Author: Illiana Banuelos

Students at Advanced Technologies Academy earned the top prize in the Intuit Hour of Finance Challenge. The school was awarded a $100,000 prize for its efforts in the large school division.  The Hour of Finance Challenge is designed to introduce students to personal financial concepts in one hour or less by completing five activities including interactive Intuit for Education curriculum, online gameplay with Intuit Prosperity Quest, and more. In earning the top prize, A-TECH students outscored the second-place team by more than 100 points. To recognize students for their hard work, A-TECH used the prize money to host…

The Clark County School District (CCSD) is partnering with Purposity to support students experiencing homelessness. Purposity is a non-profit connecting users with one-to-one needs in the community through an online platform.  Community members can directly support CCSD students experiencing homelessness by downloading the Purposity app. CCSD’s Title I Homeless Outreach Program for Education (HOPE) 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 choose to donate and tracks each donor’s contribution as they donate! CCSD currently serves…

There will be no school for students November 27-29, 2024, in observance of Thanksgiving and Family Day. Classes will resume on Monday, December 2, 2024. CCSD offices will be closed November 28-29, 2024.

The Clark County School District (CCSD) graduation rate for the Class of 2024 was 81.5 percent, with 21,736 students earning their diplomas.  “Thank you to our educators who remain committed to ensuring that our students are successful and prepared for life beyond graduation,” said CCSD Interim Superintendent Dr. Brenda Larsen-Mitchell. “This includes students’ access to rigorous coursework and implementing systems and supports to ensure our students are prepared to pursue their college and career goals. We are proud of the Class of 2024!” The District saw year-over-year rate increases for some student groups, including students who identify as American Indian/Alaska…

The Clark County School District (CCSD) is celebrating American Education Week (AEW) from November 18-22. On the last day of American Education Week, November 22, we celebrate our Substitute Educators who are a vital part of our students’ education. Thank you for everything you do! 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…

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.