TONOPAH SCHOOLS (K-12)

If you have not yet received your child's pictures via email, this is how you can contact TSS to get their photos for preview via text message.

Mucker Homecoming is quickly approaching versus the Indian Springs Thunderbirds.
Please see the flyer for information on dress days, activities, and game times.
We look forward to great Homecoming!!

Date: September 15, 2026
RE: School & District Investigation Process Clarification

The Nye County School District (NCSD) emphasizes the following facts and guidelines regarding investigations:

The district investigates every report and accusation made regarding student or staff concerns.

While we understand the community's desire for full transparency in every situation, federal and state privacy mandates strictly protect student records and employee personnel files; as a result, specific investigative findings, student and/or personnel outcomes, disciplinary actions, and evidentiary details cannot be disclosed to complainants, parents, or the public.

During an investigation, out of an abundance of caution, we may remove students from the classroom and place employees on administrative leave; however, we work under the same fundamental principle as our legal system: Every individual is presumed innocent until proven guilty.

The safety, security, and well-being of our students across all Nye County communities remain our highest priorities. We strongly encourage parents, staff, and community members to refrain from engaging in or spreading unverified rumors, particularly across social media channels. The dissemination of speculation can hamper official investigations and cause unnecessary distress.

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NCSD Parents: Help us plan for the 26/27 school year! 🍎 Please take 5-10 mins to share your thoughts on school communication and learning. Your feedback helps us secure vital grants and improve family engagement. Open until September 25th. Thank you!

Survey Link: https://snap.nyeschools.org/survey-2026familyfall

Tonopah Parents and Guardians,

Progress reports for your students will be coming home tomorrow.
You are also able to access your students progress reports and current grades in Infinite Campus.
Please reach out to your school secretary for access to Infinite Campus or to access your students grades.

Thank You!!

Picture Day is coming to Tonopah Schools on Monday, September 14th

We will be using a new photography company out of Las Vegas called TSS Photography.

Your students images will be emailed to you to access a gallery where you may purchase photos and view
package options.

Nevada COMPASS
Support for Families in Need

Attention Pre-K and Kindergarten Families,

Please see the flyer about Waterford Upstart--this is a no cost, at home early learning program for families to help children who will enroll in Kindergarden in 2027 develop Kindergarten ready skills in Reading, Math, and Science for just 15 minutes per day.
We encourage you to visit signup.waterford.org/upstart-nevada or call 1-888-982-9898 for more information.

Please follow the following link to access our updated August and September Tonopah Elementary, Middle and High School breakfast and lunch menus.

https://aptg.co/JQl2J1

Please reach out the front office at either Tonopah Elementary (775-482-6644) or Tonopah Middle/High School (775-482-3698) if you have any questions regarding school lunch menus.

Take it from Lomas Brown! Don't rush when the red lights are flashing! Keep our kids safe.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=slZO_lY4_Fo

If you are not connected via the Nye County School District app for Rooms. We are encouraging you to connect with us. It is a simple communication tool between home, the classroom, and the school. If you have questions or need help getting connected, either Ms. Janet or Ms. Melissa in the front office of either school will be happy to help you! Please let us know if you have any questions. We look forward to welcoming all students back to Tonopah Schools tomorrow August 3rd!!

Good Afternoon,

Please see the attached AM and PM bus routes for the 2026-2027 school year. You can access the document on our website using the following link: https://aptg.co/J9L7y8

Please call either Melissa at Tonopah Elementary School at 775-482-6644 or Janet at Tonopah Middle/High School at 775-482-3698 with any questions.

Thank You!!

Please review the following document from Principal, Mr. Tim Wombaker, regarding the dress code expectations for the 2026-2027 school year. Any questions regarding this information can be sent to Mr. Wombaker at twombaker@nyeschools.org.

Thank you!!

Please review the following document from Principal, Mr. Tim Wombaker, regarding the use of cell phones, headphones, recording devices and Smart Watches. Please remind your students that cell phones need to be off and in their backpack. Any questions regarding this information can be sent to Mr. Wombaker at twombaker@nyeschools.org.

Thank you!!

Parents of Tonopah High School Students,

Please see the attached class fees list for Welding, Ag Sciences and all THS Science courses.
All fees are due directly to your child's teacher no later than August 20th.
If you need assistance with the fees, please call Janet Dwyer at 775-482-3698 or you can reach her by
email at jdwyer@nyeschools.org.

Thank You!

Principal, Mr. Tim Wombaker, invites you, the community of Tonopah, Nevada to come visit the new school on Thursday, July 30th from 5:00-7:00PM. Please note that teachers will not be available that evening.

Good Afternoon Parents and Families,

Please access the following links for our 2026-2027 school supply lists for Tonopah Elementary School and Tonopah Middle School. We look forward to welcoming your students back on Monday, August 3rd, 2026 for the new school year!

TES Supply List: https://aptg.co/fyYX28

TMS Supply List: https://aptg.co/VSV8hc

Although Nye County School District was not named as an entity with compromised data, we are providing this important update to our district community regarding the incident with Instructure and the Canvas learning management system.

Please read our original post about the breach here: https://snap.nyeschools.org/instructureupdate
The latest update from May 12, 2026 can be found here: https://snap.nyeschools.org/instructureupdate2

At this time, we do not expect future updates, but if the situation changes, we'll let you know.

Ready to start the "Trip of a Lifetime?" 🛣️✨

We are so excited to announce Nevada TRIP (Transition Roadmap through Innovative Partnerships) the ultimate interactive adventure for Nevada students!

Whether you’re navigating school, thinking about your first job, or planning for life after graduation, Nevada TRIP is here to help you find your way. Designed specifically for students with an IEP or 504 plan (ages 10-24), this gamified app and website lets you:

🚗 Choose Your Avatar – Pick your favorite vehicle to hit the road!
📍 Explore the Roadmap – Navigate stops tailored to your age (Under 14 or 14 & Over).
🎥 Watch & Learn – Level up with fun educational videos in English and Spanish.
🏅 Earn Badges – Collect achievement badges as you complete each stop!

Parents and educators, this is a fantastic tool to help our youth build self-advocacy and independence. Don’t wait! Start your engine and explore the roadmap today!

👉 Visit now: NEVADATRIP.NV.GOV or get started on the NCSD Nevada TRIP webpage.

#NevadaTRIP #TransitionRoadmap #StudentSuccess #InclusiveEducation #VRNevada #Independence #IEPSupport