CCSD Engagement Unit

The first UNLV Teacher of the Game Award goes to... Ms. Yesenia Talavera!

This Orr Middle School Computer Science teacher is bringing the right game plan to the classroom, challenging students to think critically, solve problems and push beyond what they thought possible.

Her nomination praised her for “removing barriers and creating multiple pathways” for students to succeed, both in and out of the classroom.

Now, she’s taking the field! Ms. Talavera will be honored during the Rebels home opener in front of thousands of fans. Congratulations, Ms. Talavera!

What a way to kick off the school year at Thiriot Elementary School.

Findlay Subaru of Las Vegas surprised educators with a celebratory breakfast, classroom supply kits and a $15,000 donation through Subaru Loves Learning. The contribution will provide $500 in classroom funding for 25 teachers, reaching more than 525 students.

We are grateful to Findlay Subaru for making educators feel celebrated and investing in the classrooms and students they serve. We appreciate this meaningful partnership and all the ways our community comes together to support CCSD educators.

A special thank you to Serena Neel and her team for welcoming the teachers and staff of Piggott Elementary back with an incredible surprise in celebration of their recent National Gold Star School designation.

One week down and a great school year ahead! We hope the new appliances, lunch, snacks and festive decorations helped make the first week a little more special and set the tone for an amazing year ahead.

A heartfelt thank you to Walmart Henderson - E Lake Mead Pkwy for donating school supplies to the students of Lyal Burkholder Middle School! 🎒📚

The Clark County School District appreciates community partners like Walmart #2050 for helping our students start the school year ready to learn. Thank you for your generosity and support! 💙

A huge thank you to Ocean Spray for making a difference for the students at Sewell Elementary School! 🎒📚

Through their generous school supply donation, Ocean Spray is helping ensure students have the tools they need to start the school year ready to learn and succeed.

On behalf of the Clark County School District , thank you for investing in our students and supporting education in our community. Your generosity will have a lasting impact on the lives of the students we serve. 💙

A warm welcome to our newest Clark County School District Adopt A School community partner, Valiente Mott Injury Attorneys! 🎉

After connecting with Park Elementary School to learn about their greatest needs, the team at Valiente Mott stepped up in a big way. The school requested 50 filled backpacks for students with the greatest needs, along with essential classroom supplies for teachers and they delivered everything that was requested and more!

Thank you, Valiente Mott Injury Attorneys, for your generosity and for investing in the students and staff at Park Elementary. Partnerships like these help ensure our schools have the resources they need to support every student.

Keeping the excitement for reading alive all summer long at the Take 5 to Care Book Bus Stop event. Students had the opportunity to choose two books to take home, enjoy a snow cone, and gather for story time with the Fox 5 Vegas anchors.

A special thank you to Findlay Subaru of Las Vegas for hosting this event and for its continued support of the Book Bus. Partnerships like this help bring the magic of reading directly to our students and inspire a lifelong love of books, one stop at a time.

On the last day of school, Ms. Edie Guerra was surprised with a celebration honoring her more than 20 years of service and impact in education. With the support of the entire Gunderson Middle School staff and cheer team, she was recognized by colleagues, students, and administrators whose lives she has touched throughout her career. Nominated by a fellow educator, Ms. Guerra was surprised by digital creator with a catered lunch for the school staff and thoughtful gifts courtesy of . While this surprise highlighted Ms. Guerra’s incredible contributions, we are deeply appreciative of all educators concluding their careers this year and the lasting impact they have made on students, families, and school communities. Congratulations, Ms. Guerra!

Congratulations to our 2026 Cowabunga Bay Las Vegas Water Safety Design Contest winners! 🎉🌊

Clark County School District students showcased their creativity while promoting the importance of water safety. Just in time for summer, winning students received passes from Cowabunga Vegas, and their artwork will be proudly displayed at the waterparks!

Thank you to all of the students who participated and helped spread important water safety messages throughout our community. ☀️💦

A special thank you to our community partner, Cowabunga Vegas for supporting student creativity and water safety awareness across CCSD schools.

Great schools and strong communities are built by people who consistently show up, support others, and make a difference in ways big and small. That’s exactly what this year’s RAVE Review winners have done across Clark County School District.

We were excited to recognize our final two RAVE Review honorees of the school year, Stephanie Swain, 7th Grade Teacher at Gibson Leadership Academy, and Alicia Biscardi, Associate Recruiter in the Human Resources Department. Congratulations and thank you for all that you do!