Author: Illiana Banuelos

Hard to believe that the reticent student who came to Mission High School last year would become one of the most funny, creative, and dependable additions to our Mission family. Jennifer Briones is Mission High School’s Star Graduate because she has made great strides to be the success story she is today and she doesn’t allow her friends to falter in their own journey of recovery. Jennifer never thought she would graduate from high school let alone take AP classes. Because she took charge of turning her life around, she began to see real possibilities for her future. She is…

The Clark County School District (CCSD) is celebrating Asian Pacific Heritage Month. This month we take the time to recognize the contributions and influences of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders.  CCSD will be celebrating by sharing the inspiring stories of CCSD’s Asian Pacific namesakes who have made significant contributions to the District.  Follow along as we highlight their stories.

The Clark County School District (CCSD) celebrates the leadership and service that principals in our District provide to keep our schools running smoothly.  Principals support our educators and as a result, create a positive and productive learning environment.  Show us how you are celebrating your school’s principal by tagging our Facebook, Instagram and X! 

Luis Fernando Cortez Salguero embodies the academic excellence and personal qualities and skills of a CCSD Star Graduate. During his time at Central Technical Training Academy, Luis has excelled both academically and in terms of his college and career readiness. Throughout high school, Luis has maintained a strong GPA, even while taking on rigorous coursework, including honors and dual enrollment courses. Luis has completely immersed himself in all opportunities and experiences at Central Tech with attending industry tours and guest speaker events, participating in career readiness workshops and activities, and representing Central Tech at CTSO conferences. Currently, Luis serves as…

At 17 years old, Montgomery “Monty” Wayman has already faced many significant obstacles in his young life. Monty was raised in a single-parent home by his loving father. At 10 years old, Monty was diagnosed with kidney cancer, which required painful treatments, surgery, and attending school via Homebound Services. By middle school, Monty was back to in-person learning, but the COVID-19 pandemic forced him to start his freshman year of high school online during which time he required another surgery due to complications of cancer treatment. Despite all of these challenges, Monty has defied the odds to achieve his dream…

What a joy and pleasure it is to announce Evelynna (Evie) Adair as Valley High School’s 2024 STAR Student! Evie is known around the Valley High School campus as our shining STAR! He is helpful, kind, generous and truly a gem. If any of his teachers need something done, it is not uncommon that he is called upon to do it. Evie is actively engaged as a manager for the following: band, football and basketball just to name a few. He is actively engaged in leadership activities and roles. Evie has been named Student of the Month three times! While…

LAS VEGAS – Agenda Item 2.12-2.18 – Critical Labor Shortage Areas The Clark County School District (CCSD) Board of School Trustees voted to designate certain positions as critical labor shortage areas including: bus drivers, special education bus drivers and bus driver trainees elementary and secondary licensed personnel positions secondary mathematics, science and English licensed personnel positions substitute teachers secondary career and technical education positions  special education positions The District has utilized this designation in the past to help attract candidates for hard-to-fill positions. Under Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) 286.523, this designation allows recently retired personnel to return to the classroom…

Global Community High School is proud to announce Manuel Sosa Corzo as our 2024 Star Grad. Manuel is a remarkable young man who is diligent in his studies and a natural leader among his peers. Manuel was an amazing student in his native country of Cuba demonstrating excellence in all his classes and has applied that determination to learning English. In his short time here in the U.S., he has been able to earn the honor of valedictorian, and is very respected by the staff and student body. Manuel pushes himself to be the best and doesn’t let big obstacles…

Two additional CCSD schools earn Magnet Schools of America awards LAS VEGAS – The Clark County School District (CCSD) is proud to announce West Career and Technical Academy (CTA) Principal Amy Dockter-Rozar was honored with the national Principal of the Year award by Magnet Schools of America (MSA). Award-winning CCSD Magnet Schools Roger D. Gehring Academy of Science and Technology and Walter Bracken Elementary School also received top honors during the MSA’s National Conference in New York City.  “We are proud to celebrate Principal Amy Dockter-Rozar, Gehring and Bracken elementary schools and their entire school communities, including the staff, students,…

Kyndell Anderson has shown tremendous growth since his freshman year. Initially struggling academically, over the past two years he has worked diligently to overcome barriers and increase his GPA. His passion for all things music is both impressive and engaging. His interest in music began at a young age, and Kyndell plays three different instruments (keyboard, drums and guitar); all self-taught. He is currently the drum major at Cheyenne High School, and works professionally as an audio-visual technician throughout the valley. He plans to attend Full Sail University next fall. When we tell students that it is never too late…