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LVA's School Hours for 2026-27 school year 8:30am-3:30pm
Join us for a concert featuring the incredible talents of our LVA Music Faculty as we raise funds for a Steinway Concert Grand Piano for the Lowden Theater
Visit https://linktr.ee/lvamusic for tickets and other ways to support!
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Amplify - New Student Induction
Future energy was HIGH on Tuesday! LVA welcomed almost 400 incoming students joining the student body next year. The night was packed with great vibes as future students explored 28+ club booths, grabbed hot dogs, scored LVA gear, and started finding their place on campus. Inside a full Performing Arts Center, students and families enjoyed amazing performances and a warm welcome from Student Council and Principal Koepp. Families also learned how to get involved through the Fr
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4/20/26 LVA Weekly Update
The Weekly Update is available at https://app.smore.com/n/8k6bt or email.
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See LVA Leaders & Faculty Perform Live for a Great Cause!
FACULTY CONCERT – GET YOUR TICKETS NOW! Get your tickets: CLICK HERE Support from anywhere: https://linktr.ee/lvamusic Don’t miss this incredible night of music in support of our piano fundraiser! Our talented LVA Music Conservatory faculty will take the stage, joined by special guest performers Principal Lezlie Koepp, Development Director Meagan Franke, and CCSD CFO Justin Dayhoff. It’s a rare opportunity to see the amazing educators and leaders behind our program shine as p
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4/13/26 LVA Weekly Update
Check out what is happening at LVA in the Weekly Update https://app.smore.com/n/cepq5
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4/6/26 LVA Weekly Update
The week's update is available at https://app.smore.com/n/1ep8g .
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LVA Jazz Performs at Vic's Las Vegas
LVA Jazz Featured on FOX5 for Vic’s Performances! LVA Jazz regularly performs at Vic’s Las Vegas—one of the city’s premier live jazz venues—giving our students invaluable real-world performance experience. Check out LVA jazz on Fox 5 More https://www.fox5vegas.com/video/2026/03/31/hear-local-students-perform-jazz-vics-las-vegas/ Join them this Sunday for two special sets and support these incredible young musicians! 🎷
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3/30/26 LVA Weekly Update
Check out this week's update of events and performances at https://app.smore.com/n/nkjfs . Also available through LVA student and parent emails.
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Mar 291 min read


Preserving the City We Know: Ethan Salmon’s Structured Exhibition
LVA’s own Ethan Salmon is turning heads with his exhibition Structured , on view through March 28 at Recycled Propaganda. Instead of focusing on the bright lights of the Strip, Ethan highlights a different side of Las Vegas—the everyday places locals pass without a second thought, many of which are fading or already gone. Through incredibly detailed models, sculptures, and paintings, this LVA Alum captures the textures, history, and quiet beauty of these spaces. Even more str
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Mar 231 min read


Congratulations Jazz Director Patrick Bowen
We are thrilled to announce that Patrick Bowen has been selected as Educator of the Year by the Nevada Music Educators Association! This well-deserved honor recognizes Mr. Bowen's exceptional dedication to students, artistry, and music education across our community. We are so proud to celebrate this outstanding achievement—bravo!
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LVA Music Faculty Fundraiser for Concert Piano
April 20 LVA Faculty Concert – Ticket Details & Silent Auction Now Live Support from anywhere: https://linktr.ee/lvamusic
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3/23/26 LVA Weekly Update
Visit https://app.smore.com/n/2u40t for the 3.23.26 Weekly Update!
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3.16.26 LVA Weekly Update
The update is live at https://app.smore.com/n/47uxy
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Support New Concert Pianos for Las Vegas Academy of the Arts
Support from anywhere: https://linktr.ee/lvamusic On Monday, April 20, Super Innovation Company presents: LVA Music Conservatory Faculty Fundraising Concert, featuring performances by our accomplished music faculty. The evening supports the acquisition of world-class pianos that are essential to maintaining the high artistic standards of the LVA Music Conservatory. Thanks to a partnership with Southern Nevada Music, LVA has the opportunity to acquire a 9’ Steinway Model D Con
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Mar 121 min read


LVA 2026–2027 School Year Start Time
Dear LVA Families, The district has finalized start times for the 2026–2027 school year and determined that LVA’s instructional day will be 8:30 am – 3:30 pm. We recognize that this schedule may impact rehearsals, performances, and other after-school activities. Our staff is already reviewing how to best adapt so we can continue providing students with a full range of academic and performing arts opportunities. Thank you for your support as we plan for another successful year
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Mar 111 min read


