Rainshadow Community Charter High School

11/17/2018

Holiday Helper Charity Donation

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11/08/2018

Holiday Helper Charity Donation

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11/04/2018

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09/21/2018

Fastober - Financial Aid - Truckee Meadows Community College

Fastober - Financial Aid - Truckee Meadows Community College

Information on TMCC's Fastober event, hosted by the Financial Aid, Scholarships and Student Employment Office to help students complete their FAFSA.

10/20/2017

WCSD non grads from years past may now be eligible for a retroactive diploma

Former Rainshadow students who did not earn a standard high school diploma due to not passing one or more portions of the High School Proficiency Exam are now eligible to earn a diploma retroactively.

If you are interested in submitting a letter, and need help to write the letter, contact the school at 775-322-5566 to schedule an appointment.

Thousands of former high school students in Nevada who didn't graduate, may now be able

04/29/2017

It is with great sadness that we acknowledge the passing of one of Rainshadow's own. He graduated last year, after spending his whole high school career with Rainshadow.

Wherever you are, John, know that you will be remembered and are very loved.

03/13/2017

For those of you who liked us as Rainshadow, consider liking us as enCompass Academy! We are getting ready for Nevada Big Give, and would love to invite you all out to our event on March 23, 2017 from 6-9 p.m. at 1300 Foster Drive. Come see how we've grown!

08/11/2016

Alrighty, students! Thursday (tomorrow) is the first official day of school as the new enCompass Academy! Thursday and Friday, we will be meeting at the Boys and Girls Club on 9th Street in Sparks, starting at 8 a.m. sharp and ending with a half day at 11:40 a.m. Hopefully you all have registered officially with paperwork completed!

The address is 2680 E. 9th Street in Sparks.

We will officially be in our new building on Thursday, August 18th at the Boys and Girls Club on Foster Drive across from Reno High.

If you haven't "liked" enCompass Academy's new page, head over and do that RIGHT NOW because we will begin to phase out putting announcements on this old Rainshadow page. Here's the link: https://www.facebook.com/encompassacademy/?fref=ts

Now...share this status on your page so all of your friends and fellow students are aware of what's up! Can't wait to see you all!

07/12/2016

enCompass Academy

enCompass Academy is hiring! Spread the word. If you know of anyone who may be interested in working with us, send them to our new website: www.encompassacademy.org


Come and work with us in 2016-17!!

07/11/2016

Many of you may know that we are in the process of rebranding to become enCompass Academy. If you like us here, check out our new page to get updates from enCompass. We are very excited about the future of the program, and are looking forward to a new chapter!

06/15/2016

Hey there! It's Emily, your crazy English teacher. I came in third in the primaries last night, so I will not be continuing with my campaign for school board. I wanted to MAKE SURE to thank all of the students and staff for putting up with my craziness the last semester, on top of trying to teach and lead you. I think we all learned a lot about about the value of civic duties, voting and sticking our necks out there to run for office because of what our passions are. I hope you learned a lot, because I sure did, and I want to thank all of you for so much support.

I am not angry or sad. I am so thankful for the opportunity I took to do something that stretched me. I love all of you so much, and I think you know that!

I truly wish the best for the two candidates who made it through. Our students and community deserve the best!

06/14/2016

Still some items left! Come by this Saturday to check it out!

06/11/2016

Struggling Charter School Ready For New Life

Toby Wiedenmayer, all of the hard work and endless furniture you and Alissa have been moving the last couple of days need a fresh, positive reminder of why you do what you do. I am so proud of our small but mighty school! We have touched many young people in this amazing community, and the tribute that Reno Public Radio and Marcus did for us will touch your heart.

Thank you to all of the community members who helped save our school.

Congratulations to all graduates everywhere in Washoe County. Your hard work has paid off, and your graduation day will be something you will proudly remember for the rest of your lives!

Love and Gratitude for Our Students,
Emily Fay Reese

Rainshadow Community Charter High School has faced a year-long test to simply stay open. Their charter has just been renewed by the Washoe County School

06/08/2016

IT IS OFFICIAL! Washoe County School District Board of Trustees approved Rainshadow's charter renewal today. We can now put all of our focus on the transition to becoming enCompass Academy-

Thank you to those who have stayed with us over the past year. It has been a challenge worth fighting for, and we are so excited to improve programming for our students. Now, let's clean up a school and get moving!!

