3.24.25 LVA Weekly Update

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.

• Fourth Quarter Begins

• New Parking Garage Opens - Read Usage Guidelines Under Important Information Section

• No Lunch & Learn

• 10:30am - BSU Meeting, K-3

• 10:30am - Minds to Minds Club Meeting, M-5

• Lunch and Learn is in English
• 10:05am to 10:50am - Senior Fun Day - Pick up LVA jibbits in the quad. Senior-only Musical Chairs at 10:30 for Mini-Bundt Cakes, Visit the SENIOR Table in the Quad during Lunch!
• 10:30am to 11am - National Honor Society, K-15
• 2:15pm to 3:45pm - After School Tutoring In MATH, F-12

• Lunch and Learn is in Social Studies
• 10:30 to 11:00am - BSU Thrift Shop, Gym
• 11:30am to 2pm - ALEKS Exam, Required for Dual Credit Math. Students should check with their counselor.
• 2:15 to 3:45pm - After School Tutoring In SCIENCE, PO-4
• 6pm to 7:30pm - Orchestra Festival Preview Concert, Lowden Theater, Tickets at lasvegasacademy.net Box Office.

• Lunch and Learn is in Math.
• 6pm to 7:30pm - Jazz Combo Concert, "Is Orange the New Gold," Lowden, 6:00 to 7:30 pm "Is Gold the New Orange?" is a jazz combo concert where bold, luxurious sounds take center stage, redefining the boundaries of modern jazz. The ensemble blends traditional jazz elements with innovative rhythms and harmonies, creating a performance that is both opulent and electrifying. Each piece gleams with creativity, turning the familiar into something strikingly new and vibrant. Tickets at lasvegasacademy.net Box Office.

• Lunch and Learn is in Science.
• ALL Day - Las Vegas Jazz Invitational. Check out performances and events at LVJI at https://sites.google.com/nv.ccsd.net/www-lvajazzband-com/lvji - A ticket is good for entrance to ANY and ALL Las Vegas Jazz Invitational performances, clinics, and concerts on both days of the festival. Check out the video below!
• 10:30am to 11:00am - SOL Meeting, M-15
• 10:30am to 11:00am - BSU Thrift Shop, Gym

• ALL Day - Las Vegas Jazz Invitational. Check out performances and events at LVJI at https://sites.google.com/nv.ccsd.net/www-lvajazzband-com/lvji
• A ticket is good for entrance to ANY and ALL Las Vegas Jazz Invitational performances, clinics, and concerts on both days of the festival.

We’re excited to announce that our new parking garage officially opens on Monday, 3/24! This new addition will help ease parking congestion and improve accessibility.

To ensure a smooth experience for everyone, please review the important procedures outlined in the attached document. Following these guidelines will help maintain safety and efficiency for everyone.

If you have any questions, please contact the Activities Office at (702) 799-7800 ext. 4204.

Thank you for your cooperation!

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

💡 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 LVA swag! 🎁✨

Winners are announced the in the March 31 Update.

!Enter at https://forms.gle/86gaoPWHAUCXhWoF9

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

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.

CCSD hosts two chess tournaments each year with each of the events below:

♟️ Long Time Control – 30 minutes per player
♟️ Blitz – 5 minutes per player

Both events bring out top CCSD high school players and even some middle schoolers. This year, Guitar Major Lalo made history as the first-ever freshman to win both tournaments! 🎉👏

An incredible achievement—well done, Lalo! ♟🔥

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.

Attention Seniors & Parents/Guardians,

Career and College Stoles will be available for purchase in May for $25. Counselors will confirm eligibility with students following senior credit checks, which will be completed by May.

Please note: CCR Stoles are not on sale at this time.

If you have any questions, reach out to your counselor for more information.

Second Senior Update Now Available

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

Hey, Class of 2025,

We want to celebrate YOU on social media and beyond! 🎉 Fill out this quick Spotlight Google Form with some info about yourself and answer 1-2 questions of your choice. You can also upload a favorite picture, or we’ll use your senior photo from Cashman Photos.

📝 Submit the form ASAP—the last quarter gets busy fast!

Got questions? Reach out to Ms. Thornton at thorns@nv.ccsd.net.

We can’t wait to highlight your achievements! ✨

The Ailey Experience Tour provides dancers of all experience levels the opportunity to study with prominent Ailey instructors and former Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater company dancers in their hometown.

Students train in a variety of techniques while learning the rich history of Alvin Ailey’s signature style and how he changed the perception of American modern dance.

No dance experience or audition is required—all levels are welcome!

Sign up at https://ailey.org/series/ailey-experience-las-vegas

LVA supporter Dr. Alexander Free Garland (Dr. Free) announces the launch of OneZie Love, a conscious clothing brand promoting a positive impact.

🔹 Dr. Free is a community leader, author of 12 children's books, and performer starring as the original Young Simba in The Lion King Broadway tour.
🔹 The brand is part of Luminescent Dolphin, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting under-resourced communities.

🚨 Presale Alert! 🚨

Score the Bona Fit premiere design and save up to 53% during the presale! 🎉 Shop now at LVA’s exclusive page and be one of the first to own a OneZie Love original.

✨ 15% of all orders go to the to support Las Vegas Academy Programs!

⏳ Presale ends April 1st at 8:59 PM (Vegas Time). Don’t miss out!

🔗 www.LuminescentDolphin.com/lva

• 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.

• 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
• April 4 & 5 - Ballroom/PE Dance Show, Performing Arts Center 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.