Author: Illiana Banuelos

Clark County School District (CCSD) celebrates National Parental Involvement Day, Nov. 16, to recognize the positive impact of family engagement on student achievement. CCSD’s Family Engagement Department provides all CCSD families with valuable resources and learning opportunities. The Family Engagement Department’s events, programs and resources are intended to empower and educate families to support their child’s overall well-being and academic achievement.  Special events, Family Academy workshops, engagement centers, digital learning and resource guides are available to all CCSD families. Learn more at https://engage.ccsd.net/family/. 

ESPs are an essential part of every student’s education and work every day to meet the educational, social, and emotional goals of every student. We thank our Education Support Professionals for everything they do!

We would like to recognize the important role that our substitute teachers play in the education of our students. Substitute teachers fill the shoes of our educators and continue giving quality education to our students. We thank our substitutes for everything they do and we are grateful to have them be part of our CCSD community.

Four officers from the Clark County School District Police Department (CCSDPD) are ready to hit the road as part of the CCSDPD Traffic Unit after graduating from Motor School Thursday. Officers Andrew Craft, Jason Martin, Dream Stone and Tony Thalman were among a class of 12 police officers from various local law enforcement agencies who completed the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department’s Motor School. Officers from throughout Southern Nevada taking part in the course learn techniques for enforcing traffic laws as well as defensive and riding skills to keep them safe on the job. With their certifications, the 4 officers…

Veterans Day is Saturday, November 11 and Clark County School District (CCSD) schools and offices will be closed in observance of Veterans Day on Friday, November 10.  All schools and offices will reopen on Monday, November 13. For a list of other important dates in the District visit https://www.newsroom.ccsd.net/district/calendar/.

The Clark County School District (CCSD) celebrates National School Psychology Week beginning November 6-10, recognizing the critical work school psychologists do to help students thrive. This year’s theme is “Let’s Grow Together,” inspired by the importance of both personal and shared strengths in the growth as individuals and school communities in every season of life. The theme recognizes aspects of growth that are fundamental to effective learning environments and school psychologists’ role in supporting student well-being and learning.

Campaign aimed at reducing chronic absenteeism LAS VEGAS – The Clark County School District (CCSD) launched the Every Day Matters campaign to emphasize the importance of daily attendance in academic achievement and future success. “Chronic absenteeism is a life-changing choice that impacts the students in the highest need of educational resources and academic support,” said CCSD Superintendent Dr. Jesus F. Jara. “I am committed to helping our teachers and principals by making home visits to talk with students and parents in the highest need school communities.” During the 2022-2023 school year, CCSD reported a chronic absenteeism rate of 36 percent. Chronic absenteeism…

Superintendent Jara is one of three recipients nationwide LAS VEGAS – Clark County School District (CCSD) Superintendent Dr. Jesus F. Jara was honored with the K-12 Hero Award by eSchool News for his dedication to using educational technology to support student learning. Dr. Jara was selected for the award based on the academic improvement CCSD students demonstrated in math using the Northwest Evaluation Association (NWEA) MAP scale. K – 2nd grade improved by three points 3rd – 5th grade improved by nearly nine points 9th – 10th grade improved by more than five points on average “Over the last three…

2024-25 CCSD Choice Applications for Magnet and Change of School Assignment now open LAS VEGAS – The Clark County School District (CCSD) is now accepting applications for students interested in attending one of the District’s many choice offerings including the award-winning Magnet Schools, new Johnston Middle School, Burkholder Middle School, Central Technical Training Academy and Change of School Assignment (COSA) options for the 2024-25 school year. The application window will remain open until January 9, 2024. Magnet Schools CCSD Magnet programs offer learning opportunities related to various themes. Students from across the District may apply to a Magnet program, however,…

Manuel J. Cortez, better known by family, friends, and associates throughout the Southern Nevada community as “Manny”, was a longtime Las Vegan, a man for whom the words “public service” had a deep resonance. Mr. Cortez was a native Las Cruces, New Mexico. He moved to Las Vegas with is family in 1944, at the age of five. After graduating from Las Vegas High School and serving three years in the Army, he returned to Las Vegas to further his education at Nevada Southern University. Mr. Cortez began his public service with the Clark County District Attorney’s office, and subsequently…