Author: Illiana Banuelos

Dear Teachers and Staff of the Clark County School District, Thank you for everything you do daily to support our students and their families. Your hard work and dedication are the backbone of our educational community, and it is a privilege to work with you. We all have so much to celebrate as we approach the end of another great school year, and especially this week, I am thrilled to celebrate you. You have demonstrated your commitment to our student’s success, adapting to changing circumstances and putting their needs first. I also want to acknowledge the incredible teamwork, collaboration, and…

Thank you to all of our school nutrition professionals who keep our students fueled and focused every day! We appreciate everything you do!

Happy Flag Day! On this day in 1777, the U.S. adopted its first flag with 13 stars and 13 stripes to represent each state. Today, the American flag is embroidered with 50 stars for each state and 13 stripes to honor the original colonies.

Paper is a 24/7 academic support tool that provides students and their families with virtual tutoring. Learn more about how your student can take advantage of unlimited homework and how to navigate the platform by joining a Paper info session! Register for an info session at paper.co/ccsd.

The Clark County School District (CCSD) invites parents/guardians, employees and the community to participate in a brief survey between March 31-April 30, 2023 regarding Open Book. Open Book is a public online resource containing details on school and central office budgets. It provides handy links to useful reports, budget details, and helpful graphics that highlight how CCSD budget is being spent.  Please select one of the following survey links: English Open Book survey Spanish Open Book Survey  This survey will be open to all staff, parents/guardians, and community members. CCSD is proud to be on Open Book and this survey…

The Clark County School District (CCSD) Family Engagement Department will be hosting free engaging workshops to gain resources and tools to support summer learning for PK-12 families.  Participants can choose between attending parent/guardian- only sessions or sessions with families learning together. Child care will be provided for CCSD students for those who choose to attend the adult- only sessions.  The Family Academy will be held Saturday, May 13, 2023, from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Canyon Springs High School located at 350 E. Alexander Rd. A light breakfast will be provided. Those who would like to attend are asked…

Congratulations to Sheila Tarr Academy of International Studies for earning the Purple Star School designation from the Nevada Department of Education (NDE). The school was selected due to its commitment to supporting military-connected children. Tarr Academy joins 25 other schools across the state in receiving this recognition since 2021. The school received a certificate and banner to highlight the support it provides for military students who may be adjusting to a new school or who are without a parent during deployment.

Today we celebrate all of our Administrative Professionals! Thank you for your hard work and dedication to our schools. We appreciate you!

The Clark County School District (CCSD) is offering free-of-charge summer learning opportunities to accelerate the academic, social-emotional, and behavioral development of all CCSD students. All schools will once again provide Summer Acceleration for students in Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12 from May 30-June 16, 2023. Select schools will provide Extended School Year services from June 22-July 18, 2023.  Secondary Summer School will be offered for students in Grades 6-12 during two sessions: May 30-June 16, 2023 June 20-July 10, 2023 Parents should contact their child’s school regarding the 2023 summer learning opportunities at their school.  Summer school opportunities are funded through…

Once an educator, always an educator … whether in the classroom or in a foreign country. Take a look at how CCSD Principal Dana Roseman gave back to students in Guatemala … and how it is influencing her conversations with students in Clark County.