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Join Clark County School District and Superintendent Dr. Jesus F. Jara for a virtual community town hall teleconference, hosted by Board of Trustees Member Chris Garvey on Wednesday, May 27, from 4:30-5:30 p.m. Community members can submit questions in advance by emailing engageccsd@nv.newsroom.ccsd.net, or can ask questions during the call. To join the conversation, dial 877-229-8493 (Pin: 119398) at the time of the event or stream it online at newsroom.ccsd.net. Replays of previous town hall teleconferences can be found at newsroom.ccsd.net/virtualtownhall.

Morris Sunset East H.S. is proud to have Brianna Billings as their 2020 Star Graduate. Brianna has overcome several obstacles throughout her life. Growing up she lived with her mother, who was undocumented, this proved to be extremely difficult for her and her younger brother. Moving from hotel to hotel every other month became an unbearable struggle for her mother. So, the family moved to Mexico to live with relatives. While in Mexico, Brianna missed several months of school before her older brother offered to move her and her brother to Las Vegas with him. She was happy to be…

Congratulations to the approximately 800 Clark County School District teachers who were finalists and the 20 winners of this year’s Heart of Education Awards, presented by The Smith Center for the Performing Arts and made possible by The Rogers Foundation. The awards program recognizes teachers who go above and beyond for their students. This year, the coronavirus pandemic led to the cancellation of the red-carpet ceremony that honors the educators. Instead, on May 20, the 20 winners received a surprise video chat call from their principals and the president and CEO of The Smith Center, Myron Martin. Each of the 20 winners…

Samantha Fowler has several strengths to offer, as she is a hardworking student who is determined to achieve what she sets her mind to. Some of Samantha’s greatest assets are her ability to handle adversity and her willingness to push herself to meet the expectations that she has set for herself. Samantha’s commitment, motivation and desire to succeed is nothing short of outstanding. Samantha’s drive definitely sets her apart from her peer counterparts, especially given her personal circumstances; whereas these circumstances alone would cause many to give up and quit especially when you take into consideration that she is still…

On behalf of Southeast Career and Technical Academy (SE Tech) we would like to recognize Daniela Pedraza Orenday as our 2020 CCSD STAR Graduate. Daniela Pedraza Orenday, who is a Valedictorian Candidate, at SE Tech has been an outstanding leader for our campus and community. She is a member of the National Honors Society, and Society of Latinos (SOL) at SE Tech. Daniela enjoy’s volunteering and helping children immerse into the life of reading. Most recently Daniela was selected as a candidate for QuestBridge, a program that recognizes students for their hard work and ability to overcome hardships. Daniela’s road…

At 16, London had given up on dreaming. He was in a life with a mother suffering mental illness, and a father with no ability to care for himself. Forced to leave high school, London was made to play the role of caretaker, homemaker, and parent to his younger brother. Never being allowed to contact the outside world to seek help London had no idea how to plan for his future & wondered, “why bother?, for this will be my life forever”, so he just withdrew from society. In 2018, his father passed away London and his younger brother found…

Click here for a special message from CCSD Superintendent Dr. Jesus F. Jara to congratulate the Class of 2020, and all CCSD students, for finishing the school year strong.

Carlie Pachinger has made an indelible impression on Mission High School, and her VW Beetle tracks have blazed a trail worth celebrating. As a freshman, Carlie admittedly did not see a bright future for herself. Her personal struggles had led her astray; the first semester of her freshman year, she frequently ditched classes and hung out with a destructive crowd. Thankfully, something shifted when she transferred to Mission High School. Carlie began to heal from her past, using her experiences to help her peers. Academically, Carlie discovered her talent for reading, writing, and science; now graduating a year early! We…

Dalia Rosas-Perez is an amazing student who has risen to the challenges of being a low-income First Generation High School Graduate and a member of the LGBTQ+ community to graduate first in her class. As a leader in the Video Production Program at Desert Pines Magnet Academy, Dalia loves the challenge, creativity, and growth that CTE, AP, and Honors level classes offer her. While at Desert Pines High School, Dalia has a 4.8 GPA, has taken 11 AP classes, and is recognized as an AP Scholar by College Board. She will also graduate with the Seal of Biliteracy and CTE…

Agenda Item 4.02 – Adoption of the 2020-21 Final Budget The Clark County School District (CCSD) Board of School Trustees approved the adoption of the 2020-21 CCSD final budget. CCSD is required by state law to submit a final, balanced budget by early June to the State of Nevada Department of Taxation. CCSD estimates an approximate $2.4 billion general operating budget for the 2020-21 CCSD school year. Due to COVID-19, there are uncertain aspects of the budget, and based on information from the state and historical results from the Great Recession, the District forecasted a reduction in revenues of approximately $38 million. This is the…