Week #13

10:58 to 11:58 - Lunch and Learn

• No Lunch & Learn today.
• Lower Campus is open during the second half of lunch.

3 to 4:40 pm - Robotics meets every Monday in M67 after school. Robotics is gearing up for the competition season by learning OnShape CAD design, how to safely use tools and becoming familiar with the old Robot so we are ready to build an even better one in January!

Staff Development Day

8:00 to 9:00 am - SOT and Monthly Parent Meeting, Library. Join us for an informative meeting on upcoming events, performances, and accolades. Join the discussion with Principal Lezlie Koepp on the latest school news, budget, important information, and ways to get involved. Parent Guild representatives share news from the conservatories and majors departments.

10:58–11:58 – Lunch & Learn

• Lunch & Learn is in Social Studies, Health, Careers, & PE the first half of lunch.
• Lower Campus is open the second half of lunch.
• 11:28 to 11:58 - Key Club in M67

3:15 pm - Basketball Club, New Gym, Ms. Clark, Adviser

3:15 to 4:45 - After-school tutoring in Science, FB4

10:58–11:58 – Lunch & Learn

• Lunch & Learn is in math the first half of lunch.
• Lower Campus is open the second half of lunch.

• 11:28 to 11:58 - Be the Light Club meets in M15
• 11:28 to 11:58 - Archery Club, New Gym

3:15 to 4:45 - After-School tutoring in English, M23

6 to 9 pm - Mariachi in the Park, LVA Field, $5 entry, food and drinks for sale, $1 per ticket. Cash-only event. Bring Blankets and lawn chairs!

10:58–11:58 – Lunch & Learn

• First Fridays & Oscar Burgers - Quad, $6 for an Oscar Burger (including fixings and chips). Bring Cash!
• Games, prizes and Jazz performs at 11:30!
• Lunch & Learn is in science the first half of lunch.
• Lower Campus is open the second half of lunch.

• Tickets at lasvegasacademy.net Box Office

7 to 9:30 pm - Vocal Department presents "Standards & Showtunes," Black Box Theater

• Tickets at lasvegasacademy.net Box Office

With over 53 clubs on campus, there is a club that will interest everyone. Clubs are based on a variety of interests, intellect, fun, fashion, and talent. National honor and community service organizations are accepting new members. Be a part of the LVA family by joining a new club today!

Click here to see all the clubs and organizations offered at LVA!

Calling all LVA dancers and families! The City of Las Vegas invites dancers ages 7–25 to explore the West Las Vegas Live Arts Institute, a structured arts enrichment and development program focused on building dance skills and confidence.

Led by Artistic Director Avree Walker [and LVA Dance Instructor], the program offers classical and contemporary dance training for dancers at beginner, intermediate (Level II), and advanced (Level I) levels. Students have the opportunity to develop their technique, learn from experienced leadership, and continue growing as dancers.

Interested in taking your dance training to the next level? Check out the West Las Vegas Live Arts Institute and see what opportunities are available! Complete the application below! Questions? Contact Avree Walker at walkeaj1@nv.ccsd.net.

Calling all LVA artists in Grades 9–12! The American Chemical Society (ACS) of Southern Nevada invites CCSD high school students to enter its 2026 High School Art Poster Contest. This year’s theme, Chemistry Under Construction, is your chance to combine creativity and chemistry for a chance to win cash prizes!

LVA junior Charlea Taumaoe won first-place last year! Could you be the next winner?

Artwork must be original and two-dimensional. Paintings, drawings, watercolors, collages, digital art, and mixed media are all welcome. Each student may submit one entry, along with a digital photo or scan of the finished artwork and the required online Student Information and Media Release.

Cash prizes for students:

• 1st Place: $400

• 2nd Place: $200

• 3rd Place: $100

• Eight Runners-Up: $25 each

Deadline: Saturday, November 21, 2026, at 8 p.m.

