Author: Justin Scanson

This school year holds special significance for the Red Rock Elementary School community. After years of anticipation, they have moved into a brand-new, state-of-the-art building. This marks a new chapter for the school, a staple in Las Vegas since 1955. Excitement fills the air as students and staff explore their upgraded space. This journey involved more than construction—it’s a story of resilience and community pride. The Journey to a New School Red Rock’s old building often faced electrical issues and outdated facilities. “We often had electricity and HVAC issues,” explained Principal Chantae Readye. After the school’s final year in 2022,…

After a recent tour of the CCSD Food Service facility, state legislators witnessed how nutritious meals are efficiently prepared and delivered to students in Southern Nevada. This experience highlighted the importance of school nutrition programs in promoting healthy eating habits among children. The big picture: “It has been an amazing experience to see what goes on here,” Assembly Speaker Steve Yeager said, noting the scale of the operations and the employees’ commitment to quality and the care for the students they serve. Yeager was heartened to see the food “hit the end of the line, still be fresh, still be…

Summer isn’t just for fun—it’s also for learning! At UNLV’s Young Rebels Program, dozens of students spent their break exploring STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics) in an exciting and hands-on summer camp. This program gave young minds a chance to dive into these subjects and engage with real scientists, all while exploring the UNLV campus. An Exciting, Educational Summer Students shared their enthusiasm for the camp, calling it “amazing and really, really fun.” They spent the summer building robots, tackling engineering challenges, and learning about environmental science from the Desert Research Institute. The camp encouraged creativity, teamwork, and…

As the school year approaches, excitement and nerves are in full swing—especially for incoming kindergartners. To make the transition smoother, Kermit R. Booker Elementary has introduced a brilliant new initiative: Kinder Camp! What is Kinder Camp? Kinder Camp is all about helping students feel comfortable before their first big day. Principal Cullen Skyles and his team welcomed about 35 incoming kindergartners, guiding them through morning routines like breakfast in the cafeteria and meeting their teachers. This special event was designed to ease anxiety for both kids and parents, offering a sneak peek into daily school life. The school even color-coded…

CCSD celebrated big gains last month: Initial data shows chronic absenteeism declined by about 9 percentage points last school year after launching its communitywide Every Day Matters initiative. Why it matters: Attendance plays a key role in learning, because chronically absent students are less likely to succeed academically and more likely to drop out of school. Interim Superintendent Dr. Brenda Larsen-Mitchell expressed gratitude for the “dedicated efforts of our attendance officers, support professionals, licensed professionals, and administrators who have contributed efforts to keep students engaged in school.” The backstory: As part of the Every Day Matters initiative, CCSD Education Services…