Author: Illiana Banuelos

Agenda Item 2.02 – Memorandum of Agreement Between the Clark County School District and UNLV Medicine The Board of Trustees agreed to continue a Memorandum of Agreement with UNLV Medicine. UNLV Medicine will provide school-based health services to students enrolled in the District and their immediate family members. This comes at no cost to students or the District. The School-Based Health Centers are located at Dr. William H. “Bob” Bailey Middle School and the CCSD Family Support Center. To view documents related to this agenda item, click here. Agenda Item 2.04 – Authorization to Submit Notice of Withdrawal to Sponsor…

Sunrise Mountain High School is proud to present Litzy Garcia Bermudez as its 2024 Star Graduate. She currently holds a 4.4 GPA in her regular, honors, dual enrollment, and AP classes. She played varsity tennis the last two years, and is an active member of the Garden Club and Art Club. Litzy is family-oriented and loves assisting in the care of two younger siblings. She loves it so much, it piqued her interest in elementary education. Litzy plans on attending the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) this fall to major in elementary education. The Rogers Foundation is to thank for…

Happy last day of school to all of our CCSD students!  Congratulations to our high school seniors who are now one step closer to achieving their career goals. Make sure to check out this year’s Star Graduates to catch a glimpse of our student’s accomplishments!  Online registration for the 2024-25 school year is now open. Families with currently enrolled students can complete registration using Campus Parent via Infinite Campus (campusportal.ccsd.net).  Classes will resume on Monday, August 12. 

The Clark County School District (CCSD) and the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) recognized more than 2,000 high school seniors who were dually enrolled in the UNR Collegiate Academy.  The University’s Collegiate Academy dual-credit program offers high school students the opportunity to earn college credits at a discounted cost by taking University courses in their high school classrooms which also satisfies high school graduation requirements. The credits students earn are reflected on their college transcripts and can be seamlessly used at all Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) institutions or transferred to many other colleges and universities nationwide. Students and…

At Mojave High School, we firmly believe that if we wholeheartedly invest in our students, miraculous things can happen. From having a GPA of 0.429 during her ninth-grade year to rising to a 3.250 her senior year, Kamaria “Koko” Jackson has proven herself as Mojave High School’s shining star. She exemplifies that the true meaning of a CCSD Star Graduate is perseverance. A person can determine a different outcome for themselves and Kamaria has done just that at Mojave. After Kamaria became involved in athletics and leadership opportunities, her trajectory changed and she credits this transformation to her coaches, teachers,…

The Clark County School District (CCSD) launched its newest teacher recruitment campaign, “We are Vegas. We Are CCSD.” to attract new educators to the school district. Through the campaign, the District showcases the spirit, talent and opportunities for potential CCSD educators. The campaign focuses on Las Vegas as the gateway to Southern Nevada, including our rural, suburban and urban communities. The recruitment effort highlights the benefits of teaching in Clark County and the rich entertainment and activity opportunities beyond the Las Vegas Strip. “CCSD remains focused on providing a supportive environment for all our educators,” said Interim Superintendent Dr. Brenda…

Troy is a spirited and savvy student. This spring, his incredible hard work will pay off, as he’ll actually be receiving his high school diploma and an Associate of Science degree from the College of Southern Nevada. This is a remarkable achievement that only our most disciplined students accomplish. In addition to that, he is a valedictorian candidate, an achievement he is very passionate about and proud of, as he should be. Discover other inspiring stories of other exceptional graduates by clicking here: stargrads.ccsd.net

Educators encounter only a handful of students in their careers who make truly lasting impressions. Devin Melara is just this kind of student. Devin is a dynamic, self-assured young man who, despite obstacles, has shown the motivation to succeed in life and excel in education. Devin excels academically. He is in the top 3% of his graduating class. Academically, Devin has taken a rigorous course of study at Arbor View High School. He will graduate with the Advanced Honors Diploma and qualifies for the College and Career Ready Diploma. He will graduate with High Honors distinction, as well as Arbor…

Esmirna Anguiano-Mendez is the antithesis of mediocre. She sets a high standard for herself and tackles every aspect of her life with amazing clarity, precision and creativity. No matter the obstacle, no matter the challenge, no matter the difficulty, Esmirna will find a path to success even if she has to create one herself. These are just some of the qualities that make Esmirna the sort of person who leaves a lasting impression on those fortunate enough to work with her. In these last two years, we have watched this amazing young woman crush her fears and struggle through perceived…

Maya is an excellent student and leader here at Nevada Learning Academy at CCSD. Maya not only excels academically, but she is also the President of our Student Council at our school. She is a member of the National Honor Society and maintains an excellent GPA. She has helped organize activities for our students and assisted greatly with leading our fundraiser for the prom. In her free time, she volunteers for the Salvation Army, works part-time at a daycare, and spends time with her family and friends. Maya has been accepted to Hampton University and plans to pursue their honors…