06/07/2016

This weekend: HELP US MOVE AND CLEAN OUT! 9-12:30, stop by if you are interested in purchasing any furniture. Proceeds will go toward new furniture and equipment for the new facilities. Stay tuned for more events!!

05/04/2016

The Holland Project | 8th Annual 3-Minute Film Competition

Students, check this out! You have some wonderful talent!

In partnership with KNPB Channel 5 and the Nevada Museum of Art, Holland is proud to host the 8th Annual 3-Minute Film Competition. Read below for rules and details.

03/29/2016

Treasurer's office accepting applications through Thursday for Guinn Scholarship

Hello all of you students who are thinking of a career in teaching! Take a look at this scholarship opportunity!

The Nevada State Treasurer’s Office is accepting applications for the Kenny C. Guinn Memorial Scholarship. The scholarship is awarded each year to two Nevada students pursuing degrees in elementary or secondary education, with intentions of teaching in Nevada.

03/14/2016

We apologize for any difficulty you have had in contacting the school today! Charter has been out, and our phone systems are affected. If you have a question, you can email us- [email protected].

Thank you and have a great day!

03/10/2016

Rainshadow Community Charter High School

We are halfway through the day! If you are able to support even $10, you could help feed two students for a week, supply 10 students with a canvas for an art project, or provide school supplies (notebooks and pencils) for one student for a year. Consider giving! You can also click on our "donate" button on this page.

Give Where You Live on Nevada’s Big Give on March 10th, 2016! Support your favorite charity or find a new charity to make a difference in Nevada!

02/27/2016

Melinda Blackwell, a kind and compassionate woman who used to work at Rainshadow, is doing some very important work with our students in the Social and Emotional Learning standards.

Every Friday, a small group of students goes out to her EQuus Insights farm and includes our students in working with these majestic creatures. We have seen some amazing strides in how this pays off in the classroom: students are more confident and comfortable in the classroom; they listen better and speak up with thoughtful insights; and their ability toward empathy is growing.

This picture shows one of those students with wild horses. I am very thankful to see the benefits of the work Melinda and Fran are doing in tangible ways, reflected in our students from an academic and social viewpoint.

02/05/2016

Pacifique Niyonsenga, from Rwanda, visited Rainshadow today. His story of escape from genocide, return back to Rwanda to face homelessness, and rising out of it because of education...was incredibly inspiring. He is an artist who uses his talents to raise money to feed, shelter, and educate other kids who were like him. Check out his art event coming up on the 18th!

https://www.facebook.com/events/1671841869769899/

02/05/2016

The Holland Project | Spring 2016 Gallery Internship

Students: how about a great internship at The Holland Project learning how to curate art exhibits? Check out the link below, or see Toby or Alissa for more details!

Interested in learning the ins and outs of curating art exhibitions, working with artists and running a gallery space?? We’re in search of the next rad gallery intern to help out in the Holland Project Gallery and Micro Gallery for Spring 2016. Check out the info below to find out how to apply!!

02/01/2016

Due to icy roads and snowy conditions, Rainshadow will be on a two-hour delay today, 2/1/16. Be safe out there!

Please share and get the word out.

01/31/2016

New Twitter account for Rainshadow. Stop by and give us a follow !

01/29/2016

Rainshadow Rebranding Survey

Here is a Survey that we would love all parents, staff and students to take as we redo our Charter. Your input is valuable! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DT6D85C

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01/28/2016

Trustees vote to keep Rainshadow Charter School open for school year

Hey students and staff at Rainshadow: check you out! Great coverage by Channel 4 along our journey to a celebrated vote by the Board of Trustees on Tuesday, 1/26/16!

Proud to be at Rainshadow!

Rainshadow Community Charter School will remain open for the school year after the Washoe County School Board of Trustees' vote on Tuesday.The vote allows the school to operate until June 30 under its current contract.Internal auditors estimate the budget

01/27/2016

It is with great optimism that I share that the Washoe County School Board has voted unanimously to allow Rainshadow to continue business as usual, with the opportunity to renew our charter for the upcoming school year. Thank you to the Washoe County School Board for coming out and seeing what we do at Rainshadow. All the support has been amazing; we need to continue this positive energy! A special thank you to all the students who showed their support this afternoon. Let's make Rainshadow great!

