• The Clark County School District (CCSD) will host a community forum with the three superintendent candidates selected by the CCSD Board of School Trustees. The community forum will be held at Rancho High School (1900 Searles Ave. Las Vegas, NV 89101) on Monday, March 10, 2025, beginning at 5 p.m.
• During the three-hour event, the community will have the opportunity to hear from each candidate as they discuss their vision for CCSD.
• The community forums are organized into three groups: one room for parents/guardians and students, another room for CCSD staff members, and a third for the general community. Each group will have approximately 45 minutes with each candidate as part of the evening’s program.
• Anyone unable to attend the event in person can view a live stream of the community session with each candidate. A recording of the community session will be available online following the event.
• Following the community forum, attendees will have the opportunity to provide feedback on each candidate that will be shared with members of the Board of School Trustees ahead of the March 13, 2025 Board Meeting where the Board is expected to discuss and make the selection of CCSD’s next superintendent. To learn more about the superintendent selection search, click here.

• No Lunch & Learn Today - Conservatory classrooms, practice rooms, and theaters are closed.

• BSU Thrift Store Clothing Drive Begins - Please drop off gently used & clean used clothes in boxes in the Counseling Office, Library and Vocational Bldg.

• 10:30 - 11:00 am - Minds to Minds Club Meeting in M-15
• 10:30 - 11:00 am - BSU weekly meeting in K-3

• 8:00 am - CCSD Guitar Festival, LVA Varsity 2, Lowden Theater
• 10:00 to 10:30 - Lunch and Learn is in English.
• 10:30 am to 11:00 am - NHS Meeting, K3
• 11:30 am - CCSD Guitar Festival, LVA Varsity 3, Lowden Theater

• 10:00 to 10:30 am - Lunch & Learn is in Social Studies
• 10:30 to 11:00 am - Fitness Club, Post 1
• 2:00 to 4:00 pm - Basketball Club, Gym, Ms. Clark, advisor

• 10:00 to 10:30 am - Lunch & Learn is in Math
• 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm - LVA Talent Show, Knapp Stage, $10 at the door
• 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm - Vocal Concert A Choral Festival Concert, Performing Arts Center, Tickets at https://www.lasvegasacademy.net/box-office

• End of Quarter 3
• 10:00 to 10:30 am - Lunch & Learn is in Science
• 10:30 to 11:00 am - SOLX Meeting in M15
• 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm - LVA Talent Show, Knapp Stage, $10 at the door

No classes March 17 to March 21.

🎉 Most clubs meet from 10:30 to 11:00 on specific days but no longer announce on the morning announcements Students should check the Second Semester Club List below or social media for times, locations, and advisors. If you have any questions about a particular club or organization, don't hesitate to reach out to the advisor. Have fun and get involved! 😊

🚨 Friendly Reminder, Students and Families! 🚨

Please avoid parking in the Family Center parking lot across from the Performing Arts Center on Clark, between 10th and 9th Streets. 🚗❌ This parking lot doesn't not belong to LVA. You may be towed at your own expense! Stay safe and park smart!

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who participated in the 2.24.25 LVA Weekly Update Quiz! We loved seeing all your enthusiasm and quiz-taking skills in action.

🏆 Congratulations to our winners: ✨ Chloe Helton & Tammy Nitch! ✨

You've earned some awesome LVA swag! 🎁 To claim your prize, swing by the LVA Development Office or email Susan Thornton at thorns@nv.ccsd.net to make arrangements.

Stay tuned for more fun challenges ahead and another quiz in this week's Update —who knows, the next winner could be YOU! 😃

We have some amazing news—LVA’s very own Angela Park is a finalist in the XO The Student Design Challenge, where technology and art come together in the most exciting way! 🎨💻

Using a VR headset, Angela created a stunning illustration that has the chance to be displayed on the world’s LARGEST digital screen—the SPHERE! 🤯✨

But that’s not all—Angela is also in the running to win a $10,000 scholarship! 💸

🗳 How You Can Help:
✅ Vote DAILY through March 24th
✅ Show your support and help bring her vision to life! 🚀
✅ Vote here! 👉 Vote for Angela! 👈

Also you can Vote here! 👉https://www.thesphere.com/xo-student-design-challenge/high-school?sId=67c56a4b20ccdeeee464e107 👈

Speaker Applications DUE MONDAY for the TedxLVA Event on April 12, 2025

We are excited to invite applicants, including students and adults from schools and the community, to speak at our TedxLVA event in April at the Las Vegas Academy of the Arts (LVA). LVA is one of the very few schools granted this opportunity annually. This event will be centered around our amazing speakers, and we seek individuals passionate about sharing their ideas, stories, and insights with our community on The Art of Possibilities.

The Theme of TedxLVA is "The Art of Possibilities" - innovation, creativity, and the endless potential for growth and change.

