Author: Illiana Banuelos

LAS VEGAS – Agenda Item 3.01 – Focus: 2024 Strategic Plan Update on Student Discipline The Clark County School District (CCSD) Board of School Trustees accepted a presentation update on the Focus: 2024 Strategic Plan focused on student discipline. The report noted that third-quarter student suspensions continued downward for a second consecutive school year, with more than 2,000 fewer suspensions during the 2024-2025 school year compared to the 2023-2024 school year. The report also highlighted successes, including school administrators implementing nearly 28,000 restorative resolutions on school campuses, a decrease in suspensions at middle schools included in the Tiered School Support…

A recent Clark County School District (CCSD) graduate has achieved what many theatre students aspire toward: winning a National High School Musical Award, also known as a Jimmy Award.  Chris Hayes, a 2025 graduate of the Las Vegas Academy of the Arts, brought home the Jimmy Award for Best Performance by an Actor this week. Hayes traveled to New York City to participate in the national competition against more than 100 high school students who were selected to participate. The competition entailed rigorous coaching sessions, training and rehearsals with some of Broadway’s greatest stars. It all culminated in a one-night-only…

The Clark County School District (CCSD) is once again partnering with Cox Communications for the annual Cox Back-to-School Fairs. These are the longest-running school readiness events in Southern Nevada. Students and families are invited to attend these events to prepare for the 2025-2026 school year.  These events will be held in multiple locations throughout July and August. The first event is July 19, 2025. There will be more than 30 community agencies and organizations as well as CCSD departments, providing families with resources. Immunization clinics will also be available.  See below for the full list of Cox Back-to-School Fairs: Saturday,…

The Clark County School District (CCSD) held a special program to commemorate the groundbreaking of the replacement campus for Helen M. Smith Elementary School.  As part of the 2015 Capital Improvement Program, the replacement school is being built on the same site as the existing school that was built in 1974. The design of the new campus includes flexible learning spaces, enhanced safety and security measures, as well as modern instructional technology. The replacement school is projected to reopen in August 2026. 

In observance of the Juneteenth holiday, all CCSD offices and campuses will be closed on Thursday, June 19, 2025. Offices will reopen on Friday, June 20, 2025.  Due to the holiday, there will be no meal service offered at any locations on Thursday, June 19, 2025. Summer meal service will resume on Friday, June 20, 2025. The complete list of schools and service times can be found online at https://weareccsd.net/summermeals, and menus can be found online at menu.ccsd.net.

Nominated Shows Feature Student Achievement, Multiculturalism and Popular Culture LAS VEGAS – Vegas PBS is proud to announce the station has been nominated for five 2025 Pacific Southwest Emmy Awards from the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. These nominations highlight the exceptional work of Vegas PBS producers, directors, writers and hosts.  The Trustees of the Clark County School District (CCSD) serve as federal licensees of Vegas PBS and provide financial support for activities directly serving K-12 classrooms. Award winners will be announced at a ceremony at the Westin Gaslamp in San Diego on Saturday, June 21, 2025. More…

Congratulations to all CCSD graduates! We are so proud of you. Thousands of students walked across the stage during our graduation season. They are now headed to college, career, and the military. Thank you to our outstanding educators and those who helped our students reach these milestones. Check out some of our graduation highlights here!  View the Class of 2025 Star Graduates here. 

CCSD acknowledges June as Pride Month. We join the LGBTQI+ community in celebrating Pride Month.

The Clark County School District (CCSD) encourages students and families to share their summer love of reading with our annual social media campaign, #ReadWithMeCCSD. CCSD recommends that students read for at least 30 minutes a day to continue building their literacy skills through the summer break. Students can choose to read a book, magazine, comic book, newspaper or listen to an audiobook. To participate, parents and students must post photos of their reading adventures using the hashtag #ReadWithMeCCSD. All posts must include the student’s first name, CCSD school and ensure public view settings are activated on X, Facebook or Instagram…

The deadline for Summer School enrollment at Nevada Learning Academy (NVLA) has been extended by the Clark County School District (CCSD).  Courses are open to middle and high school students interested in credit retrieval and/or acceleration. NVLA Summer School courses run from May 29 to July 17, 2025. All classes are conducted online 24/7 through a computer-based learning management program. NVLA Summer School course fees are $100 per half-credit for CCSD students. Parents/Guardians interested in NVLA Summer School can access course information and registration information by clicking here. The deadline for enrollment is Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 7:00 a.m.…