Nevada County RAYS-Restorative Accountable Youth Solutions

We are thrilled to share that RAYS of Change is now available to stream! Click here: nevco.org/rays

So excited for our So. Cal premiere this week. We only have 3 tickets left!!!!

RAYS of Change Documentary: Southern California Premiere Join us for the Southern California premiere of the inspiring RAYS of Change Documentary. Lunch provided.

https://yubanet.com/regional/rays-of-change-documentary/

“Rays of Change” Documentary Showcasing Local Student-Led Approach to School Discipline Premieres October 9 Grass Valley, CA — September 24, 2025 — The premiere of Rays of Change, a new feature-length documentary highlighting Nevada County’s innovative, student-led approach to discipline, will take place on Wednesday, October 9, at 7:00 p.m. at the Del Oro Theatre in Grass Valley. Following the fi...

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Circles of support, repairing harm, and moving on: Restorative justice in public schools offers a holistic approach to healing Educators in Nevada County have been looking at traditional forms of punishment for students who break the rules on a public school campus, and in many cases they have found

So excited to announce that Nevada County RAYS-Restorative Accountable Youth Solutions at Nevada Union High School is one of the 8 schools that have been chosen to pilot a groundbreaking peer-to-peer mental health program spearheaded by The Children’s Partnership and the California DHCS. Learn more: https://childrenspartnership.org/news/eight-california-high-schools-selected-for-new-pilot-program-to-support-youth-mental-health/ “

The Children’s Partnership Announces Eight California High Schools Selected for New Pilot Program to Support Youth Mental Health - The Children's Partnership The Children’s Partnership announces the CA public high schools that will serve as partners and grantees for the Peer-to-Peer Youth Mental Health High School Pilot Demonstration, a historic $8 million investment in a youth-driven approach to mental health.

We are saddened to inform you that our beloved Education Liaison and Tutor Jamie Sneed
passed away of unknown causes last night. We extend our deepest condolences to her family, friends, colleagues, and students during this difficult time. The impact she has had on our community is beyond measure. In her career she impacted the lives of well over a 1000 students. She will be deeply missed. The schools have been informed, so if you student is in need of support they are ready to assist. Childrens Behavioral Health is also ready to help and their number is 530-265-7147. Jamie was a valued
member of a very close team here at Nevada County Superintendent of Schools so we appreciate your grace while we grieve and work toward getting services back in place. I want to reiterate that you can reach out to the school for support or Children’s Behavioral Health and their number is 530-265-7147. Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone, especially her family, as we heal through this tragic loss.

So proud of our student teams.

Peer-to-peer support is helping young people find healthy alternatives to suspension A year ago, Daezon Rodriques, 16 was a student at Bear River High School and made a choice that could have led to suspension. He was referred to RAYS, Restorative Accountable Youth Solutions, a  youth-led alternative to suspension program, and since then, has turned his life around. Now, a Junior a...

Great day filming our RAYS documentary.