Author: Illiana Banuelos

Eva Toplak is West CTA’s Star Graduate. She has excelled in her high school career and will be graduating near the top of a very competitive senior class. Throughout her years at West CTA, she has been involved in the National Honor Society as well as Sociedad Honoraria Hispanica where she served as secretary. Eva was first chair saxophone in the orchestra and played tennis for the Palo Verde tennis team where they won two state championships. She has persevered through many struggles and her journey has taught her interpersonal and professional skills that will undoubtedly help her in her…

Happy School Lunch Hero Day! Today we celebrate our school nutrition professionals who have the important duty of keeping our students focused and energized for the school day with a nutritious meal. Did you know that last school year the Clark County School District served an average of about 244,000 meals daily? We couldn’t have done this without the hard work of our Food Service staff. Make sure you thank your school lunch hero and show us how you are celebrating them by tagging us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Thank you for everything you do!

When Edgar Thomas is present, school officials know everything will run smoothly at athletics events. From assisting with visitor check-in procedures to escorting game officials, Thomas is the unsung hero of District athletic events and activities.  He was honored as the Unsung Hero at the Las Vegas Sun newspaper Standout Awards. This award is reserved for those who work behind the scenes to ensure events run smoothly and are a memorable experience for student-athletes and the audience.  Thomas has been with the District for more than 20 years. Outside of his duties as an Attendance Officer working to resolve the…

The Clark County School District celebrated the distribution of 100,000 books to our students!  The Book Bus was launched on the first day of the 2023-2024 school year with the goal of giving away 50,000 books. Today, that milestone was surpassed as a lucky student from Katz Elementary School selected the milestone book.  Last year, the CCSD Engagement Unit converted a school bus to carry hundreds of books that our community partners provide.   The Book Bus makes multiple stops a week and allows our students to select two free books each. 

The Robotics team from Barbara and Hank Greenspun Junior High School was recently honored with the Vex World Championship Award for Sportsmanship. The team embarked on a journey to Dallas, Texas to participate in the Vex World Championship, the largest robotics competition in the world.  The Robotics team was one out of 500 teams at the World Championship and one of 12,000 teams that participated in the Vex IQ Worldwide. For three days, the team competed in the Vex World Championship representing Las Vegas in gold blazers.  Their story would not be complete without some unprecedented hardships. When the team…

Students from more than 30 Clark County School District (CCSD) schools will participate in the 13th annual National Bike & Roll to School Day. This event is meant to promote the benefits of bicycling and rolling to school. Students will also learn about staying safe while on the road.  As part of the celebration, students, parents, and staff at Judy & John Goolsby Elementary School will participate in the Bike & Roll Parade. Approximately 200 students will ride from Ridgebrook Park to Goolsby Elementary School. CCSD Police Department officers will be present to assist with safety while encouraging student participation. 

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…