The Elko County School District board opened its Dec. 1 meeting with multiple recognitions honoring student and staff achievement across athletics, FFA and district ‘Stars’ awards.

Board members read team rosters and individual honorees for Spring Creek and Wells fall sports (cross country, soccer, volleyball), congratulated all‑state athletes and academic team members and invited coaches and advisors to receive acknowledgement. The board also celebrated FFA regional and national placements and named two American FFA degree recipients from the district.

Trustees presented a ‘Stars’ award to Jeff Revere, principal at Northside Elementary, and Laura Udy (teacher) with nominations read aloud that praised everyday leadership and instructional support. The board also publicly thanked sponsors who support the awards program.

The district recognized Nevada Gold Mines for its partnership on a new playground at Carlin Combined Schools; company representatives accepted thanks and described on‑site fabrication and in‑kind labor that accelerated installation.

Bridal Wen, executive director of Communities In Schools of Elko County, delivered a program update on CIS services across 12 model schools: weekend food bags delivered with the Food Bank of Northern Nevada, telehealth partnerships with UNLV, the academy program, case management of hundreds of students, and recent fundraising results (a Field of Us drive and a Night at the Races that generated district support). She said CIS distributed roughly $139,000 in basic‑needs supplies last year and case‑managed 574 students.

Why it matters: The recognitions highlight district extracurricular and staff achievements and showcase community partnerships — corporate and nonprofit — that supplement district services and support student well‑being.