Author: Kyle W

Do you know a CCSD teacher who stands above the rest — someone who goes above and beyond to put students first? If so, nominate an outstanding teacher for the 8th Annual Heart of Education Awards! The Smith Center opened the nomination period for its 2023 Heart of Education Awards, designed to recognize exceptional local educators. The Heart of Education Awards is a wonderful opportunity for members of the community to share the outstanding accomplishments of teachers – and nominating someone is relatively easy and can be done from the comfort of your computer. Nominations can be made by anyone in the community, including…

The Clark County School District offers juniors and seniors looking for a challenge the opportunity to earn up to 48 college credits before graduation through CSN High School. CSN High School is a dual credit program designed to provide a smooth transition from high school to college. CSN High School provides a combination of high school and college credits through an agreement between CCSD and the College of Southern Nevada (CSN). There is a CSN High School location on all three CSN main campuses- Henderson, North Las Vegas, and West Charleston. CCSD pays for up to 12 credits every semester. …

CCSD wishes our staff, students and families a safe and fun holiday season. There will be no school for students starting Monday, December 19, 2022, through Monday, January 2, 2023 for Winter Break. CCSD classes will resume Tuesday, January 3, 2023.

The Clark County School District Police Department (CCSDPD) Traffic Unit has received grant funding from the Joining Forces grant through the Nevada Office of Traffic Safety that will help educate drivers and pedestrians to help prevent crashes and save lives. The CCSDPD’s Traffic Unit’s mission is to increase police visibility in and around schools and school zones. Additionally, CCSD police officers work to educate drivers and pedestrians about the importance of traffic safety. The grant funding will allow CCSDPD to join forces with police agencies across Nevada to enforce traffic-related violations through “Joining Forces” events focused on impaired driving, distracted…

The annual Districtwide Survey for parents/guardians, students, and staff will be open until December 16, 2022. The survey is intended to provide information for Clark County School District (CCSD) and schools regarding progress toward CCSD priorities and to comply with the requirements of the Board of School Trustees and the Nevada Department of Education. The survey takes less than 10 minutes to complete and is a vital part of CCSD’s annual self-assessment. Parent/Guardian Survey Parents/Guardians are encouraged to submit their 2022–2023 Districtwide Parent/Guardian Survey online using a computer, laptop, or other mobile device at https://www.newsroom.ccsd.net/survey. Any parent/guardian with children in…

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.…