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Responsive Education Events and Programs

North Las Vegas (NLV) students, teachers and schools are a top priority for Mayor Goynes-Brown and the City Council Members. Throughout each ward in the City, schools are actively visited and programs supported. In 2022, the City Council engaged with NLV Principals to discuss and discover what was impacting their campus most. Common themes included: Student achievement, chronic absenteeism, family engagement, teacher retention, and challenges resulting from the pandemic. With this information top of mind, the City has worked to make sure that all education events and initiatives are in response to these critical areas of need.

City of North Las Vegas Annual Events

School Mariachi Competition

This annual event highlights the musical talents of students and serves as a testament to the cultural diversity and vibrancy of the City.

Mayors Innovative Teaching Awards

The Mayor and City Council are proud to recognize educators in North Las Vegas schools that are implementing innovative teaching strategies with students for the purpose of achieving deeper learning. Through this recognition, it is the City's intention to promote, encourage, retain, and celebrate creative and innovative educators and teaching in North Las Vegas classrooms. The Principal of each North Las Vegas school may turn in one designee to receive this award. Selected educators will receive recognition at a City Council Meeting, a certificate signed by the Mayor and City Council, a commemorative pin, and a stipend. (Spring 2023-2025)

The Class of 2025

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Devon Yonemori from Lincoln Elementary School
Tori Law from D.L. "Dusty" Dickens Elementary School
Amanda Toolanen from Fay Herron ES
Ashley Arburua from Tom Williams ES
Cynthia Quist from Lois Craig ES
Jacqueline Welch-Doubek from Jim Bridger Middle School
Donya Willis from Jesse D. Scott Elementary School
Waiella Clark-Stephens from Canyon Springs High Schools
Lisa Lee from Marion Cahlan ES
Ryan McQuillian from Gilbert Academy of Creative Arts
Richard Shipin from Delta Academy
Charlotte Ashford from Cheyenne High School
Michael Merced- Gilardino from Desert Rose CTC
Stephanie Smith from Marvin M. Sedway Middle School
Heather Warner from Somerset Academy, Aliante Campus
Diana Jimenez from Eva G. Simmons ES
Joanna Sebastian from Cozine ES
Amber Callaghan from Eva Wolfe ES
Oscar Oliva-Cordon from Vincent L. Triggs Elementary School
Denise Burton from Northeast Career and Technical Academy
Amanda Schrag from Somerset Academy- North Las Vegas
Dove Hallstrom from Freedom Classical Academy
Ashley Marquez Hoover from Richard Priest ES
Amy White-Yenor from Carroll M. Johnston STEM Academy of Environmental Studies
Victoria Peters from Mojave High School
Amie Miner from Legacy High School
Jessica Koontz from Findlay Middle School
Janice Borcione from Raul P. Elizondo Elementary

City of North Las Vegas Education Initiatives

Micro Grants for NLV Schools

Over $200,000 each year have been awarded to NLV Schools by the City of North Las Vegas. School administrators and teachers are invited to apply for Educational Micro Grants ($5,000 per teacher and $10,000 for administrators) focusing on the areas of: student achievement, chronic absenteeism, teacher retention/recruitment, family engagement and issues arising from the pandemic.

Here's how much has been awarded in recent years to keep supporting our amazing educators:

SY 24-25 - $280,000
SY 23-24 - $210,000
SY 22-23 - $210,000

Check out Micro Grants in action at Cram Middle School!

2025 City of North Las Vegas Mayors Black Hair Care Product Drive

In a heartwarming celebration of Black History Month, the City of North Las Vegas continues its tradition of student and community partnership under Mayor Pamela Goynes-Brown's leadership. Together with the City Council and Education Advisory Committee, this year's Black Hair Care Drive exemplified our commitment to nurturing the whole student – mind, spirit, and self-image. At its heart, this program carries a powerful message to our African American youth: your identity is beautiful, your culture is valuable, and your community stands with you. Beyond the practical support of hair care products, this initiative represents our city's ongoing dedication to being a true partner with families in nurturing their children's growth – not just academically, but in fostering self-assurance and cultural pride.

We were thrilled to have the Raiderette's organization join us in welcoming North Las Vegas K-12 school cheerleading teams to a culminating event celebrating the completion of the month-long drive. Both the Raiderette's and North Las Vegas school cheer teams contributed hair products. (2023, 2024, 2025)

Previous City of North Las Vegas Education Initiatives

Leadership Development Provided for NLV Teachers- We were thrilled to sponsor the Young Leader Academy (Summer, 2024), Teacher Leader Academy (SY 2023-2024) and the Executive Leadership Academy (SY 2023-2024).

Mariachi Grants for NLV Schools- Existing North Las Vegas school Mariachi programs were able to apply for grant funding to acquire needed instruments and uniforms. On December 21st, 2022, all NLV school Mariachi programs received funding. These six schools included: Jim Bridger Middle School, J.D. Smith Middle School, Johnston Middle School, Sedway Middle School, Canyon Springs High School, and Rancho High School.

Garden Supplies for NLV Schools- Schools were invited to supplement their Spring gardening projects with free soil and gardening items. School administrators, classroom teachers, school gardeners, STEM enthusiasts, project based learning buff’s, science curriculum enhancers and anyone else with a desire to utilize gardening soil and supplies in a school project were invited. Available items included Cactus, Palm & Citrus Soil, Garden Soil, Potting Mix Soil, Premium Brown Mulch, Performance Organics - All Purpose Container Mix, pavers/stones/bricks and plants. Spring 2023.

Spanish Classes for NLV Teachers- The City of North Las Vegas is piloting a Spanish class for education professionals. Spanish 101B - Conversational Spanish for K-12 Educators, will be offered in a hybrid format through the Community College of Southern Nevada. The purpose of the six week summer course is to assist education professionals (i.e., full time teachers, office staff, and administrators), who work in a school environment, to have the opportunity to learn Spanish. With 42% of the North Las Vegas population being Hispanic or Latino, educators have been extremely responsive to participating in this course in order to acquire additional communication tools to use with Spanish speaking families at their school.

The Four School Project- The NLV Education Advisory Committee researched under-performing schools in North Las Vegas and identified four schools to provide additional support for: Cheyenne High School, Sedway Middle School, Craig and Antonello Elementary Schools. The City Council invested $400,000 in personalized professional learning opportunities for teachers, including up to 60 free column advancement credits for teachers, and additional curriculum for each of these sites.

Securing More Resources for NLV Schools- Through the work of several non-profit organizations, the City of North Las Vegas has been able to extend its reach to lift and assist our students, schools and families. By supporting the work of these dedicated groups through CNLV grant funding, we anticipate enhanced academic outcomes for students.

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