Author: Illiana Banuelos

Sean Alejandro came to Centennial High School from the Philippines for the Fall 2022 semester–the beginning of his junior year. His father had recently passed and Sean wanted a new start, so he moved in with relatives in Las Vegas. Sean quickly established himself as a successful and personable student earning high grades and making many friends. However, by senior year, Sean was unhoused and working two jobs to make ends meet. Nonetheless, he continued to excel academically and remain highly social with his peers. Sean is on track to earn the College & Career Ready diploma. He plans to…

Randall Thomas Arias, a senior at Foothill High School, embodies a rich tapestry of experiences and aspirations that set him apart. Born in Panama City, Panama, his multicultural heritage, with roots in the indigenous “Kuna” tribe and the United States, shapes his unique perspective. Spending 11 transformative years in Panama, Randall’s return to the U.S. for his senior year signifies a pivotal chapter in his academic journey. At Foothill, Randall has showcased not just his commitment to excellence but also his exceptional mathematical abilities. Fluent in English and Spanish, and proficient in Portuguese after four years of study, Randall’s linguistic…

Yesenia has been on a remarkable journey since her Freshman year here at Del Sol Academy for the Performing Arts. Some of her accolades include; becoming the President of DSA SOL club (Student Organization of Latinos) for the last four years, going to Washington, D.C. in her junior year for UNLV’s Upward Bound program, making the DSA Varsity cheer team, maintaining her status as a High Honor student and will receive a College and Career Readiness diploma. Yesenia has been an active mariachi student since middle school and is currently one of the leaders of the Del Sol “Mariachi Fuego”…

LAS VEGAS – Agenda Item 3.02 – Public Hearing On and Possible Approval of the New Negotiated Agreement of 2023–2025 between the Clark County School District and the Police Officers Association of the Clark County School District. The Clark County School District (CCSD) Board of School Trustees approved a new tentative agreement with the Police Officers Association (POA) of the Clark County School District. The tentative agreement includes: An average salary increase of approximately 16 percent Health insurance contributions will increase by 5% effective July 1, 2024 The agreement is extended for two years until June 30, 2025. To view…

The CCSD Transportation Department will host a job fair for prospective bus drivers on Saturday, April 6 from 8 a.m. to noon. The job fair will be held at the Arville Bus Yard, 4499 Arville St. Las Vegas, NV 89103. Transportation officials will be on-site to provide additional information and answer questions. CCSD offers paid training and also assists applicants in obtaining the proper license. Learn more about career opportunities with CCSD Transportation by visiting https://transportation.ccsd.net/driving-our-future/.

The Clark County School District (CCSD) Family Engagement Department is hosting the Family Academy on Saturday, February 24th. This event will run from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Ed W. Clark High School, 4291 Penwood Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89102.  Families can participate in various hands-on and engaging workshops to gain resources and tools to support the academic life of our students. Families will have the opportunity to access a community resource fair and receive a free book from the Book Bus. Childcare will be provided for those attending the adult-only sessions.  The event is free for all Title…

“Girls, you know you better watch out,” for the Foothill High School dance team who won a national dance competition for their performance set to music by Lauryn Hill. On February 4th, the Varsity Dance Team made program history by taking first place in the Medium Varsity Hip Hop Division at the Universal Dance Association (UDA) National Dance Team Competition. The team has taken part in the competition since 2009 and has shown promise, receiving several medals and even placing in the Top 3 as a relatively new team. Fast forward to 2024 and the UDA National Dance Team Competition…

160 students from Beatty Elementary School had the opportunity to participate in the NFL PLAY 60 Kids Day yesterday. In an effort to tackle childhood obesity and inactivity, the NFL PLAY 60 encourages students to be up and active for at least 60 minutes every day. Students who participated yesterday also interacted with elements of the Super Bowl Experience including football-themed games and an NFL PLAY 60 kids zone.

Can you imagine a large city, such as Las Vegas, completely running on clean and renewable energy? A group of students from Hyde Park Middle School have stepped up to the challenge. The model created by Hyde Park students shows what a city would look like being 100 percent clean and sustainable. For their efforts, the students were chosen as the regional winners of the DiscoverE Engineering Future City Competition. This year’s challenge asks students to build a 100 percent electrically powered city with energy generated from sources that keep citizens and the environment healthy and safe. Future City is…

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.…