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Cimarron-Memorial High School’s Star Graduate is Chayoot Ngoenprayoon. Chayoot moved to the United States from Thailand at the beginning of his junior year. When he enrolled, he was unable to access his school records from his home country, so he was told he would need to make up the credits he was missing from his freshman and sophomore years. Chayoot worked diligently all summer in our online summer school program to make up as many credits as possible. He has continued to work on those missing credits in our virtual lab throughout his senior year and has sustained this workload…

The Clark County School District is currently seeking applications to fill vacancies for the following:  five parent representatives; one medicine or nursing representative; one counseling representative; one religion representative; one teacher representative; one male student; one female student. All applications must be submitted electronically via this Google form no later than 4:00 p.m. on Friday, April 26, 2019. No exceptions will be made. Click here to access the online Sex Education Advisory Committee application.

Clark County School District Superintendent Dr. Jesus F. Jara has announced the hiring of David P. McKinnis as the district’s new Chief of Facilities. McKinnis has extensive experience managing the facilities at properties on the Strip, currently serving as the Vice President of Property Operations at Bellagio Hotel and Casino, a world-class iconic property. Dr. Jara said McKinnis will lead CCSD’s increased focus on ensuring that district facilities are properly maintained, while also overseeing construction, expansion and renovation of facilities. Jara cited a recent report conducted by the Council of the Great City Schools. While the report commended CCSD in…

Lauren Bulloch was born and raised in Las Vegas, Nevada. She attended Palo Verde High School for three years before attending Nevada Learning Academy at CCSD for 12th grade. Her educational history consists primarily of Honors courses, along with regular and AP courses. With a tenacity for hard work and a love of service, she has enlisted her talents and abilities in various service and leadership roles. For over six years, she has served in the Best Buddies Organization (fostering friendships with those with intellectual and developmental disabilities and special abilities), and currently serves as the second vice president in…

Superintendent Comments Superintendent Jesus F. Jara updated the Board on recent concerns regarding Arbor View High School. Click here to read his remarks. Board Agenda Item 5.01 – Legislative Updates The Clark County School District (CCSD) Board of School Trustees received a Legislative update on bills that could impact CCSD. Currently, there are approximately 325 bills that could impact CCSD in one way or another. April 12 is the deadline for bills to pass their first committee in their house of introduction. Modernizing Nevada’s funding formula remains CCSD’s top legislative priority. CCSD Government Relations staff are in contact with Sen.…

Iris Thaoxaochay is a high-achieving scholar at Bonanza High School. Every single summer, beginning with the transitional summer following her eighth-grade year, Iris would contact her counselor to inquire if any new Advanced Placement (AP) courses have been added in which she could enroll. Iris was instrumental in establishing a tutoring program at Bonanza, and spent many hours tutoring not only underclassmen, but fellow AP students as well. Iris has managed to maintain a perfect 4.0 grade point average, all while balancing a rigorous class load, sports, National Honor Society and volunteering in the community at the public library and…

Spring Break is being held from April 15 – 19, 2019.  To view CCSD’s calendar, visit https://www.newsroom.ccsd.net/district/calendar/. School will be back in session on Monday, April 22. There will be school on April 22, 2019 to serve as the inclement weather make up day.

Clark County School District Superintendent Dr. Jesus F. Jara is holding a Facebook Live Town Hall on Tuesday, April 16 at 8 a.m. The community is invited to ask questions and provide comments.

Jordan Wilson is a fine young man, and is Foothill High School’s Star Graduate. He excels in academics as well as athletics. He will be earning an Advanced Honors diploma and will be a high honors graduate. Jordan has overcome some difficulties in his family and personal life, but he does not let that hold him back from achieving at a high level. He is responsible, mature and success-oriented. Jordan is well respected by staff at Foothill. He was nominated for our annual Falcon Staff scholarship by more than one staff member. Despite his achievements and athletic prowess, Jordan is…

Arbor View High School would like to nominate Kalvin Chan as our 2019 Star Graduate. When Kalvin arrived at Arbor View High School in ninth grade, he was determined to rank among the top students in his class. He has been successful in that endeavor. Kalvin ranks ninth in a class of 755 students, and maintains a 4.7 weighted GPA. In striving for academic success, Kalvin also found opportunities to be a leader on campus. He currently serves as the president of the National Honor Society, and provides service to Arbor View and the community. Beyond what Kalvin has accomplished…