Author: Kyle W

Clark County School District (CCSD) leadership awarded 184 high school seniors from 23 schools with the Superintendent’s Medallion for their academic excellence during the inaugural ceremony.  CCSD Superintendent Dr. Jesus F. Jara, CCSD Chief College, Career, Equity and School Choice Officer Dr. Mike Barton and CCSD Assistant Superintendent, Assessment, Accountability, Research, and School Improvement Greg Manzi presented the awards at the Las Vegas Academy of the Arts. Students receiving a Superintendent’s Medallion scored a 31 or higher on the ACT, had at least one score of three or higher for an AP exam, and completed a Career and Technical Education…

LAS VEGAS – Agenda Item 3.01 – Memorandum Agreement for Incentives Programs at Transformation Network Schools The Clark County School District (CCSD) Board of Trustees approved a memorandum of agreement with the Education Support Employees Association (ESEA) regarding the availability of incentives to Support Professionals at the newly formed Transformation Network schools. Education Support Professionals will receive a $7,500 incentive during the 2023-24 school year. The total amount paid out to eligible support professionals at the Transformation Network schools will total $2.6 million. The Transformation Network is made up of 23 elementary schools with students in need of intensive support,…

Spring Break is being held from March 13 -17, 2023. School will be back in session on Monday, March 20, 2023. To view CCSD’s calendar, visit https://www.newsroom.ccsd.net/district/calendar/. The Clark County School District Connection Line will be available for students during Spring Break from Saturday, March 11, 2023 through Sunday, March 19, 2023, daily from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Students can reach the Connection Line by calling (702) 799-6632 to speak with a caring counselor or social worker. This telephone hotline is staffed by volunteers who are CCSD social workers and school counselors for students who would like to talk…

In an effort to provide additional support to students, the Clark County School District Connection Line will be available for students during Spring Break beginning  Saturday, March 11, 2023, through Sunday, March 19, 2023, daily from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Students can reach the Connection Line by calling (702) 799-6632 to speak with a caring counselor or social worker. Additionally, Safe Voice is available to parents, students and teachers 24 hours a day at www.safevoicenv.org or by calling (833) 216-7233. If you or someone you know need assistance or support, you may contact: CCSD Police: 702-799-5411 Mobile Crisis Response…

Agenda Item 3.01 – Culture and Climate Study The Clark County School District (CCSD) Board of School Trustees received a presentation on CCSD’s Culture and Climate Study. CCSD has partnered with Public Consulting Group (PCG) to conduct a study that identifies opportunities to improve CCSD’s overall culture and climate. As a part of this effort, PCG is administering an anonymous, districtwide survey for all staff personnel. The goal of the survey is to understand staff perceptions of the work environment, core values and leadership of CCSD. Staff members are encouraged to share their perspectives via the survey. Responses are confidential…

Each school year CCSD recognizes and celebrates outstanding new educators – in a variety of categories – who have demonstrated excellence and dedication to students and the school community. A new educator is defined as someone who has no prior contracted experience and was hired during the 2022-2023 school year. An administrator, colleague, community member, parent, or student can nominate new educators. To nominate an outstanding new educator, click here. The deadline to nominate someone is Tuesday, April 4, 2023, by 5:00 p.m. Recipients of the award will have their picture displayed in the lobby of the Edward A. Greer…

National School Social Work Week is observed from March 5-11, 2023. CCSD recognizes the critical role that school social workers have in our schools. They provide resources and support for our students and families each and every day. The theme for National School Social Work Week 2023 is “We Rise.” The School Social Work Association of America believes that School Social Workers rise up – supporting their students, families, and school communities. They rise to share hope; listen and understand; challenge inequities; and support all students. CCSD schools are encouraged to share photos and celebrate school social workers by tagging…

CCSD is celebrating National School Breakfast Week (NSBW) beginning March 6-10, 2023. Families are encouraged to take advantage of the healthy choices available with school breakfast. This year’s NSBW theme is “DIG IN to School Breakfast,” highlight the benefits of building better nutrition by starting the day with a healthy school breakfast. School breakfast menus are available at menu.ccsd.net.

Schools and students throughout the Clark County School District (CCSD) celebrate Nevada Reading Week, Feb. 27 through March 3 with the theme of “One World, Many Stories.” Schools engage students in fun reading activities, spirit days, and 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. CCSD student Karen Tan won NDE’s 2023 Nevada Reading Week Art Contest with her artwork serving as the statewide logo. CCSD Librarians Day will be celebrated on March 1.…

CCSD is celebrating Music In Our Schools Month, March 1-31, 2023. For more than 20 years, the Clark County School District (CCSD) has been recognized as one of the “Top 100 Communities For Music Education.” CCSD music teachers are regularly selected as presenters, adjudicators and trainers at the regional, national and international levels.Beginning March 2, 2023, CCSD’s secondary fine and performing arts programs will join over 300 secondary ensembles that will participate in Secondary Music, Dance, and Theatre Festivals in March and April. Over 10,000 students will have the experience of performing on a professional stage and to learn from nationally-known adjudicators…