Clark County School District

Walden University offers grants to schools

Thursday October 02, 2008 - Employees

Walden University will award $5,000 grants to three schools that host "Educator for a Day" events as part of the nationwide celebration of American Education Week, set for Nov. 16-22. The deadline for nominations is Oct. 20. Click here for details.

"If I were the Mayor of Henderson" contest

Thursday October 02, 2008 - Students

The City of Henderson is sponsoring the "If I Were the Mayor of Henderson..." Essay Contest. The deadline for submissions is Friday, October 17. This year's winners will read their essays at City Hall at the Mall on Sat., Nov. 22.

Emergency "tips" for parents

Thursday October 02, 2008 - Parents

The Clark County School District offers helpful tips to parents in the event of an emergency. Click here for a letter to parents which offers suggestions on how to react to an amergency.

Teacher appreciation night Oct. 11

Thursday October 02, 2008 - Employees

A financial services company is sponsoring a teacher appreciation night Sat., Oct. 11, from 6-10 p.m. at the Kennedy Estate, 5565 El Camino Avenue, near Jones and the 215. The event will include free food and refreshments plus live music. E-mail info@appreciationmagazine.com to RSVP.

CCSD students take part in Rainbow Co. production

Wednesday October 01, 2008 - Students

Featuring a cast comprised almost entirely of CCSD students, the Rainbow Company Youth Theatre is presenting "The Kid Who Ran for President" Oct. 3-12.

CCSD schools to "Make a Difference"

Wednesday October 01, 2008 - Schools

For "Make A Difference Day" Oct. 25, CCSD schools including Eldorado HS and Wolff & Steele Elementary Schools will collect blankets and clothing for needy newborns in the Valley. For details, call Judy Kuehling @ 837-6062 or e-mail kuehling_difference@yahoo.com.

Miller MS to host political forum Tuesday, Oct. 7

Monday September 29, 2008 - General

Bob Miller Middle School will host a political forum next week, featuring candidates for elected office in districts coinciding with the school’s attendance zone. The event will take place Tuesday, Oct. 7. Doors will open at 6 p.m., with the forum starting promptly at 6:30.

Described & Captioned educational media

Monday September 29, 2008 - Employees

Vegas PBS Educational Media Services provides Described & Captioned educational media for teachers, parents and caregivers of students who are blind, visually impaired, deaf or hard of heraing. Call 799-1010 for more information.

Nevada Thespians hold two-day conference

Monday September 29, 2008 - Students

Liberty High School hosted the Nevada Thespians' Leadership/Technical Theatre Conference Sept. 19 and 20. Two hundred students from Las Vegas area high school theatre programs took part in leadership activities and technical theatre training workshops.

Foundation honors Education Heroes