Author: Illiana Banuelos

Six Clark County School District (CCSD) schools are recognized this year for excelling in STEM education with designations made by the Governor’s Office of Science, Innovation and Technology (OSIT). As of 2025, 33 CCSD schools now carry this distinction. “Congratulations to these six schools for joining the list of CCSD schools to earn this remarkable recognition,” said CCSD Interim Superintendent Dr. Brenda Larsen-Mitchell. “This truly reflects the importance the District continues to place on strong, top-tier science, technology, engineering, and mathematics curriculum for our students.” Overall, more than 45 Nevada schools have been chosen for their exemplary performance by meeting…

You can help select which Clark County School District students’ designs will be displayed on the Sphere. Voting for the Second Annual XO Student Design Challenge is now open!  Members of the community can vote daily for their favorite piece of student artwork. Voting ends Monday, March 24. The winner will have their artwork displayed on the Exosphere on Earth Day – April 22, 2025.  Winning high school students will have their artwork displayed on the Exosphere and they will also receive a $10,000 educational scholarship from the Sphere. Winning elementary and middle school students will receive a $10,000 donation…

During March, the Clark County School District (CCSD) celebrates music education and the extraordinary talent of its students and staff for Music in Our Schools Month.  CCSD has been recognized as one of the “Best Communities for Music Education” by the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) for 24 consecutive years. This designation is awarded to districts that demonstrate outstanding achievement in efforts to provide music access and education to all students. CCSD music teachers are regularly selected as presenters, adjudicators and trainers at the regional, national and international levels.

The Clark County School District (CCSD) Librarians Day is celebrated on March 5, recognizing the importance of teacher-librarians in an effective educational program for students.  Teacher-librarians are reading advocates, leaders, collaborators, and library program managers. They guide students to be critical users as well as producers of information and ideas. They also help students find the resources they need to continue learning and are dedicated to creating an environment where students learn every day.  To learn more about CCSD Library Services, please visit https://cpd.ccsd.net/departments/k-12-literacy-and-language-development/library-services/.

The Clark County School District (CCSD) recognizes the important role of school social workers during National School Social Work Week, March 2-8, supported by the School Social Work Association of America (SSWAA). School social workers help enhance the well-being and success of students by fostering a positive school environment. CCSD school social workers partner with parents, school personnel and community agencies to address issues in a student’s living situation that impact school performance.

In an effort to highlight the power of a healthy school breakfast, the Clark County School District (CCSD) joins students and schools nationwide in celebrating National School Breakfast Week, March 3-7. This year’s theme, “Clue In To School Breakfast,” highlights the benefits of starting the day with a healthy and energizing school breakfast. Did you know that CCSD Food Service provides over 80,000 breakfasts a day to students at more than 350 schools?  School breakfast is available to all CCSD students at no cost. Studies show students who eat school breakfast are more likely to: Reach higher levels of achievement…

Schools and students across the Clark County School District (CCSD) celebrate Nevada Reading Week, March 3-7. This year’s theme is “Color Our World With Books.” Schools engage students in fun reading activities, spirit days, and guest readers to promote learning through literacy.  Nevada Reading Week is a statewide initiative that was started in 1987 by the Nevada Department of Education (NDE) for teachers and librarians to celebrate reading through shared thematic activities.

The Clark County School District (CCSD) Family Engagement Department invites families to attend our Super Saturday Family Fun Festival for free hands-on activities and valuable community resources.  This event will be held on Saturday, March 15, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Cashman Park located at 3100 S Warnock Rd., Las Vegas, NV 89102.  Families interested in attending are asked to register for the event by Friday, March 14th by visiting bit.ly/SSMar15 or emailing familyengagement@nv.ccsd.net. You can learn more about this event as well as all the resources offered by the CCSD Family Engagement Department by visiting engage.ccsd.net/family.

Wendell P. Williams served students and families in the Clark County School District (CCSD) for 11 years as a teacher before becoming a community facilitator and coordinator. Mr. Williams served on the Nevada Assembly from 1987 to 2004. His objective in Carson City was to make the Nevada educational system accessible to all. He was the Chairman of the Assembly Committee on Education. Mr. Williams also received the Crystal Apple Award from CCSD for his outstanding civic leadership. He founded the Martin Luther King, Jr. Committee as well as the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. parade in Las Vegas. Madison…

Dr. James B. McMillan moved to Las Vegas in 1955. He was the first African-American dentist in Nevada and the first to introduce and perform dental implants. Dr. McMillan is well-known for his time as president of the local branch of the National Association of the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), which gave him statewide recognition for the successful quest to desegregate the town. Most notably, he’s remembered for successfully fighting for the integration of public accommodations in the city and on the Las Vegas Strip. It was his passion for equal rights and his mental toughness that allowed the…