Author: Kyle W

LAS VEGAS – Agenda Item 5.02 – 2026-2027 School Start Times and Transportation Scenarios The Board heard a presentation on a survey seeking input from our community on the idea of shifting all school start times 30 minutes later in the day for the 2026-27 school year along with additional potential options for start times that would involve shifts in transportation. The District received over 48,000 responses to a public survey on the topic, with the majority of students and families indicating support for the idea.  Research indicates that students have improved grades, standardized test scores, and graduation rates in…

The Clark County School District (CCSD) values its employees and everything they do to help our students succeed. We are working diligently to place everyone in a suitable position while also adjusting our budgets to ensure fiscal responsibility. CCSD is exploring all options to identify positions for the affected 97 support professionals and 6 licensed personnel who were unable to be placed through the regular fall surplus process. Therefore, at this time, it is premature to indicate that the District is planning for layoffs. For the licensed personnel, CCSD will work to place them in an assignment for which they…

The Clark County School District (CCSD) will receive $5.8 million over five years from Toyota to help provide access to innovative technology and benefit STEM programs at Red Rock Elementary School, Frank F. Garside Junior High School and Bonanza High School. The initiative will expand hands-on STEM learning opportunities, strengthen wraparound supports for families, and deepen school community partnerships. This will also allow educators access to professional development opportunities to strengthen instruction and expand STEM integration. The investment, which is part of Toyota’s Driving Possibilities program, was announced on Tuesday, October 7, during an event at Garside Junior High School…

The Clark County School District (CCSD) is saddened to hear of the passing of education advocate and CCSD school namesake Tony Alamo. He was a passionate advocate of freedom, integrity, and education. His career in gaming began as a janitor for Harrah’s Hotel in Reno, Nevada. Through hard work, a strong work ethic, and dedication, Mr. Alamo worked his way up the corporate ladder. He was very successful in the gaming industry and was a top-ranking Hispanic executive. Sharing his experiences with the community and individuals of all ages has been his way of giving back to society. He has…

LAS VEGAS – Agenda Item 3.11 – Purchasing Awards – College Board Advanced Placement Exam Fees The Clark County School District (CCSD) Board of School Trustees approved the purchase that covers exam fees for 2026 Advanced Placement (AP) exams for every CCSD student participating in AP courses, or approximately 30,000 students. The District saw a 23.7 percent increase in the number of students scoring a 3 or higher on AP exams year-over-year, leading to college course credit. During the 2024-2025 school year, 18,400 students scored a 3 or higher, compared to 14,878 students during the previous school year. To view…

LAS VEGAS – Seventy-four Clark County School District (CCSD) high school students have been selected as 2026 National Merit Scholarship semifinalists through the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. The students represent the top one percent of U.S. high school seniors and qualify to continue in the competition for National Merit Scholarships worth nearly $26 million that will be awarded in the spring.  “I am incredibly proud of our students who continue to showcase CCSD excellence through their remarkable achievements,” said CCSD Superintendent Jhone Ebert. “This honor reflects on their individual talents, as well as the dedication of the many educators who…

The Clark County School District (CCSD) is saddened to hear of the passing of education pioneer and CCSD school namesake Selma Bartlett. As one of the first female bank officers in the state of Nevada, Selma Bartlett was instrumental in the tremendous growth of Henderson for almost 60 years. Bartlett moved to Southern Nevada in February 1954 when her husband, Troy, was stationed at Nellis Air Force Base. She earned a degree from Hill Business College in Oklahoma City in 1945, which was quickly put to use as she began her banking career in Henderson. Mrs. Bartlett began working for…

136 Clark County School District (CCSD) schools made improvements on their overall star ratings as part of the Nevada School Performance Framework (NSPF) released this week. NSPF is Nevada’s public-school rating system that classifies schools in a performance rating system from one to five stars, with five being the highest. It is often referred to as the Nevada Report Card.  This means that students at CCSD schools are making broad year-over-year improvements in a variety of measures, including proficiency in English language arts and mathematics, academic growth in English language arts and mathematics, graduation rates, advanced coursework opportunities, credit sufficiency,…

Clark County School District (CCSD) Superintendent Jhone Ebert paid a surprise visit to Quannah McCall Elementary School on Monday, September 15, to celebrate the school’s two-star increase on the Nevada School Performance Framework (NSPF). McCall Elementary School is one of 19 CCSD schools to earn a two-star increase on the NSPF for the 2024-2025 school year. Superintendent Ebert and CCSD Board of School Trustees Member Isaac Barron were on hand to celebrate McCall Elementary School’s staff for helping boost the school’s star rating from two stars to four stars. School staff were also treated to Cafe Rio as a thank…

LAS VEGAS – Agenda Item 3.01 – Opening of 2025–2026 School Year The Clark County School District (CCSD) Board of School Trustees accepted a report discussing the opening of the 2025-2026 school year for CCSD. It touched on several areas of importance, including staffing, student and family communication, safety protocols and more.  The presentation highlighted several achievements: 98% of classrooms were filled with a licensed educator. Seven new or rebuilt campuses were opened to students and staff. Crossing guards were added to middle schools and three pilot high schools by the City of Las Vegas. Nearly 530 family home visits…