William Squires

08/14/2026

Last day of the first week, we will not be back in class just yet. Hopefully we can make sure everyone is safe, the fires can get under control, and we can get to school.
We are keeping all of the families, community members, and first responder in our thoughts and prayers.

08/13/2026

Day four of closures, tomorrow, for the area schools. Really not how any of us wanted to start the year, but we must adapt and adjust.

8/12/2026 at 8:40 pm

This is an important message from the Washoe County School District.

The fires in our community continue to significantly impact our community with changing conditions and power outages.

In consultation with public safety officials, the following nine schools will remain closed on Thursday, August 13:

1. Desert Heights Elementary School
2. Silver Lake Elementary School
3. Lemmon Valley Elementary School
4. Alyce Taylor Elementary School
5. Jesse Hall Elementary School
6. Spanish Springs Elementary School
7. Natchez Elementary Schoo
8. Shaw Middle School
9. Spanish Springs High School

At this time, all other schools are scheduled to be in session on Thursday.

There will be no changes to bus transportation service. Transportation will continue Thursday exactly as it operated on Wednesday, August 12. Students who were assigned transportation on Wednesday will remain assigned transportation on Thursday, while students who did not have transportation Wednesday will not have bus service on Thursday.

We will continue to work with public safety officials and monitor this emergency impacting our community.

Thank you.

08/12/2026

Day three of closures. Keep the families and community in you thoughts and prayers.

8/11/2026 at 7:55 pm

This is an important message from the Washoe County School District.

The fires in our community continue to significantly impact our community with changing conditions, evacuations, high winds, and power outages.

In consultation with public safety officials, and at their request, the following nine schools will remain closed on Wednesday, August 12:
1. Desert Heights Elementary School
2. Silver Lake Elementary School
3. Lemmon Valley Elementary School
4. Alyce Taylor Elementary School
5. Jesse Hall Elementary School
6. Spanish Springs Elementary School
7. Natchez Elementary School
8. Shaw Middle School
9. Spanish Springs High School

At this time, all other schools are scheduled to be in session on Wednesday.

As a reminder, bus transportation will not be able to operate in the areas designated as “red” or “yellow,” meaning those that have been evacuated or are standing by for possible evacuation. To see the areas that are designated as such, please visit www.perimetermap.com.

We will continue to work with public safety officials and monitor this emergency impacting our community.

It is important to note that if the situation changes overnight and additional schools need to be closed, families will be notified by 5:30 a.m., Wednesday morning.

We appreciate your understanding. Thank you.

08/11/2026

Another day and another closure. Still no first day for our & . Please stay safe and be ready to go when we get the all clear.

08/11/2026

8/10/2026 at 8:00 pm

This is an important message from the Washoe County School District.

The Bug Fire continues to significantly impact our community and has directly affected many of you – our students, families, and staff members – with evacuations, high winds, and power outages.

In consultation with public safety officials, and at their request, the following eight schools will remain closed on Tuesday, August 11:

1. Desert Heights Elementary School
2. Silver Lake Elementary School
3. Lemmon Valley Elementary School
4. Alyce Taylor Elementary School
5. Jesse Hall Elementary School

6. Spanish Springs Elementary School
7. Shaw Middle School
8. Spanish Springs High School

At this time, all other schools are scheduled to be in session as usual on Tuesday.

As a reminder, bus transportation will not be able to operate in the areas designated as “red” or “yellow,” meaning those areas that have been evacuated or are standing by for possible evacuation.

To see the areas that are designated as such, please visit www.perimetermap.com.

We will continue to work with public safety officials and monitor this emergency impacting our community. If the situation changes overnight and additional schools need to be closed, families will be notified by 5:30 a.m., Tuesday morning.

We appreciate your understanding. Thank you.

08/10/2026

Due to the ongoing concerns from the fires in the area, Shaw Middle School and the Spanish Springs area will have to wait just a bit longer to start our 2026 school year.
I am sad that we will not be able to start the year in the normal way, but want all of our students, staff, and community safe.
Please know that everyone in the areas impacted by this are in our thoughts. For my Shaw students, we will adapt and adjust accordingly. See you all soon.

08/10/2026

8/10/2026 at 5:15 am

This is an important message from the Washoe County School District for Monday, August 10.

The District continues to collaborate with public safety officials to monitor the Bug Fire, and determine the safest plan for our students and staff.

Based on the current evacuation zones, power outages, and updated information, all classes and activities will be canceled at the following schools today, Monday, August 10:

Desert Heights Elementary School
Silver Lake Elementary School
Lemmon Valley Elementary School
Shaw Middle School
Spanish Springs High School
Alyce Taylor Elementary School
Jesse Hall Elementary School
Spanish Spring Elementary School

All other schools will be in session today.

Thank you.

08/09/2026

Hey everyone, our plates are full!

08/08/2026

Now THAT'S what self care looks like.

08/02/2026

We all need to commit to this.