Mark your calendars for March 3-7 — It’s Spirit Week! 🎨💥

Mr. Guinn will announce LVA’s top five readers and reward their amazing efforts with gift cards from The Writer's Block! 🏅🎁

Come join the fun and celebrate the joy of reading! 📖✨

• Show your support by dressing the part for Nevada Reading Week.

  🖤 Mon - Black & White & Read all over! - Wear black, white, red, or a mix!
• Career & Technical Education End of Course Exams - Selected Students
• No Lunch & Learn Today - Conservatory classrooms, practice rooms, and theaters are closed.
• 10:30 - 11:00 am - Minds to Minds Club Meeting in M-15
• 10:30 - 11:00 am - BSU weekly meeting in K-3

• Show your support by dressing the part for Nevada Reading Week.
• 🏀 Tues - Reading is my favorite sport! - Jersey Day!
• Career & Technical Education End of Course Exams - Selected Students

• 10:00 to 10:30 Lunch and Learn is in Math

• • 7:00 to 8:00 am - SOT & Monthly Parent Meeting, Library
• Show your support by dressing the part for Nevada Reading Week.
• 📚 Wed - Guinnsday!* Wear your Guinnasium shirt or dress as our favorite librarian!
• 📚 FREE bookmarks coloring in the quad and Library
• Career & Technical Education End of Course Exams - Selected Students

• 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

• Show your support by dressing the part for Nevada Reading Week.
• 🎨 Thurs - Reading Rainbow! Wear rainbow colors!
• Career & Technical Education End of Course Exams - Selected Students
• 10:00 to 10:30 am - Lunch & Learn is in Math

• 2:30 pm - CCSD Advanced Band Festival - LVA Wind Symphony Performance, Lowden Theater

• Show your support by dressing the part for Nevada Reading Week.
• Wear you comfy PJs!
• Career & Technical Education End of Course Exams - Selected Students
• 10:00 to 10:30 am - Lunch & Learn is in Science
• 10:00 to 11:00 - Oscar Burgers and First Friday Events
• Oscar Burgers - $5 cash = Burger, Chips and fixings
• At 10:00 - Cozy up to the stage in your PJ for favorite book readings.
• At 10:30 Musical Chairs Game in the quad for Mini- Bundt Cakes
• 7:00 pm to 8:15 pm - Senior Choreography Dance Show, Performing Arts Center
• • Tickets at https://www.lasvegasacademy.net/box-office

• 1:55 pm - CCSD Advanced Band Festival - LVA Wind Ensemble, Lowden Theater
• 7:00 pm to 8:15 pm - Senior Choreography Dance Show, Performing Arts Center
• Tickets at https://www.lasvegasacademy.net/box-office

🎉 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! 😊

Call for Speaker Applications 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.

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! 🌟

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.

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! 😊

Attention all students!

This is a reminder that Lost and Found items will be donated on Friday, March 7th, 2024. If you're missing electronics or high-priced items like glasses, phones, wallets, or earbuds, please head to the Student Success Center. For larger items such as jackets, water bottles, and lunchboxes, check the Cafeteria. The lost and found will only be available before school, during lunch, or after school. Please claim your lost items before they’re donated!

🎭🔎 Who Did It?! 🔎🎭

🎟️ Get your tickets now at lasvegasacademy.net Box Office!

🖼️ And don’t forget to check out the latest art exhibit "The Butler Did it!" while you’re there!

Check out the video below. See you at the show! 🕵️‍♀️✨

🍕 Seniors who completed their FAFSA Applications were treated to pizza from Napoli Pizza on Sarah during lunch! 🎉
A huge thank you to everyone who participated – remember, the best place to find your post-secondary school’s financial aid deadlines is on their financial aid page! 📅
Need help with your FAFSA? Learn more about completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid at https://studentaid.gov/help/fafsa. 🎓💸

On Monday, February 25, as juniors were gearing up for the ACT, we had some extra support from our furry friends! 🐶❤️ Students enjoyed a beautiful day with the therapy dogs, bonding and relaxing over a *paws-itively* perfect lunch break. A big thank you to Love on a Leash and Alliance Therapy Dogs for bringing so much joy to our campus! 🐾✨

• 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.

• Thursday, March 13, 2025 - Vocal Concert, Performing Arts Center, 6:00 to 8:00 pm
• 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