Week 9

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Hispanic Heritage Month/Week Hosted by SOL - Flag Day: Students bring flags from other countries. Lunch Activity: Performances by LVA Mariachi on the field.

• 9:58 to 10:58 There is no Lunch and Learn today. Students must remain in the Breezeway, and Cafeteria during lunch! Lower campus is closed including theaters, conservatory classrooms and practice rooms.
• Homecoming Tickets on sale! Available at the school bank: Purchase Before school, during lunch, or after school.
• Oct. 6 to Oct. 10 tickets are $25
• Oct. 13 to Oct. 16 $30 tickets are $30
• Students bringing a non-LVA guest must complete and submit for approval a Guest Pass Request available in the Student Success Office in Main by October 15.

PSAT continues today for Sophomores and selected Juniors. Students were informed of their testing days and times.

Hispanic Heritage Month/Week Hosted by SOL - Jersey Day, Lunch Activity: Students will play soccer on the field.

9:58 to 10:58 am - Lunch & Learn

• Club Meetings:
• 10:00 to 10:30 am - Lunch & Learn is in English
• 10:30 to 11:00 am - HOSA Meeting in New Gym Building 3024, Ms. Davis Advisor
• 10:30 to 11:00 am - NEW CLUB! Be the Light! M-15
• 10:03 to 11:00 am - K-pop, Room 3021 [New Gym Bldg.]
• 10:30 to 11:00 am - ASL Club, [American Sign Language Club], M-74
• 2:00 Seniors! Brave New Words - College Application Essay and Resume writing workshop
• 2:15 to 3:45 pm - MATH Tutoring, F-12, Ms. Prezgay - All students are welcome!
• https://www.lasvegasacademy.net/box-office

PSAT continues today for Sophomores and selected Juniors. Students were informed of their testing days and times.

Hispanic Heritage Month/Week Hosted by SOL - Fresita vs. Vato, Lunch Activity: Games on the field.

9:58 to 10:58 - Lunch & Learn

• Club Meetings:
• Lunch & Learn is in Social Studies, Health & PE
• 10:30 to 10:58 am - Fitness Club, FB3 [Frazier Basement]
• 10:30 to 10:58 - Key Club, M-15 [Bottom floor Main] New location!
• 10:30 to 10:58 - Fashion Club, Lowden NA114, Ms. Bidleras
• 10:30 to 10:58 am - Varsity Quiz, M23
• 2:00 to 3:45 pm - Basketball Club, New Gym
• 2:00 to 3:45 pm - Improv Club, K12

• 11:15 College Visit - Rice University Register and check the location through your Naviance account or in the Counseling Office.
• 2:15 to 3:45 pm - SCIENCE Tutoring, FB-4, [Frazier Basement], Ms. Wolcott - All students are welcome!

PSAT continues today for Sophomores and selected Juniors. Students were informed of their testing days and times.

Hispanic Heritage Month/Week Hosted by SOL - Vaquero Day Students will dress in their best cowboy or cowgirl outfits. Lunch Activity: A dance will be held on the field.

9:58 to 10:58 am - Lunch & Learn

• 9:58 to 10:30 Lunch & Learn is in math.
• Club Meetings:
• 10:30 to 10:58 am - South and Southeast Asian Student Union, M23
• 10:30 to 10:58 am - Sustainability Club, New Gym Bldg. Room 3024
• 10:30 to 10:38 am - Speech & Debate Club, Frazier Basement 3
• 2:00 to 4:00 pm - DECA Meeting, M-15
• 2:15 to 3:45 pm - English Tutoring, M-23, Ms. Moosbrugger - All students are welcome!
• 6:00 to 8:00 pm - We Will Rock You! Musical Theater 4, Black Box Theater
• On performance nights, the Parking Garage Closes 30 minutes after the end of the last performance.
• Tickets available at https://www.lasvegasacademy.net/box-office

9:58 to 10:58 am - Lunch & Learn

Hispanic Heritage Month/Week Hosted by SOL - Friday: Día del Niño, Lunch Activity: Piñata party in Knapp.

• 10:59 to 11:30 Lunch & Learn is in science.
• Club Meetings:

• 11:30 to 11:58 - 3D Printing meets in Visual Arts room 102 second half of lunch.

• 11:30 to 11:58 - For the love of math, Mu Alpha Theta meets at 10:30 in K12!

