Bernice Mathews Elementary School

03/12/2026

Nevada Reading week at Mathews Elementary was full of amazing guests visiting our kids and inspiring them. We had everything from Beautiful Rodeo Queen, to Fuzzy Paws, Cute Birds, and Public servants! Thank you to Red from Red Robin, Peanut the pup, Officer Vierra from WCSD Police department, Devon T. Reese, Hug High Soccer Team, and many others!

02/13/2026

Our students had a blast at the Sweetheart Dance tonight at Mathews!

01/24/2026

01/14/2026

🚨 WCSD is hiring! 🚨

Need help completing your job application? Visit the WCSD HR Welcome Center (425 East 9th Street, Reno) during our walk-in application assistance hours:
➡️ Mondays & Wednesdays | 9 AM – 1 PM

✅ Bring: references, a resume (optional), and detailed work history (including employer contact info + dates of employment).

👉 Apply today at washoeschools.net/careers
📞 Questions? Contact Talent Solutions at 775-348-0268 or [email protected]

Join us in shaping the future of WCSD students! 💙

01/12/2026

The carpet was removed from the hallways at Mathews, and the concrete is being polished down...we needed to test it to see if they got it smooth enough.
Feels smooth as butter!

01/02/2026

Mathews needs a 5 day a week intervention teacher! This role will be filled by a substitute license holder. This is a great opportunity for a recent Elementary Ed graduate, or a retired teacher. The role will be working with small groups of students (K-5th grades) on reading, using set curricular resources (SIPPs) and some math groups as well.
Please share with anyone interested! Email me at
[email protected]

12/20/2025

Bernice Mathews Elementary School was built in the 1990’s and was identified in the 2023 FMP as a site to be a pilot school for the district’s “Pinwheel” ele...

12/20/2025

To our dearest community members, we will miss you! Enjoy your holiday break! "We are making a list and checking it twice!" Santa's Principal elves have watched you all semester and we declare our Superstar students are on the NICE list!
Rooftop announcements, Toys for all students from Toys For Tots! A joyous student sing along, and firefighter send off!

12/04/2025

Science with Santa was a hit! Sierra Nevada Journeys, Parent University and Mathews Elementary, and honor students from Hug High, treated the students and their families to a fun filled evening of science experiments, STEM activities, music, treats and of course, Santa and his elves!

11/26/2025

Today our students earned a teacher inflatable costume parade by following the school-wide expectations! We had so much fun parading down the hallways! Hope everyone has a fun and relaxing Thanksgiving break. ❤️

11/26/2025

Our STEAM Birdhouse project done with CORE construction and Van Woert Bigotti Architecture firm turned out absolutely wonderful! Each group designed their houses and collaborated together to build and decorate their houses. The creativity astounds me! Great job kids!

11/10/2025

Thank you for supporting our students!