Weekly Update
January 2/9
Monday, February 9 - No School
No School for Students or Teachers.
Tuesday, February 10 - EVEN Day Schedule
9:58 to 11:58 - Lunch and Learn
- 9:58 to 10:30 - Lunch & Learn is in English
- 10:30 to 10:58 Lunch & After School - Clubs - Please see the updated list at LVA Clubs & Organizations Updated 12.10.26
- 2:15 to 3:45 - Afterschool Tutoring in Math, F-12
- 2 to 3:40 - ACT Tutoring in English, K-18
Wednesday, February 11 - ODD Guidance Day Schedule
10:20 to 11:20 - Lunch and Learn - Students may only eat lunch in the cafeteria, quad or breezeway.
- 10:00 to 10:50 - Lunch & Learn is in Social Studies, Health & PE
- 10:50 to 11:20 Lunch & After School - Clubs - Please see the updated list at LVA Clubs & Organizations Updated 12.10.25
- 11:30 - ALEKS Assessment [Only for preregistered students], Old Gym
- 2:00 to 3:40 - Math ACT Bootcamp, Cafeteria
- 2:15 to 3:45 - Afterschool Tutoring in Science, FB4
Thursday, February 12 - EVEN Day Schedule
9:58 to 11:58 - Lunch and Learn - Students may only eat lunch in the cafeteria, quad or breezeway.
- 9:58 to 10:30 - Lunch & Learn is in math
- 10:30 to 10:58 Lunch & After School - Clubs - Please see the updated list at LVA Clubs & Organizations Updated 12.10.25
- 2:00 to 3:40 - Science ACT Bootcamp, FB4, Research Summaries & Practice Questions
- 2:15 to 3:45 - Afterschool Tutoring in English, M-23
- 6:00 to 7:00 - Band Pre-Festival Concert, Performing Arts Center
Sadies Festival Details
No need to wonder anymore about the LVA Sadies theme, Alice in Wonderland
- Date: FRIDAY, February 27
- Time: 2 to 5 pm
- Location: Old Gym, Breezeway, Quad and Cafeteria
- Tickets: $1 tickets sold for food, games, drinks and activities at the booth
- Festival Entry Fee - Free
- Special Event Area: $10 to specific area with free food, music, dancing and much more!
- Watch for Special Event Tickets to go on sale soon!
🎨 Vote for LVA Student Art on the Sphere!
Help us spread the word to students, families, and the community by voting for Yaretzi Silverio’s artwork to be featured on the Sphere this Pi Day.
Yaretzi is participating in the Third Annual Sphere XO Student Design Challenge, a collaboration between Sphere, the Clark County School District (CCSD), and the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). This exciting program gives more than 100,000 local students the opportunity to have their artwork displayed on the Exosphere—the world’s largest LED screen.
This year’s theme celebrates Pi Day, and eight student artists will be selected as winners:
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Four winners chosen by public vote
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Four winners selected by a panel of judges, including UON Visuals, a renowned Exosphere artist
Winning designs will debut on the Exosphere on March 11, 2026.
👉 Vote for Yaretzi Silverio:
https://www.thesphere.com/xo-student-design-challenge/high-school/details?sId=697cf8b3b42194217b6dc82d
(Or scan the QR code)
Urgent Action by Juniors! - Set Up Your ACT Account
Get Set
- Log in to myact.org. If you don’t have an existing account, you’ll need to create one. Make note of your username and password before logging out. Note: If you already have an account, don’t create a new one. If you do, you may not be able to access your scores. Use the Forgot User ID? or Forgot Password? links if you need further assistance.
- Select Enter Student Code. Enter the Student Code shown above.
- Make your selections. Follow the on-screen instructions to provide your information and identify score recipients. Note: Account information is optional unless noted and may vary by state.
- Agree to the terms. After making your selections, review and agree to the ACT Terms and Conditions. Then return to the home page of your MyACT account.
ACT High School Code: 290119
Deadline: 2 calendar days after completion of your test.
MyACT Instructions for Students
ACT lets you send your scores—for FREE—to up to FOUR colleges and scholarship programs. Let ACT know where you would like to send your scores, no later than 2 calendar days after taking the ACT. After the deadline, changes may not be reflected on your score report or reported to your score recipients.
Get Ready
Verify your information. Confirm your name is correct at the top of the page. Contact your school’s ACT test coordinator if your name is different from what is listed. You will need to get a new form.
Look through the Taking the ACT guide. It has the ACT Terms & Conditions (act.org/act-examinee-terms), Privacy Policy (act.org/privacy), and the questions you’ll be asked. Share it with your parent/legal guardian before testing. (Taking the ACT, MyACT details, and other resources are at act.org/info-for-examinees.)
Keep Going
You should update the information about you and your preferences on MyACT.org each time you take the ACT. Doing so helps you get faster results, share your scores, increase opportunities for scholarships, and get insights for college or career planning. If you need help, contact ACT at https://www.act.org/content/act/en/contact-act.html.