01/22/2016

What an amazing turnout tonight at Rainshadow's Celebration! It was wonderful seeing past students, families and community supporters. Thanks to the Trustees and the RGJ for coming by to tour our small but mighty school so you could see why we love it so much.

Melissa Gilbert and Jeremy Stutter, you rocked those delicious pizzas!

PLEASE share any quality pictures you took during the event in the comments below. We may use them in future social media posts!

01/21/2016

Looking forward to seeing so many people tonight at the Rainshadow Celebration at 5:30 p.m.! If you haven't officially RSVP'd but are planning on attending, please let us know in the comments below!

01/20/2016

Reno Tahoe Tonight Entertainment & Event Picks of the Week

This is wonderful! Thank you Melissa Carlson and Oliver X for promoting our small but mighty school! Rainshadow is having a celebration tomorrow, Thursday the 21st, at 5:30 p.m.. Come on by and visit with our past and current students, as well as community supporters.

Reno Tahoe Tonight Entertainment & Event Picks of the WeekUpdated: RENO, Nev. - Every week Oliver X from Reno Tahoe Tonight stops by to give us the best of the best entertainment picks going on this week in the Biggest Little City.This week the Bliss Babe Magazine Launch Party will be going off at L…

01/19/2016

Come out this Thursday at 5:30 p.m. to celebrate Rainshadow, enjoy friends from the past and present, and have a bite to eat from Monks on the Run!

RSVP at Rainshadow Celebration!

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Thank you to Ventrecek Advertising for the poster!

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01/18/2016

The Midtown Mural Walk

Thank you to the artists who "muralized" Rainshadow this summer! Pan Pantoja, Joe C. Rock, Asa Kennedy, Andrea LaHue

01/17/2016

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From our amazing couselor, who sent this letter to Ellen. The link to write to her is below. Wouldn't that be great if she were to help? If we don't ask, we'll never know! Here is what she wrote:

Due to financial concerns, our school district wants to shut down our charter school. For the district it is all about the money. For us it is about helping young people find themselves and their way in a hostile world.

Our valedictorian may be asked to return to a school she finds frightening and overwhelming: she manages anxiety and depression but fears she will be unable to manage a school with over 2000 students.

Our salutatorian went from being locked up and behind in credits to graduating early. This despite feeling alienated by family, moving out on her own and raising a child.

For 13 years, Rainshadow has helped marginalized students earn a diploma. If we close, how will one student, who feels comfortable taking out his makeup and demonstrating the latest eye shadow technique reintegrate? Or our le***an student who may finally feel like she can stop fighting reintegrate? Each student we serve has a story of strength and resilience... But to them it's just life. A life that doesn't fit the mold.

All our students have found a place where they can feel safe- a place they can be themselves and take risks learning rather than fighting to guard and protect themselves.

What we need is financial support. We have the dedicated staff, the facility, and the curriculum. This decision boils down to money, but we believe it should be about the students.

Please help us. Our students may be forced back into their overcrowded, factory model schools on January 26 without the help of someone like you.

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01/17/2016

Rainshadow students get involved in our neighborhood and community. Creating empowered community members includes helping clean up our neighborhood graffiti. Thanks for letting us participate, Dandelion Cafe! We love Midtown!

01/15/2016

Due to severe weather, Rainshadow will be on a two-hour delay today, 1/15/16. Please be safe out there!

01/15/2016

Rainshadow Charter High School faces possible closing

Channel 4 and Emily Pacillo, you did a wonderful job with this piece and getting the word out. Thank you so much!

Due to financial problems that the school has struggles with, the students and teachers may be left without their

01/14/2016

Reno charter school facing possible forced closure

Thank you to our community, our staff, and especially our students, for making the Board meeting an amazing event. We are small but mighty, and we are so proud of Rainshadow.

I would like to clarify a few things about this article, though I felt for the RGJ, this was better coverage than previous ones:

1) None of our teachers were "laid off."
2) "Bankruptcy" implies that we will be filing for that. This is inaccurate.
3) They implied that Toby had some sort of new or mysterious "plan" that she didn't get to the Board. These were new and powerful numbers that were just figured before the meeting and weren't available to the decision makers back in December. She will be providing them to the Superintendents.

4) There is hope, people. Contact your Trustee to express your thoughts about keeping Rainshadow open until June and beyond!