Author: Illiana Banuelos

Clark County School District (CCSD) Transportation Director Jennifer Vobis has been named 2022 Transportation Director of the Year by the publication School Transportation News (STN). “As the largest owned and operated school bus fleet in the United States, we could not be more proud of Jennifer to be recognized for her outstanding efforts to transport our kids every day to and from school,” said Superintendent Jesus F. Jara. “Jennifer’s commitment to excellence, efficiency, and safety is shared by our transportation employees across the district, and we appreciate their dedication to ensuring the safe transportation they provide on a daily basis.”…

Clark County School District’s Raul P. Elizondo Elementary School and Mojave High School earned Purple Star School designations by the Nevada Department of Education (NDE). Schools that receive this prestigious honor are recognized for their commitment to supporting the unique educational and social-emotional needs of military-connected children. NDE announced the honorees in November to help celebrate the Month of the Military Family. These schools will receive a certificate and banner to signal their support in the educational transitions of military students and families. Nevada is home to nearly 11,000 military-connected children. To learn more about Purple Star Schools, click here.

The Clark County School District (CCSD) unveiled and will soon begin operating the first electric school bus in Nevada. The bus is expected to begin transporting students in the coming weeks. “CCSD is continuously looking for ways to improve student outcomes inside and outside the classroom,” Superintendent Dr. Jesus F. Jara said. “With the introduction of zero-emission vehicles to our fleet, the District will reduce pollution and improve air quality for generations of students and the community.” The Thomas Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley will serve students at Cimarron-Memorial High School, Edythe and Lloyd Katz Elementary School, and Howard Hollingsworth Elementary School. …

Go inside Spring Valley HS to learn more about this school safety feature.

Pickleball makes its debut at R. Guild Gray ES thanks to a generous donation.

Meet two of CCSD’s 78 National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists & learn about the honor.

Tag along as students learn about all the different careers in construction.

About 600,000 immigrants and refugees live in Nevada. Moving to a new country can be challenging, however. Learn how Clark County School District’s new Family Support Center helps newcomer students and their families transition to life in a new country.

The new Career and Technical Academy opening in northeast part of the valley for the 2023-2024 school year will offer 10 programs, including three not found elsewhere: logistics, clean energy, and social work. Get a behind-the-scenes look with Principal Ryan Cordia as the school is under construction.

Principals are always looking for ways to make schools friendly for students and creating a calm learning environment for them. Sierra Vista High School is one of a handful of CCSD schools that has a trained therapy dog on campus. Find out how Dood supports students’ social and emotional health.