Author: Illiana Banuelos

The legacy of Edmundo “Eddie” Escobedo will live on forever within the Clark County School District (CCSD) community.  Born in Torreon, Coahuila, Mexico, Mr. Escobedo arrived in El Paso, Texas in 1953 where he worked in the food service industry before enlisting into the Air Force where he worked on jet mechanics as a parachute rigger.  After being honorably discharged from the military he landed in Clark County where he began his entrepreneurship promoting live Mexican dances with top musical groups. He then went on to run the region’s only Spanish movie theater, El Rancho and built the first Hispanic…

The Clark County School District (CCSD) recognizes October 6-12, 2024 as Fire Prevention Week. The week emphasizes the importance of educating children, adults, and teachers on how to prevent fires and stay safe in case of a fire.  CCSD students can get a headstart on preparing for a career in firefighting through the Fire Science program offered at Bonanza High School and Basic Academy of International Studies. The program builds on the principles of fire protection, chemistry, and prevention techniques. Students also have the opportunity to work with professional equipment such as hoses and ladders. The program is run in…

The Clark County School District (CCSD) is accepting late magnet applications for students interested in attending one of the District’s choice offerings, including our award-winning Magnet Schools. Magnet Schools  CCSD Magnet programs offer learning opportunities related to various themes. Students from across the District may apply to any Magnet program. However, transportation will only be provided to students living within the designated transportation boundary for the Magnet program. Magnet programs are designed to improve student achievement and create an awareness of career opportunities relative to the fields of study in which students may be interested. Any student currently residing or…

Marvin M. Sedway Middle School and Barry and June Gunderson Middle School celebrated the opening of new, state-of-the-art fitness centers with ribbon-cutting ceremonies. The National Foundation for Govenors’ Fitness Councils (NFGFC) selected both middle schools as DON’T QUIT! Champion Schools and gifted both with brand new fitness centers valued at $100,000. The schools are being recognized for demonstrating leadership in getting and keeping students fit.  Sedway Middle School Principal La Toya Jordan Brown was joined by NFGFC Chairman Jake Steinfield to lead the ceremony. Steinfield also visited Gunderson Middle School to lead the ceremony with Principal Pamela Lindemuth. Students and…

Happy National Custodial Workers Day! Today we acknowledge the countless contributions made throughout the year by the incredible individuals who keep our schools safe, clean, and healthy.  Make sure to thank your school’s custodians for the vital role they play in your school community! 

LAS VEGAS – The Clark County School District (CCSD) identified a potential central budget deficit due to unanticipated increases, such as litigation and cybersecurity expenses, during its regularly scheduled accounting year-end close-out process, which typically runs through mid-October. The possible deficit did not impact the fall school budgets but we did inform principals for their awareness. The District will make every effort to absorb any identified central budget deficit to avoid impacting school budgets. Student enrollment is confirmed each fall. There are changes between the budget estimates that schools received in January 2024 and the actual fall budgets they received…

Roger D. Gehring Academy of Science and Technology has been recognized as a National Blue Ribbon School for academic performance and education equity. The Clark County School District (CCSD) elementary school is the only school in Nevada to earn the award from the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) this year. Gehring Academy is one of only 14 schools nationwide to be honored in both the Exemplary High Performing and Exemplary Achievement Gap Closing Schools categories.  The coveted National Blue Ribbon School award affirms the hard work of educators, families, and communities in creating safe and welcoming schools that serve as…

The Clark County School District (CCSD) will observe the Week of Respect during the first week of October, beginning Monday, September 30 through Friday, October 4. Schools across the District will participate in activities all week to emphasize a safe and respectful learning environment.  Several resources are available to students and families regarding discrimination based on race, bullying, or cyberbullying and creating positive learning environments including SafeVoice and the Nevada Department of Education’s dedicated website providing resources on discrimination based on race, bullying, or cyberbullying prevention for students, families, and school staff. Share images or videos of your school’s Week…

The Clark County School District (CCSD) honored more than 20 of the District’s living school namesakes during a breakfast at the CCSD Family Support Center on Thursday. Interim Superintendent Dr. Brenda Larsen-Mitchell along with other District officials expressed their gratitude to these prominent figures in education and spent the morning discussing updates related to public education.

The Clark County School District (CCSD) Family Engagement Department invites families to attend Family Academy for free workshops and resources to support the academic success of your child.  The Family Academy will be held on Saturday, October 19, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Cheyenne High School located at 3200 W Alexander Rd, North Las Vegas, NV 89032. A light breakfast will be served.    Families interested in attending are asked to register for the event by Friday, October 18, 2024, by visiting http://bit.ly/Oct19FA or emailing familyengagement@nv.ccsd.net. Spanish translation services will be provided at the event.  You can learn…