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LAS VEGAS – The Clark County School District (CCSD) Board of School Trustees approved contracts with Felicia Gonzales and Dr. Jesse Welsh to serve as Deputy Superintendents. “I am excited to have Ms. Gonzales and Dr. Welsh rejoin CCSD in the Deputy Superintendent roles,” CCSD Superintendent Jhone Ebert said. “They both bring extensive knowledge of PK-12 education and the District back to CCSD, along with proven leadership skills necessary to empower educators in our schools.“ Gonzales will serve as the Deputy Superintendent of Business Operations. Gonzales, a Las Vegas native, has served in various educational leadership roles, including as the…

LAS VEGAS – The Clark County School District (CCSD) continues to earn national recognition as Del Sol Academy of the Performing Arts, and a student from Advanced Technologies Academy (A-TECH) earned top honors from Magnet Schools of America (MSA).  Del Sol Academy was awarded the Secondary Magnet School of Merit Award of Excellence. The school was recognized for its outstanding commitment to academic excellence, curriculum innovation, diversity, and community engagement in performing arts education. The award came with a $2,500 prize. The award was announced during a recent MSA conference in Nashville, Tennessee. “This is an incredible accomplishment for Del…

A West Career and Technical Academy senior won a new car after winning a road safety essay contest. Andrea Vinluan was surprised with the 2024 Volkswagen Jetta Sport from Findlay Volkswagen Henderson on Friday as part of a campaign to inspire young drivers to take road safety seriously and understand the real-life consequences of a driver’s actions behind the wheel. Sam and Ash Law Firm invited students to write and submit an essay on “What Does Safe Driving Mean to You?” The campaign offered several prizes, which included two Clark County School District (CCSD) students winning scholarships as part of…

LAS VEGAS –  Agenda Item 2.13 – Storm Damage Improvements at Earl B. Lundy Elementary School The Clark County School District (CCSD) Board of School Trustees approved the contract for Martin-Harris Construction, LLC. to repair and make improvements to Earl B. Lundy Elementary School for $7.8 million. The District’s general obligation bonds for capital improvements will fund the repairs. To view documents related to this agenda item, click here. Agenda Item 4.01 – Compliance Monitoring Update Trustees accepted the compliance monitoring update related to the corrective action plan requested by the Nevada Department of Education (NDE). CCSD provided the initial…

LAS VEGAS – Agenda Item 3.01 – Compliance Monitoring Update The Clark County School District (CCSD) Board of School Trustees accepted the compliance monitoring update related to the corrective action plan requested by the Nevada Department of Education (NDE). CCSD provided the initial corrective action plan to NDE on December 27, 2024. On December 31, 2024, a request was received from the Superintendent of Public Instruction for additional specificity in the plan. The District provided NDE with the revised corrective action plan on January 7, 2025, and received approval of the plan on January 9, 2025. The District has begun…

LAS VEGAS – Agenda Item 3.02 – Fiscal Year 2025 Amended Final Budget   The Clark County School District (CCSD) Board of School Trustees approved the Fiscal Year 2025 Amended Final Budget that will be submitted to the state of Nevada by the January 2025 deadline. The general operating budget includes total expenditures of approximately $3.97 billion, with more than 81 percent of funds utilized for employee salaries and benefits. The unassigned ending fund balance of $146.7 million represents 4.24 percent of the District’s budget. To view documents related to this agenda item, click here. Agenda Item 2.33 – Naming of a Career and…

Roger D. Gehring Academy of Science and Technology staff members were surprised with tickets to the FORMULA 1 HEINEKEN SILVER LAS VEGAS GRAND PRIX 2024. The reward was provided by Las Vegas Grand Prix, Inc. in recognition of the work that went into winning the National Blue Ribbon School award for academic performance and educational equity. The coveted National Blue Ribbon School award affirms the hard work of educators, families, and communities in creating safe and welcoming schools that serve as models of instructional excellence and high standards of learning. Team members from Las Vegas Grand Prix, Inc. joined Clark…

CCSD celebrated the opening of Hope Vegas Acceleration Academies’ newest location with a ribbon-cutting. The partnership will support students committed to completing their education and earning their diplomas! To learn more about Hope Vegas Acceleration Academies, click here.

Las Vegas High School Mariachi Director Stephen Blanco has been selected as a semifinalist for the 2025 Grammy Museum and Recording Academy Music Educator Award. He is one of only 25 music teachers to be selected for the honor nationally. The award is given to educators who make a remarkable contribution to music education and show a commitment to maintaining music programs in schools.  Blanco has led Mariachi Joya at Las Vegas High School since its inception in 2018 and has provided countless Clark County School District students with amazing opportunities through music. Mariachi Joya has won several awards since…

The Clark County School District (CCSD) is proud to offer medical services to all CCSD students at no cost with or without insurance through an agreement with Hazel Health. Families have quick access to licensed health care and can see a doctor online in a matter of minutes through Hazel Health. CCSD students can get virtual medical care or teletherapy on a smartphone, tablet, or computer. Hazel Health provides expert medical advice, over-the-counter medicine, and call-in prescriptions for students. For more information on Hazel Health and how to utilize the services, visit here.