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More than 17K Clark County School District middle school students suspended in 2023-2024
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) – Administrators in the Clark County School District are expressing concerns over student behavior at middle schools. According to CCSD data, there were 17,363 middle schoolers suspended during the 2023-2024 school year, which was a 16% increase compared to the previous year. “The largest infraction code that’s used for suspensions, as well as where […]
Las Vegas middle schooler ends up at stranger's home after dropped off at wrong bus stop
LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — A Las Vegas parent is asking others to be vigilant after she says her 11-year-old son was dropped off at the wrong bus stop twice this week, and in one case ended up at a stranger's home. Christen Jaime contacted the Crisis in the Classroom...
Parents say son suffered severe burns during Las Vegas-area high school football practice on artificial turf
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) – The parents of a student at a Las Vegas area high school told 8 News Now that they are upset with the principal and coach after their son reportedly suffered severe burns on his hands. Spring Valley High School parents, who requested anonymity, sent 8 News Now three photos showing their […]
Overcrowded lunch lines in Las Vegas schools spark outrage among parents
LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — Parents in Las Vegas are speaking out after they say some of their middle and high school students didn't get to eat lunch on the first day of school. Posts on Facebook say the Clark County School District changed the schedule to only one lunch period instead of two in some schools.
CCSD student joins sports medicine program to kick-start career before graduation
LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — Some Clark County School District students are using this year to kick-start their careers before they graduate high school. News 3 got the chance to catch up with an East Career and Technical Academy student who joined a sports medicine program that allows him to gain college credits while in school.
Teacher FastTrack Program to address CCSD teacher shortage
The Public Education Foundation is partnering with UNLV to offer the Teacher FastTrack Program, a no-cost program aimed at recruiting and retaining teachers, with 45 teachers set to enter classrooms after earning their bachelor's degrees and teaching licenses.
Boys & Girls Clubs Teen and Aspiring Pilot Jill P. Receives Surprise of a Lifetime from Allegiant Air: A $34,000 Scholarship to Attend Her Dream University
LAS VEGAS – (July 29, 2024) — Allegiant Travel Company (NASDAQ: ALGT), in partnership with the Boys & Girls Club of America, today announced Jill Prime, 17, as the recipient of the airline’s Careers in Aviation scholarship. Jill will receive $34,000 from Allegiant, which she will use...
Community survey now open for input on Las Vegas schools superintendent search
LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — A community survey is now open for people to share their thoughts on the search for a new Clark County School District superintendent. The survey is available online now through Wednesday, Sept. 3. CCSD says the survey aims to gather perceptions about the school district...
How parents can help as Las Vegas students deal with back-to-school stress
LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — As the school year kicks off in Clark County, it's a struggle for many kids to get back into the routine of getting up early and going to class. After nearly three months of getting up later, not having to do homework, and being more on your own time, it takes many children a bit to get back into a regular schedule.
School faculty surprise SAHARA Las Vegas to share thanks for support
LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — Teachers from Robert E. Lake Elementary School made a surprise visit to SAHARA Las Vegas last week. PrincipalPaola Zepher and 50 faculty members paraded through the casino on Friday with posters, chants and custom stickers for staff members. Afterward, school faculty and SAHARA employees enjoyed...
Audacy Stations Rally to Equip Students for School Success
Audacy is doing its part to help families in need get back to school in style through its Sound Communities initiative. Stations from Baltimore to Las Vegas have been giving away school supplies, helping teachers, and contributing to community education outlets. In Greenville, SC, The Block 96.3 (WFBC-HD2) hosted “QL’s...
Back to School Safety with Intermountain Health
It’s back to school time for most students in the metro and unfortunately that can also mean injuries. Dr. Trent Knewtson joined Las Vegas Now to talk about how to keep your kids safe this school year. Doctors want you to know what’s important to know about health safety...
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