Ready to put your creativity to work? Check out the contest requirements and submit your artwork here: https://forms.gle/8HyV3cwsphYZEKYr8

Math assistance is available throughout the week in F12:

• Tuesdays & Thursdays: Mu Alpha Theta/Peer tutoring during the second half of lunch.

• Tuesdays: After-school math tutoring from 3:15–4:45 p.m.

• Thursdays: Math help during Lunch & Learn at 10:58 a.m.

Questions? Ask your math teacher or visit Ms. Prezgay in F12.

Have a favorite book? A book you think others would enjoy or should read? LV Librarian Shelby Guinn is asking students to share video book reviews with fellow students. Scan the QR Code, watch the video, or use the link to submit yours!

Watch the short video about LVA Reads by Mr. Guinn.

There are presentations for Seniors regarding the FAFSA and PEF [Public Education Foundation] during the school day on Thursday & Friday, November 12 & 13.

Seniors, are you proficient in a language besides English? If so, you may be able to earn the Seal of Biliteracy on your diploma! The requirements for earning the Seal are:

• Earn at least a 2.00 GPA through four years of English classes.
• Demonstrate proficiency in speaking, reading, writing, and listening on a

  CCSD-administered language assessment; OR

• Earn at least a score of 3 on an AP language exam.
• Complete all other graduation requirements.

Seniors who have already earned a passing score on an AP exam do not need to apply - they earn the Seal by simply completing the other requirements.

If you are interested in pursuing this opportunity and have not passed an AP exam, please use this link to apply: Seal of Biliteracy

The application will close on December 7 at 5:00 PM. Thank you!

Now is the best time to order your graduation cap and gown! The price is at its lowest of the year at $56.61 through December 18. Jostens also offers senior swag, jewelry, and special packages.

Seniors and parents can order cap & gown and other items online through Jostens or through the QR code.

Jostens, LVA’s official cap and gown distributor, will be on campus October 20 to collect cash orders.

Check out what Jostens has to offer at https://view.vidreach.io/q/e2KUTrBO

Seniors and Senior Parents! The countdown to graduation has started. Please print out and check the attached Senior Timeline for vital Class of 2027 information, dates, and deadlines for the first semester.

Seniors and parents, the Public Education Foundation provides millions of dollars in college scholarships each year to help students pursue their dreams of attending college or vocational school.

Visit https://thepef.org/scholarships-toolkit/ to start on your college adventure.

Check out the Scholarship Flyer Cheat Sheet below.

The scholarship opportunities window opens October 1, 2026, to February 2, 2027

Seniors may sign up through Naviance. Visit the Counseling Office with any questions.

Hofstra University - Jane LaRocco, Wed November 4, 2026, 9:00 AM

Seniors! Mark your calendar for these important upcoming college information dates! Seniors need to sign up through Naviance to reserve their spot.

• February 2: FAFSA Night #2, Location: LVA, TBD [Naviance sign-up not required]
• March 10: UNLV Senior Next Steps for admitted UNLV students (two sessions during the day)
• April 14: Junior presentations for UNLV (two sessions during the day)

Las Vegas Academy is thrilled to announce that our very own Director of Jazz, Patrick Bowen, has been honored with the 2027 John LaPorta Jazz Educator of the Year Award. This distinguished national recognition, presented at the Jazz Education Network Conference in Louisville, Kentucky, celebrates Mr. Bowen’s unwavering dedication to music education and his remarkable impact on the LVA community. Since joining our faculty in 1993, Mr. Bowen has inspired countless students through his passion, expertise, and commitment to excellence in jazz. We congratulate Mr. Bowen on this well-deserved achievement, which brings pride and distinction to LVA.

Ms. Koepp was amazed that so many students could figure out who nominated them this month. From a team of students who helped a classmate finish their artwork to a Jazz major who took amazing photos during the Smith Center Concert, the room was filled with students exemplifying the LVA Way. Through all the nominations, students were described as leaders, helpful, kind, proactive, and creative. All the characteristics that make LVA students so great! Congratulations to all of our October Student of the Month!

