Transition Academy

08/30/2026

08/30/2026

Week 1 of job training done! ✅ Our new and returning interns had a wild week of school closures, vocational training and an incredible CrossFit workout!

If you see someone you know, show them some love! ❤️👍🏼

08/24/2026

School will be canceled tomorrow, Tuesday, August 25, due to the fire. Our hearts go out to everyone who has been impacted. Please stay safe.

08/24/2026

8/24/26 at 4:00pm

This is an important message from Washoe County School District:

As a result of the Hawk Fire and in collaboration with public safety officials, all classes, events, and activities at all WCSD schools – except Incline and Gerlach K-12 Schools – will be canceled on Tuesday, August 25.

In the interest of safety for students, staff, and families, the District exercises great care and consideration before making the decision to cancel classes. Thousands of students and staff have been evacuated, and many neighborhoods and District facilities are still experiencing prolonged power outages.

WCSD's public safety personnel continue to assist our regional law enforcement partners, and transportation resources have been repositioned to minimize further negative impacts on our schools and the community.

Governor Lombardo declared a state of emergency in Washoe County due to the impacts of the fast-moving fire.

WCSD will continue to monitor and evaluate all options for when it is safe to reopen schools and will keep you informed.

Once again, all classes, events, and activities at all WCSD schools—except Incline and Gerlach K-12 Schools—are canceled for Tuesday, August 25.

WCSD is grateful to all those who continue to help our community, and we thank our District personnel who are assisting with this effort.

For information on shelters and other resources, please visit https://loom.ly/Vrv_75E

Click here to view our Family Resource Center locations and contacts - https://loom.ly/_-b-H9o

Click here for School and Family Support Resources - https://loom.ly/1uKorYk
In Spanish - https://loom.ly/1XSckAE

In response to the Hawk Fire and its impact on our community, the Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows will be opening four of our Clubhouses to help accommodate WCSD families who may need a safe and supportive place for their children during this time.

The following Clubhouses will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.:

Pennington Clubhouse
Donald W. Reynolds (DWR) Clubhouse
Neil Road Clubhouse
Carano Youth Center

08/24/2026

As a reminder, we will be closed today due to the Hawk Fire 🔥. Thank you to all of the firefighters and first responders who are keeping our city safe. Please continue to check your texts, emails and social media for updates on school closures.

08/23/2026

8/23/26 at 12:30pm

This is an important message from WCSD:

As a result of the Hawk Fire and at the request of public safety officials, all classes, events, and activities at all WCSD schools – except Gerlach K-12 School – will be canceled on Monday, August 24. The decision to close schools is due to evacuations, impacts on regional public safety resources, and to help keep roads clear for emergency vehicles. Once again, upon the recommendation of public safety officials, all schools with the exception of Gerlach K-12 School are canceled on Monday, August 24.

Governor Lombardo has declared a state of emergency in Washoe County due to the fast-moving fire, unpredictable weather, power outages, and the closure of major roads in our area. Our district continues to provide support wherever possible to public safety agencies as widespread evacuations and other lifesaving efforts have been carried out.

We understand that so many people in our WCSD family—students, families, and staff —are impacted. Over the next few days, we will continue to update our entire district family with information as it becomes available. We are grateful to our firefighters and first responders as they continue to battle this fire, and we thank our district personnel who are assisting with this effort.

For information on shelters and other resources, please visit www.emergencywashoe.com

08/22/2026

Our Transition Academy crew! 💙 So excited for another year of learning, working, and growing. Here’s to a great year! 🎉

08/15/2026

Back to school means back on the move! 📚🚍

WCSD students can take advantage of the Youth Ride Free program to get where they need to go, whether it's school, extracurricular activities, after-school jobs, tutoring, or meeting up with friends.

Just show your valid WCSD student ID and ride RTC transit for FREE. Getting there has never been easier! Regional Transportation Commission of Washoe County - RTC

08/14/2026

Transition Academy kicked off the year with a Vocational Relay Race! 🏃‍♀️💼 Interns put their teamwork, communication, problem-solving, and job skills to the test while getting ready to head out to their community job training sites. A fun way to practice the skills that lead to workplace success! 💪

08/13/2026

🗣️ Some of the most important skills required for successful employment are teamwork and communication. Today’s team building activity targeted both of those skills. Congratulations to our winners! 🏆