3/9/26 LVA Weekly Update
Join us on Thursday, March 12, as LVA is inducted into the CCSD Excellence in Education Hall of Fame! This is your school. Your community. Your moment. Wear your full LVA regalia. Bring the energy. Pack the Board Meeting and show what the LVA community is all about. Don’t hear about it later — be there when it happens. This is history in the making, and you’ll want to say you were in the room when LVA’s name is called. ✨ Edward Greer Education Center 2832 E. Flamingo Road 7
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LVA Technical Theater Teacher Named CCSD Secondary New Educator of the Year
The cast of LVA’s Theater Conservatory Spring Musical helped deliver a special surprise when Austin Fowler, LVA Technical Theater teacher, was announced as the CCSD Secondary New Educator of the Year. In just five months at LVA, Mr. Fowler stepped in to lead the Technical Theater program after the previous director unexpectedly left. Although new to teaching, he has quickly established a culture of professionalism, high expectations, and strong technical training for students
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3.2.25 LVA Weekly Update
Students & Parents, Please check out this week’s Update at https://app.smore.com/n/qeura and through student/parent email. This week’s information includes: • Fun events supporting LVA • Reading Week activities • Vocal and dance performances • Weekly agenda • SOT Meeting on Wednesday • Accolades • And much more If you have any questions or experience difficulty accessing the Update link, please contact Susan Thornton at thorns@nv.ccsd.net .
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Feb 271 min read


Mariachi Internacional Soloist. National Stage. Let’s Go!
🎺💙 LVA and the Mariachi Department is bursting with pride that senior Melanie Linares was selected as a Solo Finalist in the Mariachi Extravaganza Las Vegas National Vocal Competition! The Mariachi Extravaganza is widely considered the “Super Bowl” of Mariachi — the most prestigious competition in the country — featuring the very best programs and vocalists nationwide. 📍 The competition will take place March 28 at the UNLV Performing Arts Center, hosted at University of Ne
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Feb 261 min read


Las Vegas Academy Inducted into 2026 CCSD Excellence in Education Hall of Fame
Las Vegas Academy of the Arts has been inducted into the 2026 cohort of the Clark County School District Excellence in Education Hall of Fame. This prestigious honor recognizes individuals, programs, schools, and agencies whose outstanding contributions make a lasting and meaningful impact on education in the community. In recognition of this achievement, Las Vegas Academy’s name will be permanently displayed on the Hall of Fame screens at the Edward A. Greer Education Center
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2/23/26 LVA Weekly Update
The LVA Weekly Update for February 23 is now available at https://app.smore.com/n/rb6gt or through email to the LVA students and parents. Las Vegas Academy Inducted into 2026 CCSD Excellence in Education Hall of Fame Vital information for Tuesday's ACT assessment Southern Nevada College Fair Events Sadies Festival on Friday Accolades Contact Susan Thornton at thorns@nv.ccsd.net with any questions or any problems accessing the link.
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Feb 221 min read


Record-Breaking Blood Drive!
Our @nhslva.official drive didn’t just go well… it shattered school and city records for a single-day drive! Thank you to the incredible students, teachers, parents, and community members who took time out of their day to give back — and potentially save a life (or three!). According to Vitalant, there were 122 donation attempts, resulting in 86 usable units of blood. That’s 86 opportunities to make a real difference for someone in need. Advisor Ms. Miller shared that this is
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2/16/26 LVA Weekly Update
The Weekly Update for February 16 is now available at https://app.smore.com/n/652pa and lasvegasacademy.net . ACT Information Performances Changes in available parking If you have any questions or problems accessing the link, please get in touch with Susan Thornton at thorns@nv.ccsd.net
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Feb 151 min read


Leaving Campus after ACT - Juniors Only
ACT Testing Day Dismissal Procedures (Juniors Only) We are quickly approaching ACT testing day for our junior students on February 24, 2026 . On testing day, students will be released at 2:00 p.m. and may ride the school bus or be picked up by a parent/guardian, as on a typical school day. If all students finish testing before 2:00 p.m., they may be allowed to check out early. For more details and information regarding this process, please view the attached document. (Attach
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