The Carson City School District has announced it will turn three previously scheduled early release days into full instructional days to make up for time lost due to a snow day on February 13.
This decision follows a recent opinion from the Nevada Attorney General stating that school districts must make up weather-related closures, even if they already exceed the daily instructional minute requirements.
“Living in northern Nevada, we all have come to expect significant weather conditions that challenge our ability to safely hold school,” said Superintendent Andrew Feuling. “Each year, we anticipate this and build extra days into our academic school calendar as contingency days in case they are needed.”
The repurposed early release days—April 23, May 14, and May 28—were initially set aside for professional development.
They will now follow a regular bell schedule for all students in order to meet the state’s instructional hour requirements.
“This decision ensures we remain in compliance with state instructional requirements while minimizing disruption to families and staff,” Feuling added. “We appreciate the flexibility of the Nevada Department of Education, our educators and the understanding of our community as we adjust the calendar.”
Parents are encouraged to review the updated 2024–2025 Academic School Calendar on the district’s website and to consult the 2025–2026 calendar for information on holidays, professional learning days, and early releases.
