Author: Illiana Banuelos

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…

As a proud Canyon Springs High School Pioneer, Aniya Coleman has dedicated her efforts to becoming a versatile student throughout her years in high school. In addition to achieving a high grade point average and participating in various student activities such as clubs or sports, she recognizes her potential to aim for excellence and inspire others through her actions. She discovered that by making the most of the plentiful opportunities that the school provides to students, she could excel as a proactive and inventive leader in the Student Council or a determined and tenacious athlete on the track. This star…

Palo Verde High School is proud to recognize Santyna Sampson as our Star Graduate for the Class of 2024. Santyna is truly an engaged Panther who is leaving her mark on our school community. She has excelled in two of our Career Technical Education programs in addition to numerous honors and Dual Enrollment courses. Her dedication extends beyond the classroom into her extracurricular activities. She played for our varsity tennis team for all 4 years and was named the junior and senior captain. She led her team to consecutive state tennis championships. Additionally, she has participated in our chapters of…

May is Jewish American Heritage Month. The Clark County School District (CCSD) honors and recognizes the impactful contributions made by Jewish Americans. 

In honor of School Nurse Day, the Clark County School District wants to recognize the more than 225 nurses who support students. Almost every student has interacted with their school nurse as they are an integral part of keeping students healthy, safe and ready to learn.  As part of the celebration, CCSD Interim Superintendent Dr. Brenda Larsen-Mitchell invited five school nurses, nominated by their supervisors to a special lunch. The nurses were recognized for supporting student health and supporting their colleagues through mentorship. Nurses Diedre Domingo, Tamara Duff, Andrea Marcum, Bridget Mends and Laura O’Connor were recognized as Exemplary Employees…