Replacement named for paroled elementary principal

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

October 8, 2012 - 12:59 am

A temporary replacement has been named for a Sparks elementary school principal who was placed on administrative leave after officials learned he's on parole for embezzling .

Rick Harris will replace Andrew Stansberry at Moss Elementary School.

The action was required after Washoe County School District officials recently learned that Stansberry had been sentenced for embezzling $26,796 from a school fund while a principal for Michigan's Benton Harbor School District.

Clark County School District Superintendent Jhone Ebert speaks during an interview with the Rev ...

Over $60M in federal funding for Nevada’s schools on hold

By Katie Futterman / RJ

July 11, 2025 - 7:00 am

Over $60 million in federal grants are up in the air for Nevada schools, according to a memo from the U.S. Department of Education.

Sig Rogich Middle School is seen on Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2023, in Las Vegas. Students at the Summ ...

Summerlin middle school wins CCSD competition for 3rd year in a row

By Katie Futterman / RJ

July 9, 2025 - 6:26 pm

Rogich Middle School won CCSD’s Superintendent’s Cup, a competition in athletics, student activities and academics for middle schools.

Johnston Middle School in North Las Vegas on Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2019. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas ...

Lawsuit: CCSD student treated at hospital after physical attack, bullying

By Katie Futterman / RJ

July 9, 2025 - 5:26 pm

A mother said her son was the subject of “persistent and pervasive” bullying, and that his middle school failed to protect him, according to a lawsuit filed Tuesday.

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Las Vegas Academy graduate wins ‘Super Bowl’ of high school theater

By Katie Futterman / RJ

June 27, 2025 - 7:00 am

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.

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‘You can help shape a kid’s life’: Foster youth celebrate Las Vegas graduation

By Megan Howard / RJ

June 19, 2025 - 5:30 am

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.

CCSD speech pathologist accused of sitting on, taunting autistic child

By Katie Futterman / RJ

June 18, 2025 - 10:39 am

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.

New K-8 private school to open in Summerlin this fall

By Katie Futterman / RJ

June 19, 2025 - 11:00 am

Embrace Academy will emphasize individualized education for students across the learning spectrum and have a teacher-to-student ratio of 1 to 12.

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‘It brings some warmth’: Every dog graduates in rare Las Vegas court certification event

By Finnegan Belleau / RJ

June 16, 2025 - 10:42 am

“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 Director of Athletics Erick Harper speaks during the introductory Press Conference for new ...

Regents approve UNLV athletic department budget despite $27M shortfall

By Mick Akers / RJ

June 13, 2025 - 5:49 pm

UNLV’s athletic department budget report was unanimously approved Friday by the Board of Regents after being presented for the second time since March.

‘So excited’: UNLV program plants 18 trees in North Las Vegas neighborhood

By Finnegan Belleau / RJ

June 13, 2025 - 1:24 pm

The program is using a $5 million federal grant to plant trees across the Las Vegas Valley, targeting communities with below average tree cover.