Application Deadline has been extended to March 10! Approved speakers will be notified on that day. 2025. Apply to speak at https://forms.gle/ofvyHdWDKLFUViLM6

Stay Updated: Follow TEDxLVA on Instagram at @lasvegasacademy and check www.lasvegasacademy.net under the "News & Announcements" for important updates leading up to the event. Watch the video below for the TedxLVA Student Committee's invitation to join!

We look forward to hearing from individuals ready to inspire and engage with the TedxLVA community!

If you have any questions, please email thorns@nv.ccsd.net.

Course Selection 25-26

Click to view the 2025-2026 Course Catalog.

As of February 3, counselors have begun one-on-one meetings during major classes to review and collect paperwork. Students must bring all required forms, completed and signed by a parent/guardian, on the day of their scheduled visit. All paperwork is due by Friday, March 14.

Get details at https://www.lasvegasacademy.net/post/happening-now-2025-2026-course-selection-process.

Las Vegas Academy of the Arts' Multimedia Communications class is working to raise awareness about Miracle Flights, a national nonprofit organization with local offices. They provide children with medical issues transportation to hospitals where treatment is available, including children in our community.

As part of the project, we're inviting students at all elementary schools in the valley to participate in our coloring contest. A $25 gift card will be awarded to the top entrant in each grade kindergarten through 5th.

Download the attached Coloring Contest!

Please return the completed pages to LVA by March 28. Email to Elizabeth Strehl at strehep@nv.ccsd.net or Susan Thornton at thorns@nv.ccsd.net. [PDF and photos of coloring accepted]

OR Mail to

Elizabeth Strehl/Las Vegas Academy

315 S. 7th Street

Las Vegas, Nevada, 89101

Check Out the Latest CCSD Family Support Center Newsletter! 📚✨

The CCSD Family Support Center newsletter is packed with helpful resources and upcoming opportunities for families! This edition includes links and information on the following and much more:

• CCSD Job Fair at the FSC
• EyeCare4Kids – Vision Services
• March Vaccination Clinics
• FREE Dental Services
• Sports Physicals at No Cost to Students K-12
• Family Workshops and Support
• Tackle Your Taxes!
• JFSA Pop-Up Market
• And Much More!

Be sure to check out the full newsletter and take advantage of these amazing opportunities! 🌟

Stacy Miller, head of LVA’s Career and College Center, is thrilled to announce a brand-new Instagram account designed to support students at every grade level as they prepare for life after high school! 🚀

📚 What You’ll Find:
✅ FAFSA tips & financial aid guidance
✅ College planning resources & advice
✅ Career exploration tools
✅ Updates & important deadlines

Whether you’re just beginning to think about your future or already deep in the planning process, this account is your go-to source for expert guidance.

📲 Follow now to stay informed and take charge of your future!

Here’s the link to the latest College and Career Newsletter! 📚🎓 It’s full of helpful info and resources to help you with your college and career planning. Be sure to check it out: College and Career Newsletter.

If you have any questions or need guidance, don't hesitate to reach out! See Ms. Miller in the Counseling office or email her at millesd@nv.ccsd.net.

Happy planning! 😊

🎸 Huge thanks to Grammy-winning songwriter Gordon Kennedy and Nashville music publisher Bobby Rymer for an inspiring masterclass on February 26th, with our LVA guitar students! 🎶

Kennedy, best known for co-writing the iconic song Change the World—a global hit for Eric Clapton that won the 1997 Grammy Award for Song of the Year—shared his wealth of experience. Born into a musical family, Kennedy’s collaborations with legends like Garth Brooks, Bonnie Raitt, and Alison Krauss have shaped his reputation as a talented songwriter, producer, and session musician. 🌟

Bobby Rymer, a respected figure in the music industry, brought his deep expertise in publishing and artist development, guiding students with valuable lessons on nurturing their careers. Rymer has spent decades supporting songwriters and placing hit songs, making him a trusted advocate for creators.

Together, they gave our students a unique, behind-the-scenes look at the music world, leaving them motivated and inspired to pursue their passions. We’re so grateful for the opportunity to learn from these incredible industry professionals! 🙏🎤

Our talented group of Film Production students had a blast touring Warner Bros. and Universal Studios! 🤩 At Warner Bros., they got a sneak peek behind the scenes, visiting an active set for All American and even taking a fun photo on the iconic Friends TV show couch! 🛋️🎥

Of course, no trip to Universal Studios is complete without enjoying the awesome rides! 🎢 Let’s keep those creative ideas flowing, team! 🎬✨

• Student Absence Form
• SAFE VOICE NEVADA

• Off-Site Emergency Accounting of Students [Use ONLY if LVA is in lockdown and you [the student] have self-evacuated.

