Author: Illiana Banuelos

The Clark County School District stands with the Southern Nevada community to remember 1 October. CCSD is #VegasStrong.

The legacy of Edmundo “Eddie” Escobedo will live on forever within the Clark County School District (CCSD) community.  For this week’s National Hispanic Heritage Month feature, we will highlight Edmundo “Eddie” Escobedo, a distinguished businessman and supporter of various local Hispanic and civic organizations in Las Vegas.  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…

Two recent Clark County School District (CCSD) graduates have been named 2025 U.S. Presidential Scholars. Roxy D. Jones of Ed W. Clark High School and Joshua Park of West Career and Technical Academy are two of just 161 high school students across the nation who are being recognized with this prestigious award. Roxy and Joshua’s academic, artistic, and technical achievements helped them rise above the field. To become a qualified candidate, high school seniors have to achieve an outstanding performance on the SAT or ACT exam, or nominations made by chief state school officers and partner recognition organizations.  Please join us…

The Clark County School District (CCSD) will observe the Week of Respect during the first week of October, beginning Monday, September 29, through Friday, October 4. Schools across the District will participate in activities all week to emphasize a safe and respectful learning environment.  Celebrated every year, the Week of Respect highlights the efforts to address discrimination based on race, bullying, or cyberbullying and creating a safe and respectful learning environment. There are several resources available to students, families and school staff, including SafeVoice and the Nevada Department of Education’s dedicated website. Share how your school is celebrating the Week…

LAS VEGAS – The Clark County School District (CCSD) has launched a survey for the community starting today, September 26, as the District considers shifting all school start times by 30 minutes for the 2026–2027 school year. Parents/guardians, students and CCSD staff are encouraged to fill out the survey between now and 5 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 17. It should take approximately 3 minutes or less to complete.  CCSD is exploring this possibility with the goal of creating a schedule that better serves the community, while also minimizing fiscal impact.  “We are asking our entire community to participate in this…

2025-26 School Budgets – Fall 2025 Revision Frequently Asked Questions Every fall, the Clark County School District (CCSD) looks at the number of students enrolled at each school to adjust projected spring school budgets based on the number of actual students they are serving.  “Count Day” student enrollment ended 3,600 students fewer than originally predicted when draft school budgets were released in the Spring. Schools that are serving fewer students than anticipated did see a reduction in their 2025-26 budgets. Impact of Declining Enrollment on the 2025-26 budget Base amount provided for each student $9,501 Projected Enrollment in Spring,…

Raul P. Elizondo, Jr. was born in Mesa, Arizona on July 21, 1967. He was raised in Henderson, Nevada and attended Basic High School, where he was a member of the 1984 State Championship wrestling team. His mother, Ann, was a teacher at the Clark County School District. Officer Elizondo became a North Las Vegas police officer on March 13, 1992, and was recognized for his dedicated service within two years by the Chief of Police. He received the highest award possible from the North Las Vegas Police Association and was honored as the 1994 Police Office of the Year. …

The Clark County School District (CCSD) is inviting families to join the Super Saturday: Fall Into Healthy Family Fair on Saturday, October 11, 2025 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.   This free event will be located outdoors at West Henderson Hospital (1155 Raiders Way, Henderson, NV 89052). Bring the whole family for a fun, hands-on, and educational day all about health, wellness, and medicine, with activities like:  Farmer’s Market ($5 vouchers while supplies last) Hands-Only CPR Meet Healthcare Professionals Teddy Bear X-Rays Giant Operation Game Surgical Robot Demonstration CCSD Book Bus Shaved Ice and Other Snacks (FREE while supplies last)…

Dr. Diaz was born in 1953 in California, where he stayed and pursued various educational titles.  He received a double degree in nursing and biology from California State University. He then received his medical degree from the University of California, Irvine, and later followed it with a fellowship in Pediatric Pulmonary Medicine in Los Angeles.  In 1991, Dr. Diaz moved his family to Las Vegas, where he began a private practice called the Children’s Lung Specialist. That very same year, the University Medical Center named him the director of the Pediatric Pulmonary Services and the director of the Cystic Fibrosis…

Manuel J. Cortez, better known by family, friends, and associates throughout the Southern Nevada community as “Manny” was a man for whom the words “public service” had a deep resonance.  Mr. Cortez, originally from Las Cruces, New Mexico, moved to Las Vegas with his 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 the office of the Clark County…