There’s something special about watching a pianist perform. You see the concentration, the movement of their hands, and the way they connect with the piano to bring the music to life. At LVA’s piano solo concerts on October 27 & 28, students share more than the notes of music—they share their hard work, expression, and passion for music. Photos by Cartier Thompson, Eclectic Yearbook

November 11 - Veterans Day Holiday Observed, No School

November 12 - Visual Arts Conservatory Gallery Openings, Bryan Lewis Gallery and Lowden Gallery, 3:15 to 5 pm

November 12 - Theater Conservatory Opening, Treasure Island, Lowden Theater, 6 to 9 pm

November 13 - Theater Conservatory, Treasure Island, Lowden Theater, 7 to 10 pm

November 14 - Guitar Pre-Audition Workshop, for new [27-28] auditioning students, 9 am to 12 pm, visit lasvegasacademy.net under admission for more information.

November 14 - Honor Guitar, Performing Arts Theater; check with your child's teacher for times.

November 14 - Theater Conservatory, Treasure Island, Lowden Theater, 2 to 5 pm and 7 to 10 pm

November 17 - Magnet Open House, for students applying for the 2027-2028 school year

November 18 & 19 - Guitar Chamber Concert, Black Box Theater, 6 to 8:30 pm

November 19 - Guidance Day Schedule

November 19 - Jazz Concert "Merged," Performing Arts Center, 6 to 8 pm

November 19 - Fall Play "Treasure Island," Lowden Theater, 6 to 9 pm

November 20 - Fall Play "Treasure Island," Lowden Theater, 7 to 10 pm

November 21 - Fall Play "Treasure Island," Lowden Theater, 2 to 5 pm and 7 to 10 pm

November 24 - Jazz Pie Fundraiser Distribution, Black Box Theater

November 25 - No School for Students & Teachers

November 26 & 27 - School Closed - Thanksgiving Holiday Observed

November 30 - Hyde Park Orchestra Concert featuring LVA Orchestra, Performing Arts Center, 6-8 pm

December 2 - SOT & Monthly Parent Meeting, Library, 8-9 am

December 3 - Orchestra Concert, Performing Arts Center, 6-8 pm

• Dates for Performances & Concerts are posted at https://www.lasvegasacademy.net/calendar.
• Purchase tickets at https://www.lasvegasacademy.net/box-office

*Tentative, date or time may change

• Student Absence Form
• SAFE VOICE NEVADA

• Off-Site Emergency Accounting of Students [Use ONLY if LVA is in lockdown and you [the student] have self-evacuated.

IMPORTANT LINKS

• RAVE Review - Recognize an outstanding CCSD Employee
• https://www.lasvegasacademy.net/blog - Includes accolades, events, need-to-know information, and the Weekly Update that is released each Sunday.

Whether you give $10, $25, or $50 a month, your support adds up to something meaningful. Monthly giving creates a reliable foundation that lets us respond to student needs, strengthen programs, and keep investing in the opportunities that inspire the next generation of artists. Click here to learn more about becoming a sustaining member.

We invite all parents and guardians to support the Parent Funding Program. Your generous contributions make a tangible difference in the quality of LVA’s arts education. The PFA helps us maintain the exceptional learning environment that defines the Las Vegas Academy of the Arts. Every donation, large or small, directly benefits your child’s major program of study. All donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

For more information, you can contact your student's major teacher or the LVA development office at:

LVADevelopmentOffice@gmail.com, or call 702-799-7800 x4123.

Interested in supporting LVA? Contact our Development Office to learn more about sponsorship opportunities, partnerships, or how you can bring a special event to benefit our students and community.

We’re excited to connect with you! Contact Susan Thornton at thorns@nv.ccsd.net or Jennifer Walker at walkejg1@nv.ccsd.net

Have news to share with the LVA Community, student awards, or community events? Contact the LVA Development Office at 702-799-7800, ext. 4123, or email LVA Communications Coordinator Susan Thornton, at thorns@nv.ccsd.net.

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