Author: Illiana Banuelos

The Clark County School District (CCSD) is celebrating American Education Week (AEW) from November 18-22. As part of the celebration of AEW, CCSD schools and departments will celebrate Education Support Professionals on November 20th. ESPs are an essential part of every student’s education and work every day to meet the educational, social, and emotional goals of every student. We thank our Education Support Professionals for everything they do! AEW is a nationally celebrated observance honoring public education and those who make a difference every day in the lives of young people. Follow our Facebook, Instagram, and X accounts as we…

LAS VEGAS – Agenda Item 3.03 – Presentation of the Annual Independent Auditor’s Report for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2024 The CCSD Board of School Trustees and the Audit Advisory Committee held a joint meeting to discuss the audit of the District’s financial statements. The independent auditing firm, Eide Bailly, issued an unmodified opinion related to the financial statements of the District. The audit found one finding and corrective action is in place.  The independent auditor identified one non-compliance violation and processes have been updated to address it.  To view documents related to this agenda item, click here. Agenda…

LAS VEGAS – Clark County School District (CCSD) students are pursuing more college credit opportunities than ever by enrolling in Dual Enrollment and Advanced Placement (AP) courses. A report for the November 14, 2024, Board of School Trustees Meeting will provide data on the Dual Enrollment and AP courses. Trustees will also receive updates on student attendance related to the District’s Every Day Matters campaign. “These gains were made possible because of the hard work of our educators working to increase access and opportunities for students to participate in advanced-level coursework. We are also so very grateful for our partners in the…

Robert O. Gibson Leadership Academy held a college and career fair, giving students the motivation, inspiration, and resources to make more informed decisions about their future.  Students had the opportunity to explore various career paths by meeting medical professionals, veterinarians, and representatives from organizations like The Las Vegas Aces, UNLV, CSN, and RTC.  Continue exploring opportunities offered by CCSD such as the Magnet program here. Applications are now open. 

CCSD schools and offices will be closed on Monday, November 11, 2024, in observance of Veterans Day. Schools and offices will reopen on Tuesday, November 12, 2024.

The Clark County School District (CCSD) celebrates National School Psychology Week from November 11-15, recognizing the critical work school psychologists do to help students thrive. This year’s theme, “Spark Discovery,” recognizes the work that school psychologists do to help their communities seek out new ideas, effect change, and expand horizons for children and youth.

No school for students today, but educators are still in the classroom for professional development. Approximately 700 CCSD counselors from across the district met at the South Point Hotel to discuss ideas and collaborate as they work to support our students. Additionally, Physical Education teachers across the District met at Rancho High School to develop lessons on hockey, lacrosse and functional fitness. The educators were joined by players and representatives from the Las Vegas Desert Dogs and the Vegas Golden Knights who offered tips on teaching the games to younger players. Educators from Cimarron-Memorial High School discussed…

There will be no school for Clark County School District (CCSD) students on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, due to Staff Development Day. Classes will resume on Wednesday, November 6, 2024.

Parental involvement, academics, and school safety are among the many topics families have the opportunity to provide feedback on as part of the 2024–2025 Clark County School District (CCSD) districtwide Parent/Guardian survey. The survey is now available online at ccsd.net/survey, both in English and Spanish. The survey is available through 5 p.m. on Friday, December 20, 2024.  This survey is intended to provide information for the District and schools regarding the progress made toward CCSD priorities. Additionally, it is intended to further improve our schools and increase parent/guardian engagement.  Easily accessible from smartphones and tablets, the survey takes less than…

The Clark County School District (CCSD) celebrates November as Native American Heritage Month, paying tribute to the rich ancestry and traditions of the Native American community. CCSD provides opportunities for quality educational and cultural programs and services to eligible Indigenous American and Alaska Native students through the preservation of their unique cultures, traditions, customs, and heritages through the Indian Education Opportunities Program.  Additional information about the program can be found online here.