

3.3.25 LVA Weekly Update

Important Update on LVA School Budget & Upcoming SOT Meeting
Dear LVA Families,
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.
This Week at LVA
Clubs and Organizations
LVA's Prom Closet, sponsored by STUCO, opens on April 8th. Come to M-11 on Tuesday & Wednesday, April 8th & 9th during lunch to rent your prom attire...for free!
BSU continues to collect gently used clean clothes for the BSU Thrift Store. Donations boxes are located in the counseling office and Library.
The TedXLVA Team is selling Crumbl Cookies at Lunch on Thurs. March 27th to raise funds for their event on April 12th.
LVA Important Information
๐ Reminder to Vote DAILY for LVA Senior Angela Park! in XO Sphere Design Contest
Exciting news! LVAโs Angela Park is a finalist in the XO Student Design Challenge! ๐จ๐ป
Her VR illustration could be displayed on the SPHERE, the largest digital display in the world, and win her a $10,000 scholarship! ๐ธ
๐ณ Vote DAILY through March 24th to support Angela and her incredible work! ๐
โ Vote here! ๐ Vote for Angela! ๐
Also you can Vote here! ๐https://www.thesphere.com/xo-student-design-challenge/high-school?sId=67c56a4b20ccdeeee464e107 ๐
๐ข Vote for MAC Major Eliana W.! ๐โจ
Eliana is a finalist in Rubin's America's Next Great Intern contest, competing for a virtual NBA internship! ๐๐ฅ
๐ณ Vote once at rubineducation.com/vote or through your Canvas Announcements. Voting closes April 4โletโs help her win! ๐๐
Reminder! LVA Media Arts Communication Sponsors K-5 Coloring Contest
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
NEW College & Career Center Instagram Account
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!
Career and Counseling Newsletter
Hereโs the link to the latest College and Career Newsletter! ๐๐ Itโs 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! ๐
ESSENTIAL SENIOR INFORMATION!
CCR Stole on Sale in May
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.
Second Senior Update Now Available
Check out the second Senior Update newsletter with NEW, update information and deadlines at https://secure.smore.com/n/xrjk7.
News & Accolades
CCSD Honors LVA Staff and Police Officer for Life-Saving Actions
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 โFinnโ 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.
Updated Clubs List!
Community Opportunities
LVA Essential and Important Everyday Links
- 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]
Contact LVA!
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.
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Upcoming Performances & Special Events
- 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.