday, April 13 for all new and returning students, including Pre-K and Kindergarten enrollment.
Families are encouraged to complete registration as soon as possible to assist schools with scheduling, staffing, transportation planning, and other preparations for the upcoming school year.
Families who need assistance can:
• Contact their child’s school
• Attend an in-person registration help event at the ECSD Central Office in Elko on Thursday, April 16, from 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
Access the Parent Portal here:
https://elkonv.infinitecampus.org/campus/portal/parents/elko.jsp
Additional reminders and instructions will be shared as the registration window approaches.
From March 2–5, Herzog traveled across the district visiting Northside, Jackpot, Owyhee, Carlin, Liberty Peak, Spring Creek, Mountain View, Southside, and Grammar #2 Elementary Schools. Students learned about creativity, imagination, and how even a single detail can change the direction of a story.
One unforgettable moment happened at Mountain View Elementary, where a student named Luke eagerly approached Brad after the presentation to share a book he had written. Brad took time to look through Luke’s work and encourage him to keep writing — a powerful reminder of how inspiring moments like these can spark confidence and creativity in young authors.
Events like Nevada Reading Week bring together teachers, families, and community members to celebrate literacy and encourage students to discover the joy of reading and storytelling.
📖 Read the full story here: https://www.ecsdnv.net/article/2757029
#NevadaReadingWeek #ECSDProud #LoveOfReading #FutureAuthors
Elko Convention Center
For Public Viewing:
9:30 AM- 2 PM March 11
9:30- Noon March 12

Spring Creek High School invites students and families to the Success Summit on Wednesday, March 18 from 3–6 PM. You can stop by before or after Parent Teacher Conferences.
This event is a chance for students to explore opportunities at SCHS and start thinking about next school year.
Students and families can:
• Preview classes for the 2026–27 school year
• Learn about clubs and student activities
• Explore career and college opportunities
• Connect with health, wellness and family support resources
• Meet community organizations that support students and families
Who should attend: Incoming 8th–12th grade students and their families.
Stop by the Multipurpose Room to start your visit, then explore classrooms and booths across campus.
We hope to see you there as students discover interests, ask questions and start planning their future at SCHS! Flyer with map: https://aptg.co/q5RykL

Board agendas for the upcoming regular meeting on March 3 and the special board meeting on March 10 are now posted online. We encourage our staff, families, and community members to review the agendas and supporting documents to stay informed:
https://go.boarddocs.com/nv/elkcsd/Board.nsf/Public
Additionally, a new article in our How School Funding Works in Elko County series was published today. Topic 4 explains how fiscal oversight works under Nevada’s Pupil-Centered Funding Plan (PCFP) and how accountability measures guide district budgeting decisions.
Please ensure your inbox can receive emails from noreply@elkonv.mg.infinitecampus.org
and that messages are not being filtered to spam. We use the Infinite Campus Portal to send important updates directly to families and guardians.
Join us for the Spring Creek High School Success Summit on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 from 3–6 PM!
This event is for families and incoming Spring Creek Middle & High School students in grades 8–12.
✔ Preview 2026–2027 classes
✔ Learn about Dual Credit, AP and CTE pathways
✔ Explore clubs and student organizations
✔ Connect with community resources
Stop by before or after Parent Teacher Conferences in the SCHS multipurpose room.
Let’s set our students up for early success! We hope to see you there.
Questions? Contact Heather Steel at hsteel@ecsdnv.net.

The meeting agenda is now posted online, along with supporting documents. We encourage our staff, families and community members to review these materials and stay informed: https://go.boarddocs.com/nv/elkcsd/Board.nsf/Public
We’ve also created a Budget & Funding Overview page that includes previously shared updates: https://www.ecsdnv.net/page/ecsd-budget.
Please make sure your inbox can receive emails from noreply@elkonv.mg.infinitecampus.org
and that messages are not going to spam. We use the Infinite Campus Portal to send emails directly to families and guardians.
Dear Flag View Intermediate School Families,
We are writing to provide an update regarding the temporary closure of Flag View Intermediate School due to the boiler outage.
After further assessment, the boilers were determined to be beyond repair and will require full replacement. This work is scheduled for the weekend. Our intention and plan is for the new boilers to be operational by Monday, January 26, allowing school to resume as scheduled that day.
Families can expect another update by Sunday evening to confirm plans for Monday.
Thank you again for your continued support and understanding as we work to resolve this issue.
Elko County School District
Out of an abundance of caution, Flag View Intermediate School will be closed tomorrow, Thursday, January 22, 2026 due to boiler system outages and the anticipation that indoor temperatures will be below levels appropriate for safe and effective school operations.
The safety and well-being of our students and staff is our highest priority. Based on current conditions and temperature projections, the building is not expected to reach acceptable indoor temperatures for a full school day. District maintenance teams will continue working to address the heating system issues.
This closure only impacts Flag View Intermediate School. All other ECSD schools will operate on a regular schedule.
We will continue to share updates as more information becomes available. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Elko County School District
Free 10-Week Parenting Course Begins January 19 in Elko and West Wendover
Elko County School District is partnering with Raising Highly Capable Kids again this semester—a proven program designed to support parents and caregivers in raising responsible, caring children.
This winter’s course details:
Elko Classes (Central Office):
Mondays, 6–7pm | Jan. 19–Mar. 23 OR
Thursdays, 9–10am | Jan. 22–Mar. 26
West Wendover Class (WWMS):
Tuesdays, 6–7pm | Jan. 20–Mar. 24
No cost to attend. Open to ECSD parents and guardians.
Want to learn more before signing up?
Join our short online info session—no registration needed:
Wednesday, Jan. 14 | 6:00–6:30pm
Google Meet link: meet.google.com/tfb-gjma-dqn
Dial-in: +1 260-639-8024 | PIN: 750 537 167#
Ready to sign up?
To register for the class, fill out this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScfRVY1VLl461WjplBFKEszq7NSNzt7cXf_Tyy3Atx3WgXhOA/viewform
For questions, visit rezilientkidz.com or email mcox2@ecsdnv.net.


School resumes on Tuesday, January 6, 2026. We can’t wait to welcome everyone back—refreshed and ready for the second half of a great school year!

Please remember, students will be released 2 hours early today.
We'll see everyone back on Tuesday, January 6, 2026 — a day later than usual.
Wishing all our students, families and staff a joyful and restful winter break filled with warmth, laughter and time with loved ones. 💙❄️

