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Online registration for Clark County School District (CCSD) students for the 2023-24 school year is now open. Parents/guardians should note that the 2023-24 school year begins Aug. 7, 2023. Families new to CCSD may begin their registration process online via register.ccsd.net. Families with currently enrolled students can complete registration using Campus Parent via Infinite Campus (campusportal.ccsd.net). Parents or guardians who already have an Infinite Campus account will see an announcement through Campus Parent and a link connecting them to the 2023-24 registration page. Families with multiple children will also see an option in certain areas to copy the responses from…

Applications still being accepted  LAS VEGAS – The Clark County School District (CCSD) offers a diverse portfolio of Magnet school programs to better assist students in exploring their talents and pursuing specific career fields. After the initial lottery process, a select number of Magnet seats remain in CCSD schools and/or programs for families considering late applications. The deadline for late applications is Aug. 18. CCSD Magnet programs offer learning opportunities related to various themes. Students from across the District may apply to a Magnet program; however, transportation will only be provided to students living within the designated transportation boundary for…

The first day of the 2023-24 school year is Monday, August 7, 2023. Registration: Families new to CCSD may begin their registration process online via register.ccsd.net. Families with currently enrolled students can complete registration using Parent Portal via Infinite Campus (campusportal.ccsd.net). Vaccinations: The State of Nevada requires the following vaccinations for students enrolling in school: chickenpox (varicella), hepatitis A, hepatitis B, polio, tetanus-diphtheria-pertussis (DTaP and Tdap), quadrivalent meningitis, and measles-mumps-rubella (MMR). Parents who recently moved to Nevada should note hepatitis A vaccination is required in the state. Immunizations that were up-to-date in other states that do not require hepatitis A…

LAS VEGAS – The Clark County School District (CCSD) recognizes the importance of mental health in every child’s development, well-being, and educational outcomes. Utilizing ESSER III (Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief) funding, the District is working with the Cook Center for Human Connection to provide families with free access to resources focusing on mental health challenges through ParentGuidance.org.  This new resource includes video courses on demand covering difficult parenting topics. It also offers individualized coaching for any parent/guardian in CCSD and weekly interactive webinars. Topics range from dealing with your child’s anxiety, emotional regulation, experiences with bullying, protecting your…

The District has received award for more than 35 years The Clark County School District (CCSD) has been recognized with the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) for its annual comprehensive financial report. This is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting. The District has received this award for the past 37 years.  “It is an honor to be recognized year after year for this distinction,” said CCSD Superintendent Dr. Jesus F. Jara. “We remain transparent and efficient in our financial reporting and it…

The Clark County School District (CCSD) encourages students and families to start their summer fun with its annual social media challenge, the Summer Reading Photo Contest. The District recommends that students read for at least 30 minutes a day to continue building their literacy skills through the summer break. Students can choose to read a book, magazine, comic books, newspaper or listen to an audiobook. To participate, parents and students must post photos of their reading adventures using the hashtag #ReadWithMeCCSD. All posts must include the student’s first name, CCSD school and ensure public view settings are activated on Twitter,…

The Clark County School District (CCSD) invites the community to take part in its annual #CCSDTBT social media event to celebrate the upcoming school year. Post an old school photo from back in the day using #CCSDTBT on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram. Don’t forget to give a shoutout to the school and the year the photo was taken!

Agenda Item 2.08 – Focus: 2024 Strategic Plan Update pertaining to Teacher, Recruitment, and Critical Labor Shortage The Clark County School District (CCSD) made gains in hiring 20% more teachers than the previous year. The District developed and fostered relationships with Historically Black College and Universities as well as Hispanic Serving Institutions to recruit teachers. Additionally, staff optimized candidate relation management software for more efficient recruiting experience and reinstated in-person teacher recruiting trips to increase the District’s teacher pools. To learn more about the agenda item, click here. Agenda Item 2.09 – Employment Agreement – Assistant Human Resources Officer, Administrative…

Agenda Item 2.21 – New Grant Application: Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, Nevada Department of Education, Title IV, Part A, United States Department of Education The Clark County School District (CCSD) Board of Trustees approved a grant application for the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act grant to provide students with safer and healthier learning environments. The $1.7 million federal grant will help the Clark County School District Police Department (CCSDPD) implement the newly formed Middle School Division. The officers would be focused on providing safety and security at District middle schools. The Middle School Division will implement a curriculum focusing on potential…

Happy Juneteenth! We celebrate this significant day in history commemorating the end of slavery in the nation.  CCSD offices will be closed on Monday, June 19, 2023, in observance of Juneteenth. CCSD offices will reopen on Tuesday, June 20, 2023. To view the calendar of important CCSD dates, click here.