Nevada County Superintendent of Schools Office

Established in 2008 by the California Department of Education, the Classified School Employees of the Year program highlights the contributions of employees who have performed exceptionally in support of public-school students, from preschool through grade 12. This year, nine classified school employees, representing all Western Nevada County school districts, were honored at a special breakfast […]

After two years of cancellation due to the pandemic, the Nevada County Superintendent of Schools hosted its 37th Annual Speech Tournament for 4th through 8th graders. The tournament was sponsored by Tri Counties Bank, the Rotary Club of Grass Valley and the Nevada Theatre Commission.  This year’s speech topic was “What human quality do we […]

NEVADA COUNTY – Nevada County Superintendent of Schools is hosting a countywide school’s job fair on Saturday, March 11, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at 380 Crown Point Circle, Grass Valley, CA 95945. This event is free and open to the public. The job fair will have representatives from charter schools and school […]

For the past two years, Nevada County Superintendent of Schools has hosted a virtual Creative Writing Competition to replace the in-person Writing Tournament, due to pandemic restrictions. This year, students, teachers, and staff, alike, were very excited to return to our original tournament. “The Creative Writing Competition was a great solution to keep students enthusiastic […]

Following a meeting with the California Department of Education and California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services, statewide preparedness efforts are underway in anticipation of the current weather report predicting high winds, downed trees and powerlines, and rain with potential areas of mudslides and flooding across the state.  The Governor has pre-emptively declared California in a […]

On November 2 and November 3, 2022, forty-three (43) top 5th/6th grade spellers and thirty-seven (37) top 7th/8th grade spellers from local public, private and charter schools competed in the Nevada County Spelling Tournament, held at Miners Foundry Cultural Center.  The Nevada County Superintendent of Schools Office coordinated the annual event which was graciously sponsored […]

Nevada County Superintendent of Schools (NCSOS) successfully kicked off, in-person, the first Academic Tournament of the 2022- 2023 school year!  Five local schools participated on Thursday, October 27th for the annual 7th grade Geography Tournament.  Schools nominated teams of three-students who gathered at the county office to collaborate on a proctored multiple choice 100 -point […]

On Wednesday, October 5th, in an intimate setting at the Miner’s Foundry, eight outstanding Nevada County teachers were recognized by their school districts as their Teacher of the Year. The phenomenal teachers honored at the annual dinner hosted by the Nevada County Superintendent of Schools (NCSOS) and the Association of California School Administrators (ACSA), include: […]

The Nevada County Superintendent of Schools is excited to announce that it will be hosting the Latino Family Festival on Thursday, September 15, 2022, at Condon Park BBQ Pavilion area from 5 – 8 pm. Spearheaded by the Latino Outreach program, a division of the Grass Valley Family Resource Center, this free event aims to […]

In Nevada County, keeping students and schools safe is a top priority for every school administrator, law enforcement agency and local fire departments.  As we return for another school year, families are asking about planning and preparedness for school emergencies, as well as prevention efforts.  Local educational agencies, together with the Nevada County Superintendent of […]

Originally funded by a Nevada County Community Block Grant in 2010, San Juan Ridge Family Resource Center’s SPORTS CAMP has grown into a San Juan Ridge tradition, continuing to provide summer fun for elementary school aged kids who gather for active play on the beautiful Oak Tree School Campus. This year’s camp leader, Ireland Brown, […]

The Nevada County Superintendent of Schools office is offering its 2022 Child & Babysitting Safety Certification Class on Tuesday, July 19th, and July 26th from 9:00 am -2:30pm. Class is for youth ages 12 to 18. Maximum of 12 students per class. Additional classes to be added as needed. You may register on-line at http://nevco.org/super-sitter/ […]

Nevada County Board of Education Nevada County Superintendent of Schools A PROCLAMATION Honoring Nevada County Educators and Staff for Their Exemplary Response to the Challenges During the Covid-19 Pandemic WHEREAS, the 11,975 students in Nevada County schools are served by an accomplished community of more than 1,936 educators and staff that comprise a vital force […]

Congratulations to all student participants in the Nevada County STEAM Expo ‘22. On Thursday, March 24th community members, educators, and our business industry partners met in a hybrid setting to evaluate the work from students throughout Nevada County. Showcasing the scientific inquiry process, mathematical analysis, artistic expression, active problem solving, asking questions, and examining answers, […]

Announcing the annual “Young at Art” student display of visual arts sponsored by Nevada County Superintendent of Schools. It is part of a national program recognizing March as Youth Art Month and is a public testimony to the value of the arts in education. The public is invited to view “Young at Art” displays from […]

Every year Nevada County Superintendent of Schools (NCSOS) hosts a Writing Tournament where students from local middle schools gather at the Miners Foundry for a day of writing. The tournament lasts most of the day as students compete in three categories: Informative Writing, Creative Writing, and Persuasive Writing. Since Covid-19 struck, a new event emerged […]

Nevada County Superintendent of Schools Office is excited to invite Nevada County students to share their learning and compete in our STEAM 2022 countywide showcase and competition. This year, students are invited to compete in three competitions, the Scientific Inquiry Competition, STEAM Arts Showcase, and TechTest Jr. Math Competition. The purpose of the Nevada County […]

Thank you parents, staff and students for your patience as we navigate the effects from this recent storm. Many roads remain littered with downed power lines, trees and snow. Nevada County Superintendent of Schools are working collaboratively with the County Office of Emergency Services, PGE, District Superintendents, Charter Directors and Durham Transportation to bring students […]

Governor Gavin Newsom California Governor’s Office 1303 10th Street, Suite 1173 Sacramento, CA 95814 Sent Via Electronic Mail Dear Governor Newsom, As County Superintendent of Schools, Superintendents of the 9 school districts, and Charter Directors of 4 charter schools in Nevada County, we would like to echo the concerns of our El Dorado County colleagues.  […]

Nevada County Superintendent of Schools first Academic Tournament of the 2021-2022 school year was a huge success!  Nine local schools participated on Thursday, October 14th for the annual 7th Grade Geography Tournament. Schools nominated teams of three students who gathered at their school sites to collaborate on a proctored multiple choice 100-point test covering local, […]