IMPORTANT LINKS

• Student Morning Announcements
  
• College & Career Center Update
• RAVE Review - Recognize an outstanding CCSD Employee
  
• School Meals - Breakfast and Lunch
  
• https://www.lasvegasacademy.net/blog - Includes accolades, events, need-to-know information and the Weekly Update that is released each Sunday.
• Yearbooks - Buy now at the lowest price of the year - yearbookforever.com
  
• Friends of Las Vegas Academy Foundation, [Non-Profit Support Organization]

Have news to share with the LVA Community, student awards, or community events? Contact the LVA Development Office at 702-799-7800, ext. 4123, or email LVA Communications Coordinator Susan Thornton, at thorns@nv.ccsd.net.

Follow us on Social Media! X [Twitter]: https://twitter.com/lvahappenings, Facebook https://www.facebook.com/OfficialLVA/ Instagram: lasvegasacademy

Have a general question or a concern? Contact LVA at 702-799-7800 or through Contact Us on our website at https://www.lasvegasacademy.net/contact-us.

💡 Here’s your chance to win! ✅ Answer two questions from this week’s update.
✅ Tell us your name.
🎟️ You’ll be entered into a drawing for an LVA swag bag full of awesome goodies! 🎁✨

Enter at https://forms.gle/8G7QSLTeVE3nrr2A6

Don’t miss out—read up, answer, and win! 🏆🎭

• Monday - Friday, March 17 to March 21 - Spring Break, No school for students & teachers
• Wednesday, March 26, 2025 - Orchestra Concert, Lowden Theater 6:00 to 7:30 pm
• Thursday, March 27, 2025 - Jazz Combo Concert, Lowden, 6:00 to 7:30 pm
• Wednesday, April 2, 2025 - Mariachi Concert, Lowden Theater, 6:00 to 8:00 pm
• Friday, April 4, 2025 - Guitar Concert, Lowden Theater, 7:00 to 8:30 pm
• Monday, April 7 - ASVAB, 8:30 am Visit the Counseling Office for more information
• Thursday, April 10, 2025 - Senior Galleries and Exhibits, Visual and Media Arts, Brian Lewis Gallery and Lowden Theater Gallery, 2:30 to 4:00 pm
• Thursday, April 10, 2025 - Musical Theater 4 Show, Black Box Theater, 6:00 to 8:00 pm
• Friday, April 11, 2025 - Musical Theater 4 Show, Black Box Theater, 7:00 to 9:00 pm
• Saturday, April 12, 2025 - Musical Theater 4 Show, Black Box Theater, 2:00 to 4:00, & 7:00 to 9:00 pm
• Monday to Friday, April 21 to 25, 2025 - Senior Week
• Thursday, April 22, 2025 - Orchestra Chamber Concert, Black Box Theater 6:00 to 7:30 pm
• Wednesday, April 23, 2025 - Guitar Chamber Concert, Black Box Theater 6:00 to 7:30 pm
• Friday, April 25, 2025 - Senior Picnic - Seniors must be eligible to attend.
• Saturday, April 26, 2025 - Prom, 6:00 to 9:00 pm
• Tuesday, April 29, 2025 - Percussion/Guitar Concert, Black Box Theatre, 6:00 to 7:30 pm
• Wednesday, April 30, 2025 - Senior Awards Night, Lowden Theater, Seniors will receive an invitation to attend.
• Thursday, May 1, 2025 - Senior Galleries and Exhibits, Visual and Media Arts, Brian Lewis Gallery and Lowden Theater Gallery, 2:30 to 4:00 pm
• Thursday, May 1, 2025 - Band Chamber Concert, Black Box Theater, 6:00 to 7:30 pm
• Friday, May 2, 2025 - Final Guitar Concert 2024-2025 School Year, Lowden Theater, 7:00 to 8:30 pm
• Wednesday, May 7, 2025 - Final Jazz Concert 2024-2025 School Year, Lowden Theater, 6:00 to 7:30 pm
• Friday, May 9, 2025 - Final Band Concert 2024-2025 School Year, Lowden, 6:00 to 7:30 pm
• Friday & Saturday, May 9 & 10, 2025 - Final Dance Concert 2024-2025 School Year, Performing Arts Center, 7:00 to 8:30 pm
• Tuesday, May 13, 2025 - Final Piano Concert 2024-2025 School Year, Lowden Theater, 6:00 to 7:00 pm
• Wednesday, May 14, 2025 - Final Mariachi Concert 2024-2025 School Year, Lowden Theater, 6:00 to 8:00 pm
• Thursday, May 15, 2025 - Musical Theatre 3 Show, Black Box Theater, 2:30 to 4:00 pm and 6:00 to 7:30 pm
• Friday, May 16, 2025 - Final Orchestra Concert 2024-2025 School Year, Lowden Theater, 6:00 to 7:30 pm
• Friday, May 16, 2025 - Final Vocal Concert 2024-2025 School Year, Performing Arts Center, 7:00 to 9:00 pm
• May 28, 2025 - Commencement Ceremony, Orleans Arena, 6:00 to 7:30 pm, Tickets required, admission free
• May 29, 2025 - Class of 2025 Disney Grad Trip - See Senior Update for more information.

Purchase tickets at https://www.lasvegasacademy.net/box-office