Author: Illiana Banuelos

Desert Rose High School is proud to recognize Christopher Pacheco as its 2025 Star Graduate. Throughout his high school journey, Christopher overcame the challenges of balancing school with responsibilities at home. Despite the multitude of pressures, he remained focused, never letting obstacles get in his way. Academically, Christopher is known for his strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills. He constantly pushed himself to do more than what was expected, which also influenced his classmates to become better students. Outside the classroom, Christopher enjoys relaxing and spending quality time with family and friends. His positive energy and professional nature have made…

Michael Duhart is a remarkable student who has profoundly impacted Durango High School professionally and personally. Michael’s work ethic, intellect, and curiosity are the driving forces behind his academic success. He consistently exceeds expectations, engaging with assignments at a systemic level that fosters critical synthesis, evaluation, and a deep understanding of the material. His exceptional comprehension skills make him a natural mentor to his peers, who often turn to him for clarification and guidance. Michael’s academic record is even more impressive, considering the challenges he has overcome. Born with osteogenesis imperfecta, brittle bone disease, and scoliosis, Michael faced significant physical…

Kylie Taylor has been with Nevada Learning Academy (NVLA) since 7th grade, maintaining straight A’s while being a competitive dancer. She will attend her dream college, The Juilliard School, this fall and has amazing opportunities this summer to advance her career in dance. Congratulations to Star Graduate Kylie Taylor of Nevada Learning Academy at CCSD. Visit stargrads.ccsd.net to see more of CCSD’s 2025 Star Graduates.

Cheyenne High School is thrilled to announce its 2025 Star Graduate, Austin Ver Planck! With an impressive 4.5 weighted grade point average (GPA) and a remarkable Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) score of 89 as a sophomore, Austin has consistently excelled academically, tackling challenging college-level and honors courses since 9th grade. His dedication to excellence is matched only by his resilience, overcoming personal challenges with unwavering determination. Austin’s bright future continues as he plans to earn an associate degree in business administration from the College of Southern Nevada. This is a well-deserved honor for his hard work and perseverance…

May 18th is National Speech-Language Pathologist Day! CCSD Speech-Language Therapy Services provide diagnostic, direct, and consultative services to students who exhibit difficulties in the areas of language, speech sound production, voice, and fluency. Thank you for everything you do! To learn more about CCSD Speech-Language Therapy services, click here. 

Tyrell Holloway exemplifies what it means to be a Longhorn and has been named Legacy High School’s 2025 Star Graduate! Tyrell is an all-around student-athlete. He has earned a white letter twice, participating in football, bowling, and track and field. The white letter signifies his dedication, leadership and commitment to his fellow teammates. He has served as a captain for all three sports. Tyrell holds the Legacy High School all-time record in shotput and is our senior athlete of the year. He maintains a 3.930 grade point average (GPA) and has already committed to attending the College of Idaho to…

Wayne N. Tanaka was born in Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii in 1948. He received his Bachelor of Science at the University of Utah and his Master of Education Administration from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. He began his career in the Clark County School District in 1972 as a teacher at Jim Bridger Junior High School. He was involved in various leadership roles throughout his time with the District. Just to name a few, he was the Dean of Students at Bonanza High School, Principal at Sunset High School, Principal of Robison Middle School, Principal of Clark High School and…

LAS VEGAS – Agenda Item 3.03 – Critical Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Replacement System The Clark County School District (CCSD) Board of School Trustees received a presentation on the District’s plan to replace heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) components to address aging infrastructure at schools with the most need. The $5.18 million initiative focuses on the top 10 percent of schools with the highest HVAC needs. Through proactive efforts, the District’s goal is to reduce disruption by concentrating resources where they will yield the most benefit. At the 37 identified schools, licensed contractors will replace equipment prone to…

Alissa Bialas is recognized as West Career and Technical Academy’s Star Graduate for her outstanding academic achievements in the face of adversity. Alissa excelled in a challenging schedule during her senior year. She tragically lost her sister in the first semester, but persevered and maintained her perfect 4.0 grade point average (GPA) as a valedictorian candidate. In addition to her achievements in the classroom, Alissa gives back to the school and community through her involvement in service organizations. Alissa is in Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica and has volunteered countless hours of her time through community service projects in the National Honor…

More than 30 Clark County School District (CCSD) employees were honored on Thursday for achieving an incredible feat: serving CCSD for over four decades. The employees were invited to a celebratory lunch at PopStroke Las Vegas, which of course included some mini-golf, and were recognized with an award milestone celebrating their outstanding commitment to education. CCSD Board of School Trustees Member Lorena Biassotti and CCSD Superintendent Jhone Ebert attended the celebration and interacted with the employees.  Even more remarkable, one of the honorees has been with CCSD for 50 years. The District would like to thank these employees for their…