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Welcome to Douglas County School District!
Whether you are a longtime local family, new to us this year or considering a move to our area, please feel free to peruse our Web site or contact us directly with any questions you may have. Our district serves the communities of Gardnerville, Minden, Genoa and Lake Tahoe from Stateline to Glenbrook. Nestled among 751 beautiful square miles of the Sierra Nevada Mountains and the Carson Valley, our schools provide over 6,000 students with a nurturing and rigorous learning environment. Douglas County students are successful because our employees, parents, and community work together to provide a quality education. Our Mission is to ensure that all students achieve excellence in education, character and citizenship, in partnership with parents and community. The six goals that guide our efforts include:
- Implement a Rigorous & Relevant Curriculum
- Ensure Excellence in Instruction
- Utilize Assessments & Data to Monitor & Measure Growth and Achievement
- Maintain Positive Climate & Culture for Safe & Nurturing Learning Environments
- Incorporate Parent & Community Partnerships
- Create and Implement Effective & Efficient Systems
Our full Strategic Plan can be viewed under our Board of Trustees' section of the District's Web site or by clicking on this link: DCSD Strategic Plan
We continue a commitment to excellence in academics and opportunities for a well-rounded education that offers the arts, athletics and career/tech education. Whether your child is part of the Class of 2012, or the Class of 2024 (this year's kindergarteners) or somewhere in between, we plan to offer a challenging year filled with learning and laughter. Together, we can teach the children of our community how to make any dream a possibility through hard work and perseverance. As Henry David Thoreau once wrote, "Go confidently in the direction of your dreams!"
Sincerely,
Lisa Noonan, Ed.D.
Superintendent
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