Author: Kyle W

The Clark County School District (CCSD) congratulates Dr. Summer Stephens, Superintendent of Churchill County School District in Fallon, Nevada, for being named the 2023 Nevada Superintendent of the Year.  The announcement came at a Nevada Association of School Superintendents (NASS) business meeting. Regarded as the most comprehensive professional learning and networking event for school superintendents and administrators, this event is addressing the most critical issues affecting public education today, including leading through the COVID-19 pandemic, equity in education, social and emotional learning, personalizing education, technology, and school safety. “I am extremely humbled to be named the 2023 Superintendent of the…

The Clark County (CCSD) School District Board of School Trustees received a presentation about the District’s grading reform. Through the work of the principal-led Grading Reform Committee, the District has identified four priority areas to focus efforts to ensure accurate, meaningful grades supportive of student learning. The multi-year plan addresses the following changes: Implement an equal (balanced) grading scale. Remove behavior from the grading process. Implement a consistent reassessment policy to include opportunities for reflection, revision, and reassessment in order to ensure mastery of the Nevada Academic Content Standards (NVACS) and District curriculum for all students. Implement consistent weighting and…

A total of 11 Clark County School District (CCSD) schools were honored with the College Success Award by GreatSchools.org. The annual recognition honors schools that excel at preparing students to enroll and succeed in college, as determined by available data in each state. “With our continued focus on student academic success, we strive to give students every opportunity to graduate college and career ready,” said CCSD Superintendent Dr. Jesus F. Jara. “With 11 of 25 Nevada schools being selected, the amazing work of our educators, staff, and administrators to student success shows with these results.” As part of the goals…

National Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from Sept. 15 – Oct. 15 each year. This is a time to highlight the Hispanic heritage and culture and to recognize the contributions made by Hispanics in our country. Hispanic Americans have influenced and enriched our nation through history, culture and accomplishments. Watch Superintendent Jara’s video highlighting Hispanic Heritage Month, here. The featured photo is the Ballet Folklorico Sol of Rancho High School.

 The Family Engagement Department along with other community partners will be hosting a Super Saturday: Social Emotional Learning event. This event is for families and students in PK-6th grade. There will be interactive workshops, a community resource fair, prizes, and free lunch for all who attend. Registration is REQUIRED by September 26, 2022 as lunch is being provided and space is limited. Date: Saturday, October 1, 2022 Time: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm Location: Rancho High School Address: 1900 Searles Ave, Las Vegas, 89101

The Clark County School District (CCSD) and community leaders celebrated the opening of the new Family Support Center on Sept. 28, 2022. The Family Support Center offers students and families free ongoing support including workshops, classes, consultations and other resources to help students succeed in school. The center focuses its support and resources on the needs of newcomer and refugee students and their families, but all families are welcome to visit. Council of the Great City Schools wrote an article about the Family Support Center: Clark County Opens New Center to Support Newcomer Students “In an effort to help newcomer students and…

Below is an abbreviated list of scheduled meetings, events, and other observances. Meetings occasionally are rescheduled, so please check the links below as it gets closer to the planned date. Monday, October 17-21 – National School Bus Safety Week Thursday, October 27 – The Board of School Trustees is scheduled to host a regular Board meeting at 5 p.m. Click here to view the agenda when it has been posted. Friday, October 28 – Nevada Day observed (holiday) Tuesday, November 1-30 – Native American Heritage Month Wednesday, November 2 – The Board of School Trustees is scheduled to host a…