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Hope Squad at DHS: Students Supporting Students

Dayton High School’s Hope Squad is a peer-nominated, student-led program focused on suicide prevention and mental health awareness. Members are trained to recognize warning signs, offer support, and connect peers with trusted adults. Weekly meetings focus on building communication, conflict resolution, and self-care skills while also planning schoolwide activities that promote a safe, welcoming environment. From spirit weeks to social media campaigns, the Hope Squad is making a powerful impact on campus by reducing stigma and encouraging open conversations around mental health.

Fernley High School junior Jackson Hohnholz has achieved a milestone no other Lyon County student has before—he has been nationally recognized as a Distinguished Student Leader by the National Association of Student Councils (NASC)! In addition to this prestigious honor, he has been elected to serve as the NASC Secretary for the 2025–2026 school year.

Two outstanding Lyon County School District students, Mari Basaca Fuentes of Yerington High School and Blake Palmer of Dayton High School, have been selected to serve on Nevada’s Superintendent’s Advisory Group of Education (NV SAGE). This prestigious position allows them to provide valuable student perspectives on educational policies and statewide initiatives.