Author: Communications Unit

Gordon McCaw STEAM Academy and Walter Bracken STEAM Academy elementary schools were named by the National Association of Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) as 2023 National ESEA Distinguished Schools. Both schools were recognized by the ESEA State Program Administrators (NAESPA) for exceptional student achievement. The award is determined by three categories: McCaw Elementary School was recognized as a Category 3 and Bracken Elementary School was recognized as a Category 1 school nationally for their hard work and dedication to school improvement. Both are two out of nearly 100 schools recognized nationwide. The schools will be honored for this…

The Clark County School District (CCSD) encourages Rebel Red Friday on Friday, December 8, 2023, to support the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) after Wednesday’s tragedy.  The CCSD community is encouraged to wear UNLV gear or UNLV red on Friday. Many CCSD schools have been showing their support, and the districtwide effort was initiated by two Coronado High School students who reached out to District leadership seeking ways to show unity with UNLV. “UNLV is a vital part of the southern Nevada community. Many of our students are future UNLV Rebels, and many of our educators, staff, administrators, and…

The Clark County School District’s (CCSD) choir students at Las Vegas Academy of the Arts and Mario C. and JoAnne Monaco Middle School’s band director, Yolandus Douglas, were featured on the holiday special, “Barry Manilow’s A Very Barry Christmas” at Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino. The special premiered on December 11 on NBC. Students at John C. Vanderburg Elementary School, Gilbert Academy of Creative Arts, Gordon McCaw STEAM Academy and Hannah Marie Brown Elementary School were part of the “Young Children’s Choir” in the televised show, coordinated by Del Webb Junior High School choir director, Jennifer Lowry. Mr. Douglas,…

The Clark County School District offers our deepest condolences to the victims and families of this tragedy at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. UNLV is a vital part of the Nevada education community, and CCSD stands united with the UNLV community. The District has and will continue to deploy resources supporting our UNLV community as needed, including the CCSD Police Department personnel and counselors from our Critical Response Teams. In light of today’s tragedy at UNLV, Clark County School District-sponsored athletic events are canceled today, December 6, 2023. Declaración del Superintendente del CCSD, Dr. Jesús F. Jara, sobre el…

Statement from CCSD School Board of Trustees President Evelyn Garcia Morales: “In light of today’s tragic news at UNLV, the CCSD School Board of Trustees’ Work Session is canceled and will be rescheduled.”

During the 2023-2024 school year, the Clark County School District has set its sights on reducing chronic absenteeism among students. As part of that effort, CCSD launched the Every Day Matters campaign to encourage daily attendance. The early results are encouraging as the District has reported a five percent increase in attendance through the first two months of the school year. One school in particular is ahead of the curve in addressing this challenge. Ed Von Tobel Middle School has noted an eight percent increase in attendance thanks to a proactive approach that includes every member of the school community.…

Every year, CCSD celebrates Computer Science Education Week (CSEdWeek) which inspires students to learn computer science, advocate for equity and celebrate the contributions of students, teachers and partners to the field. This year’s theme is “Impacts of Computing,” which refers to the overall effects computer science has on our lives. During CSEdWeek, schools will be participating in the “Hour of Code” which is an introduction to computer science through fun activities.

The Nevada Department of Education (NDE) and Governor Joe Lombardo announced the selection of Edrecka Wolridge, a Campus Security Monitor at Fertitta Middle School, as a nominee for the Recognizing Inspiring School Employees (RISE) award. Ms. Wolridge was one of two Nevada school district employees chosen by the Governor to represent the state based on their dedication to students and school communities. She is currently a student teacher earning her teaching certificate through the Paraprofessionals Pathway Program, an alternate licensure option supported by ESSER funding. “We are so thankful to have Ms. Wolridge as part of our Firebird family,” said…

Clark County School District (CCSD) Social Studies teachers have been provided with a new and updated curriculum to help engage with students with the help of ESSER III funding. Through project-based learning activities, middle and high-school teachers are able to find different ways to connect with students. Watch the video here.

Nine Clark County School District (CCSD) schools were named to the 2022-23 Advanced Placement (AP) School Honor Roll. The award honors schools with AP programs that deliver results for students while broadening access. Multiple CCSD schools were also awarded the AP Access Award for demonstrating a clear and effective commitment to equitable access to advanced coursework. The AP School Honor Roll offers four levels of distinction: Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum. “Congratulations to these nine CCSD schools for leading on our commitment to offering excellence in the classroom and preparing our students for higher learning,” said Superintendent Dr. Jesus F.…