• 11:30 to 11:58 - SOL meets in M-15 during the second half of lunch!

• Homecoming Assembly - Students attend the assembly with their assigned th period class. All students go to their 8th period first.

• 2:00 to 3:45 pm - Robotics Club meets tomorrow after school in room M67 from 2:00 to 3:45.

• 6:00 to 7:45 pm - Choir Concert, Performing Arts Center [PAC]

• 6:00 to 8:00 pm - We Will Rock You! Musical Theater 4, Black Box Theater
• On performance nights, the Parking Garage Closes 30 minutes after the end of the performance.
• Tickets available at https://www.lasvegasacademy.net/box-office
• Quarter 1 Ends

• 1:00 to 3:00 pm - We Will Rock You! Musical Theater 4, Black Box Theater
• 6:00 to 8:00 pm - We Will Rock You! Musical Theater 4, Black Box Theater
• On performance nights, the Parking Garage Closes 30 minutes after the end of the performance.
• Tickets available at https://www.lasvegasacademy.net/box-office

You’re Invited!
The Board of School Trustees is relaunching Community Engagement Meetings to strengthen communication and trust across our CCSD community.

Join Trustees Zamora, Satory, and Johnson for an open conversation, share your thoughts, and learn more about what’s happening in our schools.

📅 Tuesday, October 7
🕠 5:30–6:45 PM
📍 Eldorado High School Cafeteria

Your voice matters—come be part of the conversation!

The National Honor Society is proud to host this year’s LVA Fall Annual Blood Drive on Thursday, October 16th — and we’re inviting parents, guardians, alumni, faculty, staff, and adult family members to participate!

A Blood Mobile will be set up in the Breezeway for adult donors throughout the day. We encourage our extended LVA community to roll up a sleeve and make a life-saving donation.

Students aged 17 and older may also participate with parental permission, and their donations will take place in the Old Gym. Students will receive more information in their Government classes and can visit the NHS Blood Drive table in front of the cafeteria starting this Thursday.

Join us in making a difference — one donation at a time!

Our Media Arts & Communications majors are sponsoring a student-driven, schoolwide charity drive to support Hearts Alive Village! Community service is an important part of our students’ education, and this project reflects their commitment to giving back.

Next week, students and staff [and families] can donate dog and cat food by placing items in the decorated Hearts Alive boxes located in classrooms.

Popular items needed include Friskies, Royal Canin, and dry cat food—but any pet food donations are welcome. Your generosity will make a big difference in caring for stray and rescued animals.

The October 31 deadline to take your senior portrait is quickly approaching!

Your senior portrait is more than just a picture—it’s a tradition that highlights your senior year and may be featured in many special ways at LVA:

• 📖 In the Yearbook

• 🎥 In the Senior Slide Show

• 🌟 In Senior Spotlights

• 📰 In media and recognition throughout the year

✨ Cashman Photo is the official photographer for LVA and the Eclectic Yearbook. Visit the Class of 2026 page at Class of 2026 at lasvegasacdemy.net for all the details and to schedule your appointment.

Questions? Contact Elizabeth Strehl, Yearbook Advisor, at strehep@nv.ccsd.net

➡️ Don’t wait—book your session today and make sure your senior year is remembered!

We are excited to invite you, AND alum i back to the Las Vegas Academy of the Arts for our first annual Alumni, Friends & Family Homecoming event — ENCORE! This special evening will celebrate the incredible legacy of our school and the people who helped build it.

Friday, October 17, 2025

6:00–8:00 PM

LVA's Historic Campus

Join us as we reconnect with friends and colleagues while enjoying:

• Student and alumni performances

• Art exhibitions and galleries

• Food trucks and community celebration

• Opportunities to reminisce, reconnect, and celebrate the impact you’ve made

Come home to LVA—ENCORE celebrating the history, memories, and people who built our community.

RSVP here. [The RSVP helps us plan]

We look forward to welcoming you back “home” to LVA!

🎓 LVA Family FAFSA Night!
Getting ready for college? Don’t miss this chance to make the financial aid process easy and stress-free! Join us for FAFSA Night to get hands-on help completing your 2026–27 FAFSA Form — your key to over $150 billion in grants, work-study, and loans.

📅 Monday, October 14
🕔 5–7 PM
📍 LVA Library

Bring your parents and your questions! Our experts will guide you step-by-step so you can secure the funding you deserve for college.
All LVA seniors need to complete the FAFSA this year — let’s get it done together!

