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CCSD schools and two educators receive recognition from Governor’s Office of Science, Innovation and Technology  Clark County School District (CCSD) STEM programs and educators continue to lead the state in quality STEM curriculum. Eight CCSD schools and two educators were recognized this year for leading STEM initiatives with designations made by the Governor’s Office of Science, Innovation and Technology (OSIT). That makes a total of 27 CCSD schools now that carry this distinction.  “We are proud to be recognized for our work in offering students a comprehensive STEM education curriculum,” said CCSD Interim Superintendent Dr. Brenda Larsen-Mitchell. “Incorporating science, technology,…

Alfred Rosales is a quiet force that appears to be consistently relaxed, yet you know his mind is constantly running due to the excellence that he produces. He has a responsible character, stellar leadership skills, and maturity when interacting with peers. He learns significantly challenging things with ease, and handles several advanced tasks without stumbling, nor fretting and most importantly, never giving up. Alfred leads our West Prep Senior Class with an outstanding 4.735 GPA and he is the National Honor Society President, West Prep Game Club Vice-President, a member of the West Prep Chess Club and a J4NG Mentor.…

Brinley Nicole Hughes has been a student of Virgin Valley High School for the last four years. She has worked hard to graduate with the class of 2024. Brinley has persevered through many health battles and has overcome other trials during her time with us. She has the most incredible smile and tries to maintain a positive attitude about things. Her presence will be missed on our campus next school year. She will do amazing things! To learn more about this year’s Star Grads, please visit stargrads.ccsd.net.

Rebecca is a remarkable student. She is ranked number two in our high school while taking the most rigorous classes available to her but her academic skill is not the only impressive thing about her. Rebecca was diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome. As a result of this illness, she has spent many years on bed rest. Her entire middle school years were spent doing classwork from her bed because she was too ill and in too much pain to move, however, this didn’t stop her from excelling academically. She has never used her illness as an excuse and has always exceeded…

CSN High School West is proud to announce Jana Alnajjar as the 2024 Star Graduate! Jana is the student council president and journalist for the school newspaper. She’s incredibly hard-working academically, on track to complete her associate’s degree before high school graduation, and she’s involved in all campus activities. She’s a friend to all students at our school and beloved by our staff. Jana has her choice of several top universities, including Princeton University, University of Oregon, and University of Hawaii, among others. She plans to study politics and law, and we have no doubt she will do just that.…

Nevada Moves Day is a statewide celebration of walking, biking and rolling to school. All students, school staff and families are encouraged to get physically active to commemorate the day on March 20.  This event highlights the benefits, opportunities and barriers around safe walking and biking to and from school. These types of physical activities before school help get students’ brains supplied with oxygen and ready to learn.  To learn more about Nevada Moves Day through the Clark County School District’s Safe Routes to School, please visit engage.ccsd.net/saferoutestoschool/.

Clark High School is proud to present Jennifer Hsu as our 2024 Star Graduate. Jennifer has achieved unparalleled academic success and has earned a weighted GPA of 4.95 in Clark’s AMSAT Program. She holds the title of AP Scholar with Distinction, earning 5 5’s and 6 4’s on various AP exams. Jennifer is attending Brown University in the fall where she will matriculate into their BS/MD program with the eventual goal of being a doctor. To learn more about this year’s Star Grads, please visit stargrads.ccsd.net.

Spring Break for Clark County School District (CCSD) students runs from March 11-15, 2024. Classes will resume on Monday, March 18, 2024.  For more important dates in the District, please visit newsroom.ccsd.net/district/calendar.

CCSD earns honor in 2024 Magna Awards Program  The National School Board Association (NSBA) recognizes the Clark County School District (CCSD) Family Support Center for its commitment to innovation. The 2024 Magna Award recognized the District programs for solving a challenge with creativity and out-of-the-box strategies. The Family Support Center was recognized with a Silver Award. “The Family Support Center fulfills crucial needs for families in the District,” said CCSD Interim Superintendent Dr. Brenda Larsen-Mitchell. “We are honored to serve our students and families by providing resources and support to promote the success of our students. We are humbled and…

School bus safety is a top priority for the Clark County School District (CCSD). CCSD currently has the largest District-owned school bus fleet in the country with more than 1,930 buses. The Transportation Department follows strict procedures every day to ensure the approximately 123,000 eligible bus riders arrive safely. The idea of “safety above all” is instilled in bus drivers on day one when they’re hired. “If you have the mind frame of ‘I must be safe before anything else, safety before schedule, safety above all’, it becomes a lot easier,” said Teddy Miller, a Transportation driver instructor, who is…