Zephyr Cove Elementary School

Intimate, small school setting
Highly Qualified Teachers
Differentiated Instruction
Gifted & Talented Instruction
Music, Art, PE, STEAM programs
Reading Specialist, Reading Interventionist, ELL Specialist, Resource Specialist
Tahoe Place-Based Education: Science curriculum aligned to NGSS and adapted to each grade level with hands-on inquiry based instruction and escorted field trips designed to teach preservation and stewardship of Lake Tahoe
Active and supportive Parent Club

2020-2021 School Year Update -

We are planning on providing information specific to the program at Zephyr Cove available by 8/7. The current plan calls for students to be on site daily. However, with the current situation being fluid, we may have to make adjustments to do what is best for our families and staff.

However, DCSD is offering a full online program for interested families. For more information, please click this link to visit Douglas Nevada Online. Registration deadline for this program is 8/7 at 4pm.

Registration for the 2020-2021 school year is taking place. Please contact the office to take care of enrollment - 775-588-4574.

Click here for REGISTRATION MATERIALS. The documents are the same for all grade levels. These will need to be printed, completed and returned. The completed forms can be dropped off, emailed or mailed.

Click here for Kindergarten Graduation Video.

Click here for a video tribute to the students and families of 2019-2020 school year and the Whittell HS Class of 2020 by the ZCES staff.

School Master Calendar

Give back to ZCES using FLIPGIVE

Did you know that you can shop online and in person at certain businesses and they will give back a percentage of the sale to the school? What a great way to give back to ZCES while taking care of your everyday experiences!

Simply join our team on FlipGive and start shopping through the app or team page and we'll earn money every time you shop with countless popular brands. The possibilities are endless with thousands of participating retailers.

Join our team now by clicking this link: FLIPGIVE

If you are prompted for a join code, enter this code DTHHSR

Family Resources during COVID-19

Here are some links to some family resources during this time. If you need anything, please reach out by calling the school at 775-588-4574. We have access to counselors and social workers in the District to support families.

AT&T is offering access for limited time - AT&T ACCESSS

Protecting your mental health - Lifesaver Blog

Tips for using the Nevada Unemployment Insurance - NUI FAQ

Nevada Unemployment Insurance - NUI

F.I.S.H. Gardnerville –Food Bank/Thrift Items
Address: 1561 U.S. Hwy 395 N, Minden, NV 89423
Hours: Tues to Fri 9AM–5:30PM
Saturday 9AM–4PM
Sunday Closed
Phone: (775) 783-3474

Click here for a useful guide to how to talk with your children about coronavirus.

Click here for DCSD Information regarding COVID-19

Click here for Barton Health COVID-19 information

Garden DOMES Are a Work in Progress.

Exciting News!! The garden domes are built at ZCES.

We've had an amazing group of engineers, excavators, contractors, and volunteers work over the Fall Break and get the garden domes constructed. We are working on getting the interiors squared away so we can get things growing in the Spring!

Thank you to all that had a "hand" in getting this accomplished. A HUGE thank you to Amy Cranch for her hard work and efforts to get this idea to a reality!

And, we are off...

The 2019-2020 school year is looking great!

We want to thank all the families who have introduced themselves to us at the beginning of the school year. We are humbled by the hospitality shown.

We are excited to announce that our enrollment has grown overall and have welcomed 21 new kindergarteners to understand what it means to be a Zephyr Cove Cub!

We also want to pass along the message that anyone is welcome to come in and volunteer. You will need to complete and submit a volunteer application found in the Parent Resources section of this site before you can assist in the school. Don't worry, we will work with you in getting that done.

We look forward to working with the incredible students and families of ZCES to make this the best year ever!