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CCSD Trustee Dr. Linda E. Young will hold a VILLAGE meeting at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan.16 at 9:30 a.m. in the library of Cheyenne High School. For more information, call the Board Office at 702-799-1072.

Lawrence Junior High School (LJHS) will host a College Family Night on Jan. 17, 2019 at 5:45 p.m. Various colleges and universities will be on hand to provide students and families with options relating to higher education. FACES will also be available to provide families with information regarding family course sessions. Here are the colleges and other entities to be represented at the Jan. 17 event: Northwest College DeVry University College of Southern Nevada National University University of Phoenix Art Institute of Las Vegas Nevada State College University of Reno University of Las Vegas Nevada PEP Nevada Treasurer Department ROTC…

Grant M. Bowler Elementary School is holding a Maker Faire on Thursday, Jan. 17, from 4 – 6:30 p.m. and the public is invited to attend. Maker Faire is a showcase of artists, inventors, crafters, hobbyists and innovators. Maker Faire features innovation and experimentation across the spectrum of science, engineering, art, performance and craft. The Maker Faire will include projects made by classrooms, groups, clubs, after-school programs and individuals. To learn more about this event, visit the school’s website or call 702-398-3233. The school is located at 1425 Whipple Road in Logandale.

The Attendance Zone Advisory Commission (AZAC) will hold a meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 15 at 6 p.m. in the Chaparral High School Theater, 3850 Annie Oakley Drive, Las Vegas. Click here to view the agenda. AZAC will also meet Wednesday, Jan. 16 at 6 p.m. in the theater of Spring Valley High School, 3750 South Buffalo Drive, Las Vegas. To view the agenda, click here. Both meetings will be streamed on Facebook Live.

The Nevada Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Division, will host the first ever Southern Nevada School Wellness Conference from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, February 9, 2019, at the College of Southern Nevada, 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave., North Las Vegas. This free event will feature keynote speaker Dayle Hayes, MS, RD, whose topic will be “What’s Wellness Got To Do With Student Success? In the Classroom and Beyond.” All administrators, school wellness coordinators, teachers, food service staff and community stakeholders are encouraged to attend. Click here to register. For more information, call Lori Patch at (775) 353-3664.

The CCSD Board of School Trustees held a regular meeting on Jan. 10, 2019. Below are some of the meeting’s highlights. Board Agenda Item 5.01 – Memorandum of Understanding between the Board of Regents of the Nevada System of Higher Education and the Clark County School District The Clark County School District (CCSD) Board of School Trustees voted 6-0 with one abstention (due to a possible conflict of interest) to enter into a new partnership with the Board of Regents of the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) to collaborate and improve college and career readiness. The new partnership will…

The annual Heart of Education Awards recognize outstanding educators in Clark County School District. Community members had until Jan. 22 to nominate a CCSD teacher, and nominated teachers must submit their applications by 5 p.m. on Jan. 28. This awards program honors CCSD teachers across all grades and curricula who go above and beyond for their students, such as launching valuable new programs and devoting time outside the classroom to support students in need.

The Clark County School District (CCSD) Transportation Department will host a job fair on Saturday, Jan. 12, for prospective bus drivers in an effort to reduce the shortage that is being experienced locally as well as nationally. As part of the event, applicants can apply onsite and they will have the opportunity to talk with current drivers about their duties. Applicants will also have the opportunity to ride in a bus around the yard to get a feel for what it is like to be a bus driver. The job fair will be held at the Richard C. White Transportation…

The Clark County School District Police Department, in conjunction with Jaguar Land Rover Las Vegas, the Nevada Department of Public Safety and Mountain View Hospital, will hold a free helmet giveaway on Saturday, Jan. 12, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. This event will take place at Jaguar Land Rover Las Vegas new location at 6425 Roy Horn Way. The event will also feature entertainment and a special guest appearance by BMX biker and television personality Ricardo Laguna, who is a CCSD graduate. One of the goals of the event is to help increase safety awareness among students, parents and…

Two days after swearing in their newest members, the Clark County School District Board of School Trustees selected their officers for the 2019 calendar year. District E Trustee Lola Brooks was chosen as President, while District G Trustee Linda P. Cavazos was selected as Vice President and District B Trustee Chris Garvey was chosen as Clerk. To view the press release for the election of officers, visit this link. During a special meeting Jan. 7, District Judge Nancy L. Alff administered the oath of office to the three newly elected members of the Clark County School District (CCSD) Board of…