Contact Jenny Valdez at valdejm@nv.ccsd.net with any questions.
LAST CHANCE TO SIGN UP! Tutors Across America 3 Day ACT Bootcamp at LVA - 50% Discount for LVA Students
Dear LVA Parents & Students,
The State of Nevada requires all students to take the ACT Exam prior to graduation. This year's statewide test will be given to all 11th graders during the school day on February 24, 2026. For students wanting to prepare for this test, we will once again be partnering with Tutors Across America to provide a discounted ACT Prep Bootcamp on February 20 - 22, 2026. Students of all ages are welcome to attend.
Schedule for the 3-Day (20-hour) ACT Weekend Bootcamp
Friday, February 20th 4:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Saturday, February 21st 9:00 am - 6:00 pm (lunch break from 1:00-2:00)
Sunday, February 22nd 9:00 am - 6:00 pm (lunch break from 1:00-2:00)
The bootcamps are averaging 3 -7 point improvements on the ACT, which can help with college admissions and scholarships.
Regular Cost of Camp: $399
Discounted Cost: $199 for LVA students.
Use coupon code LVA at checkout.
How To Enroll in the ACT Camp
1. Go to: http://TutorsAcrossAmerica.com/ACTcourse
2. Scroll down to find the one you want.
3. Enroll as directed. You are free to enroll in any camp that works for you.
4. Use coupon code LVA at checkout to get the 50% discount.
5. See the attached flyer for more details
LVA ACT Subject Bootcamps
For additional subject-specific exam support, students are encouraged to attend an LVA Subject Area Boot Camp.
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Students should speak with their subject-specific teacher to sign up, or they may simply show up to the scheduled boot camp sessions.
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Late bus transportation is available for students who need it.
These boot camps provide focused instruction and targeted assistance to help students strengthen their skills and improve exam and academic performance.
ENGLISH
Paolina Taglienti, Instructor, K18
Time: 2 PM - 3:40 PM
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
MATH
Teresa Prezgay/Paul Fagone, Cafeteria
Time: 2 PM - 3:40 PM,
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
SCIENCE
Helen Wolcott, FB4
Time: 2 PM - 3:40 PM
Thursday, February 12, 2026: Practice Science Exams
Thursday, February 19, 2026: Practice Science Exams
Helpful Resources for Those in Need
If you or someone you know needs food assistance, please take a moment to check out these valuable resources.
Together, we can support one another and make sure no one in our community goes without.
See the list for more information.
Updated from Websites:
The Just One Project - https://thejustoneproject.org/food-programs/mobile-food-pantry/
Three Square - https://www.threesquare.org/find-food
Nevada 211 - https://www.nevada211.org/
February 18, 2026 - Piano Chamber Concert, Black Box Theater 6 - 7:30 pm February 19, 2026 - Visual & Media Art Conservatory - Gallery openings and reception February 19, 2026 - Spring Musical, The Prom, Lowden Theater, 6 - 8:30 pm February 20, 2026 - Spring Musical, The Prom, Lowden Theater, 6 - 8:30 pm February 21, 2026 - Spring Musical, The Prom, Lowden Theater, 1 - 2:30 & 6 - 8:30 pm February 20-22, 2026 - Tutors Across America ACT Bootcamp [3-day camp], LVA student discount
- Discounted Cost: $199 for LVA students.
- Use coupon code LVA at checkout.
- http://TutorsAcrossAmerica.com/ACTcourse
February 24, 2026 - ACT Common Testing Day for Juniors only February 25, 2026 - ALEKS Testing February 26, 2026 - Class of 2026 Senior Day! February 26, 2026 - Spring Musical, The Prom, Lowden Theater, 6 - 8:30 pm February 27, 2026 - Sadies Festival, Old Gym, 2-5 pm February 27, 2026 - Spring Musical, The Prom, Lowden Theater, 6 - 8:30 pm February 28, 2026 - Spring Musical, The Prom, Lowden Theater, 1 - 2:30 & 6 - 8:30 pm Dates for Performances & Concerts are posted at https://www.lasvegasacademy.net/calendar Purchase tickets at https://www.lasvegasacademy.net/box-office** Date change/New date
Celebrate the Difference-Makers at LVA
Got a teacher or LVA staff member who made your day — or changed your whole year?
Share the love! Submit a Rave Review and help us celebrate the educators who go above and beyond for our students every single day.
👉 Share your rave review now! https://engage.ccsd.net/ravereview/
- Parent Communication Directory - How and who to contact at LVA
- https://www.lasvegasacademy.net/student-parents - All things LVA: rules, forms, guidelines, handbook, resources and important links.
- 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.
LVA parents can Request Infinite Campus Parent password reset here.
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.
- Friends of Las Vegas Academy Foundation, [Non-Profit Support Organization]