Author: Illiana Banuelos

The Clark County School District (CCSD) continues to earn national recognition for its Magnet programs. February is National Magnet School Month and CCSD again earned national recognition for 29 of its Magnet programs from Magnet Schools of America (MSA). The national association for magnet and theme-based schools selected 29 CCSD programs at 28 schools as Merit recipients for the 2022-23 school year. Four CCSD Magnet programs received the newly created Top School of Excellence recognition. Two programs were awarded the School of Excellence designation, and 23 schools were awarded School of Distinction designation. “As it has for nearly three decades,…

Shannon La Neve, director of Humanities, says Clark County School District’s musical repair shop is vital because it allows students to have musical instruments in their hands that play well and bring the love and joy of music to every student in CCSD. Meet the Humanities employees who put their hearts into repairing musical instruments for CCSD students.

Go behind the scenes as students and staff at C.V.T. Gilbert Elementary School prepare for their Winter Wonderland performances.

Clark County School District (CCSD) Transportation Director Jennifer Vobis has been named 2022 Transportation Director of the Year by the publication School Transportation News (STN). “As the largest owned and operated school bus fleet in the United States, we could not be more proud of Jennifer to be recognized for her outstanding efforts to transport our kids every day to and from school,” said Superintendent Jesus F. Jara. “Jennifer’s commitment to excellence, efficiency, and safety is shared by our transportation employees across the district, and we appreciate their dedication to ensuring the safe transportation they provide on a daily basis.”…

Clark County School District’s Raul P. Elizondo Elementary School and Mojave High School earned Purple Star School designations by the Nevada Department of Education (NDE). Schools that receive this prestigious honor are recognized for their commitment to supporting the unique educational and social-emotional needs of military-connected children. NDE announced the honorees in November to help celebrate the Month of the Military Family. These schools will receive a certificate and banner to signal their support in the educational transitions of military students and families. Nevada is home to nearly 11,000 military-connected children. To learn more about Purple Star Schools, click here.

The Clark County School District (CCSD) unveiled and will soon begin operating the first electric school bus in Nevada. The bus is expected to begin transporting students in the coming weeks. “CCSD is continuously looking for ways to improve student outcomes inside and outside the classroom,” Superintendent Dr. Jesus F. Jara said. “With the introduction of zero-emission vehicles to our fleet, the District will reduce pollution and improve air quality for generations of students and the community.” The Thomas Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley will serve students at Cimarron-Memorial High School, Edythe and Lloyd Katz Elementary School, and Howard Hollingsworth Elementary School. …

Go inside Spring Valley HS to learn more about this school safety feature.

Pickleball makes its debut at R. Guild Gray ES thanks to a generous donation.

Meet two of CCSD’s 78 National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists & learn about the honor.

Tag along as students learn about all the different careers in construction.