In accordance with Assembly Bill 469, each CCSD school will create a School Organizational Team (SOT) made up of elected licensed staff, education support professionals, parents/guardians, and students, as well as one or more optional, non-elected community members who will assist the principal in making important decisions that impact the school. WHAT IS THE ROLE OF THE SCHOOL ORGANIZATIONAL TEAM?•Provide input on the school performance plan and budget.•Provide continued adv

Open House is this Thursday, August 27! Read details in the Update! https://app.smore.com/n/2trfk

Welcome to the Las Vegas Academy of the Arts Open House! LVA families, please join us Thursday, August 27, from 6:00–8:10 p.m. Follow your student’s class schedule, meet their teachers, and experience an evening on LVA’s creative campus. Come early! Our first Visual Arts Show of the season opens in the Lowden Theater Gallery at 5:30 p.m. You’ll also find student performances and art displays throughout campus, meet members of the LVA Administrative Team, and learn about the 2

Tickets for LVA Campus Performances are available at https://www.lasvegasacademy.net/box-office Tickets for the LVA Smith Center Concert will go on sale in September at the Smith Center Box Office.

School pictures with Strada Studios will be taken Thursday and Friday, August 20–21. Students will attend at their designated time during Conservatory class. Photos will be used for the yearbook, student recognitions, school social media, and your permanent 2026–2027 LVA Student ID, so all students need to participate. For campus safety, your ID photo must clearly show your face and be recognizable as you. Please come photo-ready and follow the guidelines below so your ID pho

LVA Update is live at https://app.smore.com/n/q2r1h. Info this week includes: Last Day for Senior Portraits School Pictures for Grades 9, 10, & 11 Lunch & Learn Senior Parking Spaces Daily Events Upcoming Events Much More!

Information from By Todd Dewey Las Vegas Review-Journal August 13, 2026 - 1:12 pm A new downtown coffee spot is on the way—and its success could directly benefit LVA students. The Muse Cafe is being developed by Nick Della Penna, president of the Friends of LVA Foundation and co-founder of The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill. Located at 601 E. Bridger Ave., directly across from campus, the cafe will donate all of its profits to the Friends of LVA Foundation to support LVA pro

Lunch & Learn provides time for academic support, Conservatory/Major activities, clubs, and organizations. Please note these changes for this school year: Monday: No Academic Lunch & Learn Tuesday: English Academic Lunch & Learn; no Conservatory/Major Lunch & Learn Wednesday: Social Studies, Health, PE & Careers Thursday: Math Friday: Science Conservatory/Majors: 11:28 to 11:58 on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday Clubs and organizations: Always meet during the second half

LVA! Get ready for Day 1 with the LVA Weekly Update—packed with need-to-know back-to-school info! Check your email or the link below. https://app.smore.com/n/4agxn A printable .pdg is available at https://app.smore.com/n/4agxn

The Teal/White Calendar outlines the Even-Day/Odd-Day schedule for the entire school year. While the calendar is set in advance, adjustments may be necessary due to CCSD calendar changes, state testing, or other special events. Any schedule updates will be communicated through the Weekly Update, LVA social media, and the school website. Please note all Staff Development Days, Guidance Days, Holidays, and Special Schedule Days. [Rev. 8.6.26]

The CCSD Grades 9–12 Curriculum Guide is a valuable resource for students and families as they plan for high school success and graduation. The guide includes graduation requirements, diploma options, course planning information, Advanced Placement (AP) and Dual Enrollment opportunities, and tips for supporting learning at home. Parents are also encouraged to regularly monitor their student's progress through Infinite Campus and Canvas for grades, attendance, and coursework.

Senior parking spots are back! This form is for seniors only who would like to request a reserved parking space. Please remember: submitting the form does not guarantee a specific spot. 📸 Tuesday & Wednesday, August 11 & 12: Parking spaces will be numbered and photographed.⏰ Thursday, August 13 at 11:30 AM: The form goes live! Spots will be available first come, first served. ✅ Important: You must use your CCSD student email to submit the form. Once your spot is approved and

Good communication between families and LVA is essential to making sure every student has the support, education, and opportunities they need to succeed. Knowing who to contact—and which office can help—can make getting answers much easier. We’ve created this quick reference guide to help! Please review it, print it, and keep it handy so you’ll know exactly where to turn when a question or need comes up throughout the school year.

