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Sewell ES holds "out of this world" literacy night

Friday November 20, 2009 - Schools

C.T. Sewell Empowerment School celebrated its annual literacy night Nov. 13 with the theme, “Out of this World.” Over 300 parents and 400 students attended. Teachers provided hands-on literacy activities such as writing about Saturn and viewing it through a telescope, making solar system mobiles and learning the phases of the moon.

Orr MS students raise $444 for LV Rescue Mission

Friday November 20, 2009 - Schools

Orr Middle School held a "Miracle Minute" to raise money for the Las Vegas Rescue Mission. Students raised $444 in just one minute. The school will present the donation to the Rescue Mission on Tuesday, Nov. 24 at 3:20 p.m. in the cafeteria.

High marks for the GVHS Forensics Team

Tuesday November 17, 2009 - Schools

Green Valley High School's Forensics Team, under the direction of Scott Ginger, has been named one of the nation's top 100 schools in speech and debate activities by the National Forensics League (NFL). GVHS ranks 37th out of over 3,000 schools nationwide based on student participation and excellence in speech and debate activities.

Local businesses volunteer at McCall Elem. School

Monday November 16, 2009 - Schools

Quannah McCall Elementary School received huge support on National Make A Difference Day from Luxor, Circus Circus and Monte Carlo. Over 80 volunteers worked to beautify McCall's campus October 24. They also painted over 500 pumpkins that students were allowed to take home the following week.

Congratulations to A-Tech's Key Club

Friday November 13, 2009 - Schools

A-Tech’s Key Club has been ranked #1 by Key Club International Region 5 in total "Phoenix Points" earned. Members earn these points by donating items during drives, attending meetings and participating in service projects. The more service they do, the more points they earn.

Sixteen CCSD schools receive grant funds

Friday November 13, 2009 - Schools

Sixteen CCSD schools are among the 27 Nevada schools that received more than $62,000 in grants from Wells Fargo and the Nevada Public Education Foundation.

A-Tech does well in forensics tournament

Friday November 13, 2009 - Schools

Congratulations to A-Tech’s Forensics team for placing third in the Foothill Invitational Tournament. Evan Shobert took 2nd place in Senate and 4th place in Impromptu Speaking. Parker Junger took 1st place in the Impromptu competition.

Fundraiser under way for health center @ Basic HS

Tuesday November 10, 2009 - Schools

The Henderson Chamber of Commerce, Nevada State College and Raising Cane's are working together on a fundraising campaign for the Dr. Joel and Carol Bower School Based Health Center at Basic High School. Call 565-8951 for details.

CCSD schools to participate in WinterFest parade

Tuesday November 10, 2009 - Schools

Several CCSD schools are expected to take part in the WinterFest Parade, part of Henderson's annual WinterFest celebration December 10-12.

Diskin ES students to help in literacy effort

Monday November 09, 2009 - Schools

Diskin Elementary School second-graders are joining a nationwide effort to help donate one million books to disadvantaged children.