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New yoga room gives students in crisis a place to de-stress at Western High School

Inside a converted storage room at Western High School is a freshly painted mural that reads, “It matters little what lies in the past or even what lies ahead. What matters most is what lies within.” Created by Las Vegas artist D2, the mural was the finishing touch to the new yoga room at the school, 4601 W. Bonanza Road, and speaks to the use of the space: It is dedicated to at-risk students as well as those who have experienced a crisis in their lives.

Literary Las Vegas: William Post

When the Civil War breaks out, 17-year-old Roy Fox is asked to use his knowledge of the area’s terrain to carry messages to Confederate leaders. His elusiveness in evading Union capture earns him the title The Gray Fox.

Grant program helps librarian purchase pets for Lummis Elementary

The newest little ones to join a class at Lummis Elementary School didn’t pass kindergarten last year, but they’re helping students learn a love for reading. The two newcomers are Abbey and Spectra, sister hamsters. Jill Delaney, Lummis’ librarian, acquired the critters last year through the Pets in the Classroom grant program.

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Artist shares story of how he became inspired with students

There were no techniques taught in this April 10 art class at Innovations International Charter School of Nevada. Students were learning more important things from guest teacher and professional artist Alexander P. Huerta.

Concerts expose 13,000 elementary students to classical music

The Smith Center for the Performing Arts hosted the 14th annual Youth Concert Series Jan. 11, providing free symphony orchestra performances to more than 13,000 fourth- and fifth-graders from about 115 local schools.

School district posts budget on website to boost communication

Clark County School District Superintendent Dwight Jones unveiled a website designed to make the district “one of the most transparent large school districts in the nation.” A breakdown of the district’s $2 billion budget is at ccsd.net/district/open-book.

Paralympics Sport Club gatherings give kids chance to test their abilities

The Las Vegas program of the U.S. Paralympics Sport Club, sponsored by the Clark County School District and the city of Las Vegas’ Adaptive Recreation Division, hosted a gathering Nov. 16 at Rancho High School for Clark County School District students with physical disabilities or visual impairments.