EDUCATION NOTEBOOK

Smalley Elementary School, 304 E. Paradise Hills Drive, plans to host its second annual Einstein 5K and 1 Mile Run for Science at 9 a.m. Saturday.

The marathon will raise money for science materials at the school and will include a prize drawing for people who dress like Albert Einstein.

For more information, call 799-8090.

Green Valley High School plans
Empty Bowls fundraiser

The 11th annual Empty Bowls Benefit and Auction is scheduled from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Green Valley High School, 460 N. Arroyo Grande Blvd.

Attendees will receive a lunch of bread and soup served in a ceramic bowl made by members of the Nevada Clay Guild. Proceeds from the luncheon will go to the Las Vegas Catholic Worker to help feed the homeless and poor in Clark County.

Tickets are $15 for adults and $12 for children and may be purchased at the door. For more information, call Donna Potter at 799-0950, ext. 4034.

Three schools name new principals
for 2011-12 academic year

The Clark County School District has named three new principals to schools undergoing reorganization for the
2011-12 academic year.

According to a March 22 story in the Las Vegas Review-Journal, Chaparral and Mojave high schools and Elizondo Elementary School were required to change leadership to comply with the conditions of federal School Improvement Grants being sought by the district.

Dave Wilson, principal of Virgin Valley High School in Mesquite, will succeed p rincipal Kevin McPartlin at Chaparral, 3850 Annie Oakley Drive .

Antonio Rael, principal at Fremont Middle School, will take over for p rincipal Charity Varnado at Mojave, 5302 Goldfield St. in North Las Vegas.

Keith France, principal at Lincoln Elementary School, will succeed p rincipal Alyson Jones at Elizondo, 4865 Goldfield St. in North Las Vegas.

All principals will remain at their current assignments through the end of the school year. Incoming principals must begin assembling their new schools' staff for next year. The federal grant limits reorganized schools to keep only 50 percent of their employees.

Western High School, 4601 W. Bonanza Road, and Hancock Elementary School, 1661 Lindell Road, also are undergoing reorganization. Western p rincipal Neddy Alvarez and Hancock p rincipal Jerre Moore were allowed to keep their jobs because they have been at their schools for fewer than three years.

The federal grants will provide about $850,000 per year for three years to improve academic achievement.

Cultural Diversity Foundation
offers scholarships

The Cultural Diversity Foundation is offering college scholarships ranging from $1,500 to $2,500.

Students must be Clark County residents, maintain a 3.0 GPA and show financial need.

The deadline for submissions is May 6. For a complete list of scholarships, criteria and applications, visit cdfnv.org/scholarships or call 646-2615.

The foundation also plans to host online workshops with tips on how to search and locate scholarship awards online. The class is open to college-bound high school students and college students.

The cost is $25 to $50, depending on income. To register or view class schedules, visit cdfnv.org/onlineworkshops.

Tuition grants available for medical assistants and phlebotomists

The Medical Skills for Life Institute is offering $2,000 and $500 tuition grants through Friday for students interested in becoming medical assistants or phlebotomists.

For more information, call the admissions department at 645-7900 or visit medicalskillsforlife.com.

Scholarships available for students
of Norwegian descent

The Sons of Norway's Vegas Viking Lodge is accepting applications for scholarships for high school seniors of Norwegian descent.

Last year's scholarships ranged from $250 to $750. Scholarships are determined by grades, financial need, extracurricular activities and the application essay.

The application is due April 20 and is available at vegasviking.com/scholarship.

For more information, call 645-6666.

Post reunion information
on school district's website

Clark County School District alumni who are planning a high school reunion may post information on the Clark County School District's website, ccsd.net/schools/reunions.

Email any important reunion information to dsheehan@interact.ccsd.net and it will be posted .

Basic High School class of 1971
to reunite in October

The Basic High School class of 1971's 40th reunion is scheduled for Oct. 7-9 at the Fiesta Henderson, 777 W. Lake Mead Parkway.

The cost is $71 for those who register by May 19.

For more information, email bat8@aol.com, call 737-5977 or search for the class on facebook.com.

Inaugural Science Festival
coming in May

The inaugural Las Vegas Science Festival is seeking participants for the event, which is scheduled for May 1-7 at various Las Vegas Valley locations.

A Rubik's Cube competition is scheduled as part of the event. Teams of eight students will attempt to solve 25 cubes. The school that solves the cubes in the shortest time will win up to $750 to be donated to their school.

The festival plans to celebrate science, technology, engineering and math with speakers and exhibitions.

Applied, natural and health sciences organizations are encouraged to contribute as educators, hosts, volunteers or sponsors.

For more information, visit lasvegas
sciencefestival.com.

High schools hosting flu clinics

The Southern Nevada Health District is offering weekly flu clinics at Chaparral High School, 3850 Annie Oakley Drive; Durango High School, 7100 W. Dewey Drive; Silverado High School, 1650 Silver Hawk Ave.; Desert Pines High School, 3800 Harris Ave., and Mojave High School, 5302 Goldfield St.

Clinics are scheduled from 3 to 6 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday. Flu shots and other immunizations are available at the health district's public health center, 625 Shadow Lane, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

For more information, visit snhd.info.

AFS Intercultural Programs
seek host families

AFS Intercultural Programs, a nonprofit high school student exchange organization, is seeking host families in the Las Vegas area. Hosts provide a bed, meals and a family environment.

For more information, email Cathy Sheehy at afs.cathy@yahoo.com or call 633-5891.