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Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 12:36 AM

FIS annual STEM Day

FIS annual STEM Day
Courtesy Erika Garcia, Lyon County School District

On Tuesday, April 10, Fernley Intermediate School held its annual STEM Day with great success once again.

Mr. Kirby said it best when thanked for his attendance, “These kids are our future work force. I’m honored to be here.”

Presenters included the following:

  • Greg Stevens - drones and careers

  • Adam Kirby - Gigafactory/Tesla

  • Rick Capps - Nevada Automotive Test Center

  • Trista Speth and Silverland Middle School students - SMS Lego Competition Club

  • Rachel Lyons and Fernley Hight School students - FHS Robotics Club

  • Dave Christenson - bike racing equipment

  • Dr. Edward Keppelmann - UNR math is fun presentation

  • Matthew Bauters and Kevin Baker - new tech from the UNR DeLaMare library

  • Sergeant Chris Bixby - Lyon County with technology over time

  • Reno AREA 99s

  • Cody Wagner - chemical engineering



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C Comment author: Carl C. HagenComment text: Maybe there is more to this story than what is reported, but it seems to me that the businesses that are causing this problem ought to be paying for this, or at least a major portion of it. Why does the County have to pay the whole bill? Just my opinion.Comment publication date: 5/7/26, 10:26 AMComment source: Storey County, Tesla partner to extend I-80 Patrick on-rampComment author: Alan ReederComment text: Great guy, laughed easily, had fun with his students, enjoyed our time together at FHS!Comment publication date: 4/23/26, 10:23 PMComment source: Howard David JacksonComment author: Jack & Nancy CookComment text: Wonderful man. Created a precious family with Linda. Will always respect and admire his contribution to teaching at FHS.Comment publication date: 4/18/26, 10:27 AMComment source: Howard David JacksonComment author: JeffDickersonComment text: Very well reported, even though our motion was denied.Comment publication date: 4/15/26, 11:05 AMComment source: Judge allows Fernley City Council to proceed with corrective agenda item in Lau expulsion caseComment author: Todd fossumComment text: Hi my name is todd fossum i'm clarence's stepson, I was wondering if he had any siblings. I think he said he had a sister that just survived cancer. If she can get ahold of me or any buddy, my number is 916. 3 4 3 1 1 7 7.Thank you have a blessed dayComment publication date: 1/16/26, 4:33 PMComment source: Clarence L Shields C Comment author: Carl HagenComment text: So just curious, what is the point of a franchise agreement if it is not exclusive?Comment publication date: 12/15/25, 4:18 PMComment source: Council approves non-exclusive franchise agreement for waste collection
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