The 2025-26 school year begins in Washoe County on Monday, and students will take their seats for the first time ever at an all-new high school campus.

But that's not the only change in store for Washoe schools. The principal's office will have new occupants at 21 of the district's 105 campuses, and drivers in Reno-Sparks and throughout the state have new reason to be cautious around school bus stops.

Here's what students, parents and drivers need to know before the first bell rings.

Debbie Smith CTE opens to 700 students on Monday

When the Debbie Smith Career and Technical Education Academy High School opens on Monday, it will welcome 700 students on a modern campus, part of the Washoe County School District's $1 billion spent on construction projects.

It also will become the first d

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