Author: Illiana Banuelos

Reynaldo Martinez was born in 1937 in Chama, New Mexico, but was raised in Henderson, Nevada where he attended Basic High School. He received his bachelor’s degree in education from Arizona State University in 1961.  Before starting his teaching career, he served as a member of the United States Naval Reserve.  His teaching career began at Western High School where he was recognized as an Outstanding Teacher in Clark County. He was also known for being an outstanding baseball coach even leading teams to state championships.  Mr. Martinez’s early work in politics began in 1968 when he was selected to…

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…

School Choice Fair The CCSD Magnet Schools and Career and Technical Academies Department is hosting a School Choice Fair on Saturday, December 7, 2024, at Del Sol Academy of the Performing Arts from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. for families interested in learning about the various Magnet programs and other choice options throughout the District.  The Clark County School District (CCSD) is now accepting applications for students interested in attending one of the District’s choice offerings, including our award-winning Magnet Schools.  Families can also submit a Change of School Assignment (COSA) application for the 2025-2026 school year. The application window…

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.