Seniors and their parents, be sure to check the attached Senior Timeline to keep up with all key deadlines for the first semester. Staying on top of these dates will help make this year a smooth and successful one!

✍️ Brave New Words Workshop
Seniors, juniors, and anyone preparing for college applications — this is for you!

Join Ms. Miller for Brave New Words, a workshop series designed to help you shine on every part of your college journey.

📅 When: Tuesdays in September & October
🕑 Time: 2:00–3:00 pm
📍 Where: Atrium

Topics include:

• Writing a standout college essay

• Applying for scholarships

• Completing strong college applications

• Building a polished resume

Don’t miss this chance to get personalized support and expert guidance to prepare for your future! 🌟

America’s Got Talent is BACK for Season 21 and the search for talent has begun. No talent is too big or too small.

Do you or someone you know have an incredible talent we need to see? A hometown hero who deserves their moment in the spotlight? A child prodigy poised to be the next big star? We want to meet them! Anyone interested can submit their casting video at agtauditions.com or you can join us at a future virtual audition.

️ANNOUNCING: OUR NEXT VIRTUAL AUDITION FOR SEASON 21 ️

MUSIC ACTS! Join us on OCTOBER 18th! Sign up here to reserve your spot to virtually audition in front of AGT Producers! We’d love for you to spread the word to anyone you know who might be a good fit for our show.

America’s Got Talent is the #1 competition series in the U.S. Broadcast in over 20 countries and streamed globally, AGT is a worldwide entertainment powerhouse.

AGT has launched the careers of world-class acts like The Mayyas (who performed with Beyoncé), Mzansi Youth Choir (who toured with Coldplay), and musical stars like Drake Milligan, Chapel Hart, and Mitch Rossell, whose original songs soared to #1 on iTunes after their appearances.

AGT offers unmatched exposure and a career-defining platform for performers of every kind.

***Notice: "This audition opportunity is NOT sponsored, managed, or controlled by the Clark County School District, Las Vegas Academy, and its employees. The persons handling this audition opportunity do not work for CCSD or LVA. Participants participate at their own risk."

The Development Office helps keep our arts programs thriving by building connections with families, alumni, and community partners.

Our Services Include:

• Parent Funding Agreement – Supporting student programs through family contributions

• Sponsorships & Partnerships – Connecting businesses and community organizations with LVA

• Fundraising Efforts – Organizing campaigns and events to sustain programs

• Ticketing & Event Support – Managing access to LVA performances and productions

• Communications – Sharing updates on performances, opportunities, and special events with all families

Together, we help sustain LVA’s mission of artistic and academic excellence.

✨ Want to get involved? Contact the Development Office to learn how you can make a difference at LVADevelopmentOffice@gmail.com or call 702-799- 800, ext.4123!

• September 26 & 27 - Fall Dance Conservatory Show, 6:00 to 7:30
• Monday, September 15 - No School: Staff Development Day
• Friday, September 26 - Class of 2026 - Senior Day, Wear Crowns
• Friday, September 26, Club Fair, 2 to 4 pm
• Tuesday, September 30, Mariachi Fall Concert, Lowden Theater
• Friday, October 2 - First Friday Celebration/Tentative - Return of Oscar Burgers!
• Friday, October 2 - Guitar Concert, Lowden Theater
• October 2, 4 & 5 and 9 10 &11 - Fall Musical, We Will Rock You, Black Box Theater
• October 14, 5-7 pm, Family FAFSA Night [Free Application for Federal Student Aid], Library
• October 16 - NHS Fall Annual Blood Drive - Information in Government classes
• October 17 - Staff Development Day - No School for Students
• October 17 - ENCORE! Alumni Homecoming Event with former students, staff & teachers!
• October 18 - Homecoming, City of Stars!
• October 21 - Orchestra Concert, PAC
• October 21 - Jazz Combo Concert, Black Box Theater
• October 24 - Haunted Noche featuring LVA Mariachi and 15 other school groups, food and fun!
• October 24 - Truck or Treat in the Parking Garage
• October 29 - Smith Center Concert featuring Winds Ensemble, Orchestra & Choir students
• Dates for Performances & Concerts are posted at https://www.lasvegasacademy.net/calendar

• 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]

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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Have a general question or a concern? Contact LVA at 702-799-7800 or through Contact Us on our website at https://www.lasvegasacademy.net/contact-us.