Check out this weeks update at https://app.smore.com/n/khc86 What is happening on campus this week Senior Portraits Aug 5 & 8 Parent checklist ACT Boot Camp August Calendar

📸 Seniors, this is your moment! 🎓 Senior yearbook portraits are happening ON CAMPUS Wednesday, August 5 & Saturday, 8 in the Lowden Theater, with appointments available from 8:00 AM–3:00 PM. Don’t be the senior whose picture is missing from the yearbook or Senior Awards or Graduation. 👀 Appointment times are limited, so grab yours now using the QR code or schedule your senior portrait. Don’t worry—we want EVERY Class of 2027 senior in the yearbook, so another date will be

📸 Every senior has a story. Let yours be seen. It's time to think about Class of 2027 Senior Portraits! Your official senior portrait and casual photo celebrate your senior year and become part of LVA history. Strata Studios is the official Las Vegas Academy photographer and will capture your senior portrait and casual photo. These images are used in the yearbook and graduation commencement video/slide show and may also be featured during Senior Awards Night and other Class

May 26, 2026 DEAR LVA PARENTS AND NEW STUDENTS: Hello and welcome to Las Vegas Academy of the Arts! Congratulations on your acceptance into our award-winning programs. We are excited to begin a new year with you and your student. An important part of starting the year off right is attending LVA’s New Student Orientation (NSO). Please find details below and feel free to contact us for more information. What: LVA’s New Student Orientation Where: Las Vegas Academy’s Performing A

⏰Updated - LVA 2026–2027 School Year Bell Times⏰ Dear LVA Families, Due to transportation logistics, CCSD has updated the bell times for the 2026–2027 school year and determined that LVA’s instructional day will be 8:00 am – 3:00 pm. We recognize that this schedule may impact rehearsals, performances, and other after-school activities. Our staff is reviewing how to best adapt to these new times so we can continue providing students with a full range of academic and performing

🎓From LVA to Full-Ride Scholarships!🎓 At LVA's Senior Awards Night, we proudly recognized two incredible National Merit Scholarship winners: Paul Bearden and John Hussey. Both students earned prestigious scholarships that cover tuition, room and board, and a stipend as they begin their next chapter at the University of Nevada, Reno and the University of North Texas. What an amazing accomplishment! Join us in congratulating these outstanding seniors for their hard work, d

"Your summer assignment: Read a great book. Your future English teacher will thank you!"📖 Before returning to campus on August 10, be sure to complete your required English summer reading assignment. Grab your book, find a cool spot away from the Vegas heat, and get reading! English class summer reading: 9/9H: Animal Farm George Orwell 10/10H: Lord of the Flies William Golding English 10: AP Seminar: Fahrenheit 451 Ray Bradbury 11/11H: The Catcher in the Rye J.D. Salinge

Dear Class of 2026 and Families, Congratulations once again on your graduation! As you begin your next chapter, we wanted to share one final LVA update with important information regarding senior photos, transcripts, data transfer, graduate spotlight, and the LVA Alumni Association. Please visit the link below for all the details: https://app.smore.com/n/u9zsm We are incredibly proud of the Class of 2026 and wish you success, happiness, and exciting opportunities in the futur

These times are in effect until August 5. Office Personnel are available by phone from 7:00 am to 1:00 pm. Call 702-799-7800 before driving to the school. To check that the person you need to see is available To make an appointment Call upon arrival, as doors may be locked due to limited summer staff Appointments will only be made between 8 am and noon.

The State of Nevada requires all students to take the ACT exam before graduation. For students who would like to prepare for the test, LVA will once again partner with Tutors Across America to offer a discounted ACT Prep Bootcamp on September 4, 5, and 7, 2026. Students of all ages are welcome to attend. Schedule for the 3-Day (20-hour) ACT Weekend Bootcamp Friday, September 4th, 4:00 pm - 8:30 pm Saturday, September 5th, 9:00 am - 6:00 pm (lunch break from 1:00-2:00) Mon

LVA Weekly Update 5.18.26 is live! Also available through parent & student email. Includes information on the exam schedule, half days, and senior ceremony practice & checkout! https://app.smore.com/n/4rn7h