Author: Illiana Banuelos

There are five days left for families to apply for open seats for the 2026-2027 school year in the Clark County School District’s (CCSD) school choice options, including Open Enrollment, Magnet programs, and the Central Technical Training Academy. The application deadline is Tuesday, January 13, 2026. These programs are part of CCSD’s efforts to provide more school choice options outside their zoned CCSD school, allowing families and students to find their best fit: Open Enrollment (formerly Change of School Assignment) – A process that gives families the opportunity to apply for their child to attend a school outside their assigned…

The Green Valley High School Performing Arts Department is excited to announce that they are one of ten schools in the country to be awarded production grants to perform “Suffs The Musical!”  “Suffs The Musical” focuses on the American women’s suffrage movement and the fight for the 19th Amendment.  This grant was awarded to only ten schools in the U.S. who demonstrated civic engagement, student empowerment, and community impact through the arts. Along with the production, students will also create outreach initiatives that are inspired by the show’s theme, which celebrates the role that young people have in driving social…

The Clark County School District (CCSD) Board of School Trustees elected its officers for the 2026 calendar year during a work session public meeting today. The Board elected Trustee Emily Stevens as President, Trustee Irene Bustamante Adams as Vice President and Trustee Lydia Dominguez as Clerk. Trustee Stevens represents District A and was first elected to the CCSD Board of School Trustees in 2024. Representing District F, Trustee Bustamante Adams was first elected to the Board in 2022. Trustee Dominguez represents District B and was first elected to the Board in 2024. “Over the past year, the Board of Trustees…

There will be no school for students from December 22, 2025, through January 2, 2026, for Winter Break. Classes will resume on Monday, January 5, 2026. We hope that all of our students, staff, and families have a wonderful break!

CCSD December Days of Gratitude – At Frank Kim Elementary School, holiday traditions play an important role on campus. For the students, staff, and families, it’s a time to sing and be grateful for each other.

During the Season of Surveys, we are highlighting how the Assessment, Accountability, Research, and School Improvement (AARSI) Division utilizes data to enhance school improvement.  The community has two chances to help provide them with additional insight as part of the Display of Gratitude. School Start Times Scenarios Follow-up Survey: ccsd.net/starttimeDistrictwide Student & Parent Surveys: ccsd.net/survey

With more than a quarter million people on 375 campuses, keeping staff and students connected is critical. Meet some of the team members who keep the phones and intercoms running to support students and educators.

The Clark County School District (CCSD) is seeking feedback from students, families, and community members regarding long-term goals and decisions that impact students, families and educators. Multiple surveys are available now through Friday, December 19: Districtwide Survey for students  Districtwide Survey for parents/guardians School Start Times Scenarios Follow-up Survey for all members of the community “Education is a team sport,” said CCSD Superintendent Jhone Ebert. “CCSD needs to hear from families, students, staff, and the community to ensure we are making the best decisions for the future of students.” 1) Districtwide Survey: Now – Dec. 19, 2025 What: School safety,…

Every year, CCSD joins the Computer Science Education Week celebration to inspire students to learn computer science, advocate for equity in computer science education, and celebrate the contributions of students, teachers and partners to the field. This year’s theme is “CS Powers AI Innovation,” which highlights artificial intelligence and how it is rapidly reshaping the fundamentals of computer science.  During this week, schools will participate in the “Hour of Code,” where students will be introduced to computer science through engaging activities!

A recent collaboration between the Clark County School District (CCSD) and the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) has enabled the placement of more than 70 teachers in special education classrooms throughout the District. The Nevada Collaborative on Autism and STAR Endorsement (NCASE) graduate certificate program is a partnership involving CCSD’s Student Services Division and the UNLV Department of Early Childhood, Multilingual, and Special Education. Funding for the program is provided through the Nevada Recruitment and Retention Grant. “Every family deserves to know that their child has a highly effective licensed teacher in their classroom,” said CCSD Superintendent Jhone Ebert.…