Author: Illiana Banuelos

The Clark County School District (CCSD) is sad to hear of the passing of Earl N. Jenkins, an elementary school namesake. Jenkins was a dedicated educator who significantly impacted thousands of children in the Las Vegas Valley. Mr. Jenkins began his over thirty-year teaching career with CCSD in 1965 at Frank F. Garside Middle School. He then moved to Bonanza High School in 1976, where he taught government until his retirement. Mr. Jenkins made it his mission to increase student interest in government through creative lessons. Throughout his teaching career, he left an everlasting mark on his students, leading to…

Ruby Duncan moved to Clark County in 1952. She quickly became aware of the need for services to assist women and children facing poverty. Her advocacy and dedication led her to establish the Operation Life Community Development Corporation in 1972, one of the nation’s most effective anti-poverty programs at the time. They were the first federally funded community development corporation in America that was organized, controlled, and operated by low-income women. Ms. Duncan is credited for leading the fight for Nevada’s underfed children. Within three years of her efforts to raise awareness of this issue, Nevada implemented the Women and…

Dr. William H. “Bob” Bailey was known as the first African-American TV personality in Nevada. He’s celebrated by many as a civil rights leader and advocate for equal employment, business development, and education. He and his wife moved to Las Vegas in 1955, co-producing the opening show of the city’s first integrated hotel and casino, the Moulin Rouge. Dr. Bailey owned and operated many businesses in Historic West Las Vegas. Bailey Middle School opened in Fall 2005 and was officially dedicated in Spring 2006.

The Clark County School District is proud to celebrate school counselors during National School Counseling Week (NSCW), which is celebrated from February 3 – Feb. 7, 2025. It is an annual celebration to help recognize the importance of school counselors and the role they play in helping students succeed in school along with planning their future. This year’s NSCW theme is “Helping Students Thrive.”  Ways to celebrate NSCW include:  Sending thank you cards to your school’s counselor  Share a memory of working with your school counselor Tag us on social media to show us how you’re celebrating your school counselor!

February is Career and Technical Education (CTE) and Magnet Schools Month! The Clark County School District (CCSD) offers students several programs and schools of interest and prepares them to be college and career-ready. As a school-choice option in the District, students can explore career education options in finance, engineering, animation, cosmetology, hospitality and tourism, early childhood education, digital game development, culinary, medicine, welding, and much more.  Learn more about CTE programs in the District here.  41 CCSD Magnet programs earned top honors from Magnet Schools of America for the 2024-2025 school year.  Magnet Schools and programs are another popular school-choice option…

The Clark County School District (CCSD) is celebrating Black History Month by sharing the inspiring stories of CCSD’s African-American namesakes who were pioneers in their profession and some of the District’s firsts in education.  From the very first licensed educator to the District’s first African-American superintendent, these namesakes were leaders in the community and made impactful contributions to CCSD.  Follow along on CCSD’s official social media channels: Facebook, X and Instagram.  Learn more about our namesakes: Dr. William H. “Bob” Bailey Ruby Duncan  Theron H. and Naomi D. Goynes Joseph M. Neal Dr. Beverly S. Mathis  Addeliar D. Guy, III…

The Clark County School District (CCSD) is sad to hear of the passing of Theron H. Goynes, a CCSD elementary school namesake. He was a lifelong education advocate who left a lasting legacy in southern Nevada. After serving in the United States Air Force, Mr. Goynes began teaching with CCSD in 1964. He served the district as a teacher, counselor, adult education coordinator, assistant principal, and principal and spent 20 years as a North Las Vegas City Councilman. His dedication to our students and community impacted the many students of the school district and members of our community. His many…

Clark County School District (CCSD) Interim Superintendent Dr. Brenda Larsen-Mitchell delivered the annual State of the Schools address at Del Sol Academy of the Performing Arts, highlighting student and employee achievements, district systems and structures, and community support. CCSD Board of School Trustees President Irene Bustamante Adams attended alongside other Trustees. The event featured a performance by Del Sol Academy’s Dance Company and a presentation of the colors by its JROTC Color Guard. The 2025 State of the Schools Address reaffirmed CCSD’s strong foundation, built by the dedication of educators, staff, and students. This year’s theme, Working Hard with Kindness,…

At the beginning of the school year, students at Advanced Technologies Academy (A-TECH) were presented with a unique question – how could our school survive a zombie apocalypse? It may sound like the plot for a blockbuster movie or popular television show, but in reality, it was an academic assignment intended to develop students’ problem-solving skills. Students spent six months on their projects before presenting their work to parents and community leaders at the Project-Based Learning Showcase in January. “It started with my first year at A-TECH as principal,” Dr. Anthony Marentic said. “We kept hearing the same language -…

LAS VEGAS – Agenda Item 3.01 – Compliance Monitoring Update The Clark County School District (CCSD) Board of School Trustees accepted the compliance monitoring update related to the corrective action plan requested by the Nevada Department of Education (NDE). CCSD provided the initial corrective action plan to NDE on December 27, 2024. On December 31, 2024, a request was received from the Superintendent of Public Instruction for additional specificity in the plan. The District provided NDE with the revised corrective action plan on January 7, 2025, and received approval of the plan on January 9, 2025. The District has begun…