Posts By: Kimberly Regan
5 Big Benefits of a Small School
They say good things come in small packages – but what about truly extraordinary things? SNACS is that special school you’ve been waiting for, where the advantages of a small, close-knit community truly shine. With our small class sizes and...
Ready, Set, Kindergarten!
Ready, Set, Kindergarten! At Sierra Nevada Academy Charter School, a tuition-free public charter school, we know that kindergarten is the crucial foundation for a successful education. A positive kindergarten experience can foster a love of learning, help your child develop...
PRESS RELEASE: Sierra Nevada Academy Charter School Marks its 25th Year with Launch of Innovative Initiative to Guide Students in Their Learning Journey
SNACS will implement the PLAY® Interactive Choice Boards, central to the Reno-based K-8 school model, starting in the 2024-25 school year Reno, NV – July 31, 2024—Sierra Nevada Academy Charter School (SNACS) is delighted to announce the launch of the...
Power of Choice & Personalized Learning in Education
Power of Choice & Personalized Learning in Education The days of one-size-fits-all education are long gone. How do we know? We’ve been empowering students in the Reno community for the past 25 years with choice and personalized learning at our...
Benefits of P.L.A.Y. Based Learning
Benefits of P.L.A.Y. Based Learning P.L.A.Y at Sierra Nevada Academy Charter School(SNACS) is POWERFUL! Promoting Learning and Accountability in Youth, also known as P.L.A.Y. is the academic model that sets us apart from the rest. Through play, we teach the...
Empowering Minds: STEAM at SNACS
This summer, Sierra Nevada Academy Charter School announced the launch of an innovative educational tool, PLAY® Interactive Choice Board Learning Management System. We can’t wait to get this new technology in the hands of our students this August. We recently...
Exploring Social Emotional Learning at SNACS
Exploring Social Emotional Learning at SNACS At Sierra Nevada Academy Charter School, Social Emotional Learning (SEL) is an integral part of the curriculum and school culture, designed to foster emotional intelligence, resilience, and interpersonal skills among students. Research has shown...
25 Years of Excellence with SNACS
25 Years of Excellence with SNACS In April 1999, Dr. Regan and the SNACS founding board and committee members wrote and submitted the charter application to be a Washoe County School District-sponsored charter school. Sierra Nevada Academy Charter School (SNACS) paved...
Top 10 Reasons to Attend SNACS
Top 10 Reasons to Attend SNACS As a tuition-free charter school, Sierra Nevada Academy Charter School (SNACS) is open to K-8 students in the Reno, NV area. Our mission is to lead educational innovation through personalized learning via PLAY (more...
Charter Schools: A Voice and a Choice
Charter Schools: A Voice and a Choice This article was originally published by NevadaBusiness.com on June 1, 2023. Since charter schools emerged in the 90s, legislators, educators, parents and communities across the state of Nevada have been working together to...