As the 2025–2026 school year approaches, Boys Town Nevada is proud to announce the expansion of its Lift with Boys Town program into Northern Nevada. This exciting milestone brings our proven support model to students, educators and school communities in Elko and Winnemucca.
The launch of Lift with Boys Town education programs in these regions is the result of years of planning and collaboration. We are especially grateful to our partners at Intermediate School, French Ford Middle School and Grass Valley Elementary School for their dedication in helping bring this vision to life.
The start of a new school year brings renewed energy and opportunity. Last year alone, our behavior interventionists worked with 5,339 students to build stronger social skills and foster more positive learning environments. We also trained over 600 Clark County School District educators, equipping them with tools to better support students’ behavioral and emotional needs.
As we look ahead, we carry with us powerful stories from the past year. School Support Specialist Danell Ellingson recalled a student who nearly missed a field trip due to behavioral challenges. After working with him through the Lift program, his behavior improved significantly, and he not only attended the trip but also earned a spot in field day events. His teacher noted fewer anger outbursts and a more positive classroom presence.
“The biggest impact Boys Town makes is just by being present and consistent,” Ellingson shared. “Many students live with trauma, and having a safe space to express themselves makes a profound difference.”
With our expansion into Northern Nevada, Boys Town remains committed to creating safe, supportive spaces where students can thrive. We look forward to continuing this important work and bringing lasting change to even more communities across the state.
