Author: Communications Unit

The Clark County School District (CCSD) Engagement Unit is celebrating 12 Days of Recognition leading up to the 2022-23 Winter Break. Students and employees will be highlighted on social media throughout the month of December through community partnership opportunities. The Pac-12 and College Football Playoff (CFP) Foundation hosted an assembly at J. Harold Brinley Middle School on Dec. 2, 2022 to announce the winner of their “Extra Yard for Teachers” program. Mascots from Pac-12 universities surprised Mr. Teejay Kreuzer with a check presentation for going the extra mile in the company of Brinley Middle School students. The winning teacher and several…

“While we recognize the need for improved educational outcomes across Nevada, these adult-centered distractions continue to harm our children. Should communities choose to secede from the Clark County School District, they will increase taxpayer costs by expanding government bureaucracies. Dismantling the economies of scale achieved by CCSD will raise the costs of educating all children and further exacerbate the inequities impacting our neediest children and violate their rights. If anything is to change, Nevada must provide more funding and academic rigor to improve educational outcomes. Pointing fingers at CCSD and calling for its breakup is an easy populist talking point.…

CCSD students display considerable musical talent this holiday season. Student Spotlight highlights this talent with holiday-inspired student performances.  The Clark County School District is the nation’s fifth largest school district with more than 310,000 students, and they are at the core of everything the school district does. In Student Spotlight, we focus on students’ skills, talents and drive, discovering what makes them succeed. Along the way, we’ll meet incredible staff who are helping these students shine. To watch the holiday episodes of Student Spotlight, click here.

There will be no school for CCSD students from Nov. 23-25, 2022 and CCSD offices will be closed Nov. 24 and 25 in observance of Thanksgiving Day and Family Day. CCSD wishes everyone a safe and happy Thanksgiving holiday. To view the CCSD Important Dates Calendar, click here.

The Clark County School District (CCSD) final graduation rate for the Class of 2022 increased to 81.3 percent from 80.9 percent the previous year, according to final data compiled by the Nevada Department of Education. “These results are a testament to the hard work of our teachers, support professionals and administrators throughout the pandemic to ensure our students received a high-quality education,” said CCSD Superintendent Dr. Jesus F. Jara. “Our top priority is to ensure that all students graduate college and career ready. As we continue working to improve academic outcomes, we will see improved graduation rates as a result.…

Parental involvement and school safety are a couple of the many topics at the center of the 2022 Clark County School District (CCSD) districtwide Parent/Guardian survey. The survey is available through Friday, December 16, 2022, at 5:00 p.m. The survey is available online at ccsd.net/survey, both in English and Spanish. This survey is intended to provide information for the District and schools regarding the progress made toward CCSD priorities and to further improve our schools and increase parent/guardian engagement. Easily accessible from smartphones and tablets, the survey takes less than 10 minutes to complete. Every parent/guardian is invited to complete…

Agenda Item 3.02 – 3.03 – Presentation of the Annual Independent Auditor’s Report for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2022 The Clark County School District (CCSD) Board of School Trustees and the CCSD Audit Advisory Committee held a joint meeting to discuss the audit of the District’s financial statements. The independent auditing firm, Eide Bailly, issued an unmodified opinion related to the financial statements of the District. The audit found CCSD is in compliance and no corrective action is needed. The independent auditor did not identify any noncompliant findings or recommendations of the current year. To view documents related…

Clark County School District (CCSD) Board of School Trustees President Irene A. Cepeda was recognized with the First Term Trustee of the Year Award by the Nevada Association of School Boards (NASB) at their annual meeting. Trustee Lisa Guzman was also recognized with the Director of the Year Award. “This award is bittersweet for me as I wrap up my first term as President of the CCSD School Board,” said Cepeda. “Serving the children of Clark County has been the honor and privilege of my life, and I look forward to supporting the school board as they continue to focus…

Clark County School District (CCSD) celebrates American Education Week Nov. 14 through 18, highlighting the hard work and accomplishments of students and staff. American Education Week is a nationally celebrated observance to honor public education and those who make a difference every day in the lives of young people. Watch Superintendent Jara’s video highlighting American Education Week, here. Watch Superintendent Jara’s video highlighting Education Support Professionals Day, here.

The Clark County School District (CCSD) is working with Study.com, a leading online education platform, to provide test prep scholarships for aspiring teachers. Through Study.com’s Keys to the Classroom, CCSD will receive donated licenses to comprehensive, cost-free materials and resources to help future teachers prepare and pass their certification tests. The multi-year agreement aims to remove barriers for aspiring educators preparing to take certification tests to earn their teaching credentials. The teacher test prep licenses will be distributed through CCSD’s existing support staff and substitute teachers in the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) College of Education’s Paraprofessional Pathways Project…