Author: Illiana Banuelos

The Nevada Department of Education honored Laura Jeanne Penrod as the 2024 State Teacher of the Year on Sept 19, 2023.  Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo, Nevada Superintendent of Public instruction Jhone Ebert and Clark County School District Superintendent Dr. Jesus F. Jara were all on hand to surprise the Southwest Career and Technical Academy teacher with the award. Throughout her 17 year teaching career, Penrod has worked as an English teacher as well as in Special Education. She has also served as an advisor for several school clubs and worked as an advocate for public education at the county and…

LAS VEGAS – Agenda Item 3.01 – Presentation and discussion on Focus: 2024 Student Discipline The Clark County School District (CCSD) Board of School Trustees received an update on the Focus: 2024 Strategic Plan focusing on student discipline. The presentation highlighted challenges and successes CCSD has experienced in its efforts to improve student success as well as decrease student discipline. To view the documents related to this agenda item, click here.

As part of National Hispanic Heritage Month, the Clark County School District (CCSD) is recognizing the contributions and influences that Hispanic Americans have made to the history, culture and achievements of the United States.  As part of the celebration between Sept. 15 and Oct. 15, CCSD is highlighting different Hispanic American namesakes within our district. These schools have been named after influential people who made a long-lasting impact on the Clark County community.  The first namesake being highlighted is Dr. Ruben P. Diaz.  Dr. Diaz was born in 1953 in California where he stayed and pursued various education titles.  He…

Clark County School District (CCSD) celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month starting September 15 to October 15, 2023.

Only way to prevent severe, irreparable harm to students and families LAS VEGAS – Today, the Clark County School District (CCSD) submitted an emergency motion for a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction to stop the continuance of a strike by licensed educators represented by CCEA. The actions of licensed educators have forced the closure of three CCSD schools and severely disrupted the operations of two additional schools through a targeted and coordinated rolling-sickout strike. This motion follows the August 22, 2023, hearing and ensuing order on August 25, where the Court held that “[a]lthough the Court is concerned about certain statements…

Students and parents have access to SafeVoice, an anonymous reporting system used to report threats to the safety or well-being of students.  SafeVoice can be reported through various platforms: by telephone at 833-216-SAFE (7233); online at safevoicenv.org; or through the downloadable app for Apple or Android phones for free. Reports can be made anonymously. SafeVoice was established by the Nevada Department of Education under Senate Bill 212 in 2017 to protect student wellness, prevent violence and save lives.  The SafeVoice program provides students with a safe place to submit tips concerning their own safety or that of others.  SafeVoice is…

In partnership with The Just One Project and Health Plan of Nevada (HPN), the Family Support Center Community Market is now open! Open to CCSD families, this no-cost market provides specialized foods that offer quality nutrition. The market is open year-round Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information please visit familysc.newsroom.ccsd.net.

Recently, a graduate of the aviation program became a pilot with Frontier Airlines. Read more about it here.  Previously: RamJets take top spots in both the national and international categories LAS VEGAS – A team of students from Rancho High School’s Academy of Aviation won the 2023 Real World Design Challenge (RWDC) competition in both the international and national categories. The RamJets team features seven members, and as winners, each student gets a $50,000 scholarship from the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Every teacher that participates in the RWDC gets $1 million in professional engineering software along with training, curriculum materials and…

There will be no classes on Monday, September 11, 2023, for students due to Staff Development Day. Classes will resume on Tuesday, September 12.

LAS VEGAS – Agenda Item 3.01 – Focus: 2024 Strategic Plan Update – Chronic Absenteeism The Clark County School District (CCSD) Board of School Trustees received a presentation with an update on the District’s plan to address chronic absenteeism. The presentation displayed the gradual progress of the District’s efforts to lower the overall rate. During the 2022-2023 school year the chronic absenteeism rate was 36 percent, showing a slight improvement from 2021-2022. The presentation highlighted additional efforts to decrease the rate including: Provide high-quality instruction and interventions for students through a Multi-Tiered System of Supports. Use effective tools to monitor…