CCSD - Highlights

Homework Hotline starts Monday

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 00:00:00 PDT

{Homework Hotline} kicks off Monday for the new school year, providing assistance to students who need help with their homework, especially in math. The program airs on Cox Cable channels [96 and 111].

School supplies donated to elementary schools

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 00:00:00 PDT

Representatives of the Sandia National Laboratories donated [school supplies] to Gilbert, Mackey and Wendell Williams Elementary Schools in time for the start of classes Aug. 25.

Artificial turf donated to Bracken Elem. School

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 00:00:00 PDT

[Bracken Elementary School] is sporting an eco-friendly facelift thanks to the MGM Mirage and the Bellagio Horticulture team, which removed grass from the front of the school and replaced it with artificial turf.

Bracken ES to observe Constitution Day 9/17

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 00:00:00 PDT

Walter Bracken Magnet Empowerment School will be celebrating Constitution Day with a special opening ceremony and various grade level activities throughout the day. The opening ceremony will be kicked off at 8:45 AM on Wed., Sept. 17 with a presentation by Rancho High School’s Color Guard. Jud...

Metro seeks student artwork for 9/11 ceremony

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 00:00:00 PDT

On Thurs., Sept. 11, the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department is sponsoring a 9/11 Memorial Ceremony at the Clark County Government Center. The purpose of the ceremony is to honor the "first responder" men and women (fire, police, paramedics) who gave the ultimate sacrifice on September 11, 2...

ParentLink available to parents

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 00:00:00 PDT

CCSD has launched [ParentLink], a new online tool that gives parents the opportunity to monitor their child’s progress in school.

Cadwallader MS to host bike rodeo Sept. 20

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 00:00:00 PDT

Cadwallader MS will host a Bike Rodeo for its students on Sat., Sept. 20, from 9 a.m. to noon. Students from Rhodes ES also will take part. The Nevada Highway Patrol will donate 300 bike helmets to participants, and there will be a drawing for a BMX bicycle. Metro bike patrol officers also will b...

I-15 bridge at F Street to be demolished

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 00:00:00 PDT

Parents of children attending school in the vicinity of Carey and I-15 are being reminded that as part of the ongoing [I-15 North project], crews will demolish the I-15 bridge at F Street. Work will begin September 7 at 11:30 p.m. With regard to CCSD, traffic to and from Martinez ES will be among...

$13.5 million grant benefits empowerment schools

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 00:00:00 PDT

The Lincy Foundation awarded CCSD a [$13.5 million grant] to expand and assist the district's empowerment schools.

National School Lunch Week is Oct. 13-17

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 00:00:00 PDT

The CCSD Food Service Department is gearing up for [National School Lunch Week], Oct. 13-17. The department has approximately 2,000 employees and prepares 133,000 lunches per day.

"Viva Bike Vegas" set for Saturday Oct. 25

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 00:00:00 PDT

The After-School All-Stars is among the sponsors of the Regional Transportation Commission's ["Viva Bike Vegas"] on Saturday, Oct. 25. Four different rides of varying lengths will begin at the RTC Admin. Bldg., 600 S. Grand Central Parkway.

Performing arts college fair at LVA Oct. 6

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 00:00:00 PDT

The Las Vegas Academy will host a College Admission Counseling’s Performing and Visual Arts [college fair] on Mon., Oct. 6. It's free and open to the public.

Cheyenne HS first to offer Academic Decathlon

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 00:00:00 PDT

Cheyenne High School has become the first high school in Nevada to offer the [U.S. Academic Decathlon] to students. The Academic Decathlon is a team competition in which students match their intellects with students from other schools. Students are tested in 10 categories: art, economics, essay,...

7th grade students need Tdap vaccination

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 00:00:00 PDT

CCSD is reminding parents that all incoming 7th grade students need to be [vaccinated] for Tdap.

CCSD welcomes foreign exchange students

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 00:00:00 PDT

The Clark County School District is welcoming 125 high school [foreign exchange students] from 30 different countries for the 2008-09 school year.

Free health exams for licensed employees 40+

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 00:00:00 PDT

The [Teachers Health Trust] is offering all CCSD licensed employees, ages 40 and up, free mammograms and breast exams, plus free prostate and DRE exams. These exams will be offered on various dates in September, October and November.

"Miller Idol" just around the corner at Miller MS

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 00:00:00 PDT

"Miller Idol" will be held again this year at Bob Miller MS. Auditions will get under way right after school starts, with the first round of the voice talent competition slated for Sept. 8. Ten finalists will advance to the "big event" Sept. 24, when a winner will be chosen. In addition, the top...

Travel tips for Palo Verde & Rogich students

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 00:00:00 PDT

Due to construction along the Beltway and several interchanges between Charleston Blvd. and Summerlin Parkway, students who will be attending Palo Verde High School and Rogich Middle School should allow more time in planning their travel to/from school. Since the Far Hills interchange is closed, ...

Metro is seeking crossing guards

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 00:00:00 PDT

The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department is seeking crossing guards for the 2008-09 school year. These are paid positions. Call 828-3446 for more information.

Guidelines for free & reduced price lunches

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 00:00:00 PDT

The Nevada Department of Education has released [income eligibility guidelines] for free and reduced-price lunches in public schools.

New immunization requirements for 7th graders

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 00:00:00 PDT

For the new school year, students must be up to date with all required immunizations. Students entering 7th grade also must have the recently-mandated Tdap vaccine which protects against tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis, or whooping cough. Information is available in