Nevada County Superintendent of Schools

Giddy on up to the Summer Learning Kick Off Party

1-3 p.m., Saturday, June 6

Grass Valley Library

Sign up for the Summer Learning Challenge, grab a free Lazy Dog Ice Cream, meet some animals from the Funny Farm Petting Zoo, and Sammie's Friends.

This Memorial Day, Nevada County Superintendent of Schools Office honors and remembers the men and women of the United States Armed Forces who gave their lives in service to our country.

Originally known as Decoration Day established in 1868, Memorial Day began after the Civil War as a time to remember fallen soldiers and has since become a national day of reflection and gratitude. 🇺🇸

In honor of Memorial Day, the Nevada County Superintendent of Schools Office will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2026.

2026 Youth Service Awards - 26 Years of Honoring Local Youth GRASS VALLEY, Calif., May 16, 2026 – Twenty-two middle and high school students were recognized at the 26th Annual Nevada County Youth Service Awards today. Organized by youth leaders from Friday Night Live (FNL) and To***co Use Prevention Education (TUPE), the ceremony highlights youth achievemen...

Celebrating Our Everyday Heroes – Western Nevada County’s 2026 Classified School Employees of the Year gathered at the historic Holbrooke Hotel in Grass Valley for a special morning of recognition, gratitude, and well-deserved celebration this morning.

Congratulations to these amazing individuals and ALL our Classified Employees whose hard work and heart make a lasting difference in the lives of students every day!

Pictured from left to right: Nicole Kiser, Union Hill SD; Sammi Condo, Twin Ridges SD; Brenda Rentz, Grass Valley SD; Stacy Turiello, Nevada City SD; Jenn Goulart, Nevada City School of the Arts; Helena Heinzelman, Nevada County Supt. of Schools; Vic Butler, Nevada Joint Union High SD; Teri Sjoberg, Pleasant Ridge SD; Bob Schmitt, Chicago Park SD; with Scott W. Lay, County Supt. of Schools (Not pictured: Don Batson, Penn Valley SD.)

Congratulations to our 2026 Tech Trekkers!

We are incredibly proud to partner with the American Association of University Women (AAUW) Nevada County Branch to announce eight local middle school students selected for this year’s Tech Trek program!

These young leaders were chosen for their curiosity and passion for STEM. This July, they’ll head to UC Davis for an immersive week of hands-on science, technology, engineering, and math labs, living on campus and learning from women mentors in the field.

**Please join us in celebrating our 2026 cohort:**

✨ Alleina Alonso – Magnolia
✨ Hadley Honeycutt – Clear Creek
✨ Juliette King – Arete Charter
✨ Tiffany Le – Lyman Gilmore
✨ Camila Leiva – Seven Hills
✨ Melody Lime – Union Hill
✨ Wren Lingo – Yuba River Charter
✨ Fiona Moon – Grass Valley Charter

STEM participation often drops during the middle school years, but programs like Tech Trek ensure our students see that a career in discovery isn't just a possibility—it’s their future.

Thank you to the teachers who nominated these scholars and the local donors who make this life-changing experience possible at no cost to families. We can't wait to hear about your adventures at UC Davis!