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Creating Generations of Published Authors
From the time Dr. Kimberly Regan was in elementary school, she knew she wanted to be a published author. Thanks to her inspiring Second Grade Teacher, Mrs. Schimp, Dr. Regan went on to not only publish a book, but to...
There’s Still Time – Enroll Today!
Sierra Nevada Academy Charter School (SNACS) is back in session, but that doesn’t mean it’s too late to enroll with us. Our close-knit and supportive environment has provided individualized learning, growing technology, choice among our students, and accessible parent and...
Empowering Kindergarteners with a High-Quality Education, Vibrant Community, and Harvard-Recognized Technology
Sierra Nevada Academy Charter School (SNACS) is thrilled to welcome students back for the 2024-25 school year. School started recently for K– 8; for the 25th year as the first Charter School in Nevada. At the start of school, we...
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...
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...