Author: Kyle W

Multiple Clark County School District (CCSD) schools paid tribute to those who tragically lost their lives 24 years ago on September 11, 2001. Eldorado High School hosted a remembrance ceremony for the victims of the 9/11 attacks, with the school’s Navy JROTC leading the event with a presentation of arms. Valley High School students paid tribute with a ceremony including a salute by the school’s Army JROTC as well as the school’s cheer squad. The school also had a special 9/11 wreath on display to honor the victims. Palo Verde High School also held its annual rededication ceremony to remember…

The Clark County School District (CCSD) is inviting families to attend an upcoming community engagement meeting with Trustees Lorena Biassotti and Adam Johnson to discuss topics important to you. Trustees will give a brief update on their work and ask participants for questions on topics related to CCSD schools. Details of the meeting: Wednesday, November 12, 2025  6:00 p.m. – 7:15 p.m. Palo Verde High School – Lecture Room 333 S Pavilion Center Drive Las Vegas, NV 89144 There is also an opportunity to watch this meeting online and provide a question for the Trustees to potentially answer during the…

A ribbon-cutting was held at South Career and Technical Academy (SCTA) on Wednesday, September 3, to celebrate the opening of the new campus. SCTA is the Clark County School District’s (CCSD) newest high school, opening its doors for the 2025–2026 school year, and is CCSD’s ninth career and technical academy. The school offers workforce and career readiness programs to students. CCSD Board of School Trustees President Irene Bustamante Adams, Trustees Emily Stevens and Lisa Satory, as well as Superintendent Jhone Ebert, Deputy Superintendent of Business Operations Felicia Gonzales, Deputy Superintendent of Teaching and Learning Dr. Jesse Welsh, Assistant Superintendent of…

Ali Jun of Tyrone Thompson Elementary School has been named 2026 Nevada State Teacher of the Year by the Nevada Department of Education. Jun is a long-time Clark County School District (CCSD) educator who has taught music at several CCSD schools during her career. Jun was surprised with the award on Wednesday, September 3, during a celebration event at Tyrone Thompson Elementary School. CCSD Board of School Trustees Linda P. Cavazos and Lisa Satory, as well as Superintendent Jhone Ebert, Governor Joe Lombardo and Nevada Superintendent of Public Instruction Steve Canavero were all on hand to recognize her. Jun was…

The Clark County School District (CCSD) held the Bright Futures Walk, designed to rally the entire community in support of elementary, middle, and high school students who are not yet enrolled in school. This week, more than 200 CCSD staff and community members contacted approximately 500 CCSD families whose students were enrolled during the 2024–2025 academic year but are not currently enrolled for the 2025–2026 academic year.  Superintendent Jhone Ebert, CCSD Board of School Trustees Members as well as other CCSD leaders participated in the community walk and knocked on doors across the valley. Through coordinated community walks and home…

Gordon McCaw STEAM Academy has been named a Nationally Certified-Demonstration Magnet School by Magnet Schools of America (MSA). The award is the highest distinction given to schools by MSA that serve as a model for excellence, innovation and diversity in education nationwide. As a Nationally Certified-Demonstration Magnet School, McCaw STEAM Academy demonstrated through evidence, reflection, and strategic action that it has established the National Magnet School Standards of Excellence on campus and fulfilled a commitment to its community. Three other Clark County School District (CCSD) schools received MSA Certification this year, including: Mike O’Callaghan Middle School i3 Learn Academy Sandy…

LAS VEGAS – Agenda Item 3.01 – Public Hearing On and Possible Approval of the New 2025-2027 Negotiated Agreement between the Clark County School District and the Clark County Education Association. The consideration of the tentative Negotiated Agreement between CCSD and CCEA, originally scheduled for the August 14 Board meeting, was removed from the agenda. There will be a separate Board meeting on Tuesday, August 19, for that item. CCSD needed to format the tentative Agreement, ensure all documentation was correct, and calculate the fiscal impact of the Agreement before posting it, and the law requires that such occur at…

The Clark County School District (CCSD) celebrated the re-opening of Earl B. Lundy Elementary School on Wednesday with a ceremonial ribbon-cutting. Lundy Elementary School opened its doors for the 2025-2026 school year to Mount Charleston students for the first time since August 2023, after damage caused by the remnants of Tropical Storm Hilary led to the school’s closure. Board of School Trustees Vice President Brenda Zamora, Trustees Linda Cavazos, Lydia Dominguez, Ramona Esparza-Stoffregan and Lisa Satory as well as CCSD Superintendent Jhone Ebert, Deputy Superintendent of Business Operations Felicia Gonzales and Deputy Superintendent of Teaching and Learning Dr. Jesse Welsh…

Trust, communication and partnership provide foundation for long-term goals LAS VEGAS – Clark County School District (CCSD) Superintendent Jhone Ebert provided a progress update on goals for her first 100 days and how it has informed her long-term vision for the 2025-2026 school year and beyond. In a presentation to the CCSD Board of School Trustees, Superintendent Ebert detailed early wins since assuming the role on April 14, 2025, and actions needed to ensure progress in the nation’s fifth-largest school district. “I am proud of the early wins the team have accomplished as the blueprint was implemented over the past…

LAS VEGAS – Agenda Item 3.02 – Employment Agreement – Region Superintendent The Clark County School District (CCSD) Board of School Trustees approved an employment agreement with Theodore Robison III to serve as Region Superintendent.  As Region 3 Superintendent, Robison will oversee progress at 108 CCSD schools. Robison most recently served as Executive Director of Secondary Education at the Thompson School District in Colorado. To view the documents related to this agenda item, click here. Agenda Item 3.03 – Employment Agreement – School Associate Superintendent Trustees approved an employment agreement with Darlin Delgado to serve as School Associate Superintendent.  Delgado…