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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.…

The Clark County School District (CCSD) will again provide nutritious meals to all students through the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP). The summer school meal service will begin at select locations on May 27, 2025. Select CCSD schools will offer free breakfast and lunch on days when academic instruction occurs on-site. Due to the Summer Food Service Program terms, all meals must be consumed on-site.  Summer Meal Service Dates Summer Learning Opportunities – Beginning Tuesday, May 27, 2025  Dates and times will vary based on academic schedules established at each site. The complete list of schools and service times can…

Araceli Hernandez Duran is able to amplify the efforts of an organization through her level of commitment, leadership skills, positive attitude, and her incredible capacity for kindness! Araceli’s pragmatic energy has benefited West Preparatory Institute School for Academic Excellence at Charles I. West Hall and beyond. Congratulations to Star Graduate Araceli Hernandez Duran of West Preparatory Institute School for Academic Excellence at Charles I. West Hall Visit stargrads.ccsd.net to see more of CCSD’s 2025 Star Graduates.

Frank Kim’s legacy is marked as one of service. In 1929, Kim’s family moved from Bingham, Utah, to the desert community of Las Vegas. He overcame prejudice by displaying dignity to everyone he met. In 1943, he graduated from Las Vegas High School and shortly after enlisted in the United States Navy. After leaving the military service, he entered a career field that he knew would suit him well, the police force. He was dedicated to public service in his community and is remembered for his 30 years of service to the law enforcement agency for which he worked.

Clark County School District (CCSD) offices will be closed on Monday, May 26, 2025, in observance of Memorial Day. Offices will reopen on Tuesday, May 27, 2025.

Mateo Flores is an exemplary student. He has earned recognition as an Advanced Placement (AP) Scholar with Distinction and has been honored as the Science Department’s Student of the Quarter. Mateo is an International Baccalaureate (IB) Certificate Candidate, taking on a rigorous course load of both IB and AP courses, many of which he completed online in addition to his eight courses on campus. Mateo was the recipient of not only one but two military academy appointments and will be attending the United States Naval Academy upon graduation. In addition to his academic success, Mateo is a natural leader. He…