Office of the Superintendent

Superintendent
Adam Young is in his tenth year as superintendent of the WPCSD and was named one of the Nevada Association of School Boards' Superintendent of the Year in 2024.  He was the WPHS principal for 13 years and a teacher for four.  He earned his bachelor's and master's degrees from UNLV and recently successfully defended his doctoral dissertation at BYU.  Dr. Young still helps with the WPHS choir as part of his duties and was named Nevada ACDA's Choral Administrator of the Year in 2023.  He is a WPHS graduate and lifelong White Pine resident and has three sons, a beautiful daughter in law, and two special granddaughters.  He can frequently be found with them on the golf course and basketball court.  Dr. Young is the past president of the Nevada Association of School Superintendents and currently serves as a member of the WestEd Board of Directors and the Commission on Innovation and Excellence in Education.
Adam YoungSuperintendentadam.young@wpcnvadmin.com289-4851 x 7108
Julie HeggieExecutive Secretaryjulie.heggie@wpcnvadmin.com289-4851 x 7103
Karla DolezalStudent Information Coordinatorkarla.dolezal@wpcnvadmin.com289-4811 x 5110
Dale ScowTransportation Directordale.scow@wpcnvadmin.com289-4851 x 7112
Roman MarianiTechnologyroman.mariani@wpcnvadmin.com289-4841 x 3106
Paul BurgessTechnology paul.burgess@wpcnvadmin.com289-4841 x 3106
Heather WilliamsChief District Nurseheather.williams@wpcnvadmin.com289-4811 x 5105

 

Supe's Stories

Interviews with Members of the WPCSD Family

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Supe's Stories Episode 56

Visit with Sheriff Scott Henriod discussing traffic safety, the new county vape ordinance as it pertains to juveniles, and the school district/sherriff's office partnership.

Mon Aug 18 02:27 PM

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Supe's Stories Episode 55

Talk with WPCSD student trustee and rising senior Jalee Williams.

Thu Aug 14 10:01 AM

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Supe's Stories Episode 54

Visit with counselor Steffani Thompson and LCSWs Casey Brewer and Lisa Peterson about screen time.

Thu Aug 14 08:49 AM

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Supe's Stories Episode 53

The WPCSD Nutrition Program crew and Community Eligible Provision.

Mon Aug 11 03:57 PM

Key Communicators Messages

From the Superintendent


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August Key Communicators Message

It's been a terrific first week of school! This message summarizes the Portrait of a Leader shifts in vision, policy, and practice while also sharing preliminary student outcome data.

Thu Aug 28 09:56 AM

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July Key Commincators Message

A beautiful week of choice-based, authentic learning!

Fri Jul 25 09:55 AM

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June Key Communicators

AB224 is on the Governor's desk!

Wed Jun 04 03:28 AM

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May Key Communicators Message

A few words....

Wed May 28 10:26 AM

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April Key Communicators Message

Update on school construction.

Tue Apr 08 05:29 AM

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February Key Communicators Message

Second semester is in full swing!

Tue Feb 25 11:38 AM

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January Key Communicators Message

Great learning experiences in December and January.

Mon Jan 27 11:14 AM

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December Key Communicators Message

Practicing gratitude....

Sat Dec 14 01:22 PM

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October Key Communicators Message

Amplifying the Board of Trustees Theory of Action 3: Partnering with community and families to shape high expectations for all.

Mon Oct 28 08:58 AM

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September Key Communicators Message

A few resources, a few invitations, and a note about the importance of "showing up."

Tue Sep 24 03:55 PM

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August Key Communicators Message

So much promise and potential to lead in a positive way!

Wed Aug 21 08:41 AM

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July Key Communicators Message

Have you ever wondered what school district employees do during the summer months?

Mon Jul 15 11:00 AM

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March Key Communicators Message

Updates on the Community Multi-Disciplinary Team for Hope and Belonging, the draft Portrait of a Learner, and Supe's Stories.

Thu Mar 28 11:48 AM

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February Key Communicators Message

On the theory of action "Investing in student and staff safety and well-being."

Tue Feb 20 06:32 AM

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December Key Communicators Message

The Dot

Tue Dec 12 12:47 PM

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From My Heart

Thu Nov 02 07:20 AM

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Work That Facilitates Learning Aligned with our Draft Portrait of a Leader

Facilitating opportunities for students to show empathy, kindness, compassion, and college and career ready learning.

Mon Oct 30 06:20 AM

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A Few Thoughts

An example of caring individuals uniting to lift our community.

Mon Oct 02 06:32 AM

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Dear Friends

Times have been tough.

Sun Sep 10 03:37 PM

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Invitation to Alex Boye Performance and Community Barbecue on September 5 at 6:00 pm

Don't miss Alex's performance on September 5: 6:00 pm in the WPHS gym.

Fri Aug 18 11:31 AM

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Sneak Preview for 2023-2024

Investments into the Pupil Centered Funding Plan will allow us to take substantial steps toward our vision of "collaboratively growing leaders who will change the world!"

Wed Jun 28 01:58 PM

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Urgent Senate Bill 100 Update (Appropriation for School Construction in White Pine)

The bill will be heard in Senate Finance this morning. Please take the time to call in and support!

Thu Jun 01 04:58 AM

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Meaningful and Holistic Accountability

Students are #morethanascore. Schools are #morethanastar. States are #morethanaranking.

Tue May 02 12:46 PM

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Rigorous and Authentic Learning

A lens to view learning experiences that are not easily quantifiable by traditional tests.

Thu Feb 09 09:04 AM

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Summary of Presentation to the State Board of Education

Information on student achievement, educator retention and recruitment, school funding, and authentic assessment.

Wed Dec 21 06:59 AM

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Report on Goals 1 and 2 of the District Performance Plan

Considered as a whole, ELA and math proficiency rates increased as did college and career ready participation rates and the graduation rate.

Fri Sep 16 10:50 AM

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Back to School 2022

Welcome back!

Fri Aug 19 09:28 AM

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Summer Learning and College and Career Readiness Endeavors

Learning continues!

Mon Jul 25 02:26 PM

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Staying Engaged through June 8

We plan to keep learning!

Mon May 02 10:46 AM

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Encouragement and Links to Presentations on District Progress and Covid Relief Spending

Kindness and civility continue to be important to progress. Link to State of the District Presentation delivered to WP County, City of Ely, Mt. Wheeler Board, William Bee Ririe Board, Rotary Club. Link to presentation delivered to Legislative Subcommittee to Advise on Covid Relief Funding.

Sun Mar 27 09:08 AM

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School Safety Reminder

Help us continue to work towards a world class learning environment.

Thu Dec 09 11:08 AM

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Report on College and Career Ready Goals

Progress as outlined by the district performance plan

Tue Nov 02 11:01 AM

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Week of Respect

Will you engage in the kindness challenge?

Tue Oct 05 07:25 AM

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Covid Encouragement and School Culture/Climate Work

Key Communicators Message September 17, 2021

Fri Sep 17 09:36 AM

Our vision is to change the world!
Return to School Updates as of August 6, 2021

Summer learning recap, current initiatives, and covid protocols.

Sat Aug 07 09:49 AM

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Advocacy for White Pine and Public Education