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Cim.-Mem. HS to hold middle school parent night

Friday March 19, 2010 - Schools

Students who will be entering high school next fall, along with their parents, are invited to a middle school parent night at Cimarron-Memorial High School on Thurs., March 25. Activities will begin at 6 p.m. in the school’s cafeteria.

East CTA's FCCLA members shine at conference

Friday March 19, 2010 - Schools

Under the direction of teacher Sue Fullmer, East CTA's Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) members competed at the FCCLA State Conference. Silver and bronze winners were Sarah Ashworth, Jessica Cramer, Emily Olsen, Vai Pine, Leticia Ramirez, Jessica Skinner, and Miranda Sprague. Earning a first place gold award was Adrianna Ortega. Adrianna, Miranda Sprague, Jessica Skinner and Sarah Ashworth earned the right to compete nationally in events related to their program studies in Early Childhood Education. The students will take part in a national competition in Chicago in early July.

Census is under way

Friday March 19, 2010 - General

The results of every Census mean jobs, federal funding and more say in Congress for our community. Nevada stands to lose nearly $10,000 over the next 10 years for every person not counted during the 2010 Census. Click here for details.

News and Notes

Friday March 19, 2010 - General

Thiriot ES will present a Read Across America event Tuesday, March 23, and Wynn ES will host a wax museum featuring notable African Americans on Thursday. Read about these and other upcoming activities in "News and Notes."

Women's group is helping Park Elem. School

Friday March 19, 2010 - Schools

A group of women from the John S. Park Elementary School kindergarten class of 1961-1962 have founded a group they call Woven. This group of women were in Doris Hancock's kindergarten class. These individuals went on to become become teachers, nurses and other professionals. Most recently Woven donated a number of items they had collected to benefit the students at John S. Park. Woven is now working on forming a coalition of tutors and volunteers to provide additional support for Park's students.

Citi Foundation presents $30K grant to Clark HS

Thursday March 18, 2010 - Schools

Clark High School received a $30,000 grant from Citi Foundation dedicated to the Academy of Finance (AOF) students for the AOF College Bound Initiative. The Academy of Finance at Clark HS is the only college prep program of its kind in Nevada’s public school system.

Secondary students needed for advisory committee

Thursday March 18, 2010 - Students

CCSD students are invited to apply for the 2010/2011 Student Advisory Committee to the Board of School Trustees. Any secondary student may apply. The committee allows students to share their opinions with the School Board and other CCSD officials. The deadline for applications is April 30.

Spread the Word Nevada receives $25K grant

Thursday March 18, 2010 - Students

The NV Energy Foundation Committee awarded a $25,000 grant to Spread the Word Nevada, a nonprofit children’s literacy organization. The grant will help the local group provide books and literacy services to disadvantaged youth in southern Nevada.

Top youth musicians in CCSD to perform 3/28

Thursday March 18, 2010 - Students

Three CCSD students are among the top youth musicians in Clark County and will perform with the Henderson Symphony Orchestra on Sunday, March 28 at 2 p.m. in the Henderson Pavilion. Darrin Chao and Jae Ahn of GVHS plus Michael Brukhardt of LVA are among the winners of this year’s Young Artists Competition. The March 28 performance is free and open to the public.

PDK plans "Chalk Walk" @ Clark HS May 1st

Thursday March 18, 2010 - Schools

Phi Delta Kappa International will hold a "Chalk Walk" at Clark High School May 1 to honor teachers. For details, contact Christina Brooks at 799-1719.