Week #11

Join the LVA Halloween fun with several events this week.

5-6:30 pm, Tuesday, October 27 - Spooky Cabaret, Container Park, Free

5 pm, Wednesday, October 28 - Trunk or Treat, Parking Garage, $5 entry. 2 Carnival Tickets for $1

3:15 to 6 pm, October 28 & 29 - ARTober Fest, Visual Arts Building and Walkway outside the parking Garage, bring cash for food, fun, and games.

11:00 to 11:50, October 29 - Hallopalooza is at lunch in the Breezeway on October 29th! Clubs are giving away candy. There will be music, fun, and dancing! Win prizes in the student costume contest! Categories are Most Original, Funniest, & Scariest. Remember to be in dress code, and no masks, full-face paint, or weapons of any kind, real or fake!

Costumes allowed ONLY ONE DAY, on Thursday, October 29. Students are responsible for following the costume rules in the video below or at lasvegasacademny.net under News & Accolades.

10:58 to 11:58 - Lunch and Learn

• The Library is closed today during the first half of lunch for the Student of the Month Luncheon.
• No Lunch & Learn today.
• Lower Campus is open during the second half of lunch.

10:58 to 11:30 - Student of the Month Lunch, Library, Nominated students notified.

3 to 4:40 pm - Robotics Meets every Monday in M67 after school until 4:40pm. Robotics gearing up for competition season by learning On Shape 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!!

10:58 to 11:58 - Lunch and Learn

• 10:58 to 11:28 - Lunch & Learn is in English.
• Lower Campus is closed during all lunch.
• 11 to 11:50 - Sin City Wise Guys Food Truck in the Breezeway, prices vary, $3:50 to $9
• 11:28 to 11:58 -Archery Club, New Gym

3:00 to 4:00 - Brave New Words, Senior Application Essay Assistance, Atrium

5 pm, Tuesday, October 27 - Theatre Conservatory Spooky Cabaret, Container Park, Free

6 to 8 pm - Piano Solo Concert, Black Box Theater

• Click here for the list of piano soloists playing each night.
• Tickets available at https://thesmithcenter.com/tickets/2627/las-vegas-academy-presents-origins/

10:58–11:58 – Lunch & Learn

• Lunch & Learn is in Social Studies, Health, Careers, & PE the first half of lunch.
• Lower Campus Open second half of lunch
• Love on a Leash Therapy Dogs will be in the Quad and Breezeway.
• 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

3:30 to 6:00 pm - ARTober Fest, Visual Arts Building, Campus Walkway by Parking Garage, bring cash for games, food, and fun!

5 to 8 pm - Trunk or Treat, Top of the Parking Garage, $5 entry, Carnival Tickets 2 for $1, Cash

6 to 8 pm - Piano Solo Concert, Black Box Theater

• Click here for the list of piano soloists playing each night.
• Tickets available at https://thesmithcenter.com/tickets/2627/las-vegas-academy-presents-origins/

10:58–11:58 – Lunch & Learn

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

3:30 to 6:00 pm - ARTober Fest, Visual Arts Building, Campus Walkway by Parking Garage, bring cash for games, food, and fun!

School is closed on Friday, October 31, in observance of Nevada Day!

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!

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.

LVA faculty, staff, and administration want every student to enjoy the full range of school experiences. However, Las Vegas Academy's fundamental mission is to help students earn a high school diploma and prepare for future success. If students fall behind, have low grades, or risk losing credit, they may become ineligible for these special opportunities beyond the classroom. These may include field trips, travel, senior activities, and other conservatory-related opportunities. To ensure everyone understands the expectations for grades and participation, parents and students should review the Eligibility Policy together.

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.

Hello Seniors!

We know many of you are receiving notifications that you've been accepted to universities and offered scholarships. Well, we want you to share that information with us! We have a healthy competition going with all of the other high schools in the district, and we think Las Vegas Academy Students are being accepted to the MOST universities and receiving the MOST scholarship offers. So, for this spooky season, we are running the "Scholarship and College Acceptance Trick or Treat Challenge."

Step 1: View this short video on HOW to fill out the "26-27 LVA Student Scholarship Data Collection" form.

How to Complete LVA Scholarship Form - Watch Video

Step 2: Fill out the form with the information you currently have -- we know that more offers may be coming your way! When they do, you will fill out the form AGAIN with the new information! Remember -- we want to know about ALL of the offers, even if you are not planning to attend that university. This includes offers under WUE -- Western Undergraduate Exchange. If a university is offering you the WUE tuition rate, that is considered a scholarship offer. Link is below:

https://forms.gle/HWyf7WNjZfbnuTCf9

Step 3: Take a screenshot after you submit the form—bring that screenshot to the counseling office during lunch by Thursday, October 29th, and receive a TREAT (no tricks, we promise).

