Posts By: Kimberly Regan
Empowering Minds: STEAM at SNACS
This summer, Sierra Nevada Academy Charter School announced the launch of an innovative educational tool, Digital Choice Boards. We can’t wait to get this new technology in the hands of our students this August. We recently met up with Rob...
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 that positive social behavior is one...
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...
SNACS Preschool Awarded Grant for Free 3- and 4-year-old Program
SNACS Preschool was awarded the Early Childhood Expansion Grant to expand the current 4-year-old program and add a 3-year-old program. The program offers free care for qualifying three- and 4-year-old children Monday-Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. to support...
COVID-19 Protocols 2023-2024
The COVID-19 BA2.86 Variant is rising in northern Nevada, the state, and the nation. Schools and early care and education (ECE) programs are an essential part of the infrastructure of communities as they provide safe, supportive learning environments for students...
Summer School Focused on SEL
SNACS summer school begins June 27 for enrolled students of all grade levels. The summer program supports social-emotional learning such as problem-solving, positive relationships, and team building. These skills are essential to increase student engagement and achievement in school. Students...
SNACS Spring Fling was a Splash
The SNACS School Community celebrates with the annual Spring Fling to end the year with a splash. Students enjoyed the dunk tank, bounce obstacle course, musical chairs, carnival games, face painting, and lots of summer food. Luckily, Mother Nature cooperated!...
SNACS Author’s Debut at Barnes and Noble Celebrates Student Authors
Books change lives! Being an author has leveraged impact! Building a school culture in literacy through student publishing is priceless! We’ve supported students to publish books for 20+ years. Students grow up and bring their own children back to SNACS...