3.3.25 LVA Weekly Update

Dear LVA Families,

Thank you for your ongoing support and engagement. We wanted to provide clarification regarding our school’s budget funding.

Yesterday, we met with the Deputy Superintendent and received clarification regarding the LVA school budget. To ensure our community has accurate information and details, we will share this information at our next School Organizational Team (SOT) meeting either on March 26th at 3:00pm or April 2nd at 7am. Both Ms. Lang, our School Associate Superintendent, and Ms. Douglass, President of the Friends of LVA, will be in attendance to help provide insights and answer questions.

We appreciate your continued advocacy and look forward to discussing the next steps with you.

• No Classes for students and teachers

Exciting news! LVA’s Angela Park is a finalist in the XO Student Design Challenge! 🎨💻

Her VR illustration could be displayed on the SPHERE, the largest digital display in the world, and win her a $10,000 scholarship! 💸

🗳 Vote DAILY through March 24th to support Angela and her incredible work! 🚀

✅ Vote here! 👉 Vote for Angela! 👈

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

Eliana is a finalist in Rubin's America's Next Great Intern contest, competing for a virtual NBA internship! 🏀🔥

🗳 Vote once at rubineducation.com/vote or through your Canvas Announcements. Voting closes April 4—let’s help her win! 🚀👏

Las Vegas Academy of the Arts' Multimedia Communications class is raising awareness for Miracle Flights, a nonprofit providing medical transportation for children in need.

We're hosting a valley-wide elementary school coloring contest! Winners in each grade (K-5) receive a $25 gift card.

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

All students and parent, there is a new instagram for the College and Career Center. Follow to keep up with the latest information on FAFSA, resources and college and career planning!

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! 😊

Career and College Stoles will be on sale for $25 in May. Counselors will confirm with eligible students after senior credit checks by May. CCR Stoles are not on sale at this time.

Check out the second Senior Update newsletter with NEW, update information and deadlines at https://secure.smore.com/n/xrjk7.

Today, CCSD recognized Las Vegas Academy of the Arts staff and a Clark County School District Police Department Officer for their prompt action that helped save the life of a student who experienced a medical episode on campus in January.

Multiple LVA staff members swiftly provided life-saving efforts, including CPR and the use of an AED to help LVA student Sophia “Finn” Whittacre until first responders arrived on campus. Thanks to their efforts, Whittacre has recovered and is now back on campus.

Whittacre, her family, LVA Principal Lezlie Koepp and CCSD leadership including CCSD Chief of Health and Student Services (@CCSDHealthServ1) Dr. Monica Cortez, Region 2 Superintendent Celese Rayford as well as School Associate Superintendent Monica Lang all honored the staff members with certificates as well as a Proclamation from Clark County Commissioner Michael Naft. [Source, CCSD, Photos S. Thornton & Austin Terry.]

See the Fox5 Coverage of the event.

🎉 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! 😊

• 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 - TedxLVA Event, Lowden Theater, Time TBA
• 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