We know you're all amazing - show us! If you have questions, reach out to your assigned counselor:

Mrs. Cychulski -- Theatre, 2D/3D Visual Arts, Dance

Ms. Kitchen -- Band, Guitar, Jazz, Photography, Video Production, Media Arts, Graphic Design, Orchestra

Mrs. Banda -- Mariachi, Piano, Technical Theater, Vocal

LVA Guidance and Counseling Team

Seniors, are you proficient in a language in addition to 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.

Westminster University - Amelia Stensrud, Tue. October 27, 2026, 2:00 PM

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)

We’re grateful to Development Director Megan Franke for organizing our Second Annual Encore Event. Students from StuCo, Vocal, Latinx, Women Student Union, and National Art Honor Society helped set up and led campus tours. Current and former students performed on the Quad Stage, making the day memorable.

Thank you to our parent volunteers for greeting guests, supervising the theaters and kids’ stations, and making everyone feel welcome. Teachers also supported guests and activities. Special thanks to Theater Managers Josh O’Brien and Timothy Herzog for setting up lighting and the Quad stage.

We appreciate our parents, faculty, alums, and the Development Office team for hosting info tables and helping visitors. Families enjoyed delicious food from local food trucks. Special thanks to alumna Deanna Rilling and Alumni President Maria Bement for sharing alumni news and gala details.

Thank you to everyone who made this event possible! We look forward to seeing you next year for LVA’s 35th anniversary and a special Encore homecoming.

This past weekend, LVA Archery Club hit the mark at the Del Sol High School Autumn Blues Archery Tournament! The squad crushed it in their first tournament of the year. They are aiming high this season—top 5 in the division and top 10 overall!
Shoutout to Athena P. for snagging 2nd place and a personal best in the women’s division! Captain Joslyn R. repped us strong, taking 5th, and Ryley S. scored 4th in the men’s division.
Big congrats to medalists: Athena placed 4th and Riley took 6th overall!
Major props to first-time tournament archers who recorded personal bests:
Emma O., Alyssa B., Eden C., and Christian V.
Special shoutout to Greeyely, team treasurer and last year’s most improved archer—she scored 90 points higher than her first tournament ever! Talk about hitting the target!

"Surprise, Happy Principals' Day. We love you, Mrs. Keopp!" was shouted as StuCo members surprised her for National Principals Month as she entered her office. The halls are bustling with students dressed in PJs for Spirit Week. StuCo frantically makes sure everything is ready for Saturday's Dance. A huge line forms for last-minute Hoco tickets.Despite everything, StuCo members surprise Principal Lezlie Koepp with a huge signed poster, donuts, and other goodies.

We are excited to share an upcoming opportunity for students and families in the Clark County School District!

Students and families are invited to attend Google Family STEM Day, a free, hands-on event designed to inspire curiosity, creativity, and exploration through science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). Participants may take part in interactive STEM challenges, digital learning experiences, hands-on activation stations, raffles, prizes, complimentary lunch, and family-friendly learning activities facilitated by Google and Discovery Education.

Space is limited, so early registration is encouraged!

Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026

Time: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.; doors open at 9:30 a.m., and the last activity begins at 2:00 p.m

Location: Northeast Career & Technical Academy, 2405 W Dorrell Lane, North Las Vegas, NV 89084 Register Here: https://info.discoveryeducation.com/cep-event-registration-google-stem-day-las-vegas.html

Join us for a day of discovery and innovation.

October 30 - Nevada Day Holiday! No School!

November 3 - Staff Development Day, No School For Students

November 4 - School Organizational Team and Monthly Parent Meeting, Library 8 to 9 am

November 5 - Orchestra Pre-Audition Workshop for new [27-28] auditioning students, 3:30 to 5 pm. Visit lasvegasacademy.net under admission for more information.

November 6 - First Friday and Oscar Burgers, [price increase $6], Quad, Lunch

November 6 & 7 - Choir Concert, Black Box Theater, 7 to 9 pm

November 7 - Choir Pre-Audition Workshop, for new [27-28] auditioning students, 10 am to 2 pm, visit lasvegasacademy.net under admission for more information.

November 7 - Portraits of Excellence Awards event - Honoring Principal Lezlie Koepp, featuring LVA student artists and performers, CSN Horn Theater, 4 pm

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 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 student applying for the 2027-2028 school year

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

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

• 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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