CCSD Highlights

Sewell ES holds "out of this world" literacy night

Friday November 20, 2009 - Schools

C.T. Sewell Empowerment School celebrated its annual literacy night Nov. 13 with the theme, “Out of this World.” Over 300 parents and 400 students attended. Teachers provided hands-on literacy activities such as writing about Saturn and viewing it through a telescope, making solar system mobiles and learning the phases of the moon.

Orr MS students raise $444 for LV Rescue Mission

Friday November 20, 2009 - Schools

Orr Middle School held a "Miracle Minute" to raise money for the Las Vegas Rescue Mission. Students raised $444 in just one minute. The school will present the donation to the Rescue Mission on Tuesday, Nov. 24 at 3:20 p.m. in the cafeteria.

News and Notes for week of Nov. 23

Friday November 20, 2009 - General

An AZAC meeting on Tuesday and the school district's observance of the Thanksgiving holiday are among the highlights of "News and Notes" for the week of Nov. 23.

Congratulations to Mendoza ES student Jacky Guo

Thursday November 19, 2009 - Students

Jacky Guo, a fifth grade student at Mendoza Elementary School, received four tickets to SeaWorld as a winner in the 10th annual Albertsons SeaWorld Sweepstakes. Students wrote about what they like best/most about school. Click here to read Jacky's winning essay.

CCSD recognized for exceptional use of technology

Tuesday November 17, 2009 - Employees

The Clark County School District was recognized Nov. 12 for its use of digital technology in interfacing with students, parents and the community. The School Board and district officials received an award from the Center for Digital Education, the National School Boards Association and Converge Online magazine.

High marks for the GVHS Forensics Team

Tuesday November 17, 2009 - Schools

Green Valley High School's Forensics Team, under the direction of Scott Ginger, has been named one of the nation's top 100 schools in speech and debate activities by the National Forensics League (NFL). GVHS ranks 37th out of over 3,000 schools nationwide based on student participation and excellence in speech and debate activities.

Updated influenza information available online

Monday November 16, 2009 - General

Parents are encouraged to stay aware of developments in seasonal influenza and H1N1. Not all diagnoses of the flu utilize the formal testing, and not all flu-like symptoms are confirmed cases of influenza or H1N1. It is important to note that school absences may be the result of other illness or circumstances, not just influenza. Click here for more information, plus additional updates.

Congratulations to NWCTA instructor Gavin Romzek

Monday November 16, 2009 - Employees

Gavin Romzek, Civil Engineering/CADD Instructor at the Northwest CTA, wrote and received the 2009 Wells Fargo "Grant a Wish for Your School" grant. His class will receive a projector and other equipment valued at $2,765. NWCTA is one of 27 public schools in Nevada to receive this grant.

Educators Extravaganza set for Dec. 18

Monday November 16, 2009 - Employees

CCSD elementary and middle school teachers and administrators, and their families, are invited to the Educators Extravaganza to be held at Lied Discovery Children’s Museum and Las Vegas Natural History Museum on Friday, December 18. RSVP your name, school, grade level and number attending to 382-3445 ext. 107 or e-mail to rsvpteachers@gmail.com.

Health occupations career fair labeled a success

Monday November 16, 2009 - Students

The Health Occupations Career Fair, held at CSN's Charleston Campus November 13, provided nearly 500 juniors and seniors from all the magnet health career programs in CCSD an opportunity to listen to seven medical presenters and visit with college recruiters.

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