Important Safety Message Regarding Rosemary Clarke Middle School
Dear Families and Community,
We are writing to address rumors currently circulating on social media regarding a potential safety threat at Rosemary Clarke Middle School scheduled for tomorrow.
Please be assured that the safety and security of our students and staff are our highest priorities. As soon as we were made aware of these social media posts, school administration immediately partnered with the Nye County Sheriff's Office to conduct a thorough investigation. Deputies thoroughly evaluated the online posts, conducted student interviews, and completed home visits.
Following this comprehensive investigation, law enforcement confirmed that there is no evidence supporting any threat to our campus. The rumors are unfounded, and school will proceed on its normal schedule tomorrow with full confidence in our campus safety. In an abundance of caution, the sheriff's department will increase the police presence at the school and in the area.
We want to thank the individuals who alerted us to these posts. This situation serves as a valuable reminder of the importance of our "See Something, Say Something" practice. We also encourage our school community to report concerns directly to administration or law enforcement rather than sharing unverified rumors on social media, which can cause unnecessary fear.
Thank you for your continued trust and partnership in keeping our students safe.
Sincerely,
April Sutton
Principal, Rosemary Clarke Middle School
This message was drafted by Gemini and edited by school and district communication teams.
All RCMS parents should also receive this notification via text message. If you have a child at RCMS and do not receive a text, please contact the school to update your contact information in Infinite Campus.
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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The NCSO has completed it's investigation of the area, and we have been cleared to lift the lockdown at all locations.
Dear Parents and Guardians,
The safety and security of our students and staff are our highest priorities. I am writing to inform you that J.G. Johnson Elementary, Pahrump Valley High School (PVHS), Mt. Charleston Elementary, and Pathways Innovative Education have all been placed on a precautionary LOCKDOWN protocol at the request of the Nye County Sheriff’s Office (NCSO).
The Sheriff’s Office requested this protocol while addressing an incident report. Please be assured that this situation is ongoing, but all students and staff are safe and secure inside their respective school buildings.
During a Lockdown procedure, regular classroom activities pause, all exterior and interior doors are locked, and hallway traffic is restricted so emergency response personnel can effectively manage the surrounding neighborhood. No entry or exit from any of the affected campuses is permitted at this time. Please do not attempt to travel to any of the school sites, as access is strictly restricted for everyone's safety.
We are in constant communication with law enforcement and will send an update as soon as the Sheriff's Office clears the area and lifts the protocol. Thank you for your patience, trust, and cooperation as we keep our schools safe.
Sincerely,
School Administration & District Leadership
This message was drafted by Gemini and edited by school and district communication teams.
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Saturday, July 25th - One week from today!
7:30am-11am
Pahrump Valley High School
501 E. Calvada Blvd.
Students are required to be at the event to receive products and services.
Please read the article on the Times' website here: https://snap.nyeschools.org/pvt-veabucket2026
Saturday, July 25th
7:30am-11am
Pahrump Valley High School
501 E. Calvada Blvd.
Students are required to be at the event to receive products and services.
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Saturday, July 25th
7:30am-11am
Pahrump Valley High School
501 E. Calvada Blvd.
Students are required to be at the even to receive products and services.
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.
May 1st, 11:00-1:00
Mt. Charleston Elementary
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We are writing to inform you that Pathways and PVHS are currently experiencing a power outage. While school is not in session the phone systems are down at the moment. Our maintenance and operations teams are working diligently with VEA to resolve the issue as quickly as possible.
Sincerely,
Robert Williams
NCSD Communications Officer
The safety of our students is our highest priority. We are writing to provide accurate information regarding a safety report investigated by school and district leadership in coordination with the Sheriff’s Department.
Recently, a report was made through SafeVoice regarding a potential threat. We immediately partnered with the Nye County Sheriff’s Office and the Nevada Office of Emergency Management to investigate. Experts have determined that this was a "swatting" attempt, a hoax designed to cause disruption, which has affected numerous schools in Nevada today with identical messages.
The situation is resolved, and our campus is safe for school to proceed normally. There will be an increased law enforcement presence on campus throughout the day to provide extra support and peace of mind for our students and staff.
We are grateful for the systems that allow for quick reporting and for the swift action of our local law enforcement.
Sincerely,
Desiree Veloz, Principal
Robert Williams, Communications Officer
– This alert is being sent to our Pahrump community and guardians via Rooms, websites, and Facebook. PVHS contacts will also receive it via text.
Our Cross Contry Team is getting a send off as they leave for the state competition. Please wave and honk your encouragement!
Ensuring the safety and well-being of our students is our top priority. I am writing to inform you about a medical response that occurred on our campus this morning in case you saw the ambulance lights at Pathways.
A PVHS student experienced a medical emergency near the Pathways building. Students and staff responded quickly, and emergency medical services were called to the scene. The student’s family has been notified.
To ensure the privacy of the student and to allow emergency responders clear access, we initiated a brief "Stay-Put" protocol at the Pathways building. A Stay-Put is a precautionary measure where students and staff in a specific area remain in their classrooms to keep hallways clear.
This Stay-Put has been lifted, and the situation is resolved. The student is in the care of medical professionals.
We are very proud of our students who quickly reported the incident, allowing our team to respond immediately. Please be assured that all other students are safe, and the school day is proceeding as normal.
Thank you for your understanding and support.
