The Clark County School Board scrapped a proposal Thursday to change the school calendar for 2012-13 so the first semester would conclude before the winter break.
The school district will stick to its traditional schedule with the first semester finishing in mid-January.
Beginning the school year earlier in August would have cost the school district about $1.5 million in additional expenses for air conditioning and energy costs, officials said.
Las Vegas Academy of the Arts produced its newest Broadway star this week, when a 2025 graduate won what his theater director called the “Super Bowl” of high school theater.
Ninety-nine Clark County foster children graduated high school in 2025. Support from foster families helps set kids up for the future, and Clark County needs more foster homes.
Rachel Chapman filed the lawsuit on behalf of her child, listed as B.H., against the Clark County School District and Adrian Krosnick, her son’s former speech language pathologist.
Embrace Academy will emphasize individualized education for students across the learning spectrum and have a teacher-to-student ratio of 1 to 12.
“That is very uncommon. Every dog passing, that is generally not the norm by any means,” said Ryan Millbern, president of the International Casino and Resort Working Dog Association.
UNLV’s athletic department budget report was unanimously approved Friday by the Board of Regents after being presented for the second time since March.
The program is using a $5 million federal grant to plant trees across the Las Vegas Valley, targeting communities with below average tree cover.
Justin Dayhoff comes to Las Vegas from Maryland, where he formerly served as the assistant state superintendent.
The Southern Nevada Health District is offering backpacks and school supplies to early vaccination appointments.
Clark County teenagers can sign up for a free, three-week summer program full of sports and arts classes.
