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CCSD offices and schools will be closed on Monday, May 30, 2022, in observance of Memorial Day.

Each May, Better Hearing and Speech Month provides an opportunity to raise awareness about communication disorders and the role of members of American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) in providing life-altering treatment. This year, ASHA’s theme is “Connecting People.”  Clark County School District (CCSD) staff members are encouraged to honor and acknowledge the contributions of audiologists and speech-language pathologists (SLPs) in student hearing, communication, and learning throughout CCSD.

4.02 Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Funds Update – ESSER III The Clark County School District (CCSD) Board of School Trustees received a presentation on the implementation of federal relief funding allocated to the Clark County School District under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. The presentation included the District’s guiding principles for the ESSER III allocations, a timeline for the implementation of the ESSER III allocations and the Districts ESSER III spending priorities. To view the document related to this item, click here. Agenda Item 3.05 Grant Application: Magnet Schools Assistance Program — United States Department of…

The Clark County School District (CCSD) has added an exciting new tool to support students experiencing homelessness through an agreement with Purposity.  Community members can directly support CCSD students experiencing homelessness by downloading Purposity, a non-profit app connecting users with one-to-one needs in their community. CCSD’s Title I Homeless Outreach Program for Education (HOPE) recently launched a profile that provides community members regular updates on ways they can support students through simple donations from their smartphones. The app shows users exactly what will be purchased if they donate. “One of the most amazing things about southern Nevadans is their willingness…

CCSD recognizes the important role and the dedication our principals do on a weekly basis for students, schools, families, and the community. Thank you for your leadership, service and hard work so students reach their full potential. You make a positive impact across the District. We appreciate your support and guidance for the success of students. Show your support by thanking your school principal. Click here to watch a video from Superintendent Jara, honoring school principals.

In an effort to provide an opportunity for our community, teachers, parents, and students to share their questions and ideas for safety and security, CCSD staff will host a Facebook Live event this Wednesday, April 27, 2022 beginning at 5:30 p.m.  Prior to this online event, participants will have the opportunity to submit their questions to EngageCCSD@nv.newsroom.ccsd.net. We encourage you to join us to learn more about CCSD safety and security updates. En un esfuerzo por brindar la oportunidad para que en nuestra comunidad, maestros, padres y estudiantes compartan sus preguntas e ideas sobre la seguridad y la protección. El…

The Magnet Schools of America (MSA) honored Southeast Career and Technical Academy (SECTA) with the Dr. Ronald P. Simpson Magnet School of Merit Award of Excellence, MSA’s most prestigious award for magnet schools. The award was announced at the 39th National Conference on Magnet Schools. “This is a well-deserved honor for the students, staff, and administration at SECTA,” CCSD Board of School Trustees President Irene A. Cepeda said. “The dedication of our staff to student success is evident in these achievements, and they inspire our entire community.” “This award highlights 55 years of effort from our staff and successful careers…

Hoc Nguyen is an exemplary student and person. He demonstrates leadership, work ethic, and self-advocacy. From the start of his enrollment at Desert Rose, he expressed his aspirations to go to college and study construction management; he earned a summer internship for construction management as well. Hoc is insightful and has a desire to seek improvement in his life and in his community. Hoc independently developed a plan to strengthen the school community, and presented it to our school as a gift before his graduation. Hoc wanted to ensure he had all the right classes, and asked many questions about…

Clark High School is proud to present Jang Choe as our 2022 Star Graduate. Jang has achieved unparalleled academic success and has earned a weighted GPA of 5.8 in Clark’s AMSAT Program. He holds the title of AP Scholar with Distinction, earning thirteen 5’s and one 4 on various AP exams, and achieved a perfect score on both the ACT and the SAT. Jang is focused, dedicated, but also kind. Jang is a talented violinist with a love of music and is the current concertmaster of the Clark High School Advanced and Chamber Orchestra. In addition, he has found success…

Chaparral High School has been fortunate to have Nigel Sherfield as an exemplary student for 4 years. Nigel is an honor student with a weighted GPA of 4.1 and ranks in the top 40 of his class. He is intelligent, hard working, respectful, and humble. He is dependable and takes pride in his work. His personality inspires others to do their best. Nigel has also been a valuable member of Chaparral’s basketball teams for the past 4 years. His basketball coach, Christopher Sanders, has witnessed Nigel’s strong work ethic. Coach Sanders was most impressed